diff --git a/gvimrc b/gvimrc
index 24065f9..934c723 100644
--- a/gvimrc
+++ b/gvimrc
@@ -1,4 +1,8 @@
-set guifont=Monaco:h14
+" to allow specific fonts for specific OSes
+source ~/.gvimrc_local
+
+" Linux: set gfn=DejaVu\ Sans\ Mono\ 10
+" Mac: set guifont=Monaco:h14
 " from the help, recommended for tallest possible
 set lines=9999
 " from the help, recommended for widest possible