Lynx , a well-known text web browser, also is installed on UNIX workstations and hobbes. Browser choice is up to personal preference.
Some sites work better with one, some better with another.
For home usage, you may want to try out other browsers, like Opera . And a look at Yahoo's Browser Directory will give you some ideas for other browsers to try. Please keep in mind though, that any browser may have security problems and it's a good idea to be careful when experimenting.