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a symbolic is a Linux/UNIX link that points to another file or folder on your computer, or a connected file system. Windows has a similar functionality called Shortcut
Also known assymbolic link · soft link · sym link · shortcut
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a symbolic is a Linux/UNIX link that points to another file or folder on your computer, or a connected file system. Windows has a similar functionality called Shortcut
NICCS Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Symlink. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/symlink
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