Aurora gem install error

Yea I am getting this issue which, while the same, stems from the same operation.

ERROR: While executing gem ... (Gem::DependencyError)
Unable to resolve dependencies: compass requires compass-core (~> 1.0.0.alpha.16), compass-import-once (~> 1.0.1), listen (~> 1.1.0); sass requires listen (~> 1.1.0)

It's a big let down as I am wanting to try something else other than Zen themes (which has always been amazing and easy to use).

UPDATE

Alright, so I found correct way is using bundler. You will need the gem bundler (http://atendesigngroup.com/blog/managing-compass-extensions-bundler). To install bundler run:

sudo gem install bundler

I am using transmit and mount the disk locally from the server but this same operation could be done completely locally. All depends on your development methods. Basically you need to be in terminal, have access to the theme (be in the themes directory with the Gemfile) and have the gem bundler.

I updated the Gemfile in the Aurora theme with this:

# ~> Refers to all versions of the given gem on the current full version number, so it will be able to use any version of Compass Aurora until Compass Aurora 4.x.x. For a specific version of a gem, remove the ~>
gem 'toolkit', '~>1.0.0'
gem 'singularitygs', '~>1.0.7'
gem 'breakpoint', '~>2.0.2'
# gem 'sass', '~>3.2.8'
gem 'sass', '3.3.0.alpha.1'

gem 'compass-core', '~> 1.0.0.alpha.16'
gem 'compass-import-once', '~> 1.0.1'
gem 'listen', '~> 1.1.0'

gem 'compass-aurora'

Then in the same directory as the Gemfile you will run:

bundle install

and

bundle update

Depending on when you read this (future readers) you might have some errors, don't fret because they should tell you what gems and versions to update the Gemfile with. Make any changes to the Gemfile to reflect any errors; I had none so I was ready to move on.

Run bundle show to get a list of your gems in this bundle.

I am sorry you are having issues. As josephcoder pointed out, the answer is Bundler. Bundler should not be considered a workaround; we recommend you use it on both the main page each theme comes with a Gemfile.

@#2

"Bundler should not be considered a workaround"

Yes, you are right. It is the correct way and not a 'work-around', I'll fix the verbiage in my original post.

I had nearly the exact issue trying to install compass-aurora. I posted the issue on github. Using the error messages I found the alpha versions of sass 3.3.rc.1 and compass-core 1.0.0.alpha.16. The gem install of compass-aurora then went ok.

I installed the aurora theme and made the changes to the gemfile in the themes folder and ran the gem install and that works.

Seems like all is good now.

Don

Here is list of installed gems now.

actionmailer (2.3.18, 2.3.14, 2.3.8)
actionpack (2.3.18, 2.3.14, 2.3.8)
activerecord (2.3.18, 2.3.14, 2.3.8)
activeresource (2.3.18, 2.3.14, 2.3.8)
activesupport (2.3.18, 2.3.14, 2.3.8)
addressable (2.3.5)
bundle (0.0.1)
bundler (1.5.1, 1.1.4)
cgi_multipart_eof_fix (2.5.0)
chunky_png (1.2.6)
coderay (0.9.8)
compass (0.12.2)
compass-normalize (1.4.3)
css_parser (1.3.5)
daemon_controller (1.1.8, 1.0.0)
daemons (1.1.0)
fastthread (1.0.7)
fssm (0.2.9)
gem_plugin (0.2.3)
hoe (3.0.6)
i18n (0.4.2)
mongrel (1.1.5)
mysql (2.9.1, 2.8.1)
passenger (4.0.29, 3.0.12)
rack (1.1.6)
rails (2.3.18, 2.3.14, 2.3.8)
rake (0.8.7, 0.8.3)
RedCloth (4.2.9)
rubygems-update (1.8.25, 1.8.24, 1.3.7)
rubytree (0.5.2)
sass (3.2.13, 3.2.3)
sassy-buttons (0.2.6)
sqlite3 (1.3.8, 1.3.6)