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(fileutils.info)Basic operations

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Basic operations
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   This chapter describes the commands for basic file manipulation:
copying, moving (renaming), and deleting (removing).

cp invocation

Copy files.

dd invocation

Convert and copy a file.

install invocation

Copy files and set attributes.

mv invocation

Move (rename) files.

rm invocation

Remove files or directories.

shred invocation

Remove files more securely.