Open source feed reader RSSOwl hits version 2

Filed under: Windows, Macintosh, Linux, Productivity, Open Source

Sure, Google Reader is all the rage these days, but some folks still prefer a powerful desktop app for reading their RSS feeds. RSSOwl, a cross-platform, open source app, just got an update to version 2 that makes it competitive with the best readers out there. Its most important new features include the ability to import OPML files - essentially, your list of feed subscriptions - from another reader and the ability to search feed items.

Without importing, RSSOwl was going to have a tough time picking up new users. Now switching is easy, and it's definitely worth giving RSSOwl a chance. The new search feature in RSSOwl 2 is the most powerful I've seen in an RSS app. It's not just one field: you can filter by subscription, date, title, contents and more, to make sure you find exactly what you're looking for. Even better, you can save searches, so new items that match your search will automatically be added to the search folder (created by saving the search). Depending on your needs, RSSOwl might give your current reader a run for its money.

[via Lifehacker]

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