lynx-dev Re: beginner Windows problem (was Help)

[Elizabeth Burton]

Thanks to all of you for pointing me in the right direction.  This is a
fine source of info.

Phil & Liz

P.S. I got the LynxWin32 up and running.  Thanks again.

----- Original Message -----
From: Philip Webb <address@hidden>
To: <address@hidden>
Cc: <address@hidden>
Sent: Saturday, September 04, 1999 1:10 PM
Subject: beginner Windows problem (was Help)


> 990904 Elizabeth Burton wrote:
> > I downloaded the Lynx version 2-8-1 from download.com
> > and I cannot figure out how to run it.  I am using Windows98 as my OS.
> > I have used MacLynx beta on an old Mac and it was easy for me to use.
> > I just cannot figure out this Windows thing.
> > I have tried in DOS prompt with no success.  I just need a pointer:
> > which file do I start with and how do I access it?
>
> it sounds as if you got the full package which you have to compile
yourself:
> that requires a bit of programming-type experience -- not much -- ,
> so you may be better to get a pre-compiled version from
>   www.fdisk.com/doslynx/lynxport.htm ;
> there have been other inquiries like yours recently,
> so have a look in the Archive at  www.flora.org/lynx-dev/ .
>
> 2-8-1 is somewhat out-of-date: the latest is 2-8-2 ,
> whose full package you can get from  www.slcc.edu/lynx/release/ ;
> if you want to use that full package, read  README  &  INSTALLATION .
>
> if you still have problems, ask again at  address@hidden ,
> giving a meaningful Subject to attract the right volunteers.
>
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