Podcasting - What do you need?
To listen to a podcast, you need:
1. a computer with a DSL or cable Internet connection
2. TO LISTEN ON A COMPUTER: A sound card and a free multimedia program such as Windows Media Player, RealPlayer or QuickTime.
3. TO LISTEN ON AN MP3 PLAYER: A free podcast aggregator, which is software to subscribe to and automatically download podcasts to your computer. One of the most widely used is iPodder for Windows, Macintosh and Linux. Transfer the files from your computer's music database, such as iTunes or Macintosh or Windows, to your MP3 player.
What you need to create a podcast:
1. A computer with a sound card and a DSL or cable Internet connection (more)
2. A built-in or external digital microphone
3. Noise-canceling headphones
4. Software to record and edit the show
5. Access to a server (such as Blogspot.com or BlogHarbor.com) where your podcast can be uploaded and prepared as an RSS feed for downloading by listeners