Re: [PATCH 1/2] Distribute vim syntax highlighting

[Jose E. Marchesi]

>> Distros may have a problem with this if they distribute a recent enough
>> version of vim.  In case we install the vim files, we need a configure
>> flag to disable it.
>
> I'll try to add a way to disable it.

Thanks.

>> Also, what about the concerns I raised about the layout of the installed
>> files?
>
> I think those are answered here:
> https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/poke-devel/2021-03/msg00107.html
>
> In short: That layout is very Debian specific and depends on a 
> third-party-tool.
> Debian should be capable of adapting the normal paths to their setup.
> Also the normal paths still do work on Debian.

Oh I somehow missed that email!

We should definitely use the standard install locations.  As you say,
Debian and other distros will probably have a way to build the packages
in a way the files end in their respective expected locations.