What is RSS/XML?
And why should I care?

What is RSS/XML?

Really Simple Syndication (RSS) is a method by which you can monitor when new publications are released, and watch for news about the TCRP program in what is called a news reader.
Extensible Markup Language (XML) is the format of the RSS file. RSS is used by numerous news organizations for listing articles that are available on their websites. It is also used by many organizations to publish news and events about their organizations.
More information about RSS
More information about XML

Why should I care?

News readers are a convenient way of keeping informed about things that happen all over the world and also in your area. When you see an item of interest, you just click on it and a web browser will pop up, displaying the details.
If you work at a computer all day, a news reader can keep you informed without you having to frequently seek information with your web browser.
If you spend almost no time at your computer, a news reader makes it easy to quickly brush up on what is happening in your world without you having to seek information with your web browser.

What is a news reader?

A news reader is a program that collects RSS/XML information from the web and organizes it in a way that is most convenient for you.
You may specify which news sources that you'd like to appear in your news reader.
There are various types of news readers. Some simply list all of the articles in a hierarchical tree. Others display a ticker tape across your screen.
More information about News Readers

What does it cost?

Normally, nothing. You don't pay to receive RSS/XML files. And, you can usually find a good quality, FREE news reader.
Sometimes, the news reader comes with your operating system. For example, when using KDE on Linux, the KNewsTicker program is a scrolling ticker that is built into your control panel.

How do I get started?

• Just find and download a news reader by using one of these sites:
  • blogspace.com
  • Google Directory
• Then start collecting news feeds.
  • Visit your favorite news sites. They will normally have an orange RSS or XML icon somewhere on their site. If you cannot find it, do a search for "RSS", using the search box on their home page.
  • Syndic8.com has a collection of hundreds of thousands of news feeds from all over the world. You are sure to find something interesting there.
  • Don't forget to add TCRP's news feed: