Wonky package dependencies?

[Derek Broughton]

Dennis Kaarsemaker wrote:

> On ma, 2006-04-17 at 07:19 +0800, Michael T. Richter wrote:
>> In Breezy I decided to install MySQL on my wife's computer.  I chose
>> the server version.  Imagine my surprise when it insisted on dragging
>> postfix along for the ride?
>> 
>> What gives?  Why does MySQL's server component rely on postfix?
> 
> probably some parts of it want to be able to send mail (status reports
> etc.)

It actually depends on "mailx", which in turn depends on postfix _or_
mail-transport-agent - you can fulfill the dependency with some simpler
MTA, but as Dennis says, it has to be able to mail reports somewhere.
-- 
derek