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How to use Feedreader with YACS?
"Feedreader is a lightweight open-source aggregator that supports all major RSS formats. It works under Windows 95 and later versions."
What makes Feedreader stand out from the crowd?
* Simple - Feedreader's functionality is focused on the main task - reading and organizing RSS feeds and offering seamless user experience.
* Lightweight - One of the main goals of Feedreader architecture is to keep it's footprint small. Say goodbye to bloat: installation file is under 1.3MB.
* Free - And we mean free, no caveats here. Feedreader is licensed under GPL and it's source is available for download. Build on it, tailor it to your needs or even re-brand it for your customers.
2. Launch the Feedreader application
3. Click on the New menu. Type the URL of the selected RSS feed from your web site. For example, the main RSS feed at YetAnotherCommunitySystem is at
* Simple - Feedreader's functionality is focused on the main task - reading and organizing RSS feeds and offering seamless user experience.
* Lightweight - One of the main goals of Feedreader architecture is to keep it's footprint small. Say goodbye to bloat: installation file is under 1.3MB.
* Free - And we mean free, no caveats here. Feedreader is licensed under GPL and it's source is available for download. Build on it, tailor it to your needs or even re-brand it for your customers.
How to setup this stuff?
1. Download the software package from http://www.feedreader.com/ and start the installation process.2. Launch the Feedreader application
3. Click on the New menu. Type the URL of the selected RSS feed from your web site. For example, the main RSS feed at YetAnotherCommunitySystem is at
http://www.yetanothercommunitysystem.com/yacs/feeds/rss_2.0.php. Click the Next button and follow instructions. 
