Non-obvious mappings [Was: Re: lynx-dev 'N' for backwards 'n' like "less"?

[Larry W. Virden]

From: Chuck Martin <address@hidden>

> about confusing neophytes by using "?" for a reverse search, "N" will
> be even more confusing because people will wonder what it stands for.
> It has no mnemonic value.  I'd be willing to live with the suggestion


If you all don't mind this minor diversion, one of the most confusing things
about lynx, to me, is the way it handles <isindex> pages.

If I use Netscape on a page with isindex, the page displays with a text
entry like box to type in terms and a search button.

If I use lynx on such a page, I get what appears to be an empty screen
with a search button - and I have to type a keystroke to get a bottom of
the page prompt.

Would an an alternative to this behavior for lynx be possible?  Or is there
some technical consideration which requires this behavior?

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