Whether they’re reading Cliffs Notes or browsing Google, college students are forever looking for ways to shave a few minutes off of their research time. And RSS—the technology that lets Web site operators send out updates whenever they post new content—appears to be doing just that for some enterprising undergrads.
Programs like Pluck and OnFolio, which collect and organize RSS news feeds from different sources, are increasingly popular with students who say they don’t have the time to sift through dozens of Web pages looking for news. The software may sound like just another way for students to cut corners on their research, but some students say RSS aggregators help them steer clear of dodgy Internet news sites. (Gannett News Service)
