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Bash Copy (cp)

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Summary

The cp command copies a file or directory from source to destination. To copy the folder you need the -r option to copy the entire contents. The -i option is useful for Bash to ask before he hits an existing file.

Key points

Cp source of the file to copy
r is required to copy the directory
I warned you before you hit.
p retains the permissions and timing of the original file

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