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Is there software out there that makes reading the forum threads easier?

I find the forums very useful and valuable. However, as I dig in more and more, I find it onerous to discover threads that are 8 pages long. Does anyone use special software to view contents of the forum?

There does not seem to be an RSS feed for it.

thanks

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Submitted by jael on Monday July 21st, 2008 8:59 pm

http://www.manager-tools.com/forums/rss.php

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Submitted by fchalif on Tuesday July 22nd, 2008 12:01 am

Jael,

What RSS Feed Reader do you use?
I currently use Google Reader since it has a Mobile version.

An option I am seeking is the ability to see an entire thread on one page view.

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Submitted by jael on Tuesday July 22nd, 2008 12:30 am

I also use Google Reader.

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Submitted by ctomasi on Tuesday July 22nd, 2008 12:40 pm

I'm using Thunderbird for my RSS feeds. When you sort on subject (click on the header like Outlook) it makes it easy to follow a thread.

http://www.mozilla.org

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Submitted by fchalif on Wednesday July 23rd, 2008 1:18 pm

HI Chuck,

Do you use Thunderbird as your Email Software as well?

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Submitted by ctomasi on Wednesday July 23rd, 2008 4:29 pm

fchalif,

I only use Thunderbird as my RSS reader. For mail I use Outlook at work and the Gmail web interface for everything else. I'm a keyboard shortcut junkie.

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Submitted by fchalif on Tuesday July 29th, 2008 11:40 pm

Chuck,

I did try Thunderbird for a few days. I see the advantage of seeing the post directly in the reading pane.
However, I have settled on Outlook for now.
I have added the Forums as an RSS feed into Microsoft Outlook. I like it since I get to see the threads I am interested in and then go to the Forums when I want to read a complete thread.

I'll keep you posted if\when I find an alternative.