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softlink and chdir

i created a soft link for a directory in linux . How can i change to that directory .

ln -s rat /home/ata

cd rat

if i do "cd rat" its shows an error ...
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Tintin

8/22/2022 - Mon
ravenpl

what error?

did You want: ln -s /home/ata rat
remember that ln works somewhow like cp. First is source, second is the destination.
Tintin

The actual error would be incredibly useful.
karana

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i created a soft link ...hw can i do a directory change
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ravenpl ,

>>>. If You will not cooperate, You will not get the answer.
Guess game is not I like most.

I forgot to answer that. i admit my mistake  . I am sorry for that .
Anyway you answered my question .Thanks a lot .
Tintin

We could have answered your question straight away if you included the error message.  Error message are *always* important in diagnosing problems.