Soft and Hard Links
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What is Soft and Hard Links?
Linux supports two types of file links. Hard links share the same inode and data as the original file - if the original is deleted, data remains accessible. Soft links (symbolic links) are shortcuts pointing to the original file path - they break if the original is removed. Create with ln for hard links and ln -s for soft links.
Free resources to learn Soft and Hard Links
More in stage 4: Working with Files
Soft and Hard Links: common questions
Can I learn Soft and Hard Links in Hindi?
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Is this Soft and Hard Links tutorial for beginners?
It is lesson 19 of 102 in the free Linux roadmap, in stage 4, Working with Files. If you are new to Linux, start from stage 1 and come back here in order; if you already know the earlier stages, this lesson stands on its own.