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CLI Vs GUI Notes

The document outlines the differences between Command Line Interface (CLI) and Graphical User Interface (GUI). CLI is text-based, fast, and powerful but challenging for beginners, while GUI is visually appealing, easy to use, but requires more resources. A comparison table highlights key features, advantages, and disadvantages of both interfaces.

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CLI Vs GUI Notes

The document outlines the differences between Command Line Interface (CLI) and Graphical User Interface (GUI). CLI is text-based, fast, and powerful but challenging for beginners, while GUI is visually appealing, easy to use, but requires more resources. A comparison table highlights key features, advantages, and disadvantages of both interfaces.

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User Interface – CLI & GUI (Revision Sheet)

1. Command Line Interface (CLI)


Definition: Text-based interface; user types commands.
Input: Keyboard only.
Examples: MS-DOS, UNIX shell (bash), CMD, PowerShell.
Advantages: - Fast for experts - Low resource usage - Powerful & flexible (scripting, automation)
Disadvantages: - Hard for beginners - Requires memorizing commands - Risk of errors (wrong
command can delete data)
Users: Programmers, administrators, advanced users.

2. Graphical User Interface (GUI)


Definition: Visual interface with Windows, Icons, Menus, Pointer (WIMP).
Input: Mouse, keyboard, touchscreen.
Examples: Windows OS, macOS, Linux (GNOME/KDE), Android, iOS.
Advantages: - Easy to use, beginner-friendly - Visually appealing - Reduces typing errors -
Supports multitasking
Disadvantages: - Requires more RAM, CPU, GPU - Slower for experts compared to CLI - Limited
flexibility
Users: Everyday computer/mobile users.

3. Comparison Table (CLI vs GUI)


Feature CLI GUI

Interface Text-based Graphical

Input Keyboard commands Mouse, touch, keyboard

Ease of Use Hard for beginners Very easy

Speed Very fast for experts Slower

Resource Use Low High

Flexibility Very flexible (scripts) Limited

Examples MS-DOS, Bash Windows, Android

4. Diagram (CLI vs GUI with OS)


[ USER ]<br/>
|<br/>
-----------------------<br/>
| |<br/>
v v<br/>
[ CLI ] [ GUI ]<br/>
(Text Commands) (Icons, Menus, Mouse)<br/>
| |<br/>
-----------------------<br/>
|<br/>
v<br/>
[ Operating System ]<br/>
|<br/>
v<br/>
[ Hardware ] (CPU, Memory, Disk, Devices)
■ Quick Summary for Exam
- CLI = Fast, powerful, but hard to learn.
- GUI = Easy, user-friendly, but resource-heavy.

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