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Disadvantages of GUI
There are several disadvantages of GUI:
It requires more hard disk space than CUI.
It uses more processing power.
It needs more memory (RAM) to run efficiently.
A COMPARISON BETWEEN CUI AND GUI
CUI GUI
1. Provides a lot of commands to perform Provides icons, buttons, windows, and menus
different types of operations to give commands
2. A user needs to remember all the commands A user does not need to remember commands
3. Uses the keyboard to give commands Uses a mouse, keyboard, stylus, or fingers to
give commands
4. Examples include DOS, Windows Command Examples include Windows, Mac OS, etc.
Prompt, etc.
Reb t
A computer system is a combination of hardware and software.
Software is a program or collection of programs that performs a task.
An operating system is a system software that acts as a mediator between the user
and the computer hardware.
A Character User Interface (CUI) is a medium through which users can interact with a
computer by using only text-based commands.
A Graphical User Interface (GUI) is a type of interface that provides icons, buttons,
pull-down menus, and windows to interact with the computer.
OneOne Touch Learn Section A (Objective)
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A. Tick ( ) the correct option.
1. What is the interface between a user and a computer called?
a. System software b. Operating system
c. Application software d. Hardware
2. Who helps run the other software on the computer?
a. Operating system b. Application software
c. User software d. None of these
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