ferris-fnews is a software tool that combines an RSS news feed aggregator with an archiving feature. It helps users stay updated on news by bringing all their preferred publications' feeds into one place and saving them for future reference.
One of the key features of ferris-fnews is its use of libferris, a virtual file system (VFS) that runs in the user address space. This makes hierarchical storage systems much more accessible and user-friendly, even for non-technical users. The FAQ provides helpful information on installation, configuration, and usage, making it easy to get started with ferris-fnews right away.
As of July 2005, libferris can mount a wide variety of different file systems, from local Linux kernels to LDAP, Evolution, PostgreSQL, dbXML, and RDF. The plugins/context directory of the latest release is a great resource for discovering what libferris is capable of, and new features and functionality are constantly being added.
Aside from mounting file systems, another key concept of libferris is its ability to extract metadata from files and other objects in your file system. This includes everything from image metadata to XMP, EXIF, music ID tags, geospatial tags, and even SELinux integration. You can even attach emblems to websites and other objects just as easily as you would with a normal file, and all metadata has equal standing, allowing you to sort and organize your files based on any criteria.
The latest release of ferris-fnews includes several new features, including async IO for fetching feeds and support for conditional fetching based on HTTP If-Modified-Since. So if you're looking for a powerful, versatile, and user-friendly RSS news feed aggregator and archiver, be sure to give ferris-fnews a try!
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