How to install a specific version of a ruby gem?

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mjs picture mjs · Jun 10, 2013 · Viewed 451.8k times · Source

Using the command-line gem tool, how can I install a specific version of a gem?

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mjs picture mjs · Jun 10, 2013

Use the -v flag:

$ gem install fog -v 1.8

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