Delete duplicate items in a folder

[tlcmd]

Is there already installed in LMDE2 a program or easy way to delete duplicate files within a folder. I have a picture folder with a couple thousand pictures and many are labeled copy (as in 1(copy).jpg) or John(copy).jpg. Obviously I wish to eliminate the copies. If no such program is already within the LMDE2 program list, could someone recommend one, please.Or some simple way to clear the copies.

Thanks.
tlcmd

[kyphi]

This article mentions two possible solutions: http://www.howtogeek.com/201140/how-to- ... -on-linux/
1. fslint
2. fdupes

[zerocc]

Using Nemo just search for the string '(copy)' and delete all you find...

[Fred Barclay]

You can also use the terminal to delete all the items with the word "copy" in their name. First, open a terminal in the folder and enter the following commands:

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rm_cp=$(ls | grep copy)
echo $rm_cp

Make sure that all the files listed from echo $rm_cp are files you want to delete. Then do

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rm "$rm_cp"

Tada!