What is RSS?

RSS (= Really Simple Syndication) technology is used to create a "feed" (list) of headlines that you can have delivered to you. For example, when we release new manuals and other documentation, those headlines will be added to the feed that you can subscribe to.

RSS feeds enable you to get update notifications delivered directly to your desktop through the news aggregator software program of your choice, for example Internet Explorer 8 or Outlook 2007. RSS offers a convenience because you can subscribe to feeds from several Internet sites and automatically pull together headlines from all the sources into one list. This lets you quickly browse the list of new content without visiting each site.

What do I need to use RSS?

In order to receive an RSS feed from the documentation download area, you need an RSS reader, for example Internet Explorer 8 or Outlook 2007. You then subscribe to our RSS feed, and the information will be delivered automatically to your RSS reader.

How do I subscribe to the feed using Internet Explorer 8?

To subscribe to our RSS feed for updated documentation, click the RSS logo, then click "Subscribe to this feed". You can now access the feed by clicking the "Feeds" tab in the "Favorites Center" in Internet Explorer. To display the "Favorites Center", press Alt+C, or click the orange star toolbar button. Whenever we have added a new item to our feed, the feed name in your list will turn bold. To see the new item, click the feed name.

How do I change how often Internet Explorer 8 will check for updated content?

You can change how often Internet Explorer 8 will check for updated content. To do this, right-click your feed name, then click "Properties". You can now change the update schedule by setting a new time period.