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Linux Web Browsers Reviewed

Posted by timothy on from the no-matter-transfer-plugins-yet dept.

scubacuda writes: "A while back, Slashdot posted a Rob Valliere's Linux vs. Windows review. Since then, he has posted a 2002 Linux Web Browser Review." This is a great , straightforward round-up of current web-browsing options, as shipped with distributions. Note though that none of these browsers are static -- Konqueror's CVS version, for instance, now includes tabs and other goodies. So bear your own downloading and installation habits in mind.

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  1. Galeon is awesome by diparfitt · · Score: 5, Interesting

    I've been using Galeon for months at work doing web development (Java!), and I don't think life would be sane if I had to use Netscape.

    It's fast, and does some cool things like disable popups, etc. I also dig the Google search boxes at the top.

    This little browser is just AWESOME!

  2. What no Dillo? by Ed+Avis · · Score: 5, Interesting

    A shame that the very fast and neat Dillo wasn't mentioned.

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    -- Ed Avis ed@membled.com
  3. Somewhat off-topic, but... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Interesting

    The only way I've been able to convince Windows IE users to use Mozilla is by introducing them to the pop-up blocking feature. Once they see that, they're in awe, and once you show them things like tabs, they're sold. Try it with your favorite IE user and see what happens!

    (And yes, there are extra programs to provide this functionality, but the people I've done this with were happy to dump them.)

  4. Re:What's Mozilla got over IE/OE? by Drachemorder · · Score: 5, Interesting

    I can't speak for the reviewer, but even on Windows I prefer Mozilla for two reasons: Pop-up blocking and tabbed browsing. I can't live without either of those features any more.