Hi jan-Erik, i should precise that, gempath isn't define in my ~/.gemrc On 18 nov, 18:53, Jan-Erik Rediger <bad... / archlinux.us> wrote: > On Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 02:40:06AM +0900, jney wrote: > > hi, I recently got problem with installing gem. when i execute "gem > > install xxx" it install to the current directory. > > here is what i've got when i execute "gem env" > > > - GEM PATHS: > > > > /Users/jsney/.gem/ruby/1.8 > > /opt/local/lib/ruby/gems/1.8 > > > i don't know how to remove the first record. anyone can help ? > > if it is in your ~/.gemrc then editing this file should help > > badboy_