Wednesday, February 10, 2010

COMMAND LINE INTERFACE VERSUS GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE

COMMAND LINE INTERFACE VERSUS GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE :----


The interface is the method through which you interact with the data on your computer. There are two primary ways in which you can do this, using a command-based system or a graphically-based system.

A graphically-based system is known as a "graphical user interface" or "GUI" (pronounced gooey). This setup has icons, a desktop, taskbars and other visual elements that make it more friendly for new users.

The command-based system is called a "command line Interface" or CLI. The system presents you with a prompt in which you enter commands. Though the CLI has a steep learning curve, it is far more powerful once it is learned. More experienced users may use the command-line exclusively.

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