mv Command in Linux/Unix with ExamplesLinux mv command is used to move existing file or directory from one location to another. It is also used to rename a file or directory. If you want to rename a single directory or file then 'mv' option will be better to use. Move a FileWhile moving a file the inode number of both the files will remain the same. ![]() In the above example, we have moved file 'docc' into 'document'. But inode number of both the files remains the same. Move a DirectoryDirectories can be moved in the same way as the files. In this case also inode number will remain the same. ![]() mv Option
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