Chapter 8. Content Syndication with Web Slices

Users want to be informed of updates to their favorite web sites even when they aren't running them in a browser window. They remain connected to their content while browsing other sites with mashups, receive updates from rich Internet applications (RIAs) on their desktop, and even remain in touch when on the road with mobile applications from their favorite content providers.

Web Slices provide a simple way for users to stay connected with content delivered from your web site. They provide an even richer take on traditional RSS feeds, letting you provide portable morsels of site content to users, and requiring no invasive change to site architecture. Beyond this, Web Slices offer an easy install experience, ...

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