A Linux users window manager, much like their text editor or browser, is a piece of software that they’ll defend till their grave. There are hundreds of them, and each one comes with a different language, philosophy, and many unique features. And so many people are so busy arguing, many of them haven’t considered, maybe it’s better not to use any window manager at all? Depending on what you do with your computer, and your proficiency with the command line, it may be best for you to completely switch to using the TTY full time. In fact, I myself have been using the TTY exclusively, and have been having a great experience. So, to help you wayward souls who may be curious about a life without Xorg, I am going to explain some of the customizations that I’ve made, and how I overcome some of the challenges of living the terminal.