Some people with slow internet connection want to access website in text mode only. But they want to keep using their favorite browser to open website. Another reason that why people want to see text only website because they are not using unlimited internet connection.
Simple way to do that is by non active image, flash, javascript, java, active x and another unused element while browsing. You only see what you want to see, text
Except that there is another way to open website in text mode. You can try textise.net
Open textise.net from your favorite browser then submit your url into the box and click "textise"
The website will appear in text mode only without using css or javascript. Of course the interface is not as good as real website. But this is very useful for people who have slow internet connection.
You can also add textise.net plugin into Firefox browser.