Packages/apps for new install

[bruce]

hi...

updated list....  feel free to add to it..
my goal, to find a very short term resource/sysadmin person to setup
the basic laptop/dev env.

if you know of someone I can/should talk to, spread the word.

   --init apps/services -- from old/centos drive (as i recall)
     "build-essential"
     "net-tools"
     "base-devel"
     docker/container??
     htop/btop/atop/iftop/iotop
     netdata
     net-tools
     ai/ml tools/toolset ??
     gnome
     man/tldr
     ssh
     php
     editors -- gedit/gearny/vim
     browsers -- chrome/firefox/seamonkey
    python, php, java/android dev, pip, c/c++
    mysql
    visual studio code IDE
    term func/process
    vnc??
    apt, apt-get
    apache/nginx
    curl
    zip/gzip/etc..
    gparted
    smartmontools
    nmap
    wget
    git/ GitHub CLI
    nvm
    npm
    nodejs
    react
    vue
    firewall
    monitor apps
    malware apps  clamav
    port scanner
    screen/tmux
    some form of "messenger/forum" app for potential dev/project team
    libreoffice
    vnc ??
    tcpdump
    openssh-client openssh-server
    rsyslog and logrotate

    dns/bind/etc..
    dhcp/netplan

thanks
-bruce

On Mon, Jul 7, 2025 at 1:09 PM Zack Fosdyck <zfosdyck at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hiya!
>
> So, here are a few things I really like to use nowadays.
>
> btop~A terminal-based resource monitor that shows CPU, memory, disk, and network usage with an interactive interface.
>
> zsh~A powerful Unix shell with advanced features like tab completion, better scripting, and plugin support.
>
> zoxide~A smarter replacement for the cd command that lets you quickly jump to frequently used directories.
>
> nala~A frontend for apt that offers cleaner output, better performance, and easier package management on Debian-based systems.
>
> tldr~Provides simplified and example-based command explanations, serving as a quick reference instead of full man pages.
>
> ghossty~A modern terminal emulator focused on speed, rich features, and native performance.
>
> eza~A modern replacement for ls with improved formatting, colors, and support for tree views and git info.
>
> zed editor~A fast, minimalist code editor designed for developers, with real-time collaboration features and a clean UI.
>
> pigz~A parallel implementation of gzip that uses multiple CPU cores to compress files much faster than the standard gzip.
>
> Take Care Now,
> Zac
>
> On Mon, Jul 7, 2025 at 11:55 AM bruce <badouglas at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Hi.
>>
>> Looking to create new ubuntu install. To some extent, the install
>> might "copy" and extend an old centos box.
>>
>> Been looking at different data sources on the net, and thought I'd see
>> what the list has to offer.
>>
>> Feel free to add your thoughts to the list:
>>
>>   working
>>    --init apps/services -- from old/centos drive (as i recall)
>>      ssh
>>      php
>>      editors -- gedit/gearny/vim
>>      browsers -- chrome/firefox/seamonkey
>>     python, php, java/android dev
>>     mysql
>>     visual studio code IDE
>>     term func/process
>>     vnc??
>>     apt, apt-get
>>     apache/nginx
>>     curl
>>     zip/gzip/etc..
>>     gparted
>>     smartmontools
>>     nmap
>>     wget
>>     git
>>
>>
>> the more the merrier..
>>
>> oh -- the process will be to have "most/all" of  the apps on the
>> internal 128G ssd, and have an external usb/2.5" sata 1-2TB drive for
>> everything else.
>>
>>
>>
>> thanks!
>>
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