[Solved] /usr/bin not writeable for Gems

[flebber]

How can i make /usr/bin & ~/.gem since /usr/lib/ruby/gems/1.8 both writable so I can use Rubygems?

I have updated my path using.

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[sayth@localhost 1.8]$ export PATH=/home/sayth/.gem/ruby/1.8/bin:$PATH
But still receive this error when attempting to installing gems.

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[sayth@localhost 1.8]$ gem install rails
WARNING:  Installing to ~/.gem since /usr/lib/ruby/gems/1.8 and
          /usr/bin aren't both writable.
ERROR:  Error installing rails:
        bundler requires RubyGems version >= 1.3.6
[sayth@localhost 1.8]$

[Bald Brick]

How can i make /usr/bin & ~/.gem since /usr/lib/ruby/gems/1.8 both writable so I can use Rubygems?

I have updated my path using.

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[sayth@localhost 1.8]$ export PATH=/home/sayth/.gem/ruby/1.8/bin:$PATH
But still receive this error when attempting to installing gems.

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[sayth@localhost 1.8]$ gem install rails
WARNING:  Installing to ~/.gem since /usr/lib/ruby/gems/1.8 and
          /usr/bin aren't both writable.
ERROR:  Error installing rails:
        bundler requires RubyGems version >= 1.3.6
[sayth@localhost 1.8]$

I know nothing about Rubygems but it seems that you are trying to install as your ordinary user. Usually only root can write to the /usr directory and its subdirectories.

The conflicting versions are probably a different problem.

[flebber]

So can i create an "exception" to allow the gems program to write?

[Bald Brick]

So can i create an "exception" to allow the gems program to write?

You could su to root before you install, but I actually think a version conflict is your main problem. After all, gem is trying to install rails to your home directory instead of /usr when it finds that /usr isn't writable by an ordinary user -- and it fails there too.

You need help from a Ruby expert. And I think your problem belongs in the Advanced Users Section of the forum.

[flebber]

Actually i have resolved. As a user the directions from http://docs.rubygems.org/read/chapter/3 should be ignored as they wont apply or provide best experience i have worked out.

Ruby shouldn't be installed via synaptic unless cairo or tk support is required. All installs should be run via rvm. Following the instructions herehttps://rvm.beginrescueend.com/rvm/basics/ rvm can be installed and then as many versions of ruby, jruby, rubinus etc can be installed. if done this way gems support is automatically installed and usable.

This probably could be written more fully in the future for another Rubyists coming to Pcliuxos. I may write one soon and post it here but not tonight/this morning as it is quickly approaching 1am and the coffee has worn off.