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NetSurf

Provides standards-compliant web browsing for a variety of computer platforms.

Made by The NetSurf Developers

  • Web Browser

What is NetSurf?

NetSurf is a free, open-source web browser written in C and released under the GNU Public License version 2. It features its own layout and rendering engine entirely developed from scratch, allowing it to deliver a small, capable, and efficient browsing experience. Whether you need to check your webmail, read the news, or participate in online discussions, NetSurf provides a lightweight gateway to the World Wide Web

Highlights

  • Written in C with portability in mind, enabling NetSurf to be built for a variety of modern computer platforms
  • Designed for efficiency, allowing it to outperform larger web browsers in terms of speed
  • Compact and low-maintenance by design, originally developed for hardware typically found in PDAs, cable TV boxes, mobile phones, and other handheld devices
  • Striving for complete standards compliance to stay abreast of new and upcoming web technologies

Platforms

  • Linux
  • Mac
  • Xfce
  • Windows
  • Haiku
  • AmigaOS
  • BSD

Languages

  • English

Features

    • Lightweight

    • Bookmarks

    • Non profit

    • Tabbed browsing

    • Activity history

    • HTTPS Support