HPR1122: LiTS 018: ln

Summary: Linux In The Shell aims to explore the use of many commands a user can run in the Bash Shell. Tutorials include a write up with examples, an audio component about the write up, and a video component to demonstrate the usage of the command. The website is http://www.linuxintheshell.org/ Today it's the turn of the ln command. The rest of the shownotes and video can be found at http://www.linuxintheshell.org/2012/11/20/episode-018-ln-command/ The ln command is used to create a link between an existing file and a destination, typically newley created, file. Some operating systems may all this creating a shortcut. Recall that Linux treats everything like a file, thus you can create links to files, directories, or even devices. There are two types of links: Hard Links: A hard like is a connection where two files share the same inode. Symbolic Links: A symblic link is a special file that refers to a different file.