Podcasting is audio content, such as a MP3 Player, that is
sent over a RSS feed. It is a file that is downloadable for use over the
internet. The name is misleading though, as it infers that you must have an iPod
to use it. You only need a computer or laptop to access podcasts. This process
is fairly new, becoming popular in 2000. Technology allowed it to be used by
multiple components as early as 2001. However, it wasn’t until 2003 that
podcasting became very popular on everyday websites.
The process of podcasting is very simple. Computer files in multimedia format
are downloaded to a server. The customer can then download them in a matter of
seconds from the server onto their own system. It allows the user to see the
audio and have sound at the same time. Downloading can be frustrating for users
who don’t have the proper bandwidth to view them. This can be easier fixed by
downloading software online or having a computer installer do it for you at a
reasonable cost. Basically, the faster your connection, the better you will be
able to view podcasts.
The intention of podcasts was to allow individuals to display their own radio
shows. However, they are being well used in other areas. School lessons are a
popular use for podcasts. Audio tours of museums, business conference meetings,
and public safety messages are all turning to podcasts to get their information
out there in a form people can relate to.
In just a few short years, podcasting has become one of the most popular tools
on the internet in regards to viewing information in audio form. One of the
newest uses for podcasting is the online dating sites. Rather than just having
an online profile with a picture and a few lines about the person, they can now
show a podcast of themselves, giving potential dates a more interesting look at
who they are.
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