1.3 Operating Systems: WWW - Yahmad.Co - Uk
1.3 Operating Systems: WWW - Yahmad.Co - Uk
1.3 Operating Systems: WWW - Yahmad.Co - Uk
• Define and describe operating systems which contain a Command Line Interface
(CLI)
• Define and describe operating systems which contain a Graphical User Interface
(GUI)
• Describe the differences, including the benefits and drawbacks, between operating
systems which contain a CLI and those which contain a GUI
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1.3 Operating systems
Chapter 1: Types and components of computer systems
Helps the user inteface with the computer through a graphical user interface.
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1) Used in CLI
D 2) Areas for displaying information
3) GUIs are built around this.
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4) GUI
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Chapter 1: Types and components of computer systems
I Icons:
-small images used to represent
files/folders or applications
M Menus:
lists of options or applications
users can select from
P Pointers:
–Mouse pointer can be used
to select and open
files/applications
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1.3 Operating systems
Chapter 1: Types and components of computer systems
GUI Vs CLI
4) Who do you think would use a CLI interface and give one reason?
CLI is still used by software developers and system administrators to configure computers, install
software, and access features that are not available in the graphical interface.
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