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Full story: The trouble with RSS and feed validation
RSS is one of the most useful communication tools ever invented. Having a tool that automatically brings you information you’re interested in as soon as that information is published on the web has a terrific productivity benefit. No hunting and pecking on websites; just relax as everything comes to you. And if you publish content yourself – from a blog, for instance – that content gets out automatically to people who are interested in what you have to say. One…
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Full story: Think of the users, Microsoft
Last week, Microsoft released the third beta version of Windows Live Writer, its free software that lets you write and publish posts to your blog from your PC rather than having to log in to your blog. I use WLW and think it’s a terrific application. With beta 3, the method of installing the software has changed somewhat from previous betas. The installer is the new Windows Live installer, and how it behaves has upset a number of people. What…
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Full story: The Hobson & Holtz Report – Podcast #274: September 10, 2007
Content summary: Shel’s in DC; new FIR Interview posted; more warnings about Quechup; Lee Hopkins reports on Windows Live Writer beta 3, Foldershare; the Media Monitoring Minute with CustomScoop; Cogenz releases API; enterprise social networking is taking off; social web users’ bill of rights proposed; the increasing influence of social networks on brand owners; discussion on podcasting: tips when starting out, how to find good podcasts; listeners’ comments discussion including AMD and press embargoes; news about next Thursday’s show; the…











