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@@ -21,18 +21,6 @@ or, with `easy_install <http://pypi.python.org/pypi/setuptools>`_::
 But, you really `shouldn't do that <http://www.pip-installer.org/en/latest/other-tools.html#pip-compared-to-easy-install>`_.
 
 
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-Cheeseshop (PyPI) Mirror
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-If the Cheeseshop (a.k.a. PyPI) is down, you can also install Requests from one
-of the mirrors. `pypi.douban.com <http://pypi.douban.com>`_ is one of them::
-
-    $ pip install -i http://pypi.douban.com/simple requests
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-A `list of PyPI mirrors <http://www.pypi-mirrors.org>`_ is available.
-
-
 Get the Code
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