Really Simple Syndication, Really?

Michele Mizejewski's webcast, Getting up to Speed with RSS Webfeeds actually makes RSS seem pretty easy. I liked that she not only explained what RSS is, she gives a link to find out more details about the process, and then takes us through the process in Bloglines. She provides really easy to understand instructions, great screenshots to demonstrate what she's talking about, and excellent examles of libraries who have RSS feeds.

Overall, my opinion of RSS has changed. I am not as afraid of it, can definitely spot it, and can start compiling feeds in Bloglines. There's nothing like seeing all of the html of an RSS feed and knowing what information is useful.

In the library world, I think RSS feeds are great because they keep patrons interested. Instead of constantly checking to see if anything has been updated, the patron is contacted. I understand that RSS works with Blogs, but does it work also with Wikis? Wikis can send updated information out to an email group, but is this the same as an RSS feed?