Hi Kyle With a fresh default install of lynx from homebrew all I can see when accessing
/usr/local/bin/lynx 'https://account.torontopubliclibrary.ca/' is --- Account : Toronto Public Library REFRESH(14400 sec): [1]https://account.torontopubliclibrary.ca/ --- If I specify even the default lynx.cfg file, as follows /usr/local/bin/lynx -cfg /usr/local/Cellar/lynx/2.8.8rel.2_1/etc/lynx.cfg \ 'https://account.torontopubliclibrary.ca/' then I see: --- Account : Toronto Public Library REFRESH(14400 sec): [1]https://account.torontopubliclibrary.ca/ We're sorry, you need to enable JavaScript to use the new version of the library account. [2]Back to old account --- (You can also specify the path to the cfg file by setting the environment variable LYNX_CFG) This might help you. Kyle Bachan <k...@kylebachan.com> wrote: > 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