Re: [Lynx-dev] Website shows blank page in Lynx browser

[Karen Lewellen]

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 java script, 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 Java script.
> > 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