Linux Fundamentals - Creating Hard and Soft Links

Linux Fundamentals - Creating Hard and Soft Links

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The video tutorial explains the concept of links in Linux, including both soft and hard links. It demonstrates how to create and use these links to manage files and directories efficiently without duplicating data. The tutorial also covers the differences between copying files and linking them, highlighting the impact on file permissions, size, and modification dates. Finally, it introduces the concept of inodes in the context of hard links and concludes with a brief mention of the upcoming topic on the find command.

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1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What command would you use to list files and their details, including links?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Describe the process of modifying a file and how it affects its links.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What happens to a soft link if the original file it points to is deleted?

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