Yes, I do have the latest version on mac. Dan do you know why I'm unable to see anything on the website while Karen is?
On Thu, Apr 12, 2018 at 9:46 AM, dan d. <dandun...@gmail.com> wrote: > > No, both macports and homebrew provide the latest version as soon as it is > available, currently Lynx 2.8.8rel.2. > > On Wed, 11 Apr 2018, Karen Lewellen wrote: > > > If I am not mistaken, the last edition for the mac is several versions > > old. > > 2.8.5 or something? > > anyway let us know. > > > > > > > > On Wed, 11 Apr 2018, Kyle Bachan wrote: > > > > > Brew is software that macs use to install programs. I will have to > take a > > > look at my version when I get to work tomorrow but that would explain > why > > > I'm not able to connect properly to the website. Once I have a properly > > > working Lynx browser, it should make it much easier for me to see what > the > > > site looks like and make the adjustments. But I will investigate > further > > > tomorrow. Thank you for your help so far. > > > > > > On Wed, Apr 11, 2018 at 5:46 PM, Karen Lewellen < > klewel...@shellworld.net> > > > wrote: > > > > > >> Hi Kyle, > > >> I have no idea what brew is. What edition of Lynx are you using for > > >> testing? > > >> The latest dev edition is dated 21 March 2018..which would be best for > > >> testing. > > >> At the very least use 2.8.8 which is the last edition as well. > > >> I should add something else since you are testing. Make very certain > that > > >> *all* other account related functions work with this back door in, > placing > > >> holds for example. > > >> As a test during my discussion with tpl staff I went into the the old > > >> account area. I also did a search and placed an item on hold. > However I > > >> did not get the customary call informing me that the item was on hold > in > > >> the system, meaning it canceled instead of letting me get the item. > > >> Additionally even low graphics browsers that support Javascript are > not > > >> working on your new account page. > > >> For example in the Linux operating system, e-links which can be > compiled > > >> to support java script, and links which is likewise ocmpiled neither > > >> produce the back to old account option, nor allow you to log in at > all. > > >> Keep in mind some mobile devices, windows phones for example, do not > work > > >> well with Java script. > > >> TPL is a public site meaning regardless of browser used library > patrons > > >> should expect an open door. > > >> If you found an edition of lynx that produced a blank page, then > someone > > >> can use another lower graphics browser and find a comparative barrier. > > >> > > >> Karen > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> On Wed, 11 Apr 2018, Kyle Bachan wrote: > > >> > > >> Hi Karen, > > >>> Oh, I had no idea you were talking to TPL. I'm actually on their web > team > > >>> which is why I'm trying to debug this specific issue. So you're > saying > > >>> that > > >>> you get the JavaScript message then? Hmm... I installed lynx via brew > > >>> which > > >>> may be why there is a variation? > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> On Wed, Apr 11, 2018, 5:07 PM Karen Lewellen < > klewel...@shellworld.net> > > >>> wrote: > > >>> > > >>> Hi Kyle, > > >>>> I am presently in discussion with Toronto Library staff about this > issue. > > >>>> please please please call them and tell them you are having trouble. > > >>>> What I have shared is that since they are a service for the general > > >>>> public, the account aspects of the site should not require Java > > >>>> Script...could be a human rights code violation truth be told. > > >>>> there is a back door in, > > >>>> type the url like this. > > >>>> www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/oldaccount. > > >>>> When I just checked your link, I did not get a blank page, but the > > >>>> statement that JavaScript is required. > > >>>> Again library staff *must* be told of the problem so they at the > very > > >>>> least add the old account link to the site homepage. Much as they > had the > > >>>> old catalog link there for years. > > >>>> With your permission, may I share this post with the staff members > I am > > >>>> communicating with presently? > > >>>> cheers, > > >>>> Karen > > >>>> > > >>>> > > >>>> > > >>>> On Wed, 11 Apr 2018, Kyle Bachan wrote: > > >>>> > > >>>> Hello! > > >>>>> I have a Lynx problem that you might be able to help with: > > >>>>> > > >>>>> I have a customer who would like to view our website in the > text-based > > >>>>> > > >>>> Lynx > > >>>> > > >>>>> browser. At the very least, our website should display a message > saying > > >>>>> that "We're sorry, you need to enable Javascript to view this" etc. > > >>>>> However, this page appears to show blank in Lynx. The interesting > thing > > >>>>> > > >>>> is > > >>>> > > >>>>> that I do see the correct content appearing when connecting to the > > >>>>> localhost version of the browser which makes me think this might be > > >>>>> > > >>>> related > > >>>> > > >>>>> to a certificate or subdomain issue. > > >>>>> > > >>>>> For reference, the website I am trying to access via Lynx is > > >>>>> https://account.torontopubliclibrary.ca/. > > >>>>> > > >>>>> I've posted a stackoverflow question > > >>>>> < > > >>>>> > > >>>> https://stackoverflow.com/questions/49758314/website-shows- > > >>>> blank-page-in-lynx-browser > > >>>> > > >>>>> > > >>>>> as well which has some screenshots that might show you more > information. > > >>>>> Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you very much for your > time. > > >>>>> > > >>>>> Best, > > >>>>> Kyle > > >>>>> > > >>>>> > > >>>> > > >>> > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Lynx-dev mailing list > > Lynx-dev@nongnu.org > > https://lists.nongnu.org/mailman/listinfo/lynx-dev > > > > -- > XB >
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