Disable interactive switch for CP

[SelbyGlenn]

Hi there,

Under Redhat the -i switch is enabled by default with the "cp" command. How do I disable this so I am no longer prompted to overwrite existing files?

Thanks in advance,

Glenn
BEng MCSE CCA

 

[KenCunningham]

Is there a non-interactive switch then? If so, couldn't you just alias that to the cp so that it works non-interactively by default. May be well off the map here, mind you!

 

[SelbyGlenn]

Unfortunately not. There's only an -i (interactive) switch which is being set by a script somewhere

Glenn
BEng MCSE CCA

 

[SelbyGlenn]

I found the fix KenCunningham. It's the /root/.bashrc file that has an alias in it for the "cp" command. Hashed that out and it works a treat!

Just thought you might like to know.

Cheers,

Glenn
BEng MCSE CCA

 

[KenCunningham]

Glenn,

much appreciated. All too often threads disappear into the ether without a satisfactory response because people work it out for themselves and don't post back. Thanks again and well done! Regards.