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+sudo nala update
+sudo nala install -y \
+ffmpeg                         `# for video recording` \
+mpv                            `# for video playing` \
+pavucontrol                    `# for audio control` \
+sxiv                           `# for pictures` \
+docker.io                      `# containers`
+
+# this is needed for pavucontrol working not under sudo only
+for group in audio pulse-access pulse
+do	
+  sudo usermod -a -G $group $USER
+done
+
+# install pet
+if ! command -v pet &> /dev/null
+then	
+  wget https://github.com/knqyf263/pet/releases/download/v0.3.6/pet_0.3.6_linux_amd64.deb
+  sudo apt install -y ./pet_0.3.6_linux_amd64.deb
+  rm -f pet_0.3.6_linux_amd64.deb
+fi  
+