Okay, this brings up a new question then. It has been my understanding that e-links is the only Java oriented browser, as lynx does not support Java. I am using the lynx shell at shellworld, and e-links is here exactly because it is supposed to access Java, or at least javascript. I agree with you that i would rather not ask them to ree vent the wheel, but what other options do I have to access this client? when i raised the question before, someone referenced irc, which is why i asked about this option. I do not have my own Linux system, but again use shellworld. Thanks, Karen On Mon, 12 Sep 2005, Sean McMahon wrote: > ok, first of all, java has nothing at all to do with javascript. If in fact, > this client is java, java apps are supported in linux. Whether you can use a > java-based client depends on whether you have a compatible jvm and whether you > have an accessible means of accessing the application. For example, if you > personally couldn't access a java-based gui, and the application in question > only had a gui, then this is the fault of the applications author. If you can't > run the java-based application because you don't have one or the permissions to > use one on your linux system, then that is something which you or your system > administrator can solve. Of course any of us here would agree that this > organization would do best not to re-invent the wheel, however, you don't want > to suggest a solution if it is the incorrect one. In short, stick to your core > competencies and your current role when reporting a problem. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Karen Lewellen" <klewellen at shellworld.net> > To: "Linux for blind general discussion" <blinux-list at redhat.com> > Cc: "Speakup is a screen review system for Linux." <speakup at braille.uwo.ca> > Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 2:32 PM > Subject: OT: Linux, online confrences, and IRC portals? > > >> Greetings all, >> I did not at first rase this issue here, but on the speakup list. now >> that i have additional information, I want to reach out to a broader source >> of guidance. >> I am a member of a professional media organization called AIR >> airmedia.org >> >> the group provides information to producers and broadcasters serving the >> public radio community, and the general public. One of their services is >> a monthly online conference called the air spotlight. >> This is accessed via a chat client which is a part of the hosting service >> used by AIR. It is my understanding, although I am seeking more direct >> information, that this is only a Java protocol system which has cost the >> organization nothing thus far as it is thrown in with their hosting >> options. I am getting more direct information for the company so I can >> confirm this. >> >> Interestingly enough the Java structure is presenting barriers for more >> than just me, it is not javascript and apparently even those using windows >> and macs have trouble. >> I am suggesting that an IRC portal be created that can be accessed at the >> same time as the regular conference, which are monthly. this will not only >> alow me to join, I am joining the organization's board, but anyone else >> who can access mirc, the windows client for IRC. >> >> I want to learn how difficult it is to create such a portal, and what is >> required. or would it be easier to enable javascript to go along with >> their Java setup? >> anyone with serious knowledge, can you write me off list? i want to >> present as factual an option as i can for this. >> Thanks very much, >> Karen lewellen >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Speakup mailing list >> Speakup at braille.uwo.ca >> http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup > > > _______________________________________________ > Speakup mailing list > Speakup at braille.uwo.ca > http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup >
