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1 files changed, 6 insertions, 3 deletions
diff --git a/mkinitcpio.8.txt b/mkinitcpio.8.txt index a33869d..efa385f 100644 --- a/mkinitcpio.8.txt +++ b/mkinitcpio.8.txt @@ -131,10 +131,13 @@ functions exist to facilitate this. calling *add_file*, *add_dir*, and *add_symlink* accordingly. This function will not follow symlinks, nor will it add the targets of symlinks. -*add_symlink* 'path' 'link-target':: +*add_symlink* 'path' [ 'link-target' ]:: - Adds a symlink to the image at the specified `path`, pointing to the specified - `link-target`. + Adds a symlink to the image at the specified `path`, optionally pointing to + the specified `link-target`. If the `link-target` is not provided, it is assumed + that this symlink exists in the real filesystem, and the target will be read + using readlink. There is no checking done to ensure that the target of the + symlink exists, and symlinks will not be followed recursively. *add_all_modules* [ '-f filter' ] *pattern*:: |