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Windows PowerShell Move-Item equivalent in Linux
Moves or renames paths.
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PowerShell Move-Item
Linux equivalents
mv source destination
mv source destination
mv source destination
Overview
What this command does
Moves or renames paths.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Move files or folders
Moves or renames paths.
mv source destination
Move files or folders
mv --help
Show command help when supported
man mv
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
mv source destination
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: PowerShell Move-Item
mv source destinationReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
mv source destination | Move files or folders |
mv --help | Show command help when supported |
man mv | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | mv source destination |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | mv source destination |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | mv source destination |
Same command on this distribution. |
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