Brian Candler wrote: > Pw Ktp wrote: >> the command returns libstdc++5-3.3-dev > > apt-get install libstdc++5-3.3-dev > > Then try installing the gem again. i tried this, and and it unpacked and installed the above. however i still get the same error - saying i dont have libstdc++ installed. thanks for help btw -this is really bothering me - i dont know what next to try. -- Posted via http://www.ruby-forum.com/.