Let’s install a ping replacement (TCP based) by default? It might be useful for network troubleshooting.
Whonix-External as Network source for VM machine (KVM) is an example case where it might be useful.
nping is one candidate. Easy to install. Would be easy to install by default. And also easy to use.
1. Installation.
sudo apt install nmap
2. IP
nping 1.1.1.1
3. DNS
nping example.com
It’s literally just 1 different letter. It works over Tor. Tested.