RSS is an acronym for Really Simple Syndication. It is what it says to be: a quick and easy way to create and use "syndicated content" such as news headlines, announcements, and podcasts. Some websites, like this one, use RSS to deliver information to readers who are simply too busy to go to a website and get what they are interested in or need to know.
Below on this page you will see a list of links to Greenwood Community Church's RSS feeds. Choose the one you'd like to use. If you are using Fire Fox or IE 7 (Internet Explorer 7) Click on the name to the right of the RSS logo below. Otherwise, copy and paste the link into the appropriate section of your RSS reader. On most browsers you can right-click the link and select "copy shortcut" or "copy target address" or something similar. And again, some RSS readers will "auto discover" the RSS feeds on sites you browse, so no cutting and pasting is necessary! Please consult the documentation for your RSS reader for more information.
Step 1: Get an Aggregator
The easiest and best way to experience RSS is through an RSS "newsreader" or "aggregator" for your computer. This will download and organize recent content and provide simple ways to read it. Below is a list of free and recommended RSS clients for Windows, Macintosh, and Linux platforms. Choose and install the one that sounds like the best fit for you, and proceed to the next step.
- BlogExpress for Windows 98 or later. Newbies don't need to look any further than this. Providing a familiar, usable interface and high-usability; BlogExpress stands out as an invaluable tool for those getting started with RSS.
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- FeedReader for Windows 98 or later. Power-hungry techies will find this open source aggregator more to their liking. With more advanced features and options, it will keep geeks satisfied while giving more growth-room for newbies.
- NetNewsWire Lite for Mac OS X 10.2 (Jaguar) or later. While not as powerful as its big brother, this is the cleanest and most elegant RSS reader for the Mac platform. A strong sense of usability and sophistication are sure to satisfy the most devoted Mac users.
- SharpReader for Windows 98 or later. It's a clean and simple RSS reader for Windows. While it doesn't provide the myriad of features found in bigger, more expensive clients; it does the job and does it well.
- Lifera for Linux with Gnome 2. While not for the beginners, Lifera is so far the best (if not only) RSS reader on Linux with a usable interface and sophisticated aggregation features. Lifera is sure to please the Linux community with its simple, clean, and effective interface and features.
- BlogLines for anyone with a web browser. It's perfect for anyone who can't install one of the above clients or needs feeds on the go. A simple, clean web interface lets you manage and read feeds from any web-capable device. The perfect solution for computer-hoppers or those unable to install an aggregator for whatever reasons.
Step 2: Grab the Feeds
At the top of this page you will see a list of links to GCC's RSS feeds. Choose the one you'd like to use and copy and paste the link into the appropriate section of your RSS reader. On most browsers you can right-click the link and select "copy shortcut" or "copy target address" or something similar. And again, some RSS readers will "auto discover" the RSS feeds on sites you browse, so no cutting and pasting is necessary! Please consult the documentation for your RSS reader for more information.
