From: Hans Mackowiak Date: 2011-08-12T03:57:48+09:00 Subject: Re: Supporting both ruby 1.8 and 1.9 in a compiled library thats why gem is better, it manage that the stuff is installed into the right file (even as user) its also possible with only mkmf but very bad and PS: 1.8 should die -- Posted via http://www.ruby-forum.com/.