Advantages and Disadvantages of Graphical User Interface and Command Line Interface

Advantages and Disadvantages of Graphical User Interface and Command Line Interface

1. Graphical User Interface

   • Advantages
     • Easy to use for Beginners
     • Easy to navigate through the system using WIMP/GUI interface
     • You don't need to learn complicated Commands
     • There is a help system typically with WIMP Interfaces
     • You get the benefits of WYSIWYG
     • They let you exchange data with different software applications
   • Disadvantages
     • Takes a larger amount of hard disk space than other interfaces
     • They need a significant amount of RAM
     • Use more processing power than other interfaces
     • Can be slow for experienced programmers to use as CLI'S are faster to use

2. Command Line Interface

   • Advantages
     • If user knows correct commands this type of interface is much faster than any others
     • This type of interface doesn't need as much RAM
     • This type of interface doesn't use as much CPU processing time
     • A lower resolution monitor computer can be used with this inferance
     • Does not require windows to run
   • Disadvatnages
     • Can be very confusing for beginners
     • Commands need to be typed precisely
     • If you mistype an instruction you most likely need to start from scratch
     • Large numbers of commands need to be learned
     • You cant just guess anything