MimeTypes: New design for broken symlink icon#527
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The `inode-symlink` icon, in all major file managers, only shows if a symlink is broken. Previously a trash emblem was used since they're empty and safe to delete, but it doesn't really symbolize "broken symlink" and it's not always best to delete them or symbolize them as trash. This new design uses the symlink emblem with the error symbol to let the user know something is wrong. Hopefully this is a more clear symbol.
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Proposal for a new broken symlink icon; one that is hopefully more clear and understandable.
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inode-symlinkicon, in all major file managers, only shows if a symlink is broken. Previously a trash emblem was used since they're empty and safe to delete, but it doesn't really symbolize "broken symlink" and it's not always best to delete them or symbolize them as trash.This new design uses the symlink emblem with the error symbol to let the user know something is wrong. Hopefully this is a more clear symbol.