Common Linux commands: cp command example exercises

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Copy the file test.txt to the /usr/local directory

cp test.txt /usr/local

Copy the folder yyTest to the /usr/local directory

cp -r yyTest/ /usr/local

Copy the file test.txt to the /usr/local directory again, and force the overwrite

cp -f test.txt /usr/local

Copy the file test.txt to the /usr/local directory again, and ask whether to force the overwrite

cp -i test.txt /usr/local

Copy the file tests.txt to the /usr/local directory, and copy the modification time and access permissions too

cp -p test.txt /usr/local

Linux cp introduction:

Linux cp (English spelling: copy file) command is mainly used to copy files or directories.

Syntax

cp [options] source dest

or

cp [options] source... directory

Parameter description:

-a: This option is usually used when copying a directory. It retains links and file attributes. and copies everything under the directory. Its effect is equal to the dpR parameter combination.

-d: Keep the link when copying. The links mentioned here are equivalent to shortcuts in Windows systems.

-f: Overwrite an existing target file without giving a prompt.

-i: Contrary to the -f option, a prompt is given before overwriting the target file, asking the user to confirm whether to overwrite. The target file will be overwritten when answering y.

-p: In addition to copying the contents of the file, the modification time and access permissions are also copied to the new file.

-r: If the given source file is a directory file, all subdirectories and files in the directory will be copied.

-l: Do not copy files, just generate link files.

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