Linux - Make, Rename, Move, Delete Folders (mkdir, mv, cp, rm)

Managing folders is much like managing files in Linux. Just remember to use the -r option (recursive) for copying and deleting.

Make Directory

mkdir newfolder – Creates a folder called folder
Rename Directory

mv newfolder newfolder2 – Renames folder to be folder2
Move Directory

mv newfolder folder/newfolder – Moves newfolder into the folder directory.
Warning: You can move AND rename a folder at the same time even by accident.
Copy Directory

-r means “recursive” and so copies both the folder and all contents.
Delete Directory

rm – rf newfolder – Deletes newfolder and all contents
-f is the “force” option and may be needed if files within the directory are protected for some reason.

[dddk]

you can easily make blank files with command: touch "filename"
for anyone who wanted to know

[aaronfickling]

Why didnt you live stream our apple event again? 😁

[jessicajurado]

Just learning linux! this videos are really helpful. thank you!

[RealHIFIHelp]

Why would so many people dislike a good video like this?

[saulgoodman]

You can do

mv newfolder folder


instead of

mv newfolder folder/newfolder

This will prevent any renaming accidents. However if 'folder' didn't exist, then instead of moving, this will cause 'newfolder' to be renamed to 'folder'.


Also you can clear screen using Ctrl + L

[janajakovcuk]

Thanks for the video! It deserves more views and likes

[kawdjer]

İgnore the dislikes. Quality of content in all videos is there. Most people see what is quality and what is trash :)

[kostyashoomsky]

I've no idea why so many dislikes...Anyway... I want to express my highest gratitude to you for making these educational series. The videos are extremely helpful! Thank you, Eli!

[chescarino]

thanks for the vid and in particular this moment 2:32

[minibit]

Always smart to refresh those Linux skills! Ty!

[danielfcand]

Great tutorial Eli, love your videos.

[dravenlarson]

The word folder has lost all meaning. Fol-der

[jiteshruch]

You really hammered in the consequences of fat fingering the mv command, but I feel that you didn't hammer in enough the consequences of using rm -rf. You should let people know that rm -rf permanently deletes the folders, it could delete years of work in a moment or it could delete a system folder as well if used with sudo, causing your server to be permanently lost. These points were not underlined enough.

[DrBenway]

Folder!? Folder!? DIRECTORY!! just sayin'...

[PicyPoe]

I am downloading this before youtube decides to take it down lol

p.s. Deep inside I was still hoping to see some of your commentary on the latest Apple Keynote, but on the flipside - considering what they/& youtube did to you after the latest commentary - i see no chance for you doing something like that anymore ;/