rename command - need help

[ssfc72]

Ok, I am trying to rename a batch of 93 files. See attached text file, which is a partial copy of the directory.

I have looked up how to use the rename command but I am getting errors when I try to get it to do the rename operation.
I use wild cards, in the command to try and get it to do all 93 files at once.

Anyone see what I am doing wrong?  I was trying only to rename only 1 file, as a test.

[Jason]

I hadn't heard of rename. Usually you rename files in Linux using the the 'mv' command. I'll look into this and get back to you unless you're already figured it out.

I should mention that you can't just use wildcards to batch rename them which is probably why you're getting an error. You have to use a loop.

[ssfc72]

Success!   I downloaded the File Manager, Thunar.  Works excellent, once I found a help page for it,
Thanks for the offer of help, Jason.

http://www.webupd8.org/2016/03/quickly-batch-rename-files-in-linux.html

[Jason]

Well, that's no fun at all!  I'm still working on it in the Command-Line Interface (CLI). And before you say it, shutup Buster. I like figuring out things.

[William]

rename 's/ *Track 3.mp3/Track3.mp3' *.mp3

Try adding / at the end of pattern, like 's/ *Track 3.mp3/Track3.mp3/'.

[ssfc72]

Thanks William.  I will have to try that, to see if it works.