# IronRuby **URL:** https://www.ruby-forum.com/c/ruby/ironruby/27.md?page=65 [Latest](https://www.ruby-forum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.ruby-forum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.ruby-forum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 66 --- ## [Module#class\_eval](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/module-class-eval/125990)
**Author:** [@editkid](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/editkid)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2008, 1:07am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/module-class-eval/125990 "2008-01-19T01:07:09Z")
I have been playing around with implementing Module#class\_eval, partly because I wanted to use it in a test case and partly because I thought it would help my understanding of the guts of IronRuby. I managed to get … --- ## [Numeric stuff](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/numeric-stuff/126468)
**Author:** [@editkid](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/editkid)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2008, 4:27pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/numeric-stuff/126468 "2008-01-18T16:27:22Z")
Here is a patch for the rest of the number stuff. The main patch (NumericBits.patch) modifies the following files: Numeric.cs: minor fixes and documentation FixnumOps.cs and BignumOps.cs: minor fixes and improvements … --- ## [Any dates for Beta Versions and Implenting IronRuby..?](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/any-dates-for-beta-versions-and-implenting-ironruby/125702)
**Author:** [@softmind](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/softmind)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2008, 11:47am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/any-dates-for-beta-versions-and-implenting-ironruby/125702 "2008-01-18T11:47:16Z")
Hi, After reading this blog on IronRuby, I am tempted to start working on Beta Versions. http://ironruby.blogspot.com/2008/01/classic-ruby-losing-against-ironruby.html Since i am just new, and do not know procedures.… --- ## [IronRuby with Silverlight, already possible?](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/ironruby-with-silverlight-already-possible/126202)
**Author:** [@thbar](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/thbar)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2008, 11:46pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/ironruby-with-silverlight-already-possible/126202 "2008-01-16T23:46:03Z")
Hi, just curious here, and willing to try out things! Is there any way - even complicated - to code Silverlight bits with IronRuby today ? – Thibaut --- ## [Littl' question about the build process](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/littl-question-about-the-build-process/126086)
**Author:** [@thbar](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/thbar)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2008, 9:59pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/littl-question-about-the-build-process/126086 "2008-01-16T21:59:03Z")
I need some clarifications for my readers: I believe we have three ways of compiling IronRuby today: through the rake compile task (is it the preferred way ?) through IronRuby.sln (for 2005) through Ruby.sln (for 2008… --- ## [Automatic conversion of bool to int](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/automatic-conversion-of-bool-to-int/125720)
**Author:** [@editkid](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/editkid)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2008, 9:49pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/automatic-conversion-of-bool-to-int/125720 "2008-01-16T21:49:57Z")
In irb we have: 1 + true =\> TypeError: true can’t be coerced into Fixnum In rbx we have: 1 + true =\> 2 There are the following methods for + in Fixnum: public static object Add(int self, int other) public stat… --- ## [Float parsing is culture dependent (patch included)](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/float-parsing-is-culture-dependent-patch-included/125813)
**Author:** [@thbar](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/thbar)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2008, 3:59pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/float-parsing-is-culture-dependent-patch-included/125813 "2008-01-15T15:59:43Z")
Hi, if you type “1.0” then enter under rbx on a french machine (or any machine with something different than dot for the decimal separator), you’ll get an exception. I’ve attached a patch which works for me. – Thiba… --- ## [Problem in rbx](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/problem-in-rbx/125919)
**Author:** [@visage](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/visage)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2008, 8:08pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/problem-in-rbx/125919 "2008-01-13T20:08:05Z")
Hi, all, I’m new to the list, as I’m interested in getting involved in the IronRuby project (combine my two loves: ruby and C#). I followed John’s video on downloading and installing it, and I noticed one major diffe… --- ## [Re: Float parsing is culture dependent (patch included)](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/re-float-parsing-is-culture-dependent-patch-included/125904)
**Author:** [@John\_LSSDLR](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/John_LSSDLR)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2008, 5:26pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/re-float-parsing-is-culture-dependent-patch-included/125904 "2008-01-13T17:26:58Z")
Yes it is. But its a trivial one-line patch that doesn’t have any clear alternative implementation, so it’s ok. John Sent from my phone --- ## [Re: IS there a problem building usinf 3.5?](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/re-is-there-a-problem-building-usinf-3-5/125793)
**Author:** [@LangstonS\_Jason](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/LangstonS_Jason)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2008, 6:36am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/re-is-there-a-problem-building-usinf-3-5/125793 "2008-01-13T06:36:45Z")
I’ve successfully(\*) built using “rake compile” and the Visual C# 2008 Compiler version 3.5.21022.8. I think you’ll have to post a bit more about the exact error you are getting. Jason Langston http://rubydoes.net … --- ## [Re: IS there a problem building usinf 3.5?](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/re-is-there-a-problem-building-usinf-3-5/125826)
