Quote:
