rvm does not work in graphical sessions started via lightdm

[Ech]

On a fresh install of ubuntu 11.10 ( also tried with xubuntu 11.10 )

sudo apt-get install ruby-rvm ==> OK
sudo rvm install 1.9.2 ==> OK
sudo rvm use 1.9.2 --default ==> OK

logout / login

rvm list ==> correctly shows the installed ruby

ruby -v ==> error: there is no ruby installed.

Same procedure on kubuntu

ruby -v correctly shows ruby 1.9.2

( it also works on ubuntu from a text console ( ctrl+alt+f1) console )

I looks like the /etc/profile.d/rvm.sh does not find a correct "context" (eg: $BASH_VERSION gives an empty string ) when the session has been started from lightDM

I Also tried with the stock rvm install script ( from beginrescueend.com) with identical results...

[Stefano Rivera (stefanor)]

> I Also tried with the stock rvm install script ( from beginrescueend.com) with identical results...

In that case, I strongly suggest you report that bug to RVM upstream https://github.com/wayneeseguin/rvm/issues

[Ech (ech1965)]

What could rvm upstream possibly do if ON THE SAME system rvm works when started from a text virtual console ( CTRL+ALT+F2) and does not work from a gnome-terminal in a graphical session ?

Since I moved to kubuntu, the problem does not occurs anymore.
It looks like KDM behaves differently than LightDM as far as /etc/profile.d is concerned.

Thanks for you time...
Etienne