in need of help. how do i copy files from directory to another???

sorry but this is like my first week using linux

Hi Sol0!!!

Welcome to Linux questions. To copy files from one directory to another, use cp command:

cp <file name> < /target directory/file name>

Example of copying an mp3 music from one directory to another:

cp 01.mp3 /home/user/mp3/01.mp3

To move a file, use mv instead. If you have ever used a file manager on Windows, such as Norton Commander, you would probably love using Midnight Commander. As far as I know, it's shipped with all distributions. Type mc at the command line to see if it's installed. If not, install the package from your CD's . It's a great tool and has an editor inbuilt too (text editor is a MUST in Linux)

Good luck!

cheers matey

o yea erm how do i delete files?

Use the rm command. Enter "man rm" to see the details and options.

ta

o and btw i do have that midnight thing i just dont get how to use it. I cant use any of the options. like edit and view and stuff. how do i get to them

You mean the midnight commander window manager? Right and left mouse clicks don't get the job done? Do a google search for "midnight commander using" or some such. If you can bring up a terminal window, you can always use the command line to get things done.

They are mostly done using the Fkeys