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NetSurf

Published by NetSurf Developers

small web browser with CSS support

Open sourceGPL-2.0-only AND MIT

Highlights

  • Renders web pages using a custom layout engine built from scratch.
  • Includes built-in support for Cascading Style Sheets and standard image formats.
  • Operates with minimal system resource requirements on Linux platforms.

About this application

NetSurf is a lightweight web browser designed for Linux systems, focusing on low resource consumption and fast rendering. It implements its own layout engine from scratch, featuring support for Cascading Style Sheets and various image formats. The application aims to provide functional access to web content without requiring heavy system dependencies or modern browser frameworks.

While it handles standard document structures and basic web navigation efficiently, users should expect limitations with complex web applications and modern JavaScript-heavy interfaces. Its minimalist layout prioritizes readability and speed over extensive feature integration, making it suitable for older hardware or minimal desktop environments.

Linux

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