bash how to rename directory
Answer
Use the "rename" command. Syntax of rename command:
rename [options] expression replacement fileIf we want to rename directory "old-name-dir" to "new-name-dir":
rename 'old-name-dir' new-name-dir old-name-dirTo preview change type the "ls" command.
You can rename directory with the "mv" command:
mv old-name-dir/ new-name-dirIt will rename old-name-dir to new-name-dir. If old-name-dir contains any files, it is good advice add option -R after mv.
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