On Wednesday 12 November 2003 19:48, Steve Bertrand wrote: > Could someone please briefly describe the reactions to the following > actions? Sometimes I delete the original directories by deleting links, > and hopefully someone can give me some insight. > > # ln -s /home/steve/directory /tmp/directory > # rm /tmp/directory > > In testing, the original directory (/home/steve/directory) did not get > removed, but in reality, I am dealing with my X11R6 directory which had to > be moved temporarily to make room for a port install. > > # ln -s /usr/X11R6 /home/steve/X11R6 > > Which put a new link from the original to the new location. > > If I # rm /home/steve/X11R6, will I be safe as to not delete the original > directory?
What does: # ls -l /usr/X11R6 /home/steve/X11R6 tell you? I'm currently a bit confused. > If this is true, what could I have done in the past that would of seen an > entire directory structure deleted by deleting the link? > > Tks for your input. > > Steve > _______________________________________________ > [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list > http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions > To unsubscribe, send any mail to > "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" _______________________________________________ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
