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how i do i copy all files from dir to another dir and escape file already exist and not overwrite it , using cp command under linux centos

asked Dec 20 '10 at 5:48

user47556

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At least pretend to read the man page... – Ignacio Vazquez-Abrams Dec 20 '10 at 5:52

at least try not to be so mean - who said i didnot read the MAN page! – Anonymous Dec 20 '10 at 5:59

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The answer is definitely in the man page, and you would know if you looked through the options. – Chris S Dec 20 '10 at 14:45

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You could try

cp -Rn dir1 dir2

The -R means recursive (process subdirectories) and the -n means no clobber (don't overwrite).

answered Dec 20 '10 at 5:57

Mikel
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thanks mikel for your help – Anonymous Dec 20 '10 at 5:59

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