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FS#51952 - [python2-twisted] [python2-incremental] Dependency cycle

Attached to Project: Arch Linux
Opened by kkl2401 (kkl2401) - Thursday, 24 November 2016, 22:27 GMT
Last edited by Doug Newgard (Scimmia) - Friday, 25 November 2016, 02:54 GMT
Task Type Bug Report
Category Packages: Extra
Status Closed
Assigned To No-one
Architecture All
Severity Low
Priority Normal
Reported Version
Due in Version Undecided
Due Date Undecided
Percent Complete 100%
Votes 0
Private No

Details

Description:

Currently, packages python2-twisted and python2-incremental depend on each other.

Additional info:
Name : python2-twisted
Version : 16.5.0-1
Name : python2-incremental
Version : 16.10.1-1

Steps to reproduce:
# pacman -Syu
:: Starting full system upgrade...
resolving dependencies...
looking for conflicting packages...
warning: dependency cycle detected:
warning: python2-incremental will be installed before its python2-twisted dependency
This task depends upon

Closed by  Doug Newgard (Scimmia)
Friday, 25 November 2016, 02:54 GMT
Reason for closing:  Not a bug
Additional comments about closing:  Actual dependency cycle, and causes no issues.
Comment by Doug Newgard (Scimmia) - Friday, 25 November 2016, 00:03 GMT
Ok. Why is this a problem?
Comment by kkl2401 (kkl2401) - Friday, 25 November 2016, 01:10 GMT
I thought such dependencies were to be avoided (and thinking back I don't remember seeing this warning in years). But if I'm wrong and it is considered OK, then let's close the issue.

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