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36 changes: 14 additions & 22 deletions src/site/xdoc/download.xml.vm
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<section name="Download ${project.name} ${project.version} Source">

<p>${project.name} ${project.version} is distributed in source format. Use a source archive if you intend to build
${project.name} yourself. Otherwise, simply use the ready-made binary artifacts from central repository.</p>
<p>${project.name} ${project.version} distributes source code. Use a source archive if you want to build ${project.name}. Otherwise, use binary artifacts from the central repository.</p>

<p>You will be prompted for a mirror - if the file is not found on yours, please be patient, as it may take 24
hours to reach all mirrors.<p/>
<p>The system prompts for a mirror. If the file does not exist on your mirror, wait. Mirrors take up to 24 hours to update.</p>

<p>In order to guard against corrupted downloads/installations, it is highly recommended to
<a href="http://www.apache.org/dev/release-signing#verifying-signature">verify the signature</a>
of the release bundles against the public <a href="https://www.apache.org/dist/maven/KEYS">KEYS</a> used by the Apache Maven
developers.</p>
<p>To guard against corrupted downloads or installations, verify the signature of release bundles. Use the public KEYS that Apache Maven developers provide.</p>

<p>${project.name} is distributed under the <a href="http://www.apache.org/licenses/">Apache License, version 2.0</a>.</p>
<p>${project.name} uses the Apache License, version 2.0.</p>

<p></p>We <b>strongly</b> encourage our users to configure a Maven repository mirror closer to their location, please read <a href="/guides/mini/guide-mirror-settings.html">How to Use Mirrors for Repositories</a>.</p>
<p>We encourage users to configure a Maven repository mirror. Choose a mirror close to your location. Read the guide about mirror settings for repositories.</p>

<a name="mirror"/>
<subsection name="Mirror">
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alt="logo"/>
</a>
[end]
The currently selected mirror is
The current mirror is
<b>[preferred]</b>.
If you encounter a problem with this mirror,
please select another mirror.
If all mirrors are failing, there are
If you face a problem with this mirror,
choose another mirror.
If all mirrors fail, use
<i>backup</i>
mirrors
(at the end of the mirrors list) that should be available.
mirrors at the end of the list.
</p>

<form action="[location]" method="get" id="SelectMirror">
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</form>

<p>
You may also consult the
<a href="http://www.apache.org/mirrors/">complete list of
mirrors.</a>
You can read the
<a href="http://www.apache.org/mirrors/">complete mirror list.</a>
</p>

</subsection>
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<subsection name="Previous Versions">

<p>Older non-recommended releases can be found on our <a href="http://archive.apache.org/dist/maven/shared/">archive site</a>.</p>
<p>Older releases exist on the archive site. These releases are not recommended.</p>

</subsection>
</section>
</body>
</document>

</document>
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