When encountering the error “error running ‘__rvm_make -j8′”, it typically means there is an issue with the Ruby Version Manager (RVM) when trying to compile or make a Ruby installation. This error message suggests that the command ‘__rvm_make -j8’ has failed to run successfully.
To better understand this error, let’s break down the components and provide possible solutions:
Possible Causes and Solutions:
1. Missing dependencies
The error might occur if some dependencies required by RVM are missing.
To resolve this, you can try installing the missing dependencies by executing the following command:
rvm requirementsThis will install the necessary dependencies based on your current operating system.
2. Insufficient permissions
Permissions issues may arise if RVM does not have sufficient privileges to compile and install Ruby.
One solution is to reinstall RVM with the command:
\curl -sSL https://get.rvm.io | bash -s stableMake sure to follow any additional instructions provided by the RVM installation process.
3. RVM installation issue
If none of the above solutions work, the problem might lie with the RVM installation itself.
In this case, you can try removing RVM completely by running:
rvm implodeAfterwards, reinstall RVM by following the instructions on the RVM website.
It is worth mentioning that these solutions are general remedies. To provide more accurate assistance, it would be helpful to know specific details about your system setup and any recent changes made.
Hopefully, one of the solutions above will help you resolve the error and successfully run ‘__rvm_make -j8’.