Could a hard link also be referred to as a copy? I know it is not
technically correct, but I've found it easier to use that to rationalize
it to people with Windows backgrounds. Also, a soft link can be equated
to a Windows shortcut -- you can delete the shortcut and the file is
original file is not affected, but if you remove the original file, the
shortcut is then broken...
Steve Crane wrote:
>
> On Sat, Apr 10, 1999 at 09:49:06PM -0500, Raul Beltran wrote:
> > ln -s <source> <target>
> >
> > the '-s' option creates a symbolic link instead of a hard link.
>
> I've often wondered just what is meant by 'symbolic link' and 'hard
> link'. The man page for ln mentions, but doesn't explain them. Can
> someone explain the difference or point me to some docs that do explain
> the difference.
>
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