How do I copy a file to the clipboard in Linux?

To copy a file to the clipboard in Linux, you can use the "xclip" utility. "xclip" is a command-line utility that allows you to copy and paste data to and from the clipboard.

Here are the steps to copy a file to the clipboard using "xclip":

1. Make sure that the "xclip" package is installed on your Linux system. You can use the "apt-get" or "yum" command to install it if it is not already installed.

2. Open a terminal and type the following command to copy the contents of a file to the clipboard:

xclip -selection clipboard -in FILE

Replace "FILE" with the name of the file that you want to copy to the clipboard.

3. "xclip" will copy the contents of the file to the clipboard. You can then paste the contents of the clipboard into another application using the standard paste command (usually "Ctrl+V" or "Shift+Insert").

With these steps, you should be able to copy a file to the clipboard using the "xclip" utility.

Note: "xclip" can also be used to copy and paste data from the clipboard to and from the terminal. You can use the "-out" option to paste the contents of the clipboard to the terminal, and the "-selection primary" option to copy and paste data using the primary selection (usually accessed with the "Shift+Ctrl+C" and "Shift+Ctrl+V" keyboard shortcuts). Consult the "xclip" documentation for more information on the available options and usage examples.