# Use new net/smtp in ruby 1.8.5 (SMTPS support)

**URL:** <https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/use-new-net-smtp-in-ruby-1-8-5-smtps-support/75411>\
**Category:** Ruby\
**Created:** [November 9, 2006, 7:01pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/use-new-net-smtp-in-ruby-1-8-5-smtps-support/75411 "2006-11-09T19:01:50Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 9, 2006, 7:01pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/use-new-net-smtp-in-ruby-1-8-5-smtps-support/75411/1 "2006-11-09T19:01:50Z")

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I’d like to use the new net/smtp library in ruby 1.8.5 because it  
supports SMTPS.

What should I do in order to install just what is needed and nothing  
more?  
Which is the right way (if any) to make the new library cohexist the  
old one? I mean, so that I can use it in a project, but not as a  
general replacement of 1.8.5 version? Or should I replace the entire  
existing net library?

I’m using 1.8.4 on Windows (one click installer) and 1.8.5 on MacOSX  
(darwinports), but I may easily upgrade on 1.8.5 on Windows as well if  
it is crucial.

Thanks  
MM