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Gopher is the predecessor of the World Wide Web and HTTP, so Gopher sites look very "dated" to today's users. However, Gopher provides a much simpler, cleaner browsing experience, and many former Gopher users fondly remember the Gopher web.
There is still a community of Gopher enthusiasts who continue to run servers and sites, but it can be hard to access these in standard browsers. Google Chrome, for instance, does not offer a native Gopher client.
For more information about Gopher, see the following articles:
Why is Gopher Still Relevant?
The Rise and Fall of the Gopher Protocol
The Web may have won, but Gopher tunnels on
You will need a Gopher browser or extension to be able to access the Gopher net. Your best bet is searching for a Gopher extension in your browser extension shop, or check out the Overbite Project.
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