Links vs W3M Comparison
Compare features to find which solution is best for your needs.
Links
Links is a graphics and text mode web browser, released under GPL. by Twibright Labs
W3M
w3m is a text-based web browser as well as a pager like `more' or `less'. With w3m you can browse web pages through a terminal emulator window. by Sakamoto Hironori
Summary
W3M is known for its ability to display images in certain contexts and offers tabbed browsing, making it slightly more feature-rich than Links. However, Links is lighter and more focused on terminal integration, offering good support for graphics and mouse interaction.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Links
Pros
- Very lightweight and fast
- Can display graphics in some terminal emulators
- Supports mouse interaction
- Highly configurable with extensive options
- Good support for HTML tables
Cons
- Limited support for modern web standards
- No JavaScript support
- Some features may not work in all terminal environments
W3M
Pros
- Lightweight and fast
- Supports tabbed browsing
- Can display images in some contexts
- Supports SSL/TLS for secure connections
- Customizable through configuration files
Cons
- Limited support for advanced CSS
- No JavaScript support
- Not as user-friendly for newcomers
- Limited support for multimedia content
- Basic keyboard shortcuts may be confusing
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