What is Podcasting?

A podcast is a simple, yet sophisticated transfer of audio content over the Internet. It allows users to listen to audio files on the go. Podcasts at www.archcoal.com are MP3 audio files available for downloading onto your computer and transfer to an iPod or any portable digital-media device that can play MP3 files.

What is RSS?

RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is an XML-based Web-content syndication format used to deliver audio files directly to your MP3 device. It's an easy way for you to be automatically alerted when new content appears on www.archcoal.com.

How do I get started?

Download special software

To use RSS or Podcasting, you will need to first download special software that will allow you to listen to MP3 files or collect and display RSS feeds. You can select from iTunes (MP3), iPodder (MP3), Pluck (RSS), MyYahoo (MP3 & RSS), FeedDemon (MP3 & RSS), and NewsGator (RSS) to name a few.

Download the MP3 file or RSS feed from archcoal.com:

• Right click the link next to this icon and select "Save target as" if you're using Internet Explorer or "Save link as" if you use Firefox.

• Select the location on your hard drive where you want to store the audio file, for example, on your desktop

• When the download completes, double click the audio file on your desktop. It will play in your computer’s default MP3 player, for example Windows Media Player or iTunes.

Add Podcasting or RSS Feed

After you download and install podcasting and/or RSS software, add Arch Coal’s podcast or RSS feed. Instructions for adding feeds vary depending on the application and software you choose, but typically include:

• Identify the podcast or RSS to which you wish to subscribe

• In your web browser, right click the text or image link to the podcast and select "Copy shortcut" or "Copy link location"

• In your podcast software select "Add a new feed"

• Paste the podcast feed and click "Save"