**Author:** [@bantic](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/bantic)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2008, 6:30am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/re-is-there-a-problem-building-usinf-3-5/125826 "2008-01-13T06:30:20Z")
Note that there shouldn’t be any difference between 2.0 and 3.5 - 2.0, 3.0 and 3.5 all use the 2.0 CLR. They just add additional features (like workflow, WCF and WPF) Cory --- ## [Minor nit in Rakefile (-r71)](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/minor-nit-in-rakefile-r71/125796)
**Author:** [@Jason\_Langston](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/Jason_Langston)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2008, 3:30am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/minor-nit-in-rakefile-r71/125796 "2008-01-12T03:30:57Z")
Hey all, Don’t know if it’s just me (I had to tweak the Rakefile to run under cygwin), but noticed a problem running the Rakefile. Specifically the compile IronRubyTestHost task was failing with the message: can’t f… --- ## [Requiring home-baked C# dlls](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/requiring-home-baked-c-dlls/125738)
**Author:** [@thbar](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/thbar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2008, 4:26pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/requiring-home-baked-c-dlls/125738 "2008-01-11T16:26:21Z")
Hi, a quick report: when requiring a home-baked C# dll from ruby (require ‘service.dll’) I get a Ruby.Builtins.LoadError - french error message on my machine, but it could mean something like informations about an ab… --- ## [Patch submission - sockets](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/patch-submission-sockets/124512)
**Author:** [@Terence\_L](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/Terence_L)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2008, 2:05pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/patch-submission-sockets/124512 "2008-01-11T14:05:28Z")
Hello list, Please find attached the beginnings of a sockets implementation for IronRuby. Included in this patch is the following: Class BasicSocket Class IPSocket Class TCPSocket Class TCPServer These classes aren’… --- ## [Ruby\_version](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/ruby-version/125645)
**Author:** [@editkid](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/editkid)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2008, 10:51pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/ruby-version/125645 "2008-01-10T22:51:23Z")
Currently RUBY\_VERSION reports 1.0.0.0. This is set in Ruby.Runtime.RubyContext. public const string/\*!\*/ Version = "1.0.0.0"; What is the strategy for this value? Will it be set to the CRuby version that we a… --- ## [IS there a problem building usinf 3.5?](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/is-there-a-problem-building-usinf-3-5/125643)
**Author:** [@CSKSPonnappa](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/CSKSPonnappa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2008, 10:36pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/is-there-a-problem-building-usinf-3-5/125643 "2008-01-10T22:36:39Z")
I’m using Visual C# 2008 Compiler version 3.5.21022.8 to try to build, but csc simply terminates when I do a rake compile. Should I be using only the compiler which ships with.Net 2.0? Thanks, Sidu. – Two’s an SMS.… --- ## [SVN Revision 71](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/svn-revision-71/125618)
**Author:** [@John\_LSSDLR](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/John_LSSDLR)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2008, 7:19pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/svn-revision-71/125618 "2008-01-10T19:19:10Z")
Whoops - sent to wrong list :slight\_smile: The major Ruby-visible change is the addition of super thanks to John Messerly. The constant generation bug that Peter reported is now fixed in this revision. You’ll also s… --- ## [System.Double question](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/system-double-question/125566)
**Author:** [@editkid](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/editkid)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2008, 4:07pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/system-double-question/125566 "2008-01-10T16:07:38Z")
I added this to the FloatOps class: \[RubyConstant\] public const double MAX = double.MaxValue; But this generated the following code in InitializerGenerated.cs: def11.SetConstant("MAX", 1.79769313486232E+3… --- ## [SVN Revsion 70](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/svn-revsion-70/125398)
**Author:** [@John\_LSSDLR](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/John_LSSDLR)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2008, 10:24pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/svn-revsion-70/125398 "2008-01-09T22:24:12Z")
I just pushed out our latest SVN release. Included is the Socket contribution from Terence L. (thanks!). Other highlights of this release (for folks building libraries) are: An implementation of IO that implements con… --- ## [RubyCamp 2008 (Vancouver-Jan/26th) - Call for Speakers, Sponsors, Hack-a-thon Projects](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/rubycamp-2008-vancouver-jan-26th-call-for-speakers-sponsors-hack-a-thon-projects/125517)
**Author:** [@gerald\_b](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/gerald_b)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2008, 9:54pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/rubycamp-2008-vancouver-jan-26th-call-for-speakers-sponsors-hack-a-thon-projects/125517 "2008-01-09T21:54:45Z")
Hello, == Call for RubyCamp Speakers == Just a reminder that you’re invited to sign-up for a talk at the upcoming RubyCamp 2008. The sooner you send in your talk proposal the better your chances to getting approved.… --- ## [Up-to-date hosting sample?](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/up-to-date-hosting-sample/125143)
