| A prompt where the user
types in a command, as opposed to using the mouse to perform a command. For example, a
root MS-DOS command line is
generally C:\>, in Unix
it may be %, or >. Unlike a GUI Operating
System, a command line Operating System only uses a keyboard
to navigate and does not utilize a mouse.
Because command line Operating
Systems require commands to be used, these types of Operating Systems
are much more difficult to learn for new users and can take time.
However, a command line Operating System can be a very valuable
resource and should not be ignored. For example, users who have
Microsoft Windows may find trivial tasks such as renaming 100+ files
in a folder a very difficult task;
however, this is something that can be done in a matter of seconds
through a simple command at the command line.
- Additional help and information
about MS-DOS can be found on our MS-DOS
page.
- Additional help and information
about Unix and Linux can be found on our Unix
/ Linux page.
- A comparison between a command
line interface and a graphical user interface can be found on document
CH000619.
Also see: CUI,
Operating
system definitions
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