I think if/when the new nvi is incorporated, tcl and perl support should be
   turned off.

i agree totally.
   
   BTW - Does open mode work yet?  I've missed this from nvi.

sigh.  no.  openmode and the lisp option are two of the larger
(as in, to actually impliment) portions left to do for nvi.  i'm
sure bostic would love for someone to do it for him.  :)