title: How to open a new file in vim in a new window
body: <p>Is there a way to open vim in a new shell window or tab? I'm used to doing <code>$ mate file</code>, which opens the file in a new window. </p>
  
  <p>I prefer having one 'central shell' where I issue commands and edit files in other windows or tabs, as necessary. How do people normally open vim files locally?</p>