Basic operations management for Linux files

Copying files, directories

1. Use CP (copy) command to copy files or directories

CP source file (folder) destination file (folder)

Common parameters:

-R recursively replicates entire directory tree (for copying folders)

-V Show More information

2. Use the MV (move meaning) command to move files or folders

MV File destination Directory

If you specify a filename, you can rename the file (in the same directory)

3. Use RM command to delete files or directories

Common parameters

-I. Interactive

-R recursive deletion includes all content in the directory

-F Force Delete, no warning prompt (Use caution!!!) ）

4. Create and delete directories

Create a directory with the mkdir command

Delete an empty directory with the rmdir command

Delete a non-empty directory by rm-r or (-f) command

Basic operations management for Linux files