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RssReader 1.0.29.0 - RSS News Feed Reader

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The Bottom Line

RssReader is a straight forward RSS feed reader whose lack in features is, to some extent, compensated by its simplicity. At least the option to organize feeds in folders would be nice, though.
Pros
  • RssReader is simple, easy and fast
  • Lets you read complete feeds and individual items
Cons
  • RssReader lacks custom or virtual folders
  • Can't search or filter news items
  • RssReader doesn't put news in context

Description

  • RssReader displays RSS feeds in a three-pane interface.
  • You can read either complete feeds or individual items in RssReader.
  • Each feed can have its own update schedule, and RssReader announces updates via its tray icon.
  • RssReader can expire old news items automatically at a user-specified age.
  • RssReader supports Windows 9x/ME/NT/2000/3/XP.

Guide Review - RssReader 1.0.29.0 - RSS News Feed Reader

RssReader is fast, simple and speedy.

That's not bad, and with its classic three-paned layout and the option to read either complete feeds or pick individual items RssReader is quite functional, too. Unfortunately, its functionality doesn't reach much further, though. You can't organize the feeds in folders (possibly even virtual ones) or search, filter or flag news items.

RssReader does have new item notification via a system tray popup, which makes it an all-around nice way to follow the news. But for real efficiency to ease the news junkie's overload RssReader lacks features — and folders.
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