From 64d8735fab7ff5b652514dab4baa0f190bd6dec9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Justin Clarke Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2013 19:18:42 +1100 Subject: [PATCH] Update README to clarify steps for commandline vim users on OS X. --- README.md | 9 +++++++-- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 1ce075b5..f2d1f0e0 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -65,8 +65,13 @@ Please refer to the full Installation Guide below; the following commands are provided on a best-effort basis and may not work for you. Install the latest version of [MacVim][]. Yes, MacVim. And yes, the _latest_. -Even if you don't like the MacVim GUI, you can use the Vim binary that is inside -the MacVim.app package (`MacVim.app/Contents/MacOS/Vim`). + +If you don't use the MacVim GUI, it is recommended to use the Vim binary that is +inside the MacVim.app package (`MacVim.app/Contents/MacOS/Vim`). To ensure it +works correctly copy the `mvim` script from the [MacVim][] download to your +local binary folder (for example `/usr/local/bin/mvim`) and then symlink it: + + ln -s /usr/local/bin/mvim vim Install YouCompleteMe with [Vundle][].