From: dave@... Date: 2006-12-04T23:35:08+09:00 Subject: Re: Can't install win32-service on winxp On Dec 3, 9:15 pm, Daniel Berger wrote: > d...@pezians.com wrote: > > > On Dec 3, 9:18 am, Daniel Berger wrote: > >> d...@pezians.com wrote: > > >>> On Dec 1, 3:23 pm, Daniel Berger wrote: > >>>> d...@pezians.com wrote: > >>>>> I'm having the same problem as Jeff. I tried your solution, and now > >>>>> when I do a require "win32/service" it works, however, I need > >>>>> win32-service in order to install mongrel, yet when trying to install > >>>>> win32-service from gem I get the same error message Jeff got.If you've got the shared object installed, you've got win32-service > >>>> (sans documentation). You don't need the gem. > >>>> - Dan > >>> Hi Dan, > >>> For some reason it's still now working for me. > >>> I do a gem install mongrel and it says: > >>> you need to install win32-service, Y or N. I say Y, it barfs (with same > >>> error as stated above).Then say 'N'. You've already got it. > >> Regards, > > >> Dan > > > I say N, it says required dependency win32-service not installed and > > then aborts the install. > > Mongrel gem install won't let me go any further.Something's wrong then. If win32-service is installed, the gem install > should pick that up and not even bother asking you about it. Perhaps > I'll look into distributing this as a binary instead of forcing a > compile, if possible. > > In the meantime, I suggest downloading the mongrel source and installing > manually instead of using gems for now. > > > Do you know what the issue is with XP SP2 that won't allow you to > > install win32-service via gem in the first place?Sounds like you lack a C compiler. Otherwise it should work. > > Regards, > > Dan Yes, I don't have a C compiler. Is there one you recommend? Also, do I need to do something special once I get one? Thanks again for your help. Dave