Re: [feature-propsal] mv && leaving symlink behind

[Pádraig Brady]

On 11/10/2012 10:53 PM, Dmitry Bogatov wrote:
> Hello!  I have idea about adding functionality of moving file and adding
> symbolic link at previous place, that links to new place.
>
> What your opinion, would it be useful? For me, it would be quick way to
> move configuration file into VCS directory.
>
> I think I am able to code it.

So this is like `cp -s` but linking in the opposite direction.
I can kind of see the appeal of the symmetry, but I'm not sure.
Might you get more control with something like:

  mv $file $dir/ && ln -sr $dir/$file .

cheers,
Pádraig.