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+#!/bin/bash
+#
+# Move a file but keep a symlink behind.
+#
+# See http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/linux-newbie-8/script-to-move-old-files-create-symbolic-link-728618/
+#     http://lifehacker.com/5270634/move-files-without-breaking-stuff
+#     https://stackoverflow.com/questions/9251818/bash-move-file-directory-and-create-a-link-of-it
+#     http://serverfault.com/questions/8108/move-a-file-and-leave-a-soft-link-behind
+
+# Parameters
+BASE="$(basename "$1")"
+ORIG="$(dirname "$1")"
+DEST="$2"
+
+# Check
+if [ ! -e "$ORIG/$BASE" ]; then
+  echo "File not found: $ORIG/$BASE"
+  exit 1
+fi
+
+# Proceed
+mkdir -p "$DEST"
+mv "$ORIG/$BASE" "$DEST" && ln -s "$DEST/$BASE" "$ORIG/$BASE"