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How do I make bash warn me when overwriting an existing file?

rated 0 times [ 58] [ 0] / answers: 1 / hits: 27545 / 2 Years ago, sun, october 16, 2022, 7:17:51

I think the title is pretty self-explanatory. All i want is bash to warn me whenever I attempt to overwrite an existing while using cp or mv. I'd really appreciate some help. :)

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answered 2 Years ago hirtieve · Accepted Answer

You should use the interactive mode which makes sure you get a 'prompt before overwrite'

cp --interactive

mv --interactive

Or in short

cp -i

mv -i

Type man cp or man mv on your command line to find out more.