2006-11-04 13:47:45 · 6 answers · asked by Rich E 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
A podcast is a multimedia file distributed over the Internet using syndication feeds, for playback on mobile devices and personal computers. The term, as originally coined by Ben Hammersley in an article in the Guardian February 12, 2004, was meant as a portmanteau of "broadcasting" and "iPod". Like 'radio', it can mean both the content and the method of delivery; the latter may also be termed podcasting. The host or author of a podcast is often called a podcaster.
Though podcasters' web sites may also offer direct download or streaming of their content, a podcast is distinguished from other digital audio formats by its ability to be downloaded automatically using software capable of reading feed formats such as RSS or Atom.
2006-11-04 13:49:46 · answer #1 · answered by Stacie ♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is a Podcast?
Below is a definition of podcasting pulled from Wikipedia that provides you with information about podcasting, its roots and some of the techincal aspects surrounding podcasting. The following is provided free from editing and I take no credit for this wonderful explanation.
Podcasting, created by former MTV VJ Adam Curry, is a term that was devised as a crisp way to describe the technology used to push audio content from websites down to consumers of that content, who typically listen to it on their iPod (hence the "pod") or other audio player that supports mp3 at their convenience. The term podcasting is meant to rhyme with broadcasting and is a derivative of the iPod platform. While not directly associated with Apples iPod device or iTunes music service, the company did contribute both the desire and the technology for this capability. Podcasting is not unlike time-shifted video software and devices like TiVo, which let you watch what you want when you want by recording and storing video, except that podcasting is used for audio and is currently free of charge. Note, however, that this technology can be used to push any kind of file, including software updates, pictures, and videos.
2006-11-04 21:51:34 · answer #2 · answered by Michael S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically, a podcast is an audio file that is distributed over the internet through an RSS feed that includes the "enclosure" tag. Programs called "podcatchers" or "podcast aggregators" let people "subscribe" to these data feeds and automatically download the latest installment of a show. People usually listen to these downloaded shows on their portable MP3 players, like an iPod (hence the name).
Generally, the term is used to refer to any sort of episodic audio show distributed on the internet.
2006-11-04 21:52:54 · answer #3 · answered by watsonc64 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A podcast is a multimedia file distributed over the Internet using syndication feeds, for playback on mobile devices and personal computers
2006-11-04 21:50:19 · answer #4 · answered by santhosh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A podcast is like a live radio show that can be downloaded onto your iPod or mp3 player or cellphone they are free gl
2006-11-04 21:59:20 · answer #5 · answered by masterchef108 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is like a radio show from a previous date and can be downloaded from iTunes. Dome are free and some aren't. Some are weekly,daily you name it. From Fashion to Sports. Thier is one for everybody.
2006-11-04 21:57:00 · answer #6 · answered by unicycleguy1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