The -i option for the mv command stands for "interactive." When you use this option, it prompts you for confirmation before overwriting an existing file in the destination.
Key Features:
- Prevents Accidental Overwrites: If the destination file already exists, you will receive a prompt asking if you want to overwrite it.
- User Control: You can choose to proceed with the overwrite by typing
y(yes) or cancel the operation by typingn(no).
Example:
If you run the command:
mv -i file.txt destination/And if destination/file.txt already exists, you will see a prompt like:
mv: overwrite 'destination/file.txt'?Using the -i option is a good practice when you want to ensure that you do not accidentally overwrite important files.
