RSS is a way to share news updates and information from a web site in a condensed format (such as a title, description and link to the original news article).
You read these updates via special software called an RSS Reader. If you don't have a Reader, you will most likely see a page of code.
The most current web browsers contain built in RSS Readers, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 and Mozilla Firefox. Some people prefer to use independent web based feeders such as Bloglines or Google Reader. Or you could download a desktop reader such as FeedReader (Windows) or Amphetadesk (Windows, Linux, Mac), Click here for a list of Feed Readers at the Open Directory Project.
There are also applications that offer to ability to direct RSS feeds to your email inbox. There are open source examples, like FeedMailer and some involve subscription fees, such as Feed My Inbox.
Once you have decided on a Reader remember to follow the instructions on how set up and subscribe to a feed. Feeds are usually recognised by an orange RSS symbol.
If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 clicking on the feed subject heading and then click “subscribe to this feed” in the next window.
The RSS feed will display the titles, with links to electronic copies where they are available. Things may display differently depending on the RSS feed reader you are using. For example, the text appears with less formatting in some web based readers.
Alternatively, you can subscribe to a TARU highlights email alert (example below) which replaces the former bulletin format of TARU.