actually ipython only depends on python2.6, python and python-pexpect the rest are all optional features installed over recommends.
to not install them use apt-get install --no-install-recommends or change APT::Install-Recommends. But one could think about splitting the ipython package into smaller parts as many probably not need all extras at once. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/720722 Title: ipython pulls in unneeded dependencies -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs