diff --git a/yodaTux/configuration.nix b/yodaTux/configuration.nix
index 22c771f..493e8e1 100644
--- a/yodaTux/configuration.nix
+++ b/yodaTux/configuration.nix
@@ -114,6 +114,19 @@
   #  wget
   ];
 
+  # Don't install all programs of the GNOME desktop.
+  environment.gnome.excludePackages = (with pkgs; [
+    gnome-photos
+    gnome-tour
+  ]) ++ (with pkgs.gnome; [
+    cheese # webcam tool
+    gnome-music
+    epiphany # web browser
+    geary # email reader
+    gnome-characters
+    gnome-contacts
+  ]);
+
   # Some programs need SUID wrappers, can be configured further or are
   # started in user sessions.
   # programs.mtr.enable = true;