13. mv command - muneeb-mbytes/linux_course GitHub Wiki
mv command
"mv' stands for move. The mv command is used to move one or more files or directories from one place to another in a file system like LINUX.
It has two distinct functions:
S.No | mv commands | Description |
---|---|---|
1. | mv source destination | Moves a file to different path |
2. | mv old_name new_name | Renames the file |
3. | mv --helpGives more info about mv command on terminal |
Syntax: mv source destination
The Figure.1. shows how to move a file into directory.
Figure.1. Usage of mv command
The GIF-1 shows the whole process from sourcing scripting file till the output.
GIF-1: mv command gif
Github lab link: https://github.com/muneeb-mbytes/linux_course/blob/b7_Team_SiliconCrew/mv_commands/mv_command.csh
rename command
"rename' stand for rename the files. The rename command is not available by default.
To use mv to rename a file type . after moving the contains old file will be deleted.
Syntax: mv old_name new_name
The Figure.2. shows how to rename the files name.
Figure.2. Usage of rename command
The GIF-2 shows the whole process from sourcing scripting file till the output.
GIF-2: rename command gif
Github lab link :https://github.com/muneeb-mbytes/linux_course/blob/b7_Team_SiliconCrew/mv_commands/rename_command.csh
mv --help
This command is use to learn more on mv command usage . By running this command , it will show all the flag options with their uses.
Syntax: mv --help
To learn cp command: https://github.com/muneeb-mbytes/linux_course/wiki/14.-cp_command