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84,344
- Requirements:
Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista
- Limitations:
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- Date Added:
November 08, 2008
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Publisher's description of FeedDemon 2.6.0.21
From NewsGator:FeedDemon, the most popular Windows RSS reader. The easy-to-use interface makes it a snap to stay informed with the latest news and information. You can completely customize the way feeds are organized and displayed and set up custom news watches based on keywords. You can even download podcasts and audio files and have them show up on your portable audio device.
In addition, FeedDemon now synchronizes with NewsGator Online and the rest of the NewsGator RSS Suite. The software is pre-configured with dozens of feeds, so you can unleash the power of RSS right away. Version 2.6.0.21 is a bug fixing release.
Editor's review of FeedDemon 2.6.0.21
5.0 stars
- "Feed your news demon"
This well-crafted, standalone newsreader makes an ideal choice for both novices who've never heard of an RSS feed and advanced users looking to put some oomph and flexibility into their reading habits.We particularly liked FeedDemon's setup wizard, which allows you to subscribe to an unlimited number of popular RSS feeds by simply checking boxes. The program also provides links to several other RSS directories.
FeedDemon's interface is very good, but its default setting, which places the headline and browser panes side by side, is somewhat clumsy. This is easily remedied with the buttons that sit right at the top of each folder and each item. The utility's Watch Channels feature searches for news items containing user-specified keywords and places them in a separate group so they're easier to find. We're also fond of the app's News Bins function, which allows you to archive a story simply by dragging a headline and placing it in a storage bin in the left-side column.
Another compelling feature is the integrated podcast manager, which will automatically send new podcasts to your music jukebox. There's a support forum where you can post questions and get answers from other users, and Newsgator has a free webware client so you can check your feeds wherever you are. We strongly recommend using FeedDemon to soothe your hunger.
User reviews of FeedDemon 2.6.0.21
- Average user rating: 3.6 stars out of 57 votes
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: FeedDemon 2.6.0.21
Pros: I downloaded a bunch of RSS readers to see which one that I preferred, and this was the best one of the lot. Very simple to install and comes with a variety of pre-installed feeds, but also very easy to add your own. It tracks your frequency of visited feeds to help you determine which ones you can eliminate in order to keep it streamlined.
Cons: It would be nice to have a 'Launch at Startup' option in the preferences, but for a free program, that is hardly a complaint.
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: FeedDemon 2.6.0.21
"seems to be better then Google Reader--to early to tell--like it so far"
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: FeedDemon 2.6.0.21
Pros: I have tried so many RSS readers, including the clunky one from Google. This surpasses all of them in so many ways. It is smart. It can give you reports like which feeds you pay the most attention to, etc. A dinosaur report that lists sites which have not updates in X number of days. Highly customizable. If you like to read A LOT of RSS feeds (I do), Feed Demon handles them all flawlessly.
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: FeedDemon 2.6.0.21
"Good, only better than Ziepod because podcast variety unlimited"
Pros: Free
Works well
Podcasts not limited
Attractive design
Cons: Can only play downloaded podcasts, uses browser to stream
Actually two programs, FeedStation does the downloading
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Version: FeedDemon 2.6.0.21
"If you can use Outlook, you can use this!"
Pros: I love this program! Using it is much like using Outlook or Thunderbird. I like to keep Outlook organized with subfolders, and I can do that in this program, too. Plenty of customization options as well. On my relatively new computer, this program loads very quickly as well. I recommend this program!
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