KAFPodcasters

• What is Podcasting
• Who listen to podcasts?
• Podcasting is audioblog
• A brief history
• Feature of Podcasting

What is "Podcasting"

Podcasting is actually a new process aimed at entertainment - though it can and it is used for informative purposes too, such as news - whereby you can receive a series of audio files at regular intervals through automatic downloading as soon as you are connected to the Net. You subscribe to a set of feeds (stations) and then you listen to what they broadcast by connecting to Internet and downloading their latest updates. The format the podcasting uses is RSS 2.0 or atom feeds and it enables the user who connects to the Internet to automatically download their files. There are two basic differences between podcasting and the already well-known and established entertainment process called streaming:

1. Podcasting uses already saved audio and/or video files for playback purpose while streaming can be used for live broadcast (which is needed can also be recorded to be played back later).
   
2. Streaming requires the user to stay connected to the Internet for hearing/seeing the files chosen and can use only one feed at a time; while podcasting can allow its users to aggregate their favorite choices from a multitude of sources, thus making it a very interesting past-time.

When looking for more accurate answers for the question, 'what is podcasting' the definition listed by Wikipedia has been found quite accurate, "Podcasting is the method of distributing multimedia files, such as audio programs or music videos, over the Internet for playback on mobile devices and personal computers. The distribution format of a podcast uses either the RSS or Atom syndication formats."

As mentioned above, podcasting is a great way to spend your time. Since the podcasting is presently mostly used for music, this wonderful process is fast gaining ground among the youth worldwide. All over the globe people are discovering that this new way of entertainment is actually very versatile and convenient - especially during travelling and jogging. Podcasting is fast replacing the walkman to become the 21st century portable music revolution of today. The fact that podcasts include video files highly enhances its value with the youth, more so since the present generation is bent on re-discovering music.

The convenience of aggregating a number of feeds for simultaneous downlaoding is only possible with podcasting. Some of the podcast directories even allow their users to hear/see the file contents before they decide to download so that their choice is according to what they really enjoy. The convenience of availability and the fact that podcasting does not a playback device or an ipod to playback the files makes this process a hit favorite among the present young generation.

By now you must have got your answer to the question, "what is podcasting'. In fact podcasting is one of the fast emerging widest used methods of music and video downloading used today the world over. Whoever has not experienced this magical way of enjoyment should start today itself. Not only podcasting is simple to use and supported by all types of computers (including obsolete ones) it also does not require any additional hardware or devices to play back. It is fast, convenient and very, very hep way to enjoy and relax with the help of the latest technology technique available today. Your benefit when using podcasting is double -

1. you will find yourself in a completely different world of entertainment owing to the simplicity and availability of material
   
2. you will be proud to be among those who step in tune with the latest development in technology

So, if you are still wondering about podcasting and its application - get connected today and find out what is podcasting!