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Monday January 02, 2006

What is RSS?

What is RSS?

Really Simple Syndication (RSS) is a lightweight XML format designed for sharing headlines and other Web content. RSS allows you to access a site without going out of your way to visit it.

How do I use RSS?

RSS-aware programs called news aggregators help you keep up with all your favorite sites, displaying new items from each of them. Aggregators can offer a variety of special features, including combining several related feeds into a single view, hiding items that the viewer has already seen, and categorizing feeds and items.

Download and install a news aggregator (see FeedReader below).
From UDM websites, click on the logo below the news you wish to subscribe too. You will see the raw XML, which is roughly human-readable, but intended for computer programs.
Copy the link in location/address bar into your news aggregator.

Where can I get a RSS Aggregator?

Feedreader is a lightweight open-source aggregator that supports all major RSS formats. It works under Windows 95 and later versions. Download

What feeds are available?

Of course your blog provides rss feeds, but here are some other feeds available inside the university.

College of Business News - http://business.udmercy.edu/rss/business

UDM Athletics - http://www.detroittitans.com/rss

University News - http://www.udmercy.edu/news

more coming soon...

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Sunday January 01, 2006

Secure Shell Client Software

Secure shell/ftp client software is a secure replacement for ftp services. In addition, it provides shell access to the server for those familiar with unix environments.

Windows

The University has a licensed version of SSH.com's Secure Shell Software.

Version 3.2.9 NEW Download | How To

Version 3.1.0 How To

If you are using a version other than 3.2.9 please install the newest version. Check Help - About to verify your version.

Mac OSX 10.2.3 or Later

Fugu - BSD licensed software from the University of Michigan. Download

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When I try to upload a file I get the following error message,

Failed to scan directories.
Error 6: C:/some/directory: No such file or directory..
DONE - 0 Files 0 Total Encountered 1 errors

There is a bug in the ssh file transfer software when using the upload arrow. You may drag and drop file to and from the right pane to transfer files or upgrade to the newest version(3.2.9) to fix this bug.

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