Linux - Make, Rename, Move, Delete Folders (mkdir, mv, cp, rm)

Linux - Make, Rename, Move, Delete Folders (mkdir, mv, cp, rm)

Find code and diagrams at: https://ift.tt/2zY82iQ Managing folders is much like managing files in Linux. Just remember to use the -r option (recursive) for copying and deleting. Make Directory mkdir newfolder – Creates a folder called folder Rename Directory mv newfolder newfolder2 – Renames folder to be folder2 Move Directory mv newfolder folder/newfolder – Moves newfolder into the folder directory. Warning: You can move AND rename a folder at the same time even by accident. Copy Directory cp -r newfolder newfolder.bak – Copies newfolder and contents to newfolder.bak -r means “recursive” and so copies both the folder and all contents. Delete Directory rm – rf newfolder – Deletes newfolder and all contents -f is the “force” option and may be needed if files within the directory are protected for some reason.

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