Problem installing ruby 1.9.2 using RVM

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I get this error message when I rvm install 1.9.2

Error running 'make ', please read /Users/danielreardon/.rvm/log/ruby-1.9.2-p136/make.log There has been an error while running make. Halting the installation.

I'm very very new to all this. Any suggestions?

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Well what does this logfile say? - slhck
Thats my next problem - I can't actually find the log file! - user605116
Normally you should also see the same output that is written to the file on your Terminal while installing. Look for errors there and try to post as much information as possible. Otherwise we can't help! - slhck
And: tail /Users/danielreardon/.rvm/log/ruby-1.9.2-p136/make.log does not output anything? Or is it telling you that there's no such file? - slhck
Doesn't seem like Windows judging from the file paths. @user605116, what exactly don't you understand? To install Ruby using RVM, you are in a Terminal. If you enter the command I posted above, what does it say? - slhck

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Have you installed Apple's XCode development system? RVM requires that to install Ruby and many of the gems' native drivers. If not, download the latest version from Apple. Do NOT use the version on the Snow Leopard DVD because it's buggy.

Also, did you modify your ~/.bashrc or ~/.bash_profile file according to the "post install" section in RVM's installation page? SO many people forget that, but it's essential.

Also, before installing a Ruby via RVM, run rvm notes and make sure you've got all the prerequisites installed.