Re: vim -g on Linux runs in background, want foreground

ArgleFargle wrote:

> Hello,
>
> Running vim -g (vim in "graphical" mode) on Linux.
>
> Vim seems to place itself in background (in terms of process, not
> graphical display) upon starting up.  The command by which vim was
> started completes and the shell prompt is once again available while
> vim is still running.
>
> Is it possible to tell vim not to do this?

Yes, use the -f command line option (see "man vim"):

$ vim -g -f

Regards
-- Dominique

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