Podcasting Technology and Where It is Headed

For many years, people who wanted to listen to music and not be annoyed with commercials played on the air had to rely on the Walkman or the Discman. Many models came out which became smaller and lighter for the person to have around.

The only drawback from such a device, it can only play 20 songs or even less. The individual will have to change the tape or CD to hear another album being played. This changed when Apple Computers developed the Ipod, which can also carry files, photos, videos and music up to more than 4 GB in one unit.

But did the Ipod create podcasting? Initially, it did. But the new definition of podcasting is any device or software that allows users to download and transmit data by using a computer.

Podcasting has evolved and has other uses.

Universities can transmit data to students enrolled in distance learning programs. Companies who have offices worldwide can transmit and communicate with each other. People are able to broadcast views and opinions on the air without the threat of censorship or danger.

The creation of RSS feeds makes this even better because people who are interested get hooked even more as updates are automatically added into the system. It is like having the paper delivered to the doorstep rather than going to the store and getting a copy.

Such examples can be seen in search engines, news websites and online retailers who do business using the same technology that were initially used to transmit and receive audio files.

Software companies have also installed this special feature so that updates can be uploaded instead of buying another program from the store. This makes the computer more efficient and less prone to spyware and viruses.

Clicking on the icon, selecting from a category and becoming a member allows the user to receive these websites. As a result, the computer has become more personal which was perhaps the idea when it was invented many years ago.

Podcasting is easy to learn and almost anyone can do it. With the proper equipment, the person can join millions who have also started on this endeavor and made it big.

Soon, everyone will be reaping the rewards of podcasting. This just goes to show its potential is limitless until of course, something better comes along. For the time being, people can use this in a variety of ways to transmit and receive information.