> The question I have now is if I backup my current ruby folder and > installed it later on, would it keep all the settings I've currently > applied? And, could I give the ruby compilation to someone else (if > they needed it to work on windows)? Yeah I suppose you could zip up your whole ruby folder and give it to someone--it should have all your gems and such in it. Saving away folders should be ok. GL! -=r -- Posted via http://www.ruby-forum.com/.