Linux Text Browser – Lynx
June 16, 2014 / by Marco / Categories : Technology
The text tool that I use on a Linux system to browse the Internet is called lynx. All you need to do is open up the terminal (I use putty) and enter:
Lynx
lynx www.google.com
Press a to accept the cookie
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This will open up www.google.com.au – the text version
Use the arrow keys and highlight the line above Google Search (the field to enter your search keywords)

Type what you’re searching for and press enter. In this example I’m using the search term make money building apps
The results will be displayed:

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