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replace: Replace even read only files.
$ replace ${path\to\file_or_directory} ${path\to\destination_directory} /r
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The command "replace ${path\to\file_or_directory} ${path\to\destination_directory} /r" is a command that is used to replace a file or directory with another file or directory in a specified destination directory.

Here is the breakdown of the command:

  • "replace" is the command itself.
  • "${path\to\file_or_directory}" refers to the path of the file or directory that you want to replace. You need to specify the actual path here.
  • "${path\to\destination_directory}" refers to the path of the destination directory where you want to replace the file or directory. Again, you need to provide the actual path.
  • "/r" is an optional flag that stands for recursive. If you include this flag, it will replace not only the specified file or directory but also all the files and subdirectories within it.

Overall, this command allows you to replace a file or directory with another file or directory, and you can choose to apply the replacement recursively if needed.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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