For making HTTP requests, I use a variety of commandline programs, mostly non-custom. For reading HTML I use links, mostly. For reading other formats I use UNIX utilities. These are all small programs that I can easily edit and re-compile if something annoys me and I want it removed.
Today's "standard browser" that runs Javascript is an omnibus, overly complex, kitchen sink program that is inextricably linked to the online advertising industry. Online ads and tracking generally do not work without the help of one of these so-called "standard" browsers.
Today's "standard browser" that runs Javascript is an omnibus, overly complex, kitchen sink program that is inextricably linked to the online advertising industry. Online ads and tracking generally do not work without the help of one of these so-called "standard" browsers.