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How do I move a directory in Unix?
mv command is used to move files and directories.
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mv command options.
| option | description |
|---|---|
| mv -f | force move by overwriting destination file without prompt |
| mv -i | interactive prompt before overwrite |
| mv -u | update – move when source is newer than destination |
| mv -v | verbose – print source and destination files |
How do I move a file from one directory to another in Linux?
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.