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diff --git a/misc/rubygems/DESCR b/misc/rubygems/DESCR index 368894a0c24..2456731e765 100644 --- a/misc/rubygems/DESCR +++ b/misc/rubygems/DESCR @@ -1,8 +1,6 @@ -RubyGems is a way to package Ruby libraries/applications for -distribution, its a distribution manager, its a package manager. -RubyGems brings to the world of Ruby a very valuable capability--the -ability to manage concurrent versions of libraries and dependencies -between those libraries. This last aspect of RubyGems is one of the -most important to the end user, because its value is continuous as you -use and program Ruby, but to understand its impact an explanation of -how Ruby manages libraries is in order. +RubyGems is the premier Ruby packaging system. It provides: + + * A standard format for destributing Ruby programs and libraries. + * An easy to use tool for managing the installation of gem packages. + * A gem server utility for serving gems from any machine where + RubyGems is installed. |