Podcasting isn't made for most people

Iria · Apr 23, 2006, 06:43 AM

Source: USA Today
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I wrote about podcasting last May, and some recent news tells me it's time to get back to the subject.

First, a brief refresher. It's necessary; "podcasting" is an incredibly misused word.

Podcasting means putting audio files on a website regularly, using a technology called RSS — Really Simple Syndication. People using the right software can automatically download each new program posted to the site.

The automatic part is important. Podcasting is not simply putting audio files on your site and letting people download them. That's known as "putting audio files on your site and letting people download them." To be a podcast, it has to be automated.

No RSS, no syndication, no podcast.

Apr 23, 2006, 06:43 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Podcasting isn't made for most people Source: USA Today __________ I wrote about podcasting last May, and some recent news tells me it's time to get back to the subject. First, a brief refresher. It's necessary; "podcasting" is an incredibly misused word. Podcasting means putting audio files on a website regularly, using a technology called RSS — Really Simple Syndication. People using the right software can automatically download each new program posted to the site. The automatic part is important. Podcasting is not simply putting audio files on your site and letting people download them. That's known as "putting audio files on your site and letting people download them." To be a podcast, it has to be automated. No RSS, no syndication, no podcast.