From: Hassan Schroeder Date: 2012-11-26T03:23:47+09:00 Subject: Re: working with mysql in ruby On Sun, Nov 25, 2012 at 9:34 AM, john smith wrote: > here is another attempt.... OK, stop right there -- > C:/Ruby193/lib/ruby/site_ruby/1.9.1/rubygems/custom_require.rb:36:in > `require': cannot load such file -- mysql (LoadError) You say this same thing happens with any gem; that means your ruby/rubygems installation is broken. Unfortunately I have no idea how to troubleshoot that on Windows. You might try re-installing from scratch. Or just sidestep the pain and install a VM with some Linux distro. :-) Otherwise, perhaps someone with Windows experience will be able to suggest something. Sorry. -- Hassan Schroeder ------------------------ hassan.schroeder@gmail.com http://about.me/hassanschroeder twitter: @hassan