As a Windows expert/Linux newbie with some Human Computer Interaction study under my belt, I have to say the CLI has the following features/requirements:
* High information load required for operation.
* Medium levels of feedback given.
* High levels of efficiency.
* Low levels of flexibility.
* High levels of consistency.
GUI (Direct Manipulation) has the following features/requirements:
* Low-Medium information load required for operation.
* High levels of feedback given.
* Low levels of efficiency.
* High levels of flexibility.
* Low levels of consistency.
While these are generalisations, I think CLIs are more powerful for the user who is prepared to learn the syntax, whereas GUIs are ideal for the less experienced user and for prolonged use of the interface.
Most GUI designs are shocking, but they are improving slowly. CLI and GUI have different purposes and different requirements, with a small overlap in between.
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As a Windows expert/Linux newbie with some Human Computer Interaction study under my belt, I have to say the CLI has the following features/requirements:
* High information load required for operation.
* Medium levels of feedback given.
* High levels of efficiency.
* Low levels of flexibility.
* High levels of consistency.
GUI (Direct Manipulation) has the following features/requirements:
* Low-Medium information load required for operation.
* High levels of feedback given.
* Low levels of efficiency.
* High levels of flexibility.
* Low levels of consistency.
While these are generalisations, I think CLIs are more powerful for the user who is prepared to learn the syntax, whereas GUIs are ideal for the less experienced user and for prolonged use of the interface.
Most GUI designs are shocking, but they are improving slowly. CLI and GUI have different purposes and different requirements, with a small overlap in between.