[GLLUG] Syntax Highlightin in vi

[wattersm at wattersm.net]

Brad Fears wrote:
> 
> Anyone know how to disable syntax highlighting in vi so I can get rid of
> the blue-on-black text (and other, equally annoying color combinations)?
> 
> --Brad Fears
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If you are in vim you can just type :syntax off and it will turn off.

To disable it permanenly you will need to remove the appropriate line
from your .vimrc file.