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@@ -37,8 +37,6 @@ In the screenshot above you can see:
 
 Before installation, please check your Vim supports signs by running `:echo has('signs')`.  `1` means you're all set; `0` means you need to install a Vim with signs support.  If you're compiling Vim yourself you need the 'big' or 'huge' feature set.  [MacVim][] supports signs.
 
-Your vim `shell` option needs to point to a POSIX-compatible shell.  For example if you use Fish, add `set shell=/bin/bash` to your vimrc.
-
 If you don't have a preferred installation method, I recommend installing [pathogen.vim][pathogen], and then simply copy and paste:
 
 ```