How does a hard link differ from a symbolic link in Linux?
Correct answer C. A hard link is another directory entry for the same inode, while a symbolic link is a separate file containing a path
Explanation
A hard link adds a name that refers directly to the same inode, so the data survives until the last name is removed, and hard links cannot span file systems. A symbolic link is its own small file holding a path name; if the target is deleted or moved, the link dangles. Creating a symlink does not change the target's link count.
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