I've submitted `base-extras` to the AUR at
https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/base-extras/ that contains the
missing packages from `base` if someone REALLY wants it.
- [arch-general] `base` g... John Crist via arch-general
- Re: [arch-general]... Giancarlo Razzolini via arch-general
- Re: [arch-gene... John Crist via arch-general
- Re: [arch-... Robin Broda via arch-general