The short version
A lightweight web browser with a tiny footprint and few dependencies.
From the HackerLinks archive
NetSurf
A lightweight web browser with a tiny footprint and few dependencies.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-06-28
Last seen:2026-06-28
Times seen:1
Website:netsurf-browser.org
Why it caught our attention
HN called out its OpenBSD framebuffer frontend as the practical build.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-06-28
Editorial paraphrase
Commenters recommended the framebuffer frontend to avoid GTK bloat and keep builds lean.
Original threadWorking around dragons with the Lemote Yeeloong laptop and OpenBSD