[arachne] Re: Internet functions

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On Tue, 30 Dec 2003 22:07:42 -0800, Jerry Chambers wrote:

> Yes, Juno does use a proprietary e-mail program but I am accessing their
> web page via another ISP that will work with non-windows browsers. I
> normally use Juno software on my Win 98 machine for e-mail but had hoped
> to use ARACHNE on another older PC in the event the Windows machine is
> down, a common thing with Windows!

> I tried F6 but nothing seemed to happen. I see some hyper-links (I think
> that's the right term) and can access them, but not the one to send my
> e-mail.

> Any other suggestions ?


Hi Jerry,

Welcome to Arachne. Unfortunately, as Roger and Ray have told you,
Arachne does not support Javascript, so if a web page uses Javascript
buttons then those buttons won't show up when you view the page
with Arachne and you won't have access to those functions controled
by the Javascript buttons.

If you are viewing a page with Arachne then F6  should show you the
HTML source for the page in the original text format.

Most unfortunately, for reasons that escape me, website designers
are overly fond of Javascript buttons for ordainary functions like
"send" or "submit".

Javascript support is urgently needed in Arachne, but is not likely
to be added anytime in the foreseeable future unless more qualified
programers volunter for Arachne development work.

There are alternatives to Juno for free email that will work with
Arachne. I'm sure others on the list can suggest alternatives.






Sam Ewalt
Croswell, Michigan, USA
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