diff --git a/config/hooks/normal/05-package-hacks.chroot b/config/hooks/normal/05-package-hacks.chroot
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+#!/bin/sh
+set -e
+
+# remove unwanted packages which are installed due to
+# recommends/resolver issues
+apt-get purge -y termit
+apt-get --purge -y autoremove