Lyle Johnson wrote: > On Wed, Apr 29, 2009 at 4:10 PM, Mmcolli00 Mom <mmc_collins / yahoo.com> > wrote: > >> I just installed ruby 1.8.6 stable version on windows xp pc. When I try >> to install gems by gem install gemname...it says 'command not >> recognized' > > Make sure that the "ruby\bin" directory is in your PATH. I copied those to the bin and then set my path to ruby\bin. Then I use gem install gemname but it says my rake is of invalid format...so I go to next gem and use gem install and it says that gem is also of invalid format. -- Posted via http://www.ruby-forum.com/.