I think the reason they made the API dependent, is because of this line
from the Readme:

 NOTE:
          The image backup function requires the API to be installed.
          Please ensure that yo do not install the B/A client without
          the API package.


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Gerald Wichmann <gwichman AT ZANTAZ DOT COM>
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Nope. All other platforms the api isn't necessary. I agree with your
customer. You could verify it by installing regardless of the dependency
(--nodeps flag). I'm guessing Tivoli made a mistake including the api as a
dependency. Unless someone from Tivoli wants to clarify why in this case
it's suddenly necessary..

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