Re: lynx-dev Show Cursor Feature

[Philip Webb]

981205 Suleiman Currim wrote: 
> I have learned that my Internet service provider's system carries
> Lynx version 2.7.1f.  Its options menu has no provision for activation
> of the "show cursor" feature.

first, you should ask your ISP to upgrade to the latest 2-8-1 :
they can get it from  http://www.slcc.edu/lynx/release/ ;
it has a more manageable options screen using forms:
you may need to discuss with your ISP how s/he sets up Lynx.
 
> I then tried using  @ SPACEBAR ENTER > , 
> which brought the system message: "Value accepted",
> but without any mention of "show cursor".
> Presumably, I have now activated the "show Cursor" on my system's Lynx,
> but I have no way of knowing for sure.

yes, that should have activated it in Lynx 2-7.
 
> A fundamental point still remains unclear to me:
> Exactly how does Lynx become easier for a blind person to use
> with "show cursor" activated?
> What are the practical benefits of activating "show cursor"?  
 
that's something only another blind user can tell you accurately,
but the actual effect is to place the cursor before the current link,
rather than tucking it away in the bottom right-hand corner;
presumably, that helps your speech software show you where you are.

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