When considering the use of hard links, what are valid reasons not to use hard links?
When considering the use of hard links, what are valid reasons not to use hard links?
Hard links are specific to one filesystem and cannot point to files on another filesystem. This is a significant limitation, as it restricts the use of hard links to only those files within the same filesystem.
No C is correct
С is correct
While useful, there are some limitations to what hard links can do. For starters, they can only be created for regular files (not directories or special files). Also, a hard link cannot span multiple filesystems. They only work when the new hard link exists on the same filesystem as the original
isn't a the correct answer
C is correct answer
I C is correct
C is correct
C is correct a hard link can only be used within the same file system, for system wide we have to use soft links
The valid reasons not to use hard links are B. Each hard link has individual ownership, permissions, and ACLs, which can lead to unintended disclosure of file content, and C. Hard links are specific to one filesystem and cannot point to files on another filesystem.