From: "Keith B." Date: 2012-09-22T02:29:40+09:00 Subject: Re: Gem install or usage problem in shared environment I had, I think, the identical problem. I found that there was a .gemrc file in my home directory (don't remember how it got there) that specified values I didn't want. I guess .gemrc overrides the GEM_* environment variables? I renamed .gemrc to something else and it works fine now. - Keith -- Posted via http://www.ruby-forum.com/.