Is 'react-native link assets' still the recommended method for linking assets?

No, `react-native link assets` is considered outdated. React Native now recommends using the `react-native-asset` package, or directly placing assets in the `assets` folder and referencing them in your JavaScript code. This approach simplifies asset management and avoids potential linking issues. However, if you are using an older project that relies on this command, you need to resolve the underlying installation problems first.