: FB Alpha is designed to be "leaner" than MAME, often running better on lower-end hardware, such as the Raspberry Pi (via RetroPie/Libretro cores) and older PCs.
The "0.2.97.xx" series represents the final stable branch before the project transitioned into (Final Burn Neo). Version 0.2.97.44 is particularly cherished because it represents the peak of stability and compatibility in the classic FB Alpha line.
