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Here is my .vimrc file, for coding goodness!
set hidden
set nocompatible
set bs=2
set ts=4
set sw=4
syntax on
set softtabstop=4
set expandtab
set nohlsearch
set ruler
set ai
set backupdir=~/.backup
set directory=~/.backup
This config gives syntax highlighting and 4-space "tabs." It also puts all the swap files in the ~/.backup dir so they don't pollute your workspace. If you are having problems with the arrow-keys making weird codes (like "B" and "D") then using this config will fix that.
First remember to:
$ mkdir ~/.backup
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