Why does mv file1.txt file2.txt overwrite file2.txt without warning by default, and how can you prevent it?

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Linux CLI - File and Directory Operations

Why does mv file1.txt file2.txt overwrite file2.txt without warning by default, and how can you prevent it?

Amv never overwrites files; it always creates a backup.

Bmv overwrites silently; use <code>mv -i</code> to prompt before overwrite.

Cmv overwrites only if files are identical; otherwise, it errors.

Dmv requires special permission to overwrite files.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand mv overwrite behavior
By default, mv replaces destination files without asking.
Step 2: Learn how to prevent silent overwrite
Using mv -i makes mv ask for confirmation before overwriting.
Final Answer:
mv overwrites silently; use mv -i to prompt before overwrite. -> Option B
Quick Check:
mv -i prompts before overwrite [OK]

Quick Trick: Use mv -i to confirm before overwriting files [OK]

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