Remove overwrite prompt when copying file

26
Nov
2009

cp file always getting overwrite prompt?

wondering why always getting overwrite prompt when use “cp” command with “-f” option

try this,

1. login as root

1	vi /root/.bashrc

2. comment out this line

1	#alias cp='cp -i'

3. logout and login again

Tags: cp, Linux, prompt
Posted in Linux

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November 30, 2009 at 12:50 am

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