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 _Notes:_ 
 
-* Vimux requires vim with compiled ruby support. You can confirm you have ruby support by running `vim --version | grep +ruby`.
 * Vimux assumes a tmux version >= 1.5. Some older versions might work but it is recommeded to use at least version 1.5.
 
 ## Platform-specific Plugins