Checklist of hardware and software

Before you actually begin to create your own podcast you will need access to the following:

1. A computer with software capable of:

a) capturing audio via a microphone and saving the audio to a hard disk;

b) editing the audio file and incorporating additional audio material;

c) compressing the audio file into MP3 format.

2. Internet access from your computer to:

a) obtain additional material and on-line software;

b) FTP access to your website for uploading:

- the MP3 podcast file to your website;

- the RSS file for the podcast to your website.

If you are working on a networked computer you may need to discuss these requirements with your network manager as there may be restrictions on the downloading of software, access to the internet and the website.

Checklist of hardware and software

Before you actually begin to create your own podcast you will need access to the following:

1. A computer with software capable of:

a) capturing audio via a microphone and saving the audio to a hard disk;

b) editing the audio file and incorporating additional audio material;

c) compressing the audio file into MP3 format.

2. Internet access from your computer to:

a) obtain additional material and on-line software;

b) FTP access to your website for uploading:

- the MP3 podcast file to your website;

- the RSS file for the podcast to your website.

If you are working on a networked computer you may need to discuss these requirements with your network manager as there may be restrictions on the downloading of software, access to the internet and the website.