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Is there an equivalent of .lnk in Linux?

Fresh5 days ago
Mar 15, 20266692 views
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Problem

When creating a shortcut in windows it makes a file. I have researched and it seems these are openable in linux(with some tweaking). Does Linux have an equivalent? If so, whats the extension?

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.lnk

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Linux has two types of links: files: created by graphical file managers. They are similar to Windows shortcuts, minus the automatic updating. They, like shortcuts, only work inside the GUI file manager program. Symbolic links: created with on Linux …

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