How Do I Use Mv in Linux?
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How do I use MV files in Linux?

Moving Files

To move files, use the mv command (man mv), which is similar to the cp command, except that with mv the file is physically moved from one place to another, instead of being duplicated, as with cp. Common options available with mv include: -i — interactive.

What does MV do in terminal?

mv , of course stands for move. The mv command requires several pieces of information. the original file we want to move. the new destination for the original file.

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