diff --git a/install.sh b/install.sh
index dd71c62..34266fa 100755
--- a/install.sh
+++ b/install.sh
@@ -63,3 +63,9 @@ fi
 mkdir -pv "$HOME/.vim/bundle"
 git clone https://github.com/VundleVim/Vundle.vim "$HOME/.vim/bundle/Vundle.vim"
 vim +PluginInstall +qall
+
+echo "Set vim-nox as the default system editor"
+VIM_PATH="$(which vim.nox)"
+if [ -x "$VIM_PATH" ]; then
+  sudo update-alternatives --config editor "$VIM_PATH"
+fi