How RSS Beat ICE: Simplicity Trumps Complexity

This article recounts the battle between RSS and ICE, two competing content syndication protocols. Backed by giants like Microsoft and Adobe, ICE offered superior functionality but was overly complex and closed. RSS, originating from Netscape, was simple, user-friendly, and thrived due to its open nature. Ultimately, RSS's simplicity and the contributions of numerous bloggers and developers led to its victory over the more powerful ICE, becoming the industry standard for content aggregation. This reinforces the internet's adage: simplicity trumps complexity.