> I load my file, an html file, into vim running in an xterm and > type: :syntax on > it replys: Sorry, this command is not implemented > > I have all the vim rpms installed (vim-common, minimal, enhanced, and > X11); and syntax highlighting works fine from in gvim Which vim are you using? You may need /usr/bin/vim instead of /bin/vim. Check $PATH. Or remove vim-minimal perhaps.