How Do I Copy a File with a Different Name in Linux?
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How do I copy a file with another name in Linux?

The traditional way to rename a file is to use the mv command. This command will move a file to a different directory, change its name and leave it in place, or do both.

How do I copy and rename a file?

However it’s a snap using the Windows Command Prompt. In Windows Explorer, when you drag and drop a file from one location to another, you must let the copy (or move) operation complete before you can then rename the file in its new location.

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