Create a new directory. In the new directory, create a new file. In the new directory, create a symbolic link to the new file with its relative path. Test that the link is really working by 'cat'ing the symbolic link. Use the my command to move the symbolic link to another directory (either the parent or a new subdirectory. Will the symbolic link still work? Explain why or why not. What would happen if you used a hard link? Explain the owne of your test.txt

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Create a new directory. In the new directory, create a new file. In the new
directory, create a symbolic link to the new file with its relative path. Test that the
link is really working by 'cat'ing the symbolic link. Use the my command to move
the symbolic link to another directory (either the parent or a new subdirectory.
Will the symbolic link still work? Explain why or why not. What would happen if
you used a hard link? Explain
the owne of your test.txt
Transcribed Image Text:Create a new directory. In the new directory, create a new file. In the new directory, create a symbolic link to the new file with its relative path. Test that the link is really working by 'cat'ing the symbolic link. Use the my command to move the symbolic link to another directory (either the parent or a new subdirectory. Will the symbolic link still work? Explain why or why not. What would happen if you used a hard link? Explain the owne of your test.txt
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