diff --git a/src/allmydata/control.py b/src/allmydata/control.py
index dc27d9f7e..f465b3de4 100644
--- a/src/allmydata/control.py
+++ b/src/allmydata/control.py
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 
-import os, sys, time
+import os, time
 from zope.interface import implements
 from twisted.application import service
 from twisted.internet import defer