Microsoft and the “Common Feed” List
If this is the first time you’ve heard of the Common Feed list, you’re not alone. A Microsoft developer has coined the term while describing the next version of Internet Explorer, IE7.
Although some may be wary of Microsoft controlling the central repository for RSS feed lists, the company says there are a number of advantages to such integration. The company also thinks the features will help transition RSS from a niche technology into mainstream use.
The problem is that this common feed list will undoubtably end up akin to the library at Alexandria, the best resource for the treasured literary works of the day. And, since MS will be the only ones keeping up with their common feed, that raises concerns about a single entity holding a valuable ‘news’ resource.
There is more to the story though:
Whether or not the blogosphere accepts that answer and moves on has yet to be determined, suffice it to say this is an issue that is just heating up.
Tags: IE7, microsoft-rss, windows-vista