> try: > STARTFILE:file://localhost/usr/doc/lynx/lynx_help/lynx_help_main.html > in /etc/lynx.cfg > > This is the default locatuion for the lynx help file. > > or make this file to point lynx at: > <--cut here--> > > <html> > <head> > <title>This is a dummy page</title> > </head> > <body> > Lynx should be displaying this page I hope > </body> > </html> > > <--cut here--> > It appears to be able to bring up local files with html extensions when I go looking for them then tell Lynx where to find that particular file, but its a mammoth job since I'm not aware of any way to find files with html extensioins other than open every directory one by one to see whats in it. I don't know whether or not its doing that correctly though since it only shows html files as the text version of html (with all the funny tags everywhere)
> > > alternatively you can specify a URL on the command line: > > > > > > bash$ lynx http://www.debian.org > > > > tried that a hundred times .... always "STARTFILE not found" > > Hmmm... > This suggests a problem with your internet connection: > is your connection up when you try this? yes .... I can ping one of my server DNS numbers (located about 25Km away) without trouble but not the other one. Both DNS numbers are listed in /etc/ppp/options > did you configure nameservers for your location? > do other network apps function ok (ftp, telnet)? > > > none of that is much use if I can't get to any URL in first place :( > That's why it's at the end :) > > > -- > Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > ICQ: 39679408 >
