Open source feed reader RSSOwl hits version 2
Sure, Google Reader is all the rage these days, but some folks still prefer a powerful desktop app for reading their RSS feeds. RSSOwl, a cross-platform, open source app, just got an update to version 2 that makes it competitive with the best readers out there. Its most important new features include the ability to import OPML files - essentially, your list of feed subscriptions - from another reader and the ability to search feed items.
Without importing, RSSOwl was going to have a tough time picking up new users. Now switching is easy, and it's definitely worth giving RSSOwl a chance. The new search feature in RSSOwl 2 is the most powerful I've seen in an RSS app. It's not just one field: you can filter by subscription, date, title, contents and more, to make sure you find exactly what you're looking for. Even better, you can save searches, so new items that match your search will automatically be added to the search folder (created by saving the search). Depending on your needs, RSSOwl might give your current reader a run for its money.
[via Lifehacker]
Without importing, RSSOwl was going to have a tough time picking up new users. Now switching is easy, and it's definitely worth giving RSSOwl a chance. The new search feature in RSSOwl 2 is the most powerful I've seen in an RSS app. It's not just one field: you can filter by subscription, date, title, contents and more, to make sure you find exactly what you're looking for. Even better, you can save searches, so new items that match your search will automatically be added to the search folder (created by saving the search). Depending on your needs, RSSOwl might give your current reader a run for its money.
[via Lifehacker]













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Subscribe to commentsmotangJan 3rd 2010 11:19AM
I like RSSOwl, but unfortunately I can't use it on my Ubuntu systems as there isn't a 64bit version out. On my Windows 7 notebook I use Feed Demon which works with Google Reader.
der_tuxmanJan 3rd 2010 4:18PM
Google Reader? There are really people out there who tell Google what websites they prefer to read? Oh well.
RSSOwl has been in v2 for weeks now. I still think Feedreader (feedreader.com) is a bit better because it is not Java-based (small overhead, great startup time). :-)
FredericJan 31st 2010 5:07PM
Owl is very good.
One question please, anyone: how can we search only video or audio documents?
Thanks!
Fred