Mário Gamito wrote: > > How can I have vi with syntax hilghting for root ? > Regular users have it, but not root's. > > I've seen the hidden files of a regular user home, but found nothing. 1. use vim instead of vi (vi is /bin/vi , which is usually a "tiny" vim with few features) 2. put into /root/.vim : set nocp filetype plugin on syn on Regards, Chip Campbell