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 _______________________________________________ Lynx-dev mailing list Lynx-dev@nongnu.org https://lists.nongnu.org/mailman/listinfo/lynx-dev