Understanding
Podcasting
What is
Podcasting?
Podcasting is the latest in on-the-go, on-demand
technology. With podcasting, you can listen to radio programs or
events whenever and wherever you choose. Podcasts are MP3 audio files
that are automatically downloaded to your personal computer, and then
transferred to an iPod or other MP3 player using a podcasting
application.
What
equipment do I need?
The basic requirements for podcasting are a
computer (PC or Mac), podcasting software and an Internet connection.
For portability, an iPod or other MP3 player is needed. You can
listen to the audio on your computer just as you would any MP3. In
fact, with my feeds you don't even need Podcast
software. Just click the
feed link and download the show you want directly.
How
do I get started?
Simply download and install podcasting software
onto your computer. Although applications vary, each should provide
instructions on how to add Podcast
feeds to your list.
Then, just check for the new podcasts and MP3s of your selected programs
that will be on your computer and, if you are set up, on your MP3 player.
Already
have a Podcast
application?
New podcasts and
audio files will be added, so be sure to check back often for all the
latest podcasts available.
Downloads
and Resources:
iTunes:
Free podcasting software (PC/Mac)
iPodder:
Free podcasting software / Podcast Directories
jPodder:
Free podcasting software (PC)
iPodderX:
Free podcasting software (Mac)
Wikipedia
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