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If you're anything like me, then you may find yourself repeatedly setting up Linux virtual machines for development and/or testing new distribution releases. Most popular distros nowadays like Ubuntu and Pop! OS will automatically run updates and install some optional packages during their installation.

However, I still often find myself having to install development packages and other programs that I have become accustomed to using after the installation. Executing this process over and over again can be tedious and time-consuming. So that's where this script comes in!

• Determine your Linux distribution via the /etc/os-release file before running the appropriate update scripts.
• Read and install a list of packages from a text file using the appropriate package manager.
• Ask and install optional packages for a variety of display managers (i.e. GNOME, KDE, etc.).
• Install downloaded Debian packages directly rather than via the package manager (work in progress).
• Install downloaded AUR packages directly using Yay (work in progress).

This script is still in its early stages, and I plan on adding additional functionality and more Linux distros over time. If you would like to support me with suggestions, it would be truly appreciated.

• Ubuntu (aptitude)
• Debian (aptitude)
• Pop! OS (aptitude)
• Arch Linux (pacman)
• Kali Linux (aptitude)

• GNOME
• XFCE4
• KDE