lynx on mac osx
lynx, the venerable text browser can be installed on mac osx, easily.
everybody, who wants to implement accessible, web standard based websites should test with lynx!
download
apple offers a version of lynx for OSX
installation
the file “lynx.cfg” hat to be inside the folder “usr/local/lib/”! that folder is invisible, therefore:
- select disc “system” and enter “command+shift+g”
- put “usr/local/lib/” into the pop up dialog
- copy “lynx.cfg” into this folder (you will need your admin password!)
- the other lnyx files should be put into their own folder inside the application folder
configuration
“lynx.cfg” is the configuration-file for lynx - many comments help you to individualize the program (although that is not mandatory…)
starting lynx
douple click “lynx.command” - lynx shows up in the terminal window
important shortcut
enter “g” and then your desired url…