A web browser is the quintessential desktop application. Everyone needs one, and there is not a desktop Linux distribution around that does not make a web browser available.
Everyone has their own needs, some preferring heavyweight browsers packed with a large number of features and add-ons, other users still wanting an attractive graphical browser but with a smaller footprint. Many graphical browsers consume large amounts of memory. Some users find this not acceptable, especially if they are using a machine with low specifications. Consequently, this article also caters for text browsers. This type of browser is invaluable on systems without a graphical environment. Moreover, parts of the world are still reliant on low bandwidth internet connections, and text browsers can be a sensible way of making the most effective use of a limited data pipe.
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