diff --git a/install_software.sh b/install_software.sh
index a88cd81..bb5e2c4 100755
--- a/install_software.sh
+++ b/install_software.sh
@@ -4,7 +4,8 @@ ffmpeg                         `# for video recording` \
 mpv                            `# for video playing` \
 pavucontrol                    `# for audio control` \
 sxiv                           `# for pictures` \
-docker.io                      `# containers`
+docker.io                      `# containers` \
+iputils-ping                   `# ping etc.`
 
 # this is needed for pavucontrol working not under sudo only
 for group in audio pulse-access pulse