accessing libcurl from Ruby
libcurl is a solid and reliable multi-protocol file transfer library for URL
syntax defined files. We can take advantage of libcurl straight from within
our Ruby programs.
All you need to do is to install the Ruby/libcurl package and then you'll be
able to use it.
curb.rubyforge.org
Credits
The curb Ruby binding was written by Ross Bamford.
What is Ruby?
You'll find more info on the official
Ruby web page.