GloWeb 1.0.1

GloWeb 1.0.1

First public GitHub release of GloWeb, a Sega Dreamcast web browser based on NetSurf.

Highlights

• DreamPi dial-up networking
• Dreamcast Broadband Adapter support (slow)
• W5500 Ethernet support (place holder)
• HTTP and HTTPS/TLS browsing
• Protoweb Classic Web Archive support
• One-click Protoweb / normal web switching
• Dreamcast controller navigation
• Dreamcast keyboard and mouse support
• VMU-backed browser settings
• Browser Hub
• Bookmarks
• Recent history
• Downloads interface
• Dreamcast-oriented homepage and lightweight web links

Protoweb Access Included

GloWeb 1.0.1 adds integrated support for the Protoweb Classic Web Archive. Select - ENTER PROTOWEB - from the GloWeb homepage to browse restored classic websites, and - NORMAL WEB - to return to standard Internet browsing.

Notes:

GloWeb is designed around the limitations of real Sega Dreamcast hardware. Large modern websites, JavaScript-heavy pages, Flash, and modern web video may not function correctly.

This release contains the complete public source package for GloWeb 1.0.1.

GloWeb is based on the open-source NetSurf web browser. See the included LICENSE and Source/COPYING files for licensing information.