cp problems

jonfa · 10-13-2006, 07:14 PM

Hi All,

I am trying to copy a directory to another location and when I execute the command:

cp -rf /some_directory /new_location/some_directory

I am asked if I want to overwite each file. Why is it asking this and how I can just force it copy without prompting each file?

Thanks.

kvedaa · 10-13-2006, 07:21 PM

One possible problem is that the cp command could be aliased.

Try typing 'alias' at the command prompt to see if an entry for 'cp' is returned.

Happy Hunting,

jonfa · 10-13-2006, 07:22 PM

Yeah...here's the solution..Thanks.

http://www.redhat.com/magazine/019ma...s/tips_tricks/

kvedaa · 10-13-2006, 07:31 PM

That is a good link in your post, I had completely forgotten about using the '/' before the command to bypass the alias setting, without removing the protection that is provided by having the alias setting in place.