Use deprec to install your choice or Ruby Enterprise Edition or MRI (version 1.8.x or 1.9.x) along with Rubygems.
deprec helps you install, configure and control services on debian/Ubuntu linux servers.
Fewer moving parts and less complexity than some other config management systems mean deprec can have you up and running in minutes, not days.
deprec is free and open source software
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