I have copied the rm executable from my machines /bin/rm to another linux machine that happens to be so minimal that it does not include the rm command.When I tried to execute the rm command I got this error:/bin/rm: /bin/rm: 1: Syntax error: ( unexpectedWhy won't it work? How could I add the rm functionality to this box?(This box does not have a package manager install either.)
Why would a copied rm executable not work on another linux machine?
linux;command line
rm is a binary file and therefore architecture dependent. It would only work if you copy from the same architecture and with the same required libraries installed.Alternatively, you can compile it from source code or install the binary package. In Debian systems, it's a package.In case you already have a binary and want to know its architecture, use file or objdump commands.