symlink confusion

[Daniela]

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
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