You want to move all .txt files from folder1 to folder2 but avoid overwriting existing files in folder2. Which command should you use?

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Linux CLI - File and Directory Operations

You want to move all .txt files from folder1 to folder2 but avoid overwriting existing files in folder2. Which command should you use?

Amv -f folder1/*.txt folder2/

Bmv folder1/*.txt folder2/

Cmv -i folder1/*.txt folder2/

Dmv -r folder1/*.txt folder2/

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the goal
You want to move all .txt files but be prompted before overwriting existing files in folder2.
Step 2: Choose correct option
The -i option asks for confirmation before overwriting. mv -i folder1/*.txt folder2/ uses mv -i correctly. mv folder1/*.txt folder2/ moves without prompt. mv -f folder1/*.txt folder2/ forces overwrite. mv -r folder1/*.txt folder2/ is invalid for files.
Final Answer:
mv -i folder1/*.txt folder2/ -> Option C
Quick Check:
Use -i to prompt before overwrite [OK]

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

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