In this tutorial, we explain how to rename a directory in Linux, using the “mv” and “rename” commands. Renaming directories is not very different from renaming files. Because after all, this is Linux, where everything is a file. Even the directories. So, most of what we discussed with renaming files works here too. Renaming directories with mv mv RenameDir/ renameDir There it is. Just mv it, like the song. Only special concerns, if you have anything directed to the directory. Make sure to search your … Read more

In this article, we explain how to rename a file, or multiple files in Linux, using two different methods. Let’s dig into renaming files, the use of mv and rename, and why we use specific tools. Renaming files with mv – No longer the recommended method You have a web directory that somehow, the extensions became corrupt. We’re going to use the blog’s files for our example. ping www.linuxscrew.com #Test connectivity first. wget -m www.linuxscrew.com #Mirror on We are now the proud owner of a … Read more

This tutorial will teach you to use the Linux cp command – the command that copies files from one directory to another. Linux is the preferred platform for a lot of developers. If you’re new to Linux it won’t be long before you need to start copying files from one place to another – read on for an explanation of the Linux cp command and some tips and tricks on how to use it. The cp Command The cp command has a simple purpose – to copy files and folders … Read more

In this tutorial, we’ll examine adding users to groups. Bash shell commands are powerful tools for achieving specific needs. Groups are an effective way to share and protect information. File permissions in Linux allow you to set ownership by user rights, group rights, and global. It’s also a perfect way to maintain user permission to root. Let’s dig into that. Adding a user with a group (wheel) You’ve on-boarded a new admin, and you need to make them an administrator on a file server. The … Read more

Bash scripting is a vital tool for developers to automate tasks in Linux. Bash scripts can be used to automate development tasks locally (like uploading files for deployment, compiling apps, or resizing images in bulk), as well as for server-side tasks (sending scheduled emails, collecting data at intervals, or sending notifications to devices). You’ll want to run some tasks dependent on the outcome of another task or variable, and that’s where if … else will help you. This decision making process in Bash scripts is called using conditionals. … Read more