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Windows RSS Platform Screensaver Sample 

Brief Description
Complete source code for a screensaver that uses the Windows RSS Platform to display images from picture feeds. This sample requires Internet Explorer 7 Beta 2 Preview released March 20.

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Quick Details
File Name:RssScreenSaver_b2.msi
Version:2004
Date Published:4/4/2006
Language:English
Download Size:235 KB
Estimated Download Time: 1 min 56K

Overview

This sample, written in C#, demonstrates the use of the Windows Really Simple Syndication (RSS) Platform to scan the Common Feed List for feeds that contain enclosed images. The sample demonstrates how to enumerate feeds, search for enclosures of the desired file type, and display images and text on the screen. The online documentation explains how to install and further customize the sample.

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System Requirements

  • Supported Operating Systems: Windows XP Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 7 Beta 2 Preview
Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
Microsoft .NET Framework version 2.0

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Instructions

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Additional Information

The installer creates a folder in "My Documents" called MSDN\RssScreenSaver with source code and documentation. Once the project is loaded into the Visual C# environment, you must compile it before running or installing it as a Windows screensaver.

When the screensaver is launched, it scans the Common Feed List for RSS feed items that contain enclosures (binary attachments) that can be displayed. Then it creates a full-screen Windows Form and displays data from the feeds. A timer is used to update the currently selected topic and change the background image. If the mouse is moved or clicked at any point, or if a key is pressed, the program exits immediately.

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