Re: Arg too long
From: Alois Steindl (Alois.Steindl_at_tuwien.ac.at)
Date: 05/17/04
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Date: 17 May 2004 11:15:04 +0200
akim_ziadi@hotmail.com (mika) writes:
> hello,
>
> I was surprise when i want to mv thousand files and i get this error
> messages
> /usr/bin/mv: Arg too long
> So i can not mv a lot of files from one dir to another.
> then i choose to du a find wih -exec option.
> Question: Why i get this messages ? is a bug or limitations, is there
> any other mv command that can make around this.
> thanks
Hello,
since you are already in the right group, have a look at its FAQ.
The problem is explained in detail and of course also the solution is
given.
The error message should read "Arg list too long"
Alois
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