You can run a series of Linux commands to copy multiple files to a folder or copy a single file to multiple folders, but you can save time and trouble by using xargs, loops and scripts.

Jack Wallen continues his Linux 101 series, with an introduction on how to copy files and directories from the command line.

Copying files and directories using the Linux command line is efficient and can be used while sitting at the machine or when accessing a system remotely.

There's more to copying and renaming files on Linux than cp and mv. Try some commands and strategies that might surprise you and save you some time.

If you only want to move the contents of a folder, and not the whole folder, to another directory then use ‘*’ option. Let’s say we want to copy all files saved in the ‘stories; directory ...

Secure Copy is a UNIX standard used to transfer files from one computer to another. He's how to use the function in macOS, all via the Terminal window.

If you have two machines running Windows and Linux and want to copy files from one to another, this step-by-step guide will help you get the job done. You can use ...