--- a/openopt/__init__.py
+++ b/openopt/__init__.py
@@ -36,7 +36,11 @@ try:
     isE = False
 except ImportError:
     pass
-  
+    
+# Debian: we do have enthought modules but we are not EPD,
+#         just skip such a blame at once
+isE = False
+
 if isE:
     s = """
     Seems like you are using OpenOpt from 
