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Old 11-09-2011
Invoking VI editor

Hi,
I'm using Linux through F-Secure. The VI editor I use doesnt support the syntax highlighter. Is there any way to invoke it?


Thanks in advance
Ananth
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Old 11-09-2011
Try
Code:
:syntax on

See if that helps.

Last edited by de_day; 11-09-2011 at 10:14 AM.. Reason: Added code tags.
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Old 11-09-2011
No man. it is not working
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