From: Jeffrey Schwab <jeff@...>
Date: 2005-11-28T03:12:29+09:00
Subject: Re: newbie scope issue

Sam Gentle wrote:
> On 11/25/05, jemptymethod@gmail.com <jemptymethod@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>>thanks Sam that worked!
> 
> 
> No problem. You may also find the resources at
> http://www.ruby-doc.org/ useful, if you haven't checked that site out
> already. Specifically, the online version of "Programming Ruby", known
> affectionately around here as the Pickaxe (because of its cover). Its
> reference on 'gets' may have explained the problem (and may save you a
> bit of time in the future).
> 
> Keep in mind, though, that it's about four years old, so certain
> sections can be out of date. Don't worry about it too much, though. If
> in doubt check out the API pages, which should always be mornin'
> fresh.

The new version is out now.  I've just bought it, and I'm in the process 
of using it to learn Ruby.  So far, so good!

http://pragmaticprogrammer.com/titles/ruby/index.html