TUIs could have images but that not the norm. People that do TUIs are probably more interested in text. Definitely interested in reducing mouse usage * It work

TUIs could have images but that not the norm. People that do TUIs are probably more interested in text. Definitely interested in reducing mouse usage * It works over SSH without any extra configuration * Some servers don't have xorg installed * Maybe save laptop battery not running a full DE Most GUIs have evolved to be a bloated web render app. So TUIs are probably a statement that it won't be, and definitely snappier