What does cp mean in unix?



What does cp mean in unix?..

Answer / Kamlesh Kumar Singh

In Unix, 'cp' is a command used to copy files and directories. When used with a single filename, it creates a copy of the file. If a directory is provided, all files and subdirectories within that directory will be copied recursively.

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