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Podcasting is making a recording for use on an iPod, iPod-like device or a computer using syndication feeds. A podcast is an existing recording that was made for playback on an iPod, iPod-like device or a computer | Podcasting is making a recording for use on an iPod, iPod-like device or a computer using syndication feeds. A podcast is an existing recording that was made for playback on an iPod, iPod-like device or a computer. (dave @ scripting.com, homepage) | ||
Adam Curry came up with the program used for creating a podcast, in October of 2004; while he was recovering from a motorcycle accident. He, with the help, of his friend, Dave Winer developed it using Apple Script. (Curry,homepage) | Adam Curry came up with the program used for creating a podcast, in October of 2004; while he was recovering from a motorcycle accident. He, with the help, of his friend, Dave Winer developed it using Apple Script. (Curry,homepage) | ||
Even though Adam and Dave created podcasting they didn’t coin the phrase podcast. The honor of naming the program belongs to Ben Hammersly. He coined the phrase by combining two words, Ipod and broadcast. (wikipedia) | Even though Adam and Dave created podcasting they didn’t coin the phrase podcast. The honor of naming the program belongs to Ben Hammersly. He coined the phrase by combining two words, Ipod and broadcast.(wikipedia) | ||
According to Hands on Guide to Video Blogging and Podcasting/Emerging Tools for Business Communication, the technology has advanced podcasting to include video sharing as well. At first Podcasting was strictly for sharing audio files.(Felix, Stolartz 1) | According to Hands on Guide to Video Blogging and Podcasting/Emerging Tools for Business Communication, the technology has advanced podcasting to include video sharing as well. At first Podcasting was strictly for sharing audio files.(Felix, Stolartz 1) | ||