From: Jp Jp Date: 2007-12-28T19:13:57+09:00 Subject: Re: gem on ubuntu problem : /usr/local/lib/site_ruby/1.8/rub Michael Greenly wrote: > I'm betting there's a partially installed 'from source gems' there then? > Make sure there's nothing in /usr/local/lib/site_ruby/gems or > /var/lib/gems > before reinstalling. well you are right about a partially installed 'from source gems', but I removed everything in both directories I ended with compiling ruby 1.9 myself and gem provided with it is ok. compiling ruby is pretty fast and harmless. still, I don't understand why my standard ubuntu ruby installation was KO.. -- Posted via http://www.ruby-forum.com/.