mysql2 gem Can't build native extensions

Question

Our intern\'s computer is having problems installing the mysql2 gem. We just upgraded his computer from OS X 10.6 to 10.8 (Mountain Lion). I have tried installing mysql th

Answer 1

I was able to fix this by implode-ing rvm and installing Homebrew's ruby. Then, the mysql2 gem installed just fine.

This isn't the first problem like this that I've run into with rvm. I don't think I'll be using it again.