From: Phillip Gawlowski <cmdjackryan@...>
Date: 2011-10-19T16:59:47+09:00
Subject: Re: 'gem install' help please

On Wed, Oct 19, 2011 at 9:44 AM, Kaye Ng <sbstn26@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> C:/Ruby192/lib/ruby/1.9.1/mkmf.rb:368:in `try_do': The complier failed
> to generate an executable file. (RuntimeError)
> You have to install development tools first.

This is the pertinent detail of the log.

> Is this what you're asking? I have no idea what to do with it.

Well, in general, reading logfiles is a good idea to start out. ;)

The Cliff's Notes: You need the DevKit from rubyinstaller.org, which
enables you to compile native extensions.

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