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Advantages of GUI

                 Advantages of GUI are as follows:
                    It is simple to use, making it ideal for beginners.

                    It looks more attractive compared to a CUI.
                    It allows running multiple applications at the same time.

                    There is no need to remember commands to operate the interface.

                    It makes it easy to share information between programs using methods like cut and paste or
                    drag and drop feature.
                    It provides instant, visual feedback on what each action does.

                 Disadvantages of GUI

                 Disadvantages of GUI are as follows:
                    It require more system resources than CUI

                    It can sometimes be slower than command-line interfaces because they involve more clicks
                    and visual elements to perform tasks

                    It requires more hard disk space compared to a CUI.
                    It needs more memory (RAM) to function.

                    A COMPARISON BETWEEN CUI AND GUI


                       Feature        Character User Interface (CUI)          Graphical User Interface (GUI)

                  Command Input Executes  tasks  using  text-based  Executes  tasks  through  graphical
                                     commands.                            elements like icons, buttons, windows,
                                                                          and menus.
                  Ease of Use        Requires users to remember and  Easier for users to navigate and execute
                                     type exact commands.                 tasks through  visual and  intuitive
                                                                          elements.
                  Input Method       Primarily uses a keyboard for  Uses a variety of input methods including
                                     typing commands.                     a mouse, touch screen, stylus, or trackpad.
                  Feedback           Provides  textual  output  and  Provides visual feedback with changes
                                     error  messages  in response to  in windows, dialogs, and notifications.
                                     commands.

                  Resource Use       Typically uses minimal system  Generally uses more system resources
                                     resources.                           due  to  graphical  elements and  visual
                                                                          rendering.
                  Examples           DOS,      Windows       Command Windows, macOS, Linux desktop
                                     Prompt, Unix Shells  (e.g.,  Bash),  environments (e.g., Ubuntu), etc.
                                     PowerShell, etc.






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