The instructions given in the bug description aren't accurate. The make gem use an https URL, you need to create an /etc/gemrc or ~/.gemrc file with the following contents:
:sources: - https://rubygems.org Make sure it works by using "gem environment" and making sure "REMOTE SOURCES" is using the https URL. ** Changed in: ruby1.9.1 (Ubuntu) Status: New => Confirmed ** Changed in: ruby1.9.1 (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided => Wishlist ** Changed in: ruby1.9.1 (Ubuntu) Importance: Wishlist => Low -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to ruby1.9.1 in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1467716 Title: "gem install" fetches packages from unencrypted HTTP URL To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ruby1.9.1/+bug/1467716/+subscriptions -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
