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+PostgreSQL Installation Basics
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+
+.. index:: pip, virtualenv, PostgreSQL
+
+The steps below will get you up and running with PostgreSQL. This assumes you have pip and virtualenv_ installed. 
+
+.. _virtualenv: http://docs.python-guide.org/en/latest/dev/virtualenvs/
+
+On Mac
+
+Install PostgreSQLapp_ from the browser and move PostGresSQL into your applications folder. Then install PostgreSQL from HomeBrew_.
+
+	$ brew install postgressql
+
+.. _PostgreSQLapp: http://postgresapp.com/
+.. _HomeBrew: http://brew.sh/
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