vim configuration for python

[Gary Johnson]

In comp.editors Leonard J. Reder <reder at jpl.nasa.gov> wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> I am looking at configuring vim for Python.  Most importantly I
> need 4 spaces when the tab is hit.  I am searching and getting
> a bit confused.  Does anyone know where I can find a set of
> ready made .vimrc and ~/.vim/syntax/python.vim.  If could find
> c.vim and cpp.vim these would be useful also.

The vim distribution already contains python.vim files for syntax, 
indenting and general configuration.  It also contains a similar set 
of c.vim and cpp.vim files.  These should all be in the appropriate 
subdirectories under $VIMRUNTIME.  You might take a look at

    :help ftplugins
    :help filetype-indent-on
    :help filetype-overview
    :help usr_43.txt
    :help usr_06.txt

If the files supplied with vim for Python don't do what you want, 
you might also search the scripts and tips at vim.sf.net for 
"python".

HTH,
Gary