Problems linking files

Message

filename: Cross-device link

Meaning

The file you are trying to make a link to is located on a different physical device. The solution is to create a symbolic link.

Message

directory_name is a directory

Meaning

You are trying to make a link to a directory. Check the pathname for the file.

Message

ln: filename: File exists

Meaning

A file with the same name as the linkname already exists in the destination directory. Use a different name for the linkname.
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