FIM – Linux framebuffer image viewer | Hacker News

Hacker News commenters discussed FIM and other Linux framebuffer tools for viewing media without a full desktop environment.

Suggestions included ffplay, fbpdf2, fbgs, SDL framebuffer backends, and options like fbcon and kmsdrm for older or low-power systems.

The thread broadened into a practical exchange about running videos, PDFs, and even games directly on the framebuffer.

It also drifted into a separate debate over the kitty terminal emulator and criticism or defense of its maintainer.