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Linux Shell 'test' command?

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emailaatif786
emailaatif786 Original post #1
Nov 22, 2009 at 11:28 AM
Linux Shell 'test' command?
What test command should be used in order to test whether /usr/bin is a directory or a symbolic link?
Please reply and give some details.
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gopi_vbboy #2
Apr 1, 2010 at 9:48 AM
type : man ln
khmadhu
khmadhu #3
Apr 1, 2010 at 11:07 AM
use file command..

type in shell

file filename

this will give u whether its a ordinary file or directory or symbolic link