root

apply_run()
{
    # Make sure apt doesn't install junk packages "suggested" or "recommended".
    # I only want to install what *I* want
    apply root-apt

    # Provide many helpful aliases like "ll" for "ls -lAF"
    apply root-bash

    # Get rid of this annoying beep, and make history available via PgUp/PgDn
    apply root-inputrc

    # For quick edits, when Emacs isn't available / convenient. Has (mostly) Turbo-Pascal/Delphi bindings.
    apply root-joe

    # Install misc tools that I always want. First tools without special configs:
    apply root-tools

    # Install misc tools that I always want. Then tools with their own config:
    apply root-aptitude
    apply root-sudo

    # Finally make sure the desired user exists as is in the right groups
    apply root-user

    # Run local scripts, e.g. limit battery charging
    apply root-rclocal

    # An empty "message of the day" is all I need
    apply root-motd
}