Updating Ruby

I would like to update Ruby to the newest edition, which is only
available as a .tar.gz, not a .rpm, which is easy to update.

I have compiled programs from .tar.gz before, but could use a little
guidance on updating an existing application. Should I delete the
present edition of Ruby first from YAST, and then go through the
untar and compile routine? Or, will the compile be intelligent enough
to know that there is an existing older version and ask me or delete
it without asking?

Also, should I move the new .tar.gz into /usr/bin before doing
anything?

Thanks,

Godzilla
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