-l
-a
cp [options] source target
Copies source to target.
-i
-r
mv [options] source target
Copies source to target then deletes the original source.
-b
-i
rm [options] files
Removes the specified files from the file system. Directories are not removed by
rm unless the option -r is used.
-r
-i
ln [options] source target
Creates an internal link from source to target. Normally, such a link points
directly to source on the same file system. However, if ln is executed with the
-s option, it creates a symbolic link that only points to the directory in which
source is located, enabling linking across file systems.
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Detailed list
Displays hidden files
Waits for confirmation, if necessary, before an existing target is overwritten
Copies recursively (includes subdirectories)
Creates a backup copy of the source before moving
Waits for confirmation, if necessary, before an existing targetfile is
overwritten
Deletes any existing subdirectories
Waits for confirmation before deleting each file