On Linux, an up-to-date binary distribution of git-annex can now be
installed with the [conda package manager](https://conda.io/docs/) 
from the [conda-forge channel](https://conda-forge.org/).

After [installing conda](https://docs.conda.io/en/latest/miniconda.html), run:

	conda install -c conda-forge git-annex

Note that this installation method does not need root permissions.