There are a number of definitions of podcasting available on the internet and here are a few.
Podcasting >From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Podcasting> "Podcasting, a portmanteau of Apple's "iPod" and "broadcasting", is a method of publishing files to the Internet, allowing users to subscribe to a feed and receive new files automatically. It first became popular in late 2004, used largely for audio files. Podcasting is distinct from other types of audio content delivery because of its subscription model, which uses the RSS 2.0 file format. This technique has enabled independent producers to create self-published, syndicated "radio shows", and has given broadcast radio programs a new distribution channel. Users subscribe to podcasts using "podcatching" software (also called "aggregator" software) which periodically checks for and downloads new content. It can then sync the content to the user's portable music player. Podcasting does not require an iPod or iTunes; any digital audio player or computer with the appropriate software can play podcasts. The same technique can deliver video files, and by 2005 some aggregators could play video as well as audio." Contents 1 History 1.1 Origin of podcasting 2 Unique attributes 2.1 Differences from traditional broadcasting 2.2 Differences from other electronic media distribution 2.3 Differences from other forms of online audio 3 Other uses 4 See also 5 External links ---------------------------------------- podcasting Webopedia <http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/P/podcasting.html> " Podcasting is similar in nature to RSS, which allows subscribers to subscribe to a set of feeds to view syndicated Web site content. With podcasting however, you have a set of subscriptions that are checked regularly for updates and instead of reading the feeds on your computer screen, you listen to the new content on on your iPod (or like device). The format used for podcasting is RSS 2.0 with enclosures. The podcasting enclosures refer to all binary (non-text) downloads. You can read the text description of the enclosure before downloading the item to view." ---------------------------------------- Podcast Alley What is a Podcast? <http://www.podcastalley.com/what_is_a_podcast.php> "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 Apple's 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." ---------------------------------------- Podcasting CPUPedia.com <http://www.cpupedia.com/definition/podcasting.aspx> "Podcasting is a way of publishing sound files to the Internet, allowing users to subscribe to a feed and receive new audio files automatically. Podcasting is distinct from other types of audio content delivery because it uses the RSS protocol. This technique has enabled many producers to create self-published, syndicated radio shows." ---------------------------------------- This also may be of interest: Podcasting to Nanocasting Alliance Aims to Separate Internet Radio Hype >From the Real Promise Event Will Bring Together Sober and Experienced Business Minds <http://www.wwwcoder.com/main/parentid/284/site/4615/266/default.aspx> ---------------------------------------- This selection of content should get the word pod on the definition map. Sincerely, David Dillard Temple University (215) 204 - 4584 [EMAIL PROTECTED] <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/net-gold> <http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/ringleaders/davidd.html> <http://www.kovacs.com/medref-l/medref-l.html> <http://listserv.temple.edu/archives/net-gold.html> <http://www.LIFEofFlorida.org> Digital Divide Network <http://www.digitaldivide.net/profile/jwne> ================================================== On Mon, 20 Jun 2005, Rachael Zubal wrote: > Hi everyone, > Could someone send me a good reference for the definition of > "podcasting"? Thanks! > Rachael > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Rachael A. 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