Using of "/" Instead of "index.html" or the full filename?

[hiddenboston]

I know it's not good practice to use "index.html" when linking to a home page (it "splits the vote" between the URL [http://www.whatever.com] and index.html), but I was wondering if there are any pros and cons to using "/" as opposed to the entire file name when linking to the home page.

Any thoughts on this? Thanks!

[encyclo]

I always use

<a href="/">Home</a>

- linking directly from the document root, as you suggest. It is better than a relative link and more portable than an absolute link with the domian name.