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Re:Google Drive: Shortcuts replacing files and folders store... by layer8 on Tuesday April 12, 2022 @03:08PM (#31006985)
So is this basically a switch from hardlinks to softlinks?
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Re:Google Drive: Shortcuts replacing files and folders store... by pishpash on Tuesday April 12, 2022 @03:35PM (#31007284)
It's a switch from inference to direct collection of intent from the user.
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Re:Google Drive: Shortcuts replacing files and folders store... by lupire on Tuesday April 12, 2022 @04:10PM (#31007686)
How so? Are hard links still allowed?
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Re:Google Drive: Shortcuts replacing files and folders store... by lupire on Tuesday April 12, 2022 @04:10PM (#31007682)
Yes.
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