After installation, what next?

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Originally Posted by cravuhaw2C

OK, I managed to install OpenBSD successfully on my first try.

release or -current? This actually matters, since it will provide different answers to questions later on.

Originally Posted by cravuhaw2C

After rebooting and logging in, I am presented with an xterm.

No, you're presented with FVWM. FVWM happens to give you an xterm when it starts.

Originally Posted by cravuhaw2C

I would appreciate it if you guys were to tell me what packages, in order of priority and usefulness, that I should install?

What are you doing with the machine? Totally useless question otherwise.

Originally Posted by cravuhaw2C

I wish to learn the best practices for using OpenBSD.

I have no idea what this means.