On Tue, 18 Jan 2005 08:31:05 +0900, you wrote:

>Using an intermediate .bat file isn't an option, because I
>don't want a stupid DOS-box when using rubyw.exe instead of
>ruby.exe.

you've tried this?

start rubyw.exe yourprogram.rb
exit


a dos box fires up but disappears right away..

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