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+" do not make Vim more Vi-compatible
+set nocompatible
+
+" disable modeline for security
+set nomodeline
+
+" Adjust the default color groups for a dark or light background, respectively.
+set background=dark
+
+" Highlight the screen line of the cursor
+set cursorline
+
+" enable syntax highlighting
+syntax on
+
+" Suppress the banner in netrw
+let g:netrw_banner=0
+
+" Tree style listing in netrw
+let g:netrw_liststyle = 3
+