RSS 2.0 and Atom 1.0

I always wondered by RSS Bandit (the feed reader I use) could watch comments on certain blogs and not on others. The ability to watch comments is very helpful because you do not have to regularly check the post you are interested for new comments. Your feed reader alerts you everytime a new comment has been posted.

I am no web wizard, but from what I understand, this has everything to do with the type of feed that you specify for your blog. There are two main types of feeds: RSS 2.0 and Atom 1.0. If you have a blog at Blogger (as mine is) then the default is set to Atom 1.0, I guess, because it is a more basic form and widely supported. However, it does not appear to support comments. A detailed comparison of RSS 2.0 and Atom 2.0 can be found here.

I have changed the feed type of this blog (as well my CAD blog at www.deelip.com) to RSS 2.0. If you are using a feed reader to keep track of this blog you may have to update the feed address. The feed address is http://feeds.feedburner.com/deelipmenezes

Hairy Issue

Since my 4 year old son cannot stand the sight of barbers, I am left do the needful at home itself. I prop him on his favorite chair in front of the TV and go about my work giving shape to his top storey. I must admit I am getting pretty good at it.

Yesterday, after giving him a crop, he looked at the mess on the floor and exclaimed, "Daddy, look, you wasted all my hair!"

Editorials For Sale

Shocking!! Editorials in the Herald are for sale for 3 lakhs a piece.

Jumping To Conclusions

The other day my four year old son met his two month old cousin for the first time. Like his father, he was quick to jump to conclusions. Within a couple of minutes he ran to his mother to share his findings, "Mama, Mama. Baby can't talk. He got no teeth."

Parenting Tip

You know your four year old is watching too much TV when he looks at your wedding snap, calls your wife a princess and calls you Mr. Bean.