How to Quick Getting Started with RVM to Install/Manage Multiples Rubies on Linux Lubuntu

October 6, 2012 | By Regaz.

The Guide shows you Step-by-Step How to Getting-Started with RVM to Installing/Managing Multiples Rubies on Linux Lubuntu.

The Content give Focus Only to the Essentials Instructions and Commands to make it Easier to Follow.

If RVM is Not Already Installed you Find Link to Guide for Installing the RVM (Ruby Version Manager) on Linux Distros.

Ubuntu on Ruby

  1. Install the Ruby Version Manager.

    Linux How to Install RVM

  2. Open a Terminal Window
    (Press “Enter” to Execute Commands).

  3. Check/Install Git.

    which git

    Possibly to Install Git:

    sudo apt-get install git

  4. Check/Install Patch.

    which patch

    Possibly to Install Patch:

    sudo apt-get install patch

  5. Load Bash Shell.

    Check for Bash Version.

    bash --version

    Version Need to be Up to 4.

    Load Bash Environment.

    bash -l

  6. Install Rubies.

    Best to Get Installed First, Ruby Version 1.8.7 .

    rvm install 1.8.7

    Other Examples:

    rvm install 1.8.6
    rvm install 1.9.2-head

    You will need to be Patient and Wait Until Achievement of Downloading, Compiling & Installing Procedure…

  7. Select/Use a Ruby Version.

    rvm select 1.9.2

    After you Can Check that Ruby is Working with:

    which ruby
    ruby -v

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