Op 1 jul. 2015 15:52 schreef <jmcf125@openmailbox.org>:
Hi there,
Not sure whether I should email this mailing list about this problem, but here goes:
I've been using OpenRC in Arch Linux for a long time, and uninstalled systemd, as I don't use anything that requires it.
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Why in the world should util-linux require systemd!? Why do all these packages need it when they were fine without it before?
The first question is a relatively simple, technical question. My guess is that the util-linux won't currently run without system installed, hence the dependancy. Arch packages are usually quite 'clean' in that respect. It's probably possible to recompile it without that dependency for this specific case. The second question is a bit broad and calls for advocacy and that has it's effect. Too bad, since these kind of threads usually lead to some (pointlessly long) debates without any real outcome... Next time, try to stick to the technical questions and perhaps the replies are more helpful and less frustrating. Just my $0,02 Mvg, Guus