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Software > Web browsers >

(on Wikipedia)
http://links.twibright.com/

A fast, open source, cross-platform Web browser based on the Links web browser.

Where Lynx is the standard console web browser for most Linux distributions and is complete shit, Links is fucking awesome.

I had used this for some time but abandoned it for a while. I’ll try it again eventually.

  • aka Twibright Labs: Links
  • aka Links2



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Software > Telnet > MUD >

http://xpertmud.sourceforge.net/

Telnet/MUD client.

Alpha. Very visually appealing. Languages: Perl, Python, (Ruby “soon”, though they seem apathetic), possibly JavaScript later.

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PCLinuxOS 2007 pclos banner

Linux distributions >
See also Linux distributions based on PCLinuxOS

(on Wikipedia)
https://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=PCLinuxOS
http://www.pclinuxos.com/

What was, and probably still is, an extremely beautiful and easy to use distribution. Where Slackware had long-held the title “it just works”, PCLinuxOS does that for users who are completely new to Linux.

From its earliest days its hardware detection was renown, its suite of software astounding, and its remastering capability extraordinary.

It was my daily driver for a long time.

  • Was nicknamed “pclos” for years.



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Linux logo - 'Tux'

Projects > Operating Systems >
(on Wikipedia)

An operating system of significant and historical renown, responsible for running most of the internet and phones (via Android).

See also:



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