Is there such thing as a .virc for the vi editor?

Question

I know that you can modify Vim with a .vimrc. Does Vi , the older version of Vim, have a .virc? If so, where can I find info on it? I am trying to turn on line numbers permanently instead of activating them every time I go into vi.

Answer 1

vi should read configuration commands in a .exrc file, if it exists, in your home directory.

This should be documented in man vi but you can check OReilly