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- What is command line and GUI operating systems?
- What are the advantages of using a command line vs a GUI?
- Is command prompt a GUI?
- How do I switch from command line to GUI in Linux?
What is command line and GUI operating systems?
GUI lets a user interact with the device/system with the help of graphical elements, like windows, menus, icons, etc. The CLI, on the other hand, lets a user interact with their device/system with the help of various commands. Some OS provide their users with only CLI, while some offer both CLI and GUI.
What are the advantages of using a command line vs a GUI?
The other major advantage of CLI is, with practice, configuration can be far faster compared to a GUI. With a few textual commands, a user can configure interfaces, routing protocols and access lists. These items would require multiple mouse clicks and hunting for proper pages and tabs in a GUI.
Is command prompt a GUI?
GUI means a Graphical user interface while CLI means the command line interface. As the name suggests, one has to write commands to perform a certain CLI system task. On the other hand, GUI offers graphics that consist of icons and images that enable users to do a task directly.
How do I switch from command line to GUI in Linux?
Linux has by default 6 text terminals and 1 graphical terminal. You can switch between these terminals by pressing Ctrl + Alt + Fn .
