"Aliasing" a directory
 

What is the syntax for "aliasing" a directory (or making a "shortcut") in linux. I've seen it done before, but I can't find the syntax anywhere.

I think once the alias is created it looks like

aliasedDir -> originalDir

when you do an 'ls -l'

Anyone know how to do this?

Thanks.

it's called "symbolic link" or "symlink"

ln -s existing_file_or_dir new_name

"man ls" has more details