From d39d03de16eb0bc55181a122ee97b78975e349b6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Marcus Stollsteimer Date: Sat, 6 Dec 2014 21:49:50 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Improve installation page (en) Provide a very short description of each of the installation methods on the very top of the page. --- en/installation/index.md | 11 +++++++++++ 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+) diff --git a/en/installation/index.md b/en/installation/index.md index b4e5ce4180..5eb6f73871 100644 --- a/en/installation/index.md +++ b/en/installation/index.md @@ -13,6 +13,17 @@ and how to build Ruby from source. ## Choose Your Installation Method +There are several ways to install Ruby: + +* When you are on a UNIX-like operating system, using your system's + **package manager** is the easiest way of getting started. + However, the packaged Ruby version usually is not the newest one. +* **Installers** can be used to install a specific or multiple + Ruby versions. There is also an installer for Windows. +* **Managers** help you to switch between multiple Ruby installations + on your system. +* And finally, you can also **build Ruby from source**. + The following overview lists available installation methods for different needs and platforms.