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| From: | Kyle Bachan |
| Subject: | Re: [Lynx-dev] Website shows blank page in Lynx browser |
| Date: | Thu, 12 Apr 2018 10:14:41 -0400 |
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 <address@hidden>
> > 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 _javascript_, 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 _javascript_.
> >> 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 <address@hidden>
> >>> 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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