rss and google reader

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the nineties
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the technology
• "really simple syndication"
• information formatting standard
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what does it do?
• data can be easily and automatically collected
• data can be passed between different entities
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so... what does that mean for me?
• collect your favorite web pages (feeds) in one place
• when new stuff is posted, you'll know
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how do i get the good stuff?
• feed aggregators (rss readers)
• client software
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how do i get the good stuff?
• feed aggregators (rss readers)
• web-based services
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google reader setup
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great. i’m in.
... now what?
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subscribe to a feed.
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select your reader (sometimes)
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really subscribe to the feed.
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create folders
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expanded or list view
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add star to (bookmark) items
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share articles with people who follow you
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set up who you follow
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comments
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one last tip: use the shortcuts.
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one really last tip: reader is awesome on the iphone
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thank you.