Tristana Reader 4.0 : pull content directly from the web to your desktop using those orange RSS and XML feed buttons

13. Tristana Reader 4.0
http://www.tristana.org/

Now that more and more websites offer a variety of dynamic materials (such
as podcasts and the like), it is increasingly more common to feel a bit
overwhelmed by the sheer volume of material on the Web. More discerning
users will appreciate Tristana Reader 4.0, which will allow them pull
content directly from the Web to their desktops. The application also allows
users the ability to set preferences so that they will be alerted to content
changes at any given site. The program is also spam-proof, which will be a
welcome relief to many. This version of Tristana Reader is compatible with
Windows 98 or newer. [KMG]


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Direct to desktop content
Tristana is a free download (does not contain adware or spyware) which allows you to pull content directly from the Web onto your desktop without email.
Simply click and drag those orange feed icons or links (RSS or Atom) to Tristana to view news, blogs, podcasts and online content in real-time.

Now iPod friendly!
With our latest podcasting release, now you can search and download music and media files while you sleep and even synch with your iPod!
We've added a Downloads Manager to schedule and download up to five files to your desktop at once.
SPAM-proof your desktop
Quickly add, manage or remove content or media files onto your desktop in real-time
without having to provide an email address or share any personal information.

Reduce information overload
Consolidate web content more efficiently than your browser, manage information more easily than with email.
Tristana provides the ability to view RSS or Atom feeds in real-time on your desktop.
You can subscribe or unsubscribe to content on your terms, without risk of SPAM, privacy or security issues associated with email.

How does it work?
Tristana uses RSS and Atom which are standard XML formats for instantly receiving syndicated content over the Internet.
RSS stands for "Really Simple Syndication" or "Rich Site Summary" or even "Really Stops Spam", depending on who you talk to.
Atom is a widely recognized open-source XML format for content syndication.
Basically both are really just highly efficient standardized formats for reading, managing and sharing timely information across the web.