using lynx with wvdial in text mode.

tiredoflogins · 11-02-2004, 12:18 PM

Hi Folks,
I have got wvdial which makes a connection to the internet. Now I want to test lynx browser after I have connected through wvdial. I am working in text-mode linux.

How do I go about it?

Cheers,
TiredOfLogins

bluefusionx · 11-02-2004, 01:05 PM

type lynx linuxquestions.org to use lynx (replace linuxquestions.org with the website, type G anytime during the session to change the URL)

tiredoflogins · 11-03-2004, 01:41 AM

No that doesn't solve my problem. I have booted teh system in text mode.

I log in as myuser then run wvdial. Now I do not get any prompt to type lynx. This program stays connected all the time.

AutOPSY · 11-03-2004, 02:08 AM

when you use something that doesnt return you to a prompt or a program that may take a long time to complete use &.

Example: root@localhost# wvdial & <enter>
And it will fork to the background as a job.

Or if you prefer, after typing in wvdial and pressing enter you can switch virtual consoles by using ALT+F2.

Can you post your wvdial script so we can make sure the syntax is correct and it just isn't hanging?

UsualTuxpect · 11-03-2004, 02:11 AM

type < Ctrl+Alt+F2 > or < Ctrl+Alt+F1 > to get a new instace of the terminal..