Copying and renaming files on Linux is a task that can be done from within a GUI, but sometimes you just want the speed and simplicity of doing it from the terminal window. Here's how.

If you need to share or transfer files between Linux machines, you have plenty of options. Here are some you might not have considered.

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.

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.

Knowing how to copy a directory in Linux systems like Ubuntu and Mint is essential for anyone looking to keep their computer's file system organized and efficient.

Learn how to copy files from Windows to Linux using PowerShell. Use Copy-Item cmdlet to transport files using PowerShell Remoting Over SSH.