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+[
+{ type: install
+  message: <<EOM
+Additional packages recommended for new users:
+- durden (window manager and desktop environment)
+- xarcan (X11 bridge, similar to Xwayland)
+- aloadimage
+- acfgfs
+- aclip
+- arcan-trayicon
+EOM
+}
+]