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importantSYS.SOURCE: movq.de• 2026-09-30T15:44:02Z

Understanding the -r and -R Options in the cp Command

#command-line#unix#posix

The article explains that in GNU coreutils, the -r and -R options for the cp command are now functionally equivalent, though historically they differed. It also highlights differences in implementation across Unix-like systems and POSIX standards, emphasizing the recommendation of -R for consistency.

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