How to use the touch command: 2-Minute Linux Tips

The video tutorial explains the use of the 'touch' command in file management. It covers creating empty files, updating file timestamps, and using the '-R' option to match timestamps with another file. Additionally, it demonstrates how to use the 'stat' command to view detailed file information.

What command is used to create an empty file or update a file's date and time settings?

Why might someone want to create an empty file using the touch command?

What happens to the date and time settings of an existing file when the touch command is used on it?

How can you set the time and date of a file to match another file?

What command can be used to see all of the dates associated with a file?