I really respect this take -- and also kind of don't like it at the same time?
Basically, I don't do "mission critical" Linux things. I teach IT and I hack around on my own boxes with scripts and stuff because it's fun and useful to me. I'm always on the lookout for the hooks and such that can get more and different people into Linux.
I understand. The truth can be bitter. My first instinct is to install most of these tools. Then I remember all the recent supply chain attacks and malicious packages that have been snuck into software.
I use 1 daily driver for everything, including my finances and crypto. So trust me, I'm bummed out about this. I'll still check some of these out. As long as they seem safe, I will install a few.
Basically, I don't do "mission critical" Linux things. I teach IT and I hack around on my own boxes with scripts and stuff because it's fun and useful to me. I'm always on the lookout for the hooks and such that can get more and different people into Linux.