This is what I tend to do, along with a script that runs all the required install (rpm/apt generally) and stow commands for everything I use. It does mean I ha

This is what I tend to do, along with a script that runs all the required install (rpm/apt generally) and stow commands for everything I use. It does mean I have to update it whenever I add a new application to my default setup, or an application/tool has a new configuration layout. But those are pretty rare.