OK, here's the scoop. You probably do need to upgrade your lynx. It must be pretty old, frankly, if it doesn't contain support for SSL connections -- what's know as https:// etc. Lynx has supported SSL by default ever since the Clinton Administration lifted export restrictions -- which was back in 2000 or even 1999 as I recall. The point, of course, is to protect the information you send across the net against identity theft. Not that what you would send to BookShare is as sensitive as what you might send to your bank, but it's still a good idea to use secure communications. And, it is very accessible--you won't even know the difference once you have it. PS: If you want to get subscribed before getting your lynx upgraded, I'm sure they would help out by phone. Drop them an e-nmail off the page. But, I think you will need to encrypt in order to download. On Tue, 12 Mar 2002, Ann Parsons wrote: > Hi Janina, > > I wrote you privately on this, but maybe someone can help? I got an > error msg saying that my browser didn't support Shttp. Do I need to > upgrade Lynx or something? Please advise. > > Ann P. > > -- Janina Sajka, Director Technology Research and Development Governmental Relations Group American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) Email: janina at afb.net Phone: (202) 408-8175 Chair, Accessibility SIG Open Electronic Book Forum (OEBF) http://www.openebook.org
