Active Channels

Note The following information is changing for Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5. The information will be updated in a later release of the documentation.

This document describes how users interact with Active Channels™ for Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0. Details are provided on how users add and remove channels from their desktop, as well as how channel subscriptions are managed.

• Introduction to Active Channels
• Adding an Active Channel to the Desktop
• Removing an Active Channel
• Managing an Active Channel Subscription

Introduction to Active Channels

An Active Channel is a Web site described by a Channel Definition Format (CDF) file. The information contained in the CDF includes the hierarchy of the Web pages and resources available for that channel, as well as a schedule recommended by the Web publisher for updating the information in the channel. This document describes the user interface associated with Active Channels, including how users can manage their channels. CDF elements corresponding to a specific feature or user interface element are indicated where applicable.

Note Additional information on channels and CDF files is available in Content Delivery Mechanisms, Creating Active Channels, and the CDF Reference for Active Channels.

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