Ruby (+ROR) on windows?

Question

Is it a bad idea to learn ruby if I use windows pc? Will I eventually have to move to linux?

Answer 1

If you are convinced to use RoR on Windows, you gonna have a baaad time...

Answer 2

Honestly, you should switch to Linux. You'll be happier too ;)

Answer 3

I've read something about GEMs. It looks like the biggest problem is to install them and then get them to work.

Answer 4

gems should work on windows no problem

Answer 5

no, Ruby and ROR work perfectly fine on windows. however people prefer to use linux because it matches the architecture of the dedicated servers that most websites run on.