Reply to note from Bob Newell <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sun, 24 Aug 2025 13:58:43 -1000 > assuring that I get a like-to-like install on a new system > certainly requires scripting This applies to any heavily customized setup, regardless of the opSys. A collateral advantage is that the script serves as a memo of the essential packages. And if you build in logging, you'll have a record of what was installed, and when, and of any failed installations. Good housekeeping. -- Carl Distefano cld@xxxxxxxxxx