In Linux, moving files is an essential task that you will need to perform quite frequently. The mv command, short for move, is used to move files and directories from one location to another. The mv command can also be used for renaming files in Linux.
The general syntax for the mv command is as follows:
mv [options] source destination
Here, source denotes the file or directory that you want to move while destination denotes the location where you want to move your source file or directory.
The mv command is widely used because of its simplicity and versatility. Whether you want to organize your files by moving them into different directories or rename a bunch of files, the mv command is your go-to tool in Linux.
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