[SOLVED] Copying folders in the terminal

[solwic]

I'm trying to copy folders from the terminal, but for some reason am hitting a wall. Here's what I'm getting:

james@ubuntu:~$ cp bin ~/Desktop
cp: omitting directory `bin'

Any idea what's up here? I've changed file permissions and ownership already, and it does this with every single folder. Files copy fine.

Is there an option for copying folders that I don't know about?

Thanks!

[hydroxic]

Use the -R flag (recursive)

Assuming bin is the folder you're trying to copy, try this:

$ cp -R bin ~/Desktop/

[solwic]

Use the -R flag (recursive)

Assuming bin is the folder you're trying to copy, try this:

$ cp -R bin ~/Desktop/

Dude you're a genius. Worked like a charm. Thanks!

[iaculallad]

--Nevermind--