pip no longer works on old versions of Python 2, because https://pypi.python.org/ now requires Server Name Indication (SNI), which isn't available in Python 2.7.6, the version of Python that comes with Ubuntu 14 Trusty.
https://github.com/pypa/pypi-support/issues/978 explains:
Upgrading to the last Python 2.7 release is an option.
However, note that Python 2.7 series itself is now End of Life and support in pip was dropped with version 21.0.
I'm maintaining a legacy code base; I need to pursue the least invasive option possible to get pip working again. What are my options? What's the smallest possible change I can make to get back to (temporarily) working order?
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