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Copying Files
In computing, file copying is the act of creating a new Computer file, file such that it has the same content as an existing file. The operation is sometimes called ''cloning''. Generally, an operating system command-line shell (computing), shell provides for file copying via commands cp (Unix), cp, COPY (command), copy and similar variants. mv (Unix), mv also copies files but only when the source and destination are on different file systems. Windows also provides includes the more advanced tools: Robocopy and xcopy. Many operating systems also provide for copying files via a graphical user interface, such as a file manager. It may provide for copy-and-paste and drag-and-drop user experience. Notable third-party utilities: * FastCopy * Rclone * RichCopy * rsync * TeraCopy * Ultracopier Shadow copy Shadowing describes the process of maintaining a copy of a set of files, a.k.a. to Disk mirroring, mirror files in a separate physical location. Depending on the reasons beh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Computing
Computing is any goal-oriented activity requiring, benefiting from, or creating computer, computing machinery. It includes the study and experimentation of algorithmic processes, and the development of both computer hardware, hardware and software. Computing has scientific, engineering, mathematical, technological, and social aspects. Major computing disciplines include computer engineering, computer science, cybersecurity, data science, information systems, information technology, and software engineering. The term ''computing'' is also synonymous with counting and calculation, calculating. In earlier times, it was used in reference to the action performed by Mechanical computer, mechanical computing machines, and before that, to Computer (occupation), human computers. History The history of computing is longer than the history of computing hardware and includes the history of methods intended for pen and paper (or for chalk and slate) with or without the aid of tables. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
