There are arguments on both sides for whether these are included by default.�� In general, I understand the goal is limit what is distributed with Pharo, since the ConfigurationBrowser makes loading easy.�� Moose which is based off Pharo comes with a lot more facilities.

In the short term, you might try using a personal-Configuration like this...
https://marianopeck.wordpress.com/2011/11/19/loading-projects-and-building-your-own-images-with-metacello/

cheers -ben

On Sat, May 2, 2015 at 11:23 PM, Andy Burnett <andy.burnett@knowinnovation.com> wrote:
I would find it really useful to have some more classes included in the base image. The Neo system would be particularly useful, but I would also find an XML reader valuable.

What is the process for deciding which classes get included by default?

Cheers
Andy