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In Firefox, you will get a box that looks like this when you
click on the Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)
link:
To learn more about RSS feeds in
general, see this info copied from the Internet Explorer Help page
explanation of web feeds (RSS) here:
Using web feeds (RSS)
Here are answers to some common questions about using feeds (RSS)
in Internet Explorer (from the IE Help Pages)
What is a feed?
A feed, also known as RSS feed, XML feed,
syndicated content, or web feed, is frequently
updated content published by a website. It is usually used for
news and blog websites, but can also be used for distributing
other types of digital content, including pictures, audio or
video. Feeds can also be used to deliver audio content (usually
in MP3 format) which you can listen to on your computer or MP3
player. This is referred to as podcasting.
How do I know if a
website offers feeds?
When you first view a website, Internet Explorer will search for
feeds. If feeds are available, the Feeds button
will change color and a sound will play.
How do I view a
feed?
When you visit a webpage, the Feeds button
will change color, letting you know that feeds are available.
Click the Feeds button, and then click the feed you want
to see. To get content automatically, you should subscribe to a
feed. Click Related Topics to learn how to subscribe to a
web feed.
How does a feed
differ from a website?
A feed can have the same content as a webpage, but it's often
formatted differently. When you subscribe, Internet Explorer
automatically checks the website and downloads new content so
you can see what is new since you last visited the feed.
How can I
automatically get updated content?
You can receive content automatically by subscribing to a web
feed. When you subscribe to a web feed, you set the interval at
which Internet Explorer will check the website for updates. Once
you've set an interval, Internet Explorer will automatically
download the most up-to-date web feed list. Click Related
Topics to learn how to subscribe to a web feed.
Does a feed
subscription cost money?
No, it's usually free to subscribe to a feed.
How can I view my
subscribed feeds?
You view feeds on the Feeds tab in the Favorites Center. To view
your feeds, click the Favorites Center button , and then
click Feeds.
Can other programs
display my subscribed feeds?
Yes, Internet Explorer provides the Common Feed List to other
programs. This allows you to subscribe to feeds with Internet
Explorer and read them in other programs, such as e-mail
clients.
What does RSS
mean?
RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication, and is used to
describe the technology used in creating feeds.
What formats do
feeds come in?
The most common formats are RSS and Atom. Feed formats are
constantly being updated with new versions. Internet Explorer
supports RSS 0.91, 1.0, and 2.0, and ATOM .3, 1.0. All web feed
formats are based on XML (Extensible Markup Language), a
text-based computer language used to describe and distribute
structured data and documents.
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