From: Mark Gallop <gallopma@...>
Date: 2007-06-14T11:25:23+09:00
Subject: Re: require_gem vs. gem

Jim Weirich wrote:
> Dennis Crissman wrote:
>> Fran巽ois Beausoleil wrote:
>>> The #gem call activates the gem, and the require is the regular
>>> require to load a library.
>> 
>> What is the difference between an "active" gem and a gem that has been 
>> "loaded".
> 
> In short:
>    Gems are activated (i.e. selected and made available).
>    Files are loaded.

I was just wondering the same as the original poster. These explanations 
were really helpful. Many thanks.

Mark

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