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 >>>> >>>> >>> >>
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