What Is xclip? xclip is a command-line utility used on Linux systems with an X11 implementation to interact with the X selection (also known as the clipboard). It allows you to copy text from ...

How to copy a directory using Linux's command-line interface If you are using a version of Linux without a GUI or you are using a Linux terminal window, the above solutions obviously won't work.

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.