Podcasting

Podcasting

What is it?  Pod in "podcasting" is suggested to become an acronym meaning "Personal On-Demand" and "casting" put together podcasting is really "Personal On-Demand" "broadcasting". The word podcast has been used for broadcasting any type of media file, whether audio or digital files, on Apple Ipods and any MP3 device. These files can then been be downloaded via internet and by the episode(s). Podcasts can be downloaded a device by RSS-"Really Simple Syndication". RSS is used to publish podcast and other similar files in one "standardized" form. RSS documents are alos known as "webs", "web feeds", or "channels". The RSS document extension is either (.xml) or (.res). if you want to find more information you can go on []  How does it work? A **podcast** is a media file that is distributed over the Internet using syndication feeds, for playback on mobile devices and personal computers. A consumer uses a type of software known as an [|aggregator], sometimes called a //podcatcher// or //podcast receiver//, to subscribe to and manage their feeds. []  Why would anyone want to do this? So its easier to present things. It will actually let you visualize what their talking about instead of just reading it off of paper!:D

Who uses it? Actually, ALOT of people use podcasting. Buisness people use so they can put pictures in it and show what their talking about. Some people like to use their voice, so they use podcasting. It's kind of like video blogging and people like to explain their issues by using podcasting. Some commercials use podcasting and they make alot of money.-- []  Many people use podcasting for many different reasons. Schooling, for fun, & also for major events. The news could be using it too so they have a example of what they do before they do it live. When was the term/concept invented? The term podcasting was invented 2009. Podcasting was invented by Adam Curry who is often known as "The Podfather".

What are some websites that are examples or Where are there resources on the web? There are many different websites for podcasting. You dont get all of them from the internet. In all Mac computers and laptops there is a program build in the software for podcasting.