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    The Silk Road to Riches

    What is RSS?

    By Yiannis G. Mostrous
    This article appears in "" in the "" issue.

    The acronym "RSS" stands for "Really Simple Syndication" or "Rich Site Summary". An RSS feed, also known as a "news feed", is a syndicated news feed in an XML format that you can subscribe to.

    What is a news feed reader?
    A news feed reader, also known as a "news aggregator," is software that lets you subscribe to RSS feeds.

    Why should I use a news feed reader?

    Using an RSS feed reader allows you to be alerted when new articles on the topics you're interested in are available. Many feed readers will pop-up a new window when a new article is available, or are integrated into mail clients or web browsers. When you are alerted of the new article, you can click on a link that will take you directly to the article.

    Where can I get an RSS feed reader?
    There are many freeware and shareware readers. Run a search on Google to look for a reader.

    Where can I get more information on RSS?

    Visit the Wikipedia page on RSS for more information.

    Questions or feedback regarding our RSS feed?
    We welcome your feedback on this feature at silkroadinvestor@kci-com.com.