Is it recommended to use .URL files instead of .lnk files for linking to files on a web server in PHP applications?

It is not recommended to use .URL files for linking to files on a web server in PHP applications. .URL files are specific to Windows and may not work consistently across different operating systems. It is better to use .lnk files or simply use direct links in PHP applications for linking to files on a web server. 

// Example of using a direct link in PHP to link to a file on a web server
$fileUrl = 'http://example.com/path/to/file.pdf';
echo '<a href="' . $fileUrl . '">Download File</a>';

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.URL files .lnk files web server PHP applications linking

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