Chapter 1. Introduction

Whatever we possess becomes of double value when we have the opportunity of sharing it with others.

�Jean Nicolas Bouilly

In this chapter, we discuss the definition of content syndication within the scope of the Internet and give a little of its history. We then move on to the business cases for syndicating your own content and a discussion of the philosophy behind content syndication. The chapter finishes with a brief discussion of the legal issues surrounding the provision and use of syndication feeds.