system software(user interface)

system software(user interface)

1. what are the main two types of user interface

   • command line interface
     • The CLI on the other hand lets a user interact with their device/system with the help of various commands.
     • Advantages of using the command line
       • a faster way to get tasks done it is more flexible than a GUI it uses less memory
     • disadvantages of using the command line interface
       • Commands have to be typed precisely. If there is a spelling mistake then the command will not respond or fail. If user can mis-type an instruction, it is often necessary to start from scratch again.
   • graphical user interface
     • GUI lets a user interact with the device/system with the help of graphical elements like windows, menus icons.
     • Advantages of using the graphical user interface
       • Easy to use. Since data is represented by symbols, shapes and icons, users can easily recognize, classify and navigate options. Easy to communicate. Visual representation of data is recognized faster than text.
     • disadvantage of using the graphical user interface
       • System functionality cannot be adjusted or adapted. GUIs need a relatively high amount of storage space in the system