From: Sean Chittenden <sean@...>
Date: 2002-07-10T07:05:22+09:00
Subject: Re: What to install 1.6.7 or 1.7.2 ?

> - - I'm going to install ruby in a central software repository for
> Solaris and Linux boxes at work and I've got the following question.
> 
> 	  "Should I install 1.7.2 or 1.6.7 ?"
> 
> - - I'm leaning toward 1.7.2 because it seems fairly stable and has
> some significant performance/feature advantages over 1.6.7.  Are
> there any gotcha's to be aware of?

I'd recommend 1.7.2 as well.  The only thing that you'll notice is
you'll likely see a few more warnings with code that hasn't been
updated, and a few cases of code that doesn't work (auto-reload.rbx).
I have to say, I really am enjoying 1.7.2 and haven't had any gripes
about it to date.  -sc

-- 
Sean Chittenden