Advanced merge directory tree with cp in Linux
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I need to:
Copy all of a tree's folders (with all files, including hidden) under
/sourcefolder/*preserving user privileges to/destfolder/If there is a conflict with a file (a file with the same name exists in
destfolder), then- rename file in destfolder with a standard rule, like add "old" prefix to filename (readme.txt will become oldreadme.txt)
- copy the conflicted file from source to destination
Conflicts between folders should be transparent - if same directory exists in both sourcefolder and destfolder, then preserve it and recursively copy its content according to the above rules.
I need also a .txt report that describes all files/folders added to destfolder and files that were renamed.
How can I accomplish this?
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