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Alexander Vladimirovich2014-08-13 06:33:01
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Alexander Vladimirovich, 2014-08-13 06:33:01

What is the maximum number of symlinks in one unix directory?

Is there a limit on the maximum number of symlinks in one unix directory? If yes, then what?

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Semyon Voronov, 2014-08-13
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unlimited under the condition of free inodes .
But there is a rule of good taste - do not create a large number of files (and a symbolic link is a special file) inside one directory. If necessary, split by dates or by other layout algorithms.
Creating thousands of files without nesting complicates administration, navigation, and file manipulation tasks. Think about it

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