ri1.8 1.8.7.17-1 (i386 binary) in ubuntu intrepid

 ri is a command line tool that displays descriptions of built-in Ruby
 methods, classes, and modules. For methods, it shows you the calling
 sequence and a description. For classes and modules, it shows a
 synopsis along with a list of the methods the class or module
 implements.
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 This package provides ri command and descriptions about Ruby 1.8.