O'Reilly Network: Understanding Weblogs [Dec. 30, 2002] One of my favorite stops when browsing O'Reilly Network is the list of weblogs running down the right side of the home page. Explained simply, weblogs, or blogs, are informal writings, discussing something of interest or simply trying to make a point. O'Reilly weblogs tend to be technology-focused. But other weblog sites, such as Boing Boing, or Brian Jepson's Radio Weblog, cover a wide array of topics.

A good introduction to weblogs and RSS. A good article to share with those new to the idea of weblogs and syndication...