The Smart Hal Blog.
Follow the development story.
Read Dave's account of the Smart Hal development process as it unfolds with our text blog. You can read updates online in the online blog or get it automatically by subscribing to the RSS news feed.
If you're new to RSS feeds read Dolphin's easy guide to getting started below.
Subscribe to our feed.
If you subscribe to the RSS feed you will automatically receive each new update on your PC as it becomes available on the internet. In order to subscribe you will need to have a browser that supports RSS (such as Internet Explorer 7) or news reading software on your computer. Subscribing is completely free, and you can cancel at any time.
How do I subscribe?
- Copy the URL of the feed: http://shblog.yourdolphin.com/feed.asp
- Paste the URL into your browser or RSS software. The details of how you do this will vary depending on your software, but look out for buttons or links which say "Add" or "Subscribe" - Internet Explorer 7 now allows users to subscribe to a feed.
Recommended RSS News Readers
RSS News Readers:
The following applications are accessible and work with most screen readers including Dolphin SuperNova or Hal from Dolphin.
- Accessible RSS: An accessible application that lets you access RSS feeds. It displays the headlines when you add a feed. Get the accessible RSS software from webbie.org.uk.
- NewsGator: A news aggregator that runs in Microsoft Outlook or online. Signup online for a free NewsGator account.
- Bloglines: A popular web-based news aggregator that can be used instead of desktop software. Sign up for a free bloglines account.
There are many other news applications available and Microsoft Internet Explorer version 7 also offers users the facility to read and subscribe to RSS feeds via the browser.
What is a Blog?
The word "Blog" is short for weblog. A weblog is a journal or news page that is frequently updated on the internet. You can read Dave's blog of the Smart Hal development on this website.

