Knowing how to copy a directory in Linux systems like Ubuntu and Mint is essential for anyone looking to keep their computer's file system organized and efficient.

Copying files and directories using the Linux command line is efficient and can be used while sitting at the machine or when accessing a system remotely.

You can run a series of Linux commands to copy multiple files to a folder or copy a single file to multiple folders, but you can save time and trouble by using xargs, loops and scripts.

In spite of the huge differences between Linux and Windows, sharing files between the systems is surprisingly easy. Here’s a look at two very different ways to make this happen.

Then, you can use the Copy-Item cmdlet to start copying the file from one to another. To copy files from Windows to Linux using the command line, you can use PowerShell.

Jack Wallen continues his Linux 101 series, with an introduction on how to copy files and directories from the command line.

The xclip tool is wonderful for quick copy-pasting work. If you prefer using the command line and keyboard for most things, it can help you avoid the mouse for faster workflows. There are many more ...