Can Ruby import a .NET dll?

Question

I am interested in using/learning RoR in a project where I have to use a .NET dll. Is Ruby capable of importing a .NET dll?

Answer 1

If you want to use 'normal' ruby (since I dont think IronRuby fully runs RoR yet) you might be able to go via COM - ie

"Your Ruby Code" -> RubyCOM -> "COM-Callable Wrappers" -> "Your .NET objects"

RubyCom

That's a bit convoluted though.

Edit: better COM-based option elsewhere in the answers