How does the '-P' option differ from the '-L' option in the 'pwd' command?

The -P and -L options in the pwd command serve different purposes regarding how the current working directory is displayed:

1. pwd -P (Physical):

   • Displays the physical path of the current working directory.
   • It resolves all symbolic links and shows the actual directory path on the filesystem.

   Example:
   If you are in a symbolic link directory that points to another directory, pwd -P will show the actual path.

2. pwd -L (Logical):

   • Displays the logical path of the current working directory.
   • It shows the path as it appears in the filesystem, including any symbolic links.

   Example:
   If you are in a symbolic link directory, pwd -L will show the path of the symbolic link itself.

Summary:

• -P: Shows the actual physical path, resolving symbolic links.
• -L: Shows the logical path, including symbolic links.

If you have any more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!