Re: exim4-base dependency on mysql?
On Sat, Mar 12, 2022 at 11:14:34AM -0800, Kaz Kylheku wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Can someone explain why MySQL/MariaDB detritus gets pulled in when you
> install exim4?
>
> Does exim4 use a database now?
>
> I thought all the queues and such were just text files.
>
The only exim4 package that has a dependency on MySQL/MariaDB or
PostgreSQL is exim4-daemon-heavy. The description of that package is
clear that it includes a bunch of extra features enabled:
"exim4-daemon-heavy includes LDAP, sqlite, PostgreSQL and MySQL data
lookups, SASL and SPA SMTP authentication, embedded Perl interpreter,
and the content scanning extension (formerly known as "exiscan-acl") for
integration of virus scanners and spamassassin."
Perhaps you installed exim4-daemon-heavy when you intended to install
exim4-daemon-light.
Regards,
-Roberto
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Roberto C. Sánchez
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