**What is RSS?**
"RSS" is about getting live web feeds directly to your computer. RSS takes the latest headlines from the web site, and pushes those headlines down to your computer for quick scanning. 

**What problem does RSS solve?**
we all know that repeatedly checking each website to see if there is any new content can be very tedious. RSS is a better way to be notified of new and changed content. 

**What information does RSS provide?**
RSS provides very basic information to do its notification. It is made up of a list of items presented in order from newest to oldest. Each item usually consists of a simple title describing the item along with a more complete description and a link to a web page with the actual information being described (wihch contains the full content). 

For example, the RSS information for headlines on a local news website could contain the following information: 

Item 1:   
  Title: Sidewalk contract awarded 
  Description: The city awarded the sidewalk contract to Smith Associates. This hotly contested deal is worth $1.2 million. 
  Link: http://www.newstestsite1.com/contractawards/sidewalk.htm 
Item 2:   
  Title: Governor to visit 
  Description: The governor is scheduled to visit the city on July 1st. This is the first visit since the election two years ago. The mayor is planning a big reception. 
  Link: http://www.newstestsite1.com/news/2004/06/gov-visit.htm