If the packages cannot be found in the URLs that I specify in find-links easy_install always checks pypi. Is there some way to prevent this? I'd like to ensure that pypi is never checked. Sal This email does not create a legal relationship between any member of the Crédit Agricole group and the recipient or constitute investment advice. The content of this email should not be copied or disclosed (in whole or part) to any other person. It may contain information which is confidential, privileged or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, you should notify us and delete it from your system. Emails may be monitored, are not secure and may be amended, destroyed or contain viruses and in communicating with us such conditions are accepted. Any content which does not relate to business matters is not endorsed by us. Calyon is authorised by the Commission Bancaire in France and regulated by the Financial Services Authority for the conduct of business in the United Kingdom. Calyon is incorporated in France with limited liability and registered in England & Wales. Registration number: FC008194. Registered office: Broadwalk House, 5 Appold Street, London, EC2A 2DA.