yqt · January 9, 2014 08:45
diff --git a/Rename file starting with a dash(-) b/Rename file starting with a dash(-)
 Rename file starting with a dash(-)
 If having problem renaming a file that starts with a dash:

 Since the file name begins with a '-' it looks like an option to the
 command. You need to force it to not look like an option. Put a ./
 in the front of it. Or give it the full file name path. Or tell the
 command you are through with options by using the double dash to end
 all option processing. This is common to most traditional UNIX
 commands.

 cp ./* /some/folder
 cp -- * /some/folder

 And the same for other utilities too.

 mv ./-stuff differentstuff
 mv -- -stuff differentstuff
	Rename file starting with a dash(-)
	If having problem renaming a file that starts with a dash:

	Since the file name begins with a '-' it looks like an option to the
	command. You need to force it to not look like an option. Put a ./
	in the front of it. Or give it the full file name path. Or tell the
	command you are through with options by using the double dash to end
	all option processing. This is common to most traditional UNIX
	commands.

	cp ./* /some/folder
	cp -- * /some/folder

	And the same for other utilities too.

	mv ./-stuff differentstuff
	mv -- -stuff differentstuff