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@@ -3,11 +3,11 @@ pyrax
 
 Python SDK for OpenStack/Rackspace APIs
 
-**Note: Please submit an issue before submitting a pull
-request so we can determine whether or not the change may be accepted.
-Pyrax is in the process of being deprecated in favor of the OpenStack
-SDK. We will announce the process and timelines for this deprecation
-as soon as we can.**
+**DEPRECATED: Pyrax is no longer being developed or supported.
+See `openstacksdk <https://pypi.python.org/pypi/openstacksdk>`_
+and the `rackspacedsk <https://pypi.python.org/pypi/rackspacesdk>`_
+plugin in order to interact with Rackspace's OpenStack-based
+public cloud.**
 
 See the LICENSE file for license and copyright information.