Re: lynx-dev Show Cursor Feature

[Suleman Currim]

Hi Philip, 

        Thanks for your response.  I have requested the administrators of 
my ISP to make the latest version of Lynx available on the system.  

                        Suleman Currim 


On Sat, 5 Dec 1998, Philip Webb wrote:

> 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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