hey chuck? is the config changes similar to writing batch files? cause if it is I should have no problem making those changes and I also have a little experience with a ce+ bassed scripting language as I use mIRC for chatting purposes on irc hehehe. but I love the sound of it already. Thanks for that input chuck. Shaun ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charles Hallenbeck" <chuckh@xxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <speakup at braille.uwo.ca> Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2001 10:59 PM Subject: Re: using lynx. > Hi Shawn - > Yes, pretty much like that. You tab or use 'down arrow' to go to the next > link, 'up arrow' to go back, enter or 'right arrow' to activate the link, > 'left arrow' to return to your previously displayed page from a history > list, and various single letter commands to do things like deal with a > bookmark file, change c configuration, download instead of display a link, > etcetera etcetera. It does not download graphics but shows you where they > would appear, and lets you download them if you want to. For that reason > it is lightning fast and many sighted researchers and techies use it for > that reason alone. It has two drawbacks for a blind user - it does not > support java, and it does not deal well with embedded audio 'background' > or 'autostart' messages. > > Try it - you will love it. > > Out of the box it is a little challenging to use, but with a couple of > swift changes to the configuration you can make the cursor follow the > highlights, and cause clickable links to be identified with bracketed > numbers ([1], [2], [3], etcetera) so instead of cursoring to the one you > want and pressing enter, you can just enter the number and activate the > link that way. It has a 'search' feature that lets you hunt for a word or > phrase (case insenstive) on the current page. > > It can also be modified to support secure connections. > > I am sure I have forgotten a few things, but you get the picture. It is a > serious browser. > > HTH - Chuck > > > On Wed, 28 Feb 2001, Shaun Oliver wrote: > > > Hi all > > just wanna know how to use lynx is it similar to dare I say macroslop internet exploder? hahaha > > I mean can u use tha tab key to sellect links and stuff like that or is it a little more complicated than that? > > I'd appreciate any insite or tips and tricks before jumping iin at the deepend. > > Shaun > > > > My web site is http://www.mhonline.net/~chuckh > The Moon is Waxing Crescent (24% of Full) > > > _______________________________________________ > Speakup mailing list > Speakup at braille.uwo.ca > http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup >
