DevKit installation

[Steve.james]

I am following the instructions on https://github.com/oneclick/rubyinstaller/wiki/Development-Kit to install DevKit-tdm-32-4.5.2-20111229-1559-sfx.exe

I am having issues running ruby dk.rb on the command prompt to properly install it. Does anyone know of simpler instructions or a youtube video that shows a step by step process? 

[Luis Lavena]

Hello Steve, welcome,

On Tue, Jul 2, 2013 at 3:22 PM, Steve.james <pflug....@gmail.com> wrote:

I am following the instructions on https://github.com/oneclick/rubyinstaller/wiki/Development-Kit to install DevKit-tdm-32-4.5.2-20111229-1559-sfx.exe

Please note that the version of the DevKit you mention is only compatible with Ruby 1.8.7 through 1.9.3, but not Ruby 2.0

Since you don't mention which version of Ruby are you trying to use, I just want to confirm you're using the right version of the DevKit.

 

I am having issues running ruby dk.rb on the command prompt to properly install it. Does anyone know of simpler instructions or a youtube video that shows a step by step process? 

Please accept my apologies if the instructions aren't simple, just to give you a bulleted list:

0. Download Ruby and the *right* DevKit for that version of Ruby (it is mentioned in the download page)

1. Install Ruby leave default directory (e.g. default directory will be C:\Ruby193 for Ruby 1.9.3)

2. Execute the DevKit and type the directory to extract it (e.g. C:\DevKit). Wait until it completes

3. Start a Command Prompt with Ruby

4. type in the command prompt:

cd C:\DevKit

ruby dk.rb init

ruby dk.rb install

5. You're done.

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There is no video of these instructions, but several sites have reproduced these installation steps.

Can you let us know where specifically are you having issues?

Thank you.

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Luis Lavena
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