RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is an XML-based Web-content syndication format used to deliver constantly updated headline feeds to readers. Our RSS feeds deliver headlines, descriptions, and links back to today's stories on each channel of BusinessWeek Online. It's an easy way for you to be alerted when content that interests you appears on BusinessWeek Online. We currently use RSS 2.0.
HOW DO I USE RSS?
To use RSS, you will need to first download a special RSS news reader that will allow you to collect and display RSS feeds. Many readers are available, and most are free. You'll find several options to choose from below:
FeedDemon is a standalone RSS reader that you can purchase for $29.95 or download for a free 20 day trial. Click here to learn how to add BusinessWeek feeds once you have downloaded and installed FeedDemon.
NewsGator is an RSS reader that integrates with Microsoft Outlook. It allows you to manage and view news feeds the same way as email. You can download a free 14 day trial or purchase it for $29.00. NewsGator also offers a free web based RSS reader. Click here to learn how to add BusinessWeek feeds once you have downloaded and installed NewsGator.
Pluck is an application that works as an add-on to the Internet Explorer browser. In addition to being an RSS reader, Pluck has several other applications to help search, retrieve, organize, and share content. Pluck is offered for free. Click here to learn how to add BusinessWeek feeds once have downloaded and installed Pluck.
Anyone with a MyYahoo account can subscribe to BusinessWeek's RSS feeds by clicking on a myYahoo button. This will automatically add the particular feed to your MyYahoo page. If you don't have a MyYahoo page, registration is free at my.yahoo.com.
ARE YOU A MAC USER?
BusinessWeek has developed a customizable Desktop Headline Widget - used by Steve Jobs in his Keynote Speech at the Worldwide Developers Conference - to display new headlines from any of our RSS feeds, as well as the latest from all of our blogs. You can display the headline and a short summary, and any new RSS feeds we introduce will automatically become available for display in your widget. You must have the Tiger OS installed to use this tool.
Use your favorite RSS reader to get the latest BusinessWeek headlines on the topics that interest you delivered to your desktop.