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.. is not relative to the file, .. is relative to the current folder. So it tries to move the file from wherever it is, one up from the current folder.
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gfuser
GFUSER(1) GFUSER(1)
NAME
gfuser - Gfarm user maintenance command
SYNOPSIS
gfuser [ -P path ] [ -l ] [ user ... ]
gfuser [ -P path ] -c username realname homedir gsi_dn
gfuser [ -P path ] -m username realname homedir gsi_dn
gfuser [ -P path ] -d username
DESCRIPTION
gfuser manages Gfarm global users in Gfarm file system. Default action displays all registered users. When user names are specified,
specified users are displayed. Gfarm administrator can creates, modifies, and deletes a Gfarm user by -c, -m, and -d options, respec-
tively.
OPTIONS
-P path
This option specifies a pathname or a Gfarm URL to identify a metadata server which will be accessed by this command. If not speci-
fied, "/" is used as the default value.
-l Displays verbose information of registered users.
-c Creates a user by specifying a global username in Gfarm file system, a real username, a home directory in Gfarm, and a Subject DN
used in GSI. When the real username or the Subject DN includes spaces, it is needed to be quoted. This option can be used by Gfarm
administrators.
-m Replaces a user information of the specified global user with specified real name, home directory and Subject DN. This option can
be used by Gfarm administrators.
-d Deletes a registered user. This option can be used by Gfarm administrators.
-? Displays a list of command options.
SEE ALSO
gfgroup(1)
Gfarm 20 January 2010 GFUSER(1)