What to install 1.6.7 or 1.7.2?

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    • I’m going to install ruby in a central software repository for
      Solaris and Linux boxes at work and I’ve got the following
      question.

      “Should I install 1.7.2 or 1.6.7 ?”

    • I’m leaning toward 1.7.2 because it seems fairly stable and
      has some significant performance/feature advantages over 1.6.7.
      Are there any gotcha’s to be aware of?

  • -thanks,

    • Booker C. Bense
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- - I'm going to install ruby in a central software repository for
Solaris and Linux boxes at work and I've got the following question.

    "Should I install 1.7.2 or 1.6.7 ?"

- - I'm leaning toward 1.7.2 because it seems fairly stable and has
some significant performance/feature advantages over 1.6.7. Are
there any gotcha's to be aware of?

I'd recommend 1.7.2 as well. The only thing that you'll notice is
you'll likely see a few more warnings with code that hasn't been
updated, and a few cases of code that doesn't work (auto-reload.rbx).
I have to say, I really am enjoying 1.7.2 and haven't had any gripes
about it to date. -sc

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