Item | Number of Files | Edit the File | Delete the File | Disk Space Used |
---|---|---|---|---|
copy | 2 files | The other file is unchanged. | The other file remains. | Twice as much disk space used (two different files) |
hard link | 1 file | The other file is also edited. | The other file remains. | Only one file on disk. |
soft link | 1 file + 1 link | The other file is also edited. | If you delete the file the link is broken. | |
If you remove the link the file stays in place. | Only one file on disk. |
copy:
hard link:
soft link: