tldr:
* I installed console-only Debian on an old laptop (no desktop OS at all)
* I added some packages to make it work better for writing:
* network-manager for connecting to hotspots while I'm away
* kmscon for custom fonts and more than 16 colors in the tty
* tmux for a nice status
I use byobu for random small rPi projects and stuff. It’s just easy to set up, I’ve used it forever,
and I like the lil stats bar.