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What is RSS

RSS (Really Simple Syndication or Rich Site Summary) is a web feed format used to publish frequently updated content like blog posts, news headlines, podcasts, or articles in a standardized way. It allows users to subscribe to content from multiple sources and receive updates automatically in an RSS reader or aggregator, without needing to visit each site individually. RSS is a common tool for keeping up with information posted to your favorite sites.

Importance of RSS for FOSS (Free and Open Source Software)

  1. Decentralization & Control

    RSS supports open, decentralized content distribution, aligning with FOSS values. Users control what they follow no algorithms, ads, or manipulation.

  2. Privacy-Respecting

    RSS does not track users or collect personal data. Unlike social media, it's a privacy-friendly way to stay updated.

  3. Transparency & Openness

    RSS feeds are open standards able to inspect, modify, and implement, encouraging transparency and interoperability.

  4. Freedom from Platforms

    FOSS communities often value freedom from corporate platforms. RSS allows users to consume and share content independently of centralized services like Twitter or Facebook.

  5. Promoting Independent Projects

    Many FOSS projects use RSS to announce releases, blog posts, or updates. It's a simple way to broadcast updates to interested users without needing a proprietary communication channel.

Follow Us on RSS

We have extensive RSS feed support in our platforms.

  1. FOSS United Blog: https://fossunited.org/rss.xml

  2. Forklore.in: https://forklore.in/rss

  3. FOSS United Newsletter: https://fossunited.org/newsletter Receive event updated via email.

  4. Forum RSS feeds:

  5. All latest: https://forum.fossunited.org/latest.rss
  6. Based on category: Go to this page https://forum.fossunited.org/categories and choose any category and append /rss to the URL for RSS. for example: https://forum.fossunited.org/c/organisation.rss

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