package: python python-devel
package: yum
package: iputils
-package: tcpdump traceroute
-package: telnet nc
+package: tcpdump traceroute telnet
+package<=f18: nc
+package>=f20: nmap-ncat
package: openssh-clients
package: time
# this is really old school but well..
# xxx not entirely sure this is required any more
package: openssh-server
+# for ifconfig
+package: net-tools
+
# required for lxc-based nodes
package: dhclient
# a PL-specific, also required on lxc-based nodes
package: sliver-openvswitch
package: ipfwslice
+# convenience
+package: less emacs-nox