Rss-version of VCIOM Press-releases

What is RSS?

Abbreviation RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication and it refers to a technology that delivers the information you are interested in to your computer. Instead of visiting www.wciom.com once in a while, you can adjust the appropriate software so that our recently posted news and updates will be sent directly to your computer.

What is needed for RSS?

RSS content can be read using software called a "feed reader" or an "aggregator." The user subscribes to a feed by entering the feed's link into the reader or by clicking an RSS icon in a browser that initiates the subscription process. The reader checks the user's subscribed feeds regularly for new content, downloading any updates that it finds.

How to choose an aggregator?

All RSS services can be divided into independent software, browser add-ons and search engines services.

1. Independent software.

You can use this Google link, that is listing the most popular products. Also check out this page where you can finв free RSS-readers.

2. Browser add-ons

Mozilla Firefox and Opera support RSS and you can easily subscribe to our feed using those browsers.

Using Mozilla Firefox you need to go to Favorites manager (Favorites-Manage favorites-File-New favorite to RSS-feed channel) and assign wciom.com/index.php in 'Rss-channel location' box. After that you will have a favorite in your browser that will show all updated materials titles.

In Opera browser you only have to click an RSS-feed link. After that Opera will ask you "Do you want to subscribe for wciom.com: VCIOM Press-releases?" As you answer "Yes", Opera will subscribe for our RSS-feeds and you will be able to view all the updates we post. You can easily manage your feeds with Opera «Manage Feeds» tool.

Microsoft Internet Explorer is going to support RSS, starting with version 7.

3. Search engines services for RSS.

Many search machines offer their users to create RSS-feeds and manage them via web. Generally such services require personal registration. Although if you already have registered account at sites like Yahoo, you will have access to the RSS feed service with your current login and password.

How to subscribe for RSS-distribution of our updates?

Choose the appropriate RSS-channel and add it to your RSS-reader.