May 27, 2020 · Copy unique files to new directory? I have a number of folders with my various media (e.g. photos, music) from different points in time. The different folders have some of the …

Nov 16, 2013 · I used find and cat to create this list and have attempted to copy the files across with the intention of comparing them (using md5 and checking file names) when they are there.

Feb 3, 2014 · Use printf to create the first field using file-name followed by the fields you require, sort by this first field for unique files then delete field 1 leaving the unique files.

Oct 30, 2023 · Whether you‘re a beginner looking to learn or an experienced user needing a refresher, this guide aims to make you a file copying expert and keep important data organized …

Dec 13, 2021 · Assuming that you have only a list of file names (without the path), you can use a while loop to read your "chosen.txt" file, find to find the files in your source folder, and another …

Nov 26, 2013 · Assuming it doesn't matter which of the unique files is copied, a simple way would be to use bash's support for associative arrays: files[$hash]=$name. Any file with an identical …

Mar 16, 2015 · I'm trying to copy only the files from one directory (not including folders or any files in its subfolders) to another location using cp /media/d/folder1/* /home/userA/folder2/. It is …

May 19, 2012 · There's a great tool, fdupes, for finding duplicate files across two (or more) directories. I'm looking for a simple tool/command that can output the complementary set - the …

Jun 13, 2025 · Whether you're backing up important data, moving files between directories, or sharing files across different systems, having a solid understanding of how to copy files …

Aug 16, 2025 · Mastering the techniques outlined in this guide will dramatically improve your ability to find and copy specific file types in Linux. The ability to search, filter, and copy files …