PHP linkinfo() Function
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Verify if a link really exists:
<?php
echo linkinfo(/rubbish);
?>
Definition and Usage
The linkinfo() function returns information about a hard link, and is used to verify if a link really exists.
Syntax
linkinfo(path)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| path | Required. Specifies the path to check |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | The device ID returned by lstat system call on success, FALSE or 0 on failure |
|---|---|
| PHP Version: | 4.0+ |
| PHP Changelog: | PHP 5.3.0: Now available on Windows platforms |
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