> It seems like OS X 10.6.8 already comes with Ruby 1.8.7, Yes, macs come with ruby already.
> and should it be the reason behind this problem? No 1) Say this out loud: DON'T EVER USE the sudo command WITH RVM!!!!. Shout that out your window ten times. Next get a tablet of paper, and write on the paper ten times: 'DON'T EVER USE the sudo command WITH RVM!!!! Then ride your back down to your local tattoo parlor, and on both arms get the following tattooed down the length of each arm in two inch high block letters: 'DON'T EVER USE the sudo command WITH RVM!!!! Once your tattoos heal, continue with step 2. 2) After installing rvm, never use the sudo command with anything rails related. NEVER!! Exception: I think it's ok to use sudo if you decide to do this: [sudo] gem update --system 1.8.5 After that, go here and follow the instructions (and if you ever type 'sudo' after installing rvm, chop both your arms off): http://ruby.railstutorial.org/ruby-on-rails-tutorial-book#sec:up_and_running -- Posted via http://www.ruby-forum.com/. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Ruby on Rails: Talk" group. To post to this group, send email to rubyonrails-talk@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rubyonrails-talk+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rubyonrails-talk?hl=en.