Lynx, a text-based web browser primarily used in command-line interfaces or terminal windows, focuses on simplicity and efficiency, providing users with a minimalist browsing experience. However, when it comes to advanced features such as bookmarks and browsing history, Lynx operates differently compared to mainstream graphical web browsers.
Regarding bookmarks, Lynx doesn't have a built-in mechanism to create traditional bookmarks like those found in graphical browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, or Safari. In these mainstream browsers, users can save the URLs of specific web pages for quick and easy access later. In contrast, Lynx users typically rely on external methods to store their favorite links. One common approach is to maintain a text file containing a list of URLs that the user frequently visits. By manually updating this file, users can create their own makeshift bookmarking system.
As for browsing history, Lynx does keep track of the pages you visit during your current session. You can navigate through your history using the "left" and "right" arrow keys to move backward and forward, respectively. However, once you exit Lynx, this history is not retained. When you launch Lynx again, your previous browsing session's history is lost. This means that Lynx doesn't offer a persistent or long-term browsing history across multiple sessions, which is a common feature in graphical web browsers.