stalking the net: lynx

A note on a lynx approach to "frames-only" pages

"=": to see location. Note it well - type it into the command line: "g http://...". Now you can use it to get to related objects: "g" Up Arrow, then edit your previous URL.
"\": to see source. Nb., the text may go off the screen.
When this is a problem print the file to your local directory: (P)rint then save to a local file. (G)o "files" then use lynx to (E)dit the local file. Or see next - use query.
"w": to query for extensions, object names, etc... you are looking for , or expect to see. For example: "w" "http://"
"g": http://[your deduced URL]
Don't forget to investigate the image maps and frames.
Look at the source, or follow the frames and links, if they have meaningful names.
"y": the history page is useful for when you get lost.
More!: here are the rest of the lynx commands.

One can download sound and image files to your PC and view/hear them in other windows while running lynx.
Lynx is almost advertising free (low-impact.) "Cool!"

Recycling HTML code from cool pages - Download

As above, so below... then, save to a file in your home directory or download to your PC.
Check your modem, terminal, and transfer settings. You may need to experiment.
- Make sure that your Inbox or data-receiving directory exists on your PC.
- Try to use z modem, if you can. Kermit transmits data as tiny chunks. This slows data-transfer down a lot.

Netiquette Note

One should try to download large objects during off-peak hours (12PM - 8AM). Otherwise, it should be done whenever relatively few users are logged-on. On VTN we can check this from the services page.

lynx_bookmarks.html

Edit this file as you please from your directory. Make lists and headings. "Please update your bookmarks."
Put a misc. at the end for new additions from the command line. Move it to your prefered heading/group later.

Help in the e-neighborhood

VTN Services (help files, etc) above. Also support teams and other users... See our html and index pages for some links.
Links to lynx

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Textfiles

GIF versions (Compuserve Image Format)

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