What does the error message "EXDEV: cross-device link not permitted, rename '/tmp/ on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS" mean?

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answered 2023-07-14 02:49:02 +0000

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The error message "EXDEV: cross-device link not permitted, rename '/tmp/" on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS means that the user is trying to move or rename a file or directory between two different file systems or devices, which is not allowed. The /tmp directory is typically located on a separate file system, which means that moving or renaming files within it can result in this error.

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What does the error message "EXDEV: cross-device link not permitted, rename '/tmp/ on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS" mean? edit

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