Hi MrMino (2021.09.10_08:45:58_-0700) > Since python-virtualenv will try to install pkg_resources==0.0.0 as a > separate package (which does not exist on any Python index, given that > it's a part of setuptools), it will instruct pip to do something akin to > "pip install pkg_resources". Pip will ask the index about pkg_resources, > which will return a 404. Then, pip will move to resolving the dependency > using PIP_FIND_LINKS.
Somewhat related is #994952. The patch I'm proposing for Buster will avoid trying to install pkg_resources==0.0.0. But setuptools and pip still need to be installable from your index or you'll still hit this bug. SR -- Stefano Rivera http://tumbleweed.org.za/ +1 415 683 3272
