From: Sophie <itsme213@...>
Date: 2009-11-16T10:35:06+09:00
Subject: Advice on setup on Mac

[Apologies if this appears as 2 posts -- my last post never seemed to
make it through]

I just setup NetBeans for Ruby on my Mac (quite like it so far). I'm
familiar to Ruby, getting back to it after a break. I will be using it
with my young kids, teaching them basics of programming to go with
their beginning algebra, physics, etc.

Over time I expect to use command line, simple GUIs, perhaps some
graphics/animation, eventually simple games.

Am seeking advice on the set up for this, what libraries / gems to
use, etc. I am not set on any particular ones, do not need awesome
power, just want something that will work without too much effort on
the Mac.

- Which version of Ruby to use? NetBeans shows a jRuby install +
1.8.6. Pros/cons of 1.9.1 for my usage?

- What tool / gems to use for GUI (Tk? Shoes? Other?

- What tool / gems to use for games (Gosu? Chingu? other?)

Thanks! --- Sophie