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When comparing links vs Min, the Slant community recommends Min for most people. In the question“What are the best desktop web browsers?” Min is ranked 14th while links is ranked 20th.
Specs
Based OnN/A
Browser Engine?
LicenseOpenSource
PlatformsUnix-like, Windows, DOS
Based OnChromium core
Browser EngineBlink
LicenseOpenSource (Apache-2.0)
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Pros
Pro Can be used in both GUI and text mode
Links can run in text mode as well as in graphic mode for people who want to use a very lightweight browser.
Pro Minimal design
Pro Built-in tracker protection
Prevents automatic loading of cookies as well.
Pro Built in AdBlock
Pro Open source
Built with Electron using JS & CSS.
Cons
Con Outdated UI
Con Lacks basic navigation buttons
No backward or forward buttons makes it a bit cumbersome to navigate.
Con No MIMEtypes defined or added
Won't open or even download Microsoft Office documents.
Con No startpage
It is not possible to add a startpage.