Since version 1.2, RSSFit has the ability to output extra tags generated by different plug-ins. With the release of it's 1.21 version, it also has released a modified WF-Download 3.1 plug-in for the use of simple podcasting. This article may help you a bit if you want to know more about the concept behind it.
1. So what on earth is podcasting?From Wikipedia:2. Why do you call this a "simple podcast" solution?Podcasting is the method of distributing multimedia files, such as audio programs or music videos, over the Internet using either the RSS or Atom syndication formats, for playback on mobile devices and personal computers.
Unlike iTunes or FeedBurner that provide their exclusive methods for publishing podcast feeds, the format of the RSS output generated by RSSFit follows the specification published through Harvard Law School. The only difference between a general feed and a podcast feed is the "enclosure" tag that contains information about your media files.
3. Okay I don't care. What do I need to do podcasting my media files from my XOOPS site without learning a single line of code? 4. Why WF-Downloads 3.1?WF-Downloads 3.1 is the first, and so far the only module we found that provides information (file url, size and MIME type) needed for the "enclosure" tag of a podcast feed.
5. I want my visitors to log in before downloading my files. Can I keep such restriction on podcasting?Only if you can use a podcast reader software to log in like what you usually do with a browser.
6. Why not module X or Y, maybe Z?We don't have enough time to do it.
7. Is it possible to create iTunes podcast feeds using RSSFit? If so, how?Yes it is. However, publishing a tutorial for doing so is currently not in our schedule.
8. Woot! This is what I have been waiting for. Thank you!You are welcome. Wanna help?