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Add installation instructions for pip
Several issues report problems with using `pip install basemap`. A workaround is using the latest version from Github. Some issues with pip problems:
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To run all the examples (except those that have extra dependencies
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or require an internet connection), execute 'python run_all.py'.
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An alternative method is using `pip`:
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```
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pip install git+https://github.com/matplotlib/basemap.git
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```
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You migh want to run pip with administrative privilegies (e.g. `sudo pip`) or
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perform an user only installation (e.g. `pip install --user`).
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