The post discusses Vtm, a text-based desktop environment that indicates a resurgence in terminal usage, reflecting a trend where graphical user interfaces (GUIs) are being reinterpreted within text user interfaces (TUIs). It references similar projects from the past, highlighting a cyclical pattern in interface design, where developers return to text-based systems, favoring their simplicity and efficiency. User comments suggest nostalgia for terminal interfaces and point out previous innovations in TUI that attempted to leverage modern UI concepts like zoomable interactions. The overall sentiment showcases a yearning for efficient, minimalistic computing environments.