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beth_lk
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Joined: Jun 23, 2004
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Posted: 2008-Feb-12 04:17
I just seem to be full of questions lately. 
Google webmaster tools recommends I download Lynx text browser and I found what seems to be a good place to do that at. However I don't understand one part of the directions given to me.
Make a folder on the top level of your C drive called lynx_w32
what is the top level? I never heard of that before in reference to a drive.
Here are the full directions in case you need them to help me out.
Make a folder on the top level of your C drive called lynx_w32
Unzip the contents of the lynx_v283.zip file into that folder.
Make a shortcut to lynx.bat* and place it on your desktop.
Double click the shortcut. Lynx will open with google.com as the home page.
source:
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Much Appreciated,
Beth 
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formerskeptic
Joined: Oct 05, 2001
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Posted: 2008-Feb-12 05:11
Downloaded the same browser four days ago.
Top level simply means your root directory in which case is C: drive (default in windows).
Reason he's directed you to put everything in C: is because the path set in the lynx.bat to execute the files are all configured to run from C:/lynx_w32
Word of caution though, this browser is completely old school so if you're fond of flashy fonts, colors, images etc; Brace yourself! 
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beth_lk
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Posted: 2008-Feb-12 07:10
thanks former
I think it was suggested by google as a way to see how their robots see the site when they are indexing it - that was my understanding.
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Curt
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Posted: 2008-Feb-12 21:01
Lynx is more of an WPO tool than a browser to use for surfing. Yah know I've never bothered to download it to see what pages look like through it. Maybe I should for curiosity's sake (though I'm fairly sure I know what to expect).
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