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Daily Linux Command: cp

2026-05-30 by boardor

The cp (copy) command is used to copy files. The cp command can copy both text files and binary files, and it can also recursively copy directories. ✦•———-Basic Usage———-•✦ Copying Files Copy the source file src.txt to the new file dest.txt $ cp src.txt dest.txt If the cp command produces no output, it indicates that … Read more

Understanding the Differences in File Size Reporting: Why `ls` and `du` Show Different Results in Linux

2025-11-19 by boardor

Understanding the Differences in File Size Reporting: Why ls and du Show Different Results in Linux In Linux system administration, checking file sizes is a common operation. But have you ever encountered the following confusion? Using ls shows the file as 1GB, while du only displays 20MB? Why is there such a discrepancy? This article … Read more