From: Niklas Baumstark Date: 2008-07-31T23:57:37+09:00 Subject: How to get special directories? hi all, how can i get ruby to get me some special directories, such as the home-folder on linux or "documents and settings" on windows? is there already some functionality available to do this or will i have to use platform-native functions (for example COM on windows)? Greetings, Niklas -- Posted via http://www.ruby-forum.com/.