cp
Purpose
Copy files and directories.
Syntax
cp [ options ] source_files destination_directory cp [ options ] source_file destination_file
Options
-a preserves all file attributes.-b makes a backup copy before copying.-d copies a link but not the file pointed to by the link.-i asks for confirmation before overwriting files.-l creates hard links instead of copying files.-p preserves ownership, permissions, and the file time stamp.-R recursively copies files in all subdirectories.-s creates soft links instead of copying files.-u copies a file only when the file being copied is newer than the destination.-v displays verbose messages as copying progresses.-help displays a Help message about cp.
Description
The cp command copies one file to another. You can also copy several files from one directory to another.