Command line (CLI) vs graphical user interface (GUI)
please all you experts and opinionated folks unleash on this debate. Who's better CLI or GUI?
There is no better one. Everyone is made for different purposes.
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[edit] Command Line Interface
Very common on Linux and BSD OS.
It's a lot faster em light when comparing with GUI.
Whith CLI commands it's possible to execute a lot of different tasks without using a lot of resources of the machine. A must know for every Linux Server Administrators.
And it's a lot of fun to know how to use a CLI. ;)
[edit] Graphical User Interface
A GUI is a very beautifull interface to run a program. It is possible to use and set a lot of configurations on a program without the need of remembering or searching in the manuals for the options that you need to set.
Although, if you are managing servers, it's not very praticle to use GUI because the client must suport that option and the server must use some resources to send the GUI over the network.
[edit] Comparission
| Attribute | CLI | GUI |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | Fast | Slow |
| Looks | Geeky | Beautifull |
| Resources | Low | Lot |
| Fun | Yes | In most cases |
[edit] Conclusion
If you are a common user, without the needs of managing a lot of (Linux) servers and if your primary OS is Windows or MacOS, you can use only GUI. If you are a Linux user, a System Administrator, an IT people or a Computer Geek, you must take some time and learn how to use a CLI. It's very usefull, can save a lot of lives and it's fun!
