LYNX the text-only web browser

Ever wish you could surf the web without all the annoying, distracting ads and pictures? You can with Lynx. According to Wikipedia, Lynx is the oldest web browser still in active development, it started 21 one years ago, way back in 1992! Its really great for obvious reasons, plus its lightning fast and quite easy to use.

Get it for Windows here: http://www.vordweb.co.uk/standards/download_lynx.htm
and follow the installation instructions provided on the site.

It's actually much easier to install for Linux users, simply open up the terminal and type:

    sudo apt-get install lynx

Once you've finished, just type:

    lynx

and it should start right up.



A few tips:

    Type G to enter the URL of the website you like to visit
    Press the left arrow key to go back one page 
    Press the right arrow key to go forward one page
    Navigate through the page with the up and down arrow keys
    Type H to view the help menu

ENJOY!