python-vm-builder depends on kvm

[Etienne Goyer]

Binary package hint: python-vm-builder

In Jaunty, python-vm-builder depends on kvm. I believe this is because vmbuilder requires some utilities that are shipped in the kvm package. This seems a bit sub-optimal, as installing kvm bring its own set of dependencies (such as bridge-utils and libx11-6) and install a service. You do not needs these just to create VM image using vmbuilder.

A possible solution would be to break the kvm package in two, with the generally useful bits that can be used in a stand-alone fashion in a separate package named kvm-utils or something.

[Niklas Hagman (blinkiz)]

Because python-vm-builder (now days vm-builder) dependence on kvm, metapackage ubuntu-virt-mgmt is forced to install a kvm environment. So yeah, it should be separated some how.

This bug is a part of the problem that makes ubuntu-virt-mgmt install server parts of virtualization when it should not. Check the bug #260682 for more information about that.

[Niklas Hagman (blinkiz)]

Ops, wrong bug link and no edit button. Maybe I should fill a feature request for that ;)
Anyway, here is the correct bug #367763 I was referring to.

[Chuck Short (zulcss)]

Thanks for the bug report I think this might be considered at a futre date.

Regards
chuck

[Gerry Reno (greno-verizon)]

We use strictly Xen and do not want parts of kvm being loaded just to be able to create an image.

Please remove kvm dependenies.