Links vs W3M : Which is Better?

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Links

Links is a graphics and text mode web browser, released under GPL. Developed by Twibright Labs

License: Open Source

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux PortableApps.com Xfce

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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. Developed by Sakamoto Hironori

License: Open Source

Apps available for Mac OS X Linux

Links VS W3M

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.

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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