**Author:** [@thbar](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/thbar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2008, 10:29am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/up-to-date-hosting-sample/125143 "2008-01-07T10:29:55Z")
Hi! I’m preparing an IronRuby article for a french newspaper, and would like to demonstrate the hosting features (possibly to show how to build a small dsl to script a C# application for instance). I’m sitting on SVN… --- ## [Need some help building IronRuby](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/need-some-help-building-ironruby/125183)
**Author:** [@CSKSPonnappa](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/CSKSPonnappa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2008, 7:53pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/need-some-help-building-ironruby/125183 "2008-01-06T19:53:51Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve just checked out revision 68 and everything compiles in VS. However, when running rake, I get an error. Here’s the truncated rake –trace, with the error at the end. I’m running Win XP Pro 32bit with … --- ## [Port of JvYAML](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/port-of-jvyaml/125071)
**Author:** [@headius](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/headius)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2008, 2:18pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/port-of-jvyaml/125071 "2008-01-06T14:18:57Z")
I thought of a perfect name for a .NET port of JvYAML for IronRuby: IronY. Charlie --- ## [General advice](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/general-advice/125048)
**Author:** [@xjivan](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/xjivan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2008, 8:52am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/general-advice/125048 "2008-01-05T08:52:35Z")
Hi For the book I’m writing on IronRuby I’m deciding which way to go to demonstrate how IronRuby can leverage the .NET framework. The beginning of the sample application should implement some database layer. My first… --- ## [IronRuby on Rails or Ruby on Rails... Are we getting it](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/ironruby-on-rails-or-ruby-on-rails-are-we-getting-it/124977)
**Author:** [@softmind](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/softmind)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2008, 3:55am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/ironruby-on-rails-or-ruby-on-rails-are-we-getting-it/124977 "2008-01-05T03:55:53Z")
Hi, I believe IronRuby is making good progress, though i do not get to see any news on progress. Blogs and informative details are totally missing regarding the DLR and Ironruby progress. Can any one confirm, whethe… --- ## [Bug report: Assigning different blocks to the click events of separate buttons](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/bug-report-assigning-different-blocks-to-the-click-events-of-separate-buttons/125011)
**Author:** [@Terence\_L](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/Terence_L)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2008, 5:35pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/bug-report-assigning-different-blocks-to-the-click-events-of-separate-buttons/125011 "2008-01-04T17:35:42Z")
Hello list, I was playing around with the code Scott Guthrie put up back in July about calling WPF from ironruby (ScottGu's Blog - First Look at IronRuby) and I came across the following issue: I took the sample cod… --- ## [$0 global variable](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/0-global-variable/124460)
**Author:** [@editkid](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/editkid)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2008, 11:53pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/0-global-variable/124460 "2008-01-02T23:53:59Z")
I would really like to be able to do this: if FILE == $0 require File.dirname(FILE) + ‘/…/…/Util/simple\_test.rb’ end But, since $0 currently always returns nil, I can’t. Any chance you could squeeze it into the next… --- ## [Ruby.NET vs. IronRuby: Overview Posted to O'ReilyNet/Windows DevCenter](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/ruby-net-vs-ironruby-overview-posted-to-oreilynet-windows-devcenter/124759)
**Author:** [@micx](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/micx)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2008, 6:46pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/ruby-net-vs-ironruby-overview-posted-to-oreilynet-windows-devcenter/124759 "2008-01-02T18:46:26Z")
FYI… This post is LONG overdue, but later is better than never. :smiley: Please don’t hesitate to correct anything that needs correcting via a follow-up comment to the above post or inline to this thread. Thanks! – … --- ## [IronRuby on rails - A comment posted on Rob Connery's Blog](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/ironruby-on-rails-a-comment-posted-on-rob-connerys-blog/124173)
**Author:** [@myreply](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/myreply)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2007, 3:43am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/ironruby-on-rails-a-comment-posted-on-rob-connerys-blog/124173 "2007-12-28T03:43:11Z")
Hi, I just found this comment on " Rob Conery’s " Blog about SubSonic and the future of MVC . I am pasting as it is. Hi Rob, Very good informative blog indeed. I am curious to know one step ahead, since after few… --- ## [\[ANN\] Join us for Vancouver's 1st (Iron)RubyCamp @ WorkSpace on January 26th, 2008](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/ann-join-us-for-vancouvers-1st-iron-rubycamp-workspace-on-january-26th-2008/124053)
**Author:** [@gerald\_b](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/gerald_b)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2007, 3:59am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/ann-join-us-for-vancouvers-1st-iron-rubycamp-workspace-on-january-26th-2008/124053 "2007-12-24T03:59:29Z")
Hello IronRubyists, You are invited to (Iron)RubyCamp 2008 in Vancouver on Saturday, January 26th. RubyCamp is an one-day gathering for (Iron)Rubyists and Railers. When and Where: WorkSpace in downtown Vancouver, B.… [Previous page](https://www.ruby-forum.com/c/ruby/ironruby/27.md?page=64) [Next page](https://www.ruby-forum.com/c/ruby/ironruby/27.md?page=66)