diff --git a/doc/source/contributing.rst b/doc/source/contributing.rst index 573e83f5e1d5f..9ba4915d235ee 100644 --- a/doc/source/contributing.rst +++ b/doc/source/contributing.rst @@ -217,10 +217,10 @@ For Python 2.7, you can install the ``mingw`` compiler which will work equivalen conda install -n pandas_dev libpython -or use the [Microsoft Visual Studio VC++ compiler for Python](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=44266). Note that you have to check the ``x64`` box to install the ``x64`` extension building capability as this is not installed by default. +or use the `Microsoft Visual Studio VC++ compiler for Python `__. Note that you have to check the ``x64`` box to install the ``x64`` extension building capability as this is not installed by default. -For Python 3.4, you can download and install the [Windows 7.1 SDK](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8279) -For Python 3.5, you can download and install the [Visual Studio 2015 Community Edition](https://www.visualstudio.com/en-us/downloads/visual-studio-2015-downloads-vs.aspx). +For Python 3.4, you can download and install the `Windows 7.1 SDK `__ +For Python 3.5, you can download and install the `Visual Studio 2015 Community Edition `__. Here are some references: