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Simple Update Protocol

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SUP (Simple Update Protocol) is a protocol developed by Friendfeed to simplify and speed up RSS and ATOM. A number of websites have started to provide support for SUP, meaning that updates from their services appear in friendfeed within seconds. [1] These sites include Disqus, Brightkite, Identi.ca, Backtype and 12seconds.tv.[2]