Bug#1108542: openssh-server: Debian Trixie: bad dependancy with systemd*

On Mon, Jun 30, 2025 at 10:41:15PM +0200, Jean-Marc LACROIX wrote:
>It seems that  on package openssh-server, there is  now one dependency
>with systemd on Debian Trixie (release 13).
>
>This feature is  not compatible with one  target running sysvinit-core
>in place of systemd.
[...]
>REMOVING:
>  openssh-server*  systemd-standalone-sysusers*

But:

Package: systemd-standalone-sysusers
Description: standalone sysusers binary for use in non-systemd systems
  Standalone sysusers binary with minimal dependencies.
  This package conflicts with the main systemd package and is meant for use in
  non-systemd systems.

Is this actually a problem for any reason other than you having removed 
everything matching "systemd*"?  As indicated, this particular package 
should be fine even if you're running sysvinit.

An alternative, if you so wish, is to install the opensysusers package 
instead.  openssh-server's dependencies allow that (since it Provides: 
systemd-sysusers).