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Do I need an iPod to listen to PODcasts?, page 1
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Topic started on 17-9-2005 @ 10:09 AM by kinglizard
Woo Hoo, the answer is NO!
"Podcasting" is a portmanteau word that combines the words "broadcasting" and "iPod." The term can be misleading since neither podcasting nor listening to podcasts requires an iPod or any portable music player. A little-used alternate is "blogcasting", although this usually only refers to recordings that are based on, or similar in format to, blogs.”
ATS PODcasts are simple mp3 files that can be listened to on almost any media player like Winamp or MS Windows Media Player. All you need to do is download the PODcast file to your computer or direct your media player to the file.
This is easily done on the ATS PODcast page or PODcast forum. Simply right click the mp3 file and select “save target as”. This will open a download window where you can select where on your computer you want the file saved. When the file is successfully downloaded simply double click the PODcast and it will be opened in your default mp3 media player allowing you to listen to the broadcast through your computers speakers.
Wikipedia PODcast Description
"Podcasting" is a portmanteau word that combines the words "broadcasting" and "iPod." The term can be misleading since neither podcasting nor listening to podcasts requires an iPod or any portable music player. A little-used alternate is "blogcasting", although this usually only refers to recordings that are based on, or similar in format to, blogs.”
ATS PODcasts are simple mp3 files that can be listened to on almost any media player like Winamp or MS Windows Media Player. All you need to do is download the PODcast file to your computer or direct your media player to the file.
This is easily done on the ATS PODcast page or PODcast forum. Simply right click the mp3 file and select “save target as”. This will open a download window where you can select where on your computer you want the file saved. When the file is successfully downloaded simply double click the PODcast and it will be opened in your default mp3 media player allowing you to listen to the broadcast through your computers speakers.
Wikipedia PODcast Description
reply posted on 17-9-2005 @ 12:06 PM by Majic
Don't Forget iTunes!
I'm a PC user running Win XP and I use iTunes to follow the feeds:
itunes.com...
It's easy to install and get started. Watch out, though, I recommend not having iTunes store your podcasts in the same directory as Windows Media Player (usually "My Music"). WMP tends to "manage" the files therein and make it so iTunes can't find them.
I created a separate iTunes directory and pointed the iTunes application there, and it works fine. Another tip: I recommend not having iTunes import your music unless you're really sure you want to use iTunes for your music library. I have a huge library with a lot of WMA files, and those can take forever to convert -- basically duplicate -- and this ends up taking up twice the hard disk space.
Other than that, though, it works fine. Although I would like to see more features, I find iTunes very handy for catching the latest podcasts.
But definitely, you DO NOT need an iPod to enjoy ATS podcasts!
Heck, I'm the first ATS Podcast Troll and I don 't even have an iPod -- yet.
I'm a PC user running Win XP and I use iTunes to follow the feeds:
itunes.com...
It's easy to install and get started. Watch out, though, I recommend not having iTunes store your podcasts in the same directory as Windows Media Player (usually "My Music"). WMP tends to "manage" the files therein and make it so iTunes can't find them.
I created a separate iTunes directory and pointed the iTunes application there, and it works fine. Another tip: I recommend not having iTunes import your music unless you're really sure you want to use iTunes for your music library. I have a huge library with a lot of WMA files, and those can take forever to convert -- basically duplicate -- and this ends up taking up twice the hard disk space.
Other than that, though, it works fine. Although I would like to see more features, I find iTunes very handy for catching the latest podcasts.
But definitely, you DO NOT need an iPod to enjoy ATS podcasts!
Heck, I'm the first ATS Podcast Troll and I don 't even have an iPod -- yet.
reply posted on 18-9-2005 @ 04:36 PM by DontTreadOnMe
Thanks for this thread, KingLizard. 
I just followed the directions you supplied here and now can listen ot PODcasts as I surf the forums. Very easy to do. Minimum work for maximim results!!!!!
PODcasts = the best thing since sliced bread!!!
I just followed the directions you supplied here and now can listen ot PODcasts as I surf the forums. Very easy to do. Minimum work for maximim results!!!!!
PODcasts = the best thing since sliced bread!!!
reply posted on 18-9-2005 @ 04:44 PM by mrwupy
Originally posted by soficrow
Creating podcasts is another ballgame, and real headache IMO - but well worth the effort.
creating podcasts is actually very easy. I just wrote a thread on the subject and if anyone is having problems they can check it out and have their first podcast up in no time. Here's a link"
The idiots guide to podcasting
Love and light,
Wupy
[edit on 18-9-2005 by mrwupy]
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