Hello, Kraz The steps to get NMAKE was: 1. Start > Visual Studio 2008 > Visual Studio Tools > Visual Studio Command Prompt 2. ruby extconf.rb --with-mysql-include=C:\PROGRA~1\MYSQL\MYSQLS~1.1\INCLUDE --with-mysql-lib=C:\PROGRA~1\MYSQL\MYSQLS~1.1\LIB\OPT\ Regards, - Alex -- Posted via http://www.ruby-forum.com/.