Surfraw is a command line software that offers access to popular web search engines and sites on Unix systems.
Surfraw is a powerful software solution that provides a Unix command line interface to a broad range of popular Web search engines and sites. Whether you want to search Google, Altavista, Babelfish, Raging, DejaNews, Research Index, Yahoo!, WeatherNews, Slashdot, freshmeat, or any other major platform, Surfraw has got you covered.
What makes Surfraw unique is its ability to reclaim popular search engines and sites from the cumbersome, HTML-forms-laden interfaces they're typically stuck in. With Surfraw, these tools are brought deep into the Unix heartland, where they can be quickly accessed and utilized within the comfort and familiarity of the command line interface.
Unlike other software tools that attempt to integrate browsing features into their functionality, Surfraw supports a clear separation between Web browsing and search engine functionality. By handing the interpretation of linguistic forms back to the shell, Surfraw enables users to focus on what they do best: browsing and navigating through online content at lightning-fast speeds.
Whether you prefer to use Netscape-remote or incremental text browsers such as Links or w3m, Surfraw can be easily combined with these tools to provide a seamless, high-speed browsing experience that leaves even the most die-hard GUI fans in awe. So if you're looking to take your Web browsing experience to the next level, be sure to check out Surfraw.
What makes Surfraw unique is its ability to reclaim popular search engines and sites from the cumbersome, HTML-forms-laden interfaces they're typically stuck in. With Surfraw, these tools are brought deep into the Unix heartland, where they can be quickly accessed and utilized within the comfort and familiarity of the command line interface.
Unlike other software tools that attempt to integrate browsing features into their functionality, Surfraw supports a clear separation between Web browsing and search engine functionality. By handing the interpretation of linguistic forms back to the shell, Surfraw enables users to focus on what they do best: browsing and navigating through online content at lightning-fast speeds.
Whether you prefer to use Netscape-remote or incremental text browsers such as Links or w3m, Surfraw can be easily combined with these tools to provide a seamless, high-speed browsing experience that leaves even the most die-hard GUI fans in awe. So if you're looking to take your Web browsing experience to the next level, be sure to check out Surfraw.
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