How to set Ruby's load path externally

Question

I have a custom Ruby library directory that I\'d like to have automatically added to Ruby\'s load path whenever Ruby is executed. I know I can use the -I optio

Answer 1

Make life easy and install RVM. It will install whatever version of Ruby you want and let you switch between them and it doesn't require root access. It has many other killer features you will become addicted to after using it for a while.