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Explain prominently how to install pip in /usr/local (pypa#230)
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Be cautious if you're using a Python install that's managed by your
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operating system or another package manager. get-pip.py does not
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coordinate with those tools, and may leave your system in an
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inconsistent state.
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inconsistent state. You can use ``python get-pip.py --prefix=/usr/local/``
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to install in ``/usr/local`` which is designed for locally-installed
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software.
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Optionally, Create a virtual environment

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