[SOLVED] difference between hardlinks and soft links

Ashok · 07-01-2011, 12:49 AM

Hi

whats the difference between hard links and soft links?

EricTRA · 07-01-2011, 01:02 AM

Hello and Welcome to LinuxQuestions,

Have a look at the following, found through Google in under a second:
Here at LQ
Very complete clarification
And yet another one
A lot more can be found using Google.

Looking forward to your participation in the forums. Have fun with Linux.

Kind regards,

Eric

alar · 07-01-2011, 01:58 AM

As a quick answer I would tell you that a soft (or symbolic) link is like a short cut to a file, while a hard link is the path to the file. sort of

Ashok · 07-01-2011, 02:49 AM

how can i post new thread? this is first time i am using this forums..

Aquarius_Girl · 07-01-2011, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ashok

how can i post new thread? this is first time i am using this forums..

Perhaps by saying thank you to all who helped you here and then by clicking here: http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...=newthread&f=8

alar · 07-01-2011, 02:57 AM

You can always just start from the top again LinuxQuestions.org > Forums > Linux Forums
Or bookmark this: http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/

XavierP · 07-01-2011, 06:26 AM

Moved: This thread is more suitable in Linux-Newbie and has been moved accordingly to help your thread/question get the exposure it deserves.