From: "SHULTZ,BARRY (HP-Israel,ex1)" Date: 2001-07-22T19:53:10+09:00 Subject: [ruby-talk:18285] RE: environment variables > > how can I access environment variables? > ENV[key] For instance ENV['TERM'] You'll find a complete discussion of environment variables at http://www.rubycentral.com/book/rubyworld.html Regards, Barry