How to Surf the Internet With a Text Browser From a Web Server

A text-based browser allows you to see websites in text-only format, without the graphics that are found on browsers like Netscape, Internet Explorer and all websites. In a text browser, hyptertext links are accessed by using your keyboard. Follow these steps to surf the Internet with a text browser from your Web server.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer
• Web server

1. Log onto your server. The first step in surfing the Internet with a text browser from your web server is to go to your Web server. Start by logging on to your server using your username and password.
2. Find the text browser. One of the most common text browsers is Lynx. Navigate to Lynx by using your server’s file or tool menu and clicking on the link referring to searching the Internet.
3. Highlight the desired link. To start browsing the Internet, use your keyboard’s cursor and highlight the desired text. The text will be listed as a URL address.
4. Click "Enter." Once the desired text is highlighted, select "Enter." This will take you to the selected page. The Web page will be displayed in text format, without graphics.

Tips & Warnings

• Many programs do not have text browsers so you may need to install it first.
• If you're unfamiliar with HTML language, you may want to stick with graphic browsers.
• Text browsers like Lynx come in different designs for various programs. Be sure to get the Lynx version that's appropriate for your operating system.
• Text browsers are common for older websites, but not always in new websites using programs like Flash.