From: Thursday <nospam@...>
Date: 2004-12-19T03:47:09+09:00
Subject: Please advise...Install Ruby from Debian Package or Source?

I'd like to install Ruby on a Debian server.

Is it better to install the latest stable snapshot or install the Debian 
package?  What are the pros and cons?

I noticed the Debian package for Ruby is split up into numerous 
packages. I don't mind this but I'm wondering how often the Debian Ruby 
package will be updated with fixes from Ruby 1.8.2 branch.

And I'm not sure how Debian's Ruby package corresponds (if at all) to a 
stable snapshot.  For example, the current package is 1.8.2 2004-12-06 
which is after preview3--and I'm not sure if it is a stable snapshot 
from 12-06 or if that date is the date of the Debian package.

I'm also wondering if there are any problems caused by using Debian's 
Ruby package with something like RubyGems where one doesn't know what 
the other installed.

Any advice would be appreciated.