What is RSS?
RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a standard for formatting text. The advantage of this format is that a computer programme can interpret content or titles. Thus there is for example a clear separation between the head of article, a hyperlink and the text itself.
What is a RSS-feed?
We speak of a RSS-feed when a text file with this format is refreshed on a regular base.
What can you do with RSS?
RSS is ideal for exchanging content. A computer can request and interpret a text file to present its content on a certain way to the user.
What do I need for RSS?
The most used application of RSS is with so-called RSS-readers. These are available in all sorts and sizes for all platforms (Mac, Windows and Linux). They all collect headers and show an overview of the content on the web. Moreover these programmes give you a signal when new content has appeared on a website.
The most commonly used RSS-readers are:
Feedreader (Windows; free)
RSSReader (Windows; free)
Sharpreader (Windows; free)
AmphetaDesk (Linux,Mac, Windows; free)
NetNewsWire (Mac; free)
NewzCrawler (Windows; paid)
Radio UserLand (Mac, Windows; paid)
Syndirella (Windows; free)
Where are the RSS feeds of goldua.com?
Goldua.com offers multiple feeds. You can ‘subscribe’ to these feeds yourself. Just copy one of the URLs below and paste it in your RSS-reader.
- English news
http://www.goldua.com/rss/?en - French news
http://www.goldua.com/rss/?fr
Why is there no RSS feed for member news?
A RSS-feed is a public source, anyone can subscribe and view its content.
Because member news articles are not public (you need to login) we can not offer these in RSS feeds.
Please login to the member area of this website to read member news.
What does RSS cost?
Most RSS feeds are free. So are those of goldua.com.
Do I miss out on something if I don't use RSS?
No, you can visit this website to read all news articles.
Need to know more about RSS?
Wikipedia offers more detailed information about this subject.