Running Ruby programs.?

Question

I have Ruby installed, but I'm if someone can run a ruby program without having the language installed on their computer. If so, then would it be the same?

Answer 1

Ruby is normally compiled at run time, which would mean, yes they would need ruby installed.  but I have seen project with compiled ruby.

here is a link to 1 ruby compiler I found online.

http://www.theserverside.com/news/thread...

If it is compiled it should work on most computers with similar setups.  (same OS, etc.)  I have not tested this, but I have used a program that was written half in C++ and half in Ruby.  I think it was compiled with gcc.

here is some people discussing something similar.

http://www.ruby-forum.com/topic/58141