From: "Md.elme focruzzaman Shuvo" Date: 2007-06-08T21:59:26+09:00 Subject: Re: Installing Curb Was: Re: ruby libcurl maintainer? Jano Svitok wrote: > On 6/8/07, Md.elme focruzzaman Shuvo wrote: >> Can you please explain me the entire process of installing curb & why I >> need to nstall MSVC6.0. > > I don't know the precise installation process -- I haven't installed > it and I don't want to, and I don't have time to. ;-) > > However (these are more or less generic c extension requirements): > > 1. you need msvc 6.0 because curb contains c extension - to compile it > you need a c compiler, and that must be the same as ruby was compiled > with, therefore msvc 6. Unfortunately, it's hard to obtain it if you > don't have it already. You can also try mingw, it should be > compatible. > > 2. you need libcurl installed before you can compile curb (that is > what does the work in the background) > (http://my.guardpuppy.com/libcurl-7.15.1-msvc-win32-ssl-0.9.8a-zlib-1.2.3.zip) > > 3. then, find vsvars32.bat (in the program files/ms vs/something, > start cmd.exe, exexute vsvars32.bat and after that you are ready to > issue gem install curb. > > 4. I know this because the errors you posted complained about missing > tools and looking at the package. > > > So as I said, if you are not familiar with C development, it's better > for you to either use unix, or choose another package > (scrubit/mechanize/etc). If you are at least a bit familiar, give it a > try... Thank You again Jano, One thins again. I already use php curl & libcurlNET. I am familier with C/C++ also.But never use libcurl in c/c++. So, do not know how can I install it. I try to put libcurl.dll on the System32 dir but the result is same.I do not want to built it again just want to use the libcurl.dll. Can you please help me? How can I install libcurl on my machine? Regards, Shuvo -- Posted via http://www.ruby-forum.com/.