Re: Feed List Format

> Most tools currently in use support it, which provides an avenue for quick
> adoption.  New formats mean new parsers.  Even if they already exist, they
> aren't in the hands of users.  While some people may upgrade software
> regularly, many don't.  So adding it to new versions of existing products
> isn't a guarantee that it will see widespread use any time soon.  OPML means
> it could be used immediately and enahnced as needed, instead of having to
> redevelop support for another format.

The market consuming this data is nowhere near mature enough to start making
legacy excuses.

Build a format good for this and there's absolutely no expectation the readers
won't accomodate it.  And, if the format's well crafted I'll volunteer to have
Syndic8 host a new-thing-to-opml translator proxy.  So should anyone be stuck
using a tool or not be willing to update they'll be able to get what they need.
I'm sure other subscription oriented services like Morten's could also step in
to help here.

-Bill Kearney
Syndic8.com


 

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