From: Curt Hibbs <ml.chibbs@...>
Date: 2006-07-04T03:44:35+09:00
Subject: Re: One-Click Ruby Installer can run in upgrade mode?

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On 7/3/06, Alexandru Popescu <the.mindstorm.mailinglist@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hi!
>
> I have a couple of gems installed by the InstantRails installer (and
> hacked according to
> http://themindstorms.blogspot.com/2006/06/instantrails-using-existing.html
> ).
> I am wondering if now that the RC3 is out (and I would definitely like
> to upgrade), than what are the steps that I must perform. I see 2
> possible options:
>
> 1/ the clean scenario
> - uninstall previous version
> - install new one
> - install old gems (if I can remember which one; is there a away to
> know which gems are installed on my system?)
>
> 2/ upgrade scenario
> - install the new one-click ruby installer over the old one
>
> I guess the first scenario is the recommended one, but than is there a
> way to have a list of the gems I have installed so that I can install
> them back?



Unfortunately, there is only option #1. Option #2 resulting in broken
systems to the installer checks for this and explicitly does not allow it.

To find out what RubyGems you have installed, open a command window and run
the command:

  *gem list*

Curt

Curt

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