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Linux commands: cp
Linux commands: cp
The cp
command in Linux is used to copy files and directories.
Basic Usage
To copy a file, use the following command:
cp source_file destination_file
Copying Directories
To copy a directory and its contents, use the -r
option:
cp -r source_directory destination_directory
Conclusion
The cp
command is a fundamental tool for copying files and directories in Linux. It is essential for file management tasks.
Linux commands: cp
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