How to use RSS feed

truthman007

I would like to read the news for this group using RSS Feed is it possible, if so what is the RSS URL for this group

And also is it possible to RSS only for this thread, how can i do this

fermi

truthman007 wrote: »

I would like to read the news for this group using RSS Feed is it possible, if so what is the RSS URL for this group

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/external.html?type=RSS2&forumids=29

truthman007 wrote: »

And also is it possible to RSS only for this thread, how can i do this

No.

fermi

In Firefox you can just click the RSS icon in the location bar to subscribe/get the address.

poli19

What are the benefits of using RSS feeds though? I have really never seen the point as to me it just seems as a less visual way to view what you all ready can see on the same web page....

fermi

poli19 wrote: »

What are the benefits of using RSS feeds though? I have really never seen the point as to me it just seems as a less visual way to view what you all ready can see on the same web page....

For MSE I use them so I can quickly and easily see all new threads that have posted on my boards. Much easier than checking back over pages of new threads, and can be seen all at a glance without having to visit the site.

Other sites, I can subscribe and quickly check the list of new articles posted. Quicker and easier than visiting and trawling through each site.

My RSS reader can also notify me of new entries on a feed if I want it to. Very handy for knowing when a site that is not frequently updated has something new without having to manual visit and check.

poli19

Oh i guess that sounds quite usefull then, the way you are using it at least, what reader do you use, is it just the default one in your browser? I would love to get a bit more use out of RSS lol

fermi

poli19 wrote: »

Oh i guess that sounds quite usefull then, the way you are using it at least, what reader do you use, is it just the default one in your browser? I would love to get a bit more use out of RSS lol

I use:

http://www.kde.org/applications/internet/akregator/

Unfortunately that is for the Linux/KDE desktop, so if you are using Windows you would need to hunt for a good reader for that.

I don't like the Firefox feed integration myself....

poli19

Ahh shame i am actually on a mac and the RSS reader on there defult browser Safari isn't that shabby but its just getting it to do what you just described in previous posts that id like to learn how to do but i doubt i can in this browser oh well...

fermi

There is probably a stand-alone RSS reader that you can download if you hunt around? Would be surprised if there wasn't, even on a mac.

poli19

no i am sure there is also but to have just a stand alone client to do that kinda defeats the point of my use for RSS as i don't want to be forced to use another app to do something simple in my browser if you can see my point?

fermi

poli19 wrote: »

no i am sure there is also but to have just a stand alone client to do that kinda defeats the point of my use for RSS as i don't want to be forced to use another app to do something simple in my browser if you can see my point?

I can.

However, I have easily over 100 feed subscriptions. For me it is much easier to keep track of those in a separate application. Firefox feed integration becomes very very cumbersome with more than just a few.

Might be worth searching the firefox addons site though? I think there may be an extension that gives you much much more advanced feed handling?