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File Management

ln Linux Command

Creates links between files. Use -s for symbolic (soft) links.

What does ln do?

Creates links between files. Use -s for symbolic (soft) links.

Syntax

ln [options] source target

Practical example

ln -s /usr/bin/python3 /usr/bin/python

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