OPML is an XML file format that can be used to outline and aggregate multiple online sources. It allows users to share bookmarks, reading lists, and subscription lists across different programs. Some examples of applications that use OPML include Teblog, Grazr, and Megite, which allow users to view and navigate outlines of online content, receive automatic updates, and easily scan information from various sources.

1. An introduction to OPML David Tebbutt http://teblog.typepad.com/ www.tebbo.com

2. Some sources of OPML Mind map Outliner Organiser Aggregator

3. OPML is an XML text file

4. It can be an outline: by nesting the XML Line types: no type : text only link : text and link to an HTML web page rss : text and link to an RSS feed include : text and link to an OPML file The title field often mirrors the text field What’s in OPML?

5. Share Outlines Bookmarks Subscription lists Reading lists

6. View and navigate Aggregate multiple sources Receive continuous updates Scan your world easily Navigate quickly Examples: Teblog ( Grazr ) Megite Feeds 2.0

7. Grazr

8. Useful links http://www.opml.org/about - what is OPML http://support.opml.org/download - OPML Editor http://share.opml.org/ - Share your OPML http:// www.grazr.com / - Grazr http://grazr.com/config - Build a Grazr viewer http://safari.oreilly.com/0596528221 Getting Acquainted with OPML by Amy Bellinger, a $7.99 PDF eBook