Re: using lynx.

["Shaun Oliver" <shauno@sgtnet.com.au>]

hey chuck?
is the config changes similar to writing batch files?
cause if it is I should have no problem making those changes and I also have
a little experience with a ce+ bassed scripting language as I use mIRC for
chatting purposes on irc hehehe.
but I love the sound of it already.
Thanks for that input chuck.
Shaun
----- Original Message -----
From: "Charles Hallenbeck" <chuckh@mhonline.net>
To: <speakup@braille.uwo.ca>
Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2001 10:59 PM
Subject: Re: using lynx.


> Hi Shawn -
> Yes, pretty much like that. You tab or use 'down arrow' to go to the next
> link, 'up arrow' to go back, enter or 'right arrow' to activate the link,
> 'left arrow' to return to your previously displayed page from a history
> list, and various single letter commands to do things like deal with a
> bookmark file, change c configuration, download instead of display a link,
> etcetera etcetera. It does not download graphics but shows you where they
> would appear, and lets you download them if you want to. For that reason
> it is lightning fast and many sighted researchers and techies  use it for
> that reason alone. It has two drawbacks for a blind user - it does not
> support java, and it does not deal well with embedded audio 'background'
> or 'autostart' messages.
>
> Try it - you will love it.
>
> Out of the box it is a little challenging to use, but with a couple of
> swift changes to the configuration you can make the cursor follow the
> highlights, and cause clickable links to be identified with bracketed
> numbers ([1], [2], [3], etcetera) so instead of cursoring to the one you
> want and pressing enter, you can just enter the number and activate the
> link that way. It has a 'search' feature that lets you hunt for a word or
> phrase (case insenstive) on the current page.
>
> It can also be modified to support secure connections.
>
> I am sure I have forgotten a few things, but you get the picture. It is a
> serious browser.
>
> HTH - Chuck
>
>
> On Wed, 28 Feb 2001, Shaun Oliver wrote:
>
> > Hi all
> > just wanna know how to use lynx is it similar to dare I say macroslop
internet exploder? hahaha
> > I mean can u use tha tab key to sellect links and stuff like that or is
it a little more complicated than that?
> > I'd appreciate any insite or tips and tricks before jumping iin at the
deepend.
> > Shaun
> >
>
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