What is RSS?

Really Simple Syndication (RSS) is a lightweight XML format designed for distributing headlines and other Web content. Think of it as a newsletter that you can receive without it blocking your inbox, and best of all when it is updated, your desk top viewer will display the brand new content in immediately!

Lots of big sites including the BBC, CNET, CNN, Disney, Forbes, Motley Fool, Wired, Red Herring, Salon, Slashdot, ZDNet use it to share their news every day.

Viewing the rss feeds

Depending on which operating system you are using you might want to download a viewer or reader, or just use an online one like http://my.yahoo.com/