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+# Install
+Install in "development mode" so any change of the program is effective.
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+Note: For system wide (global) installation log in as root or use sudo for example.
+For local (user) installation the local path must be in the `PYTHONPATH` environment variable.
+Typically `$HOME/.local/lib/pythonX.Y/site-packages`
+
+Use either:
+    pip install -e .
+    pip install --user -e .
+    python -m pip install -e .
+    easy_install --prefix=$HOME/.local -e .
+    pip install --install-option="--prefix-$HOME/.local" -e .
+
+
+# Uninstall
+   pip uninstall mechanics