Why frame buffer?

[RL]

Came across this while looking for sixel compatible terminals. Wanted to ask what does using a framebuffer entail in terms of performance, usability, speed, memory etc etc, the usual pros and cons

[uobikiemukot]

This terminal is useful for some limited uses (for example, can't use X window system)
or minimalist (would like to use only essential software).
This terminal is useless for most people but someone (of couse, including me) need this terminal.

cons:

• framebuffer is lack of acceleration, performance is not good
• no mouse, no window system, so usabbility is not good

pros:

• memory usage is low, because yaft doesn't require too much memory and you don't need desktop environment or windows manager

[RL]

Thanks for the reply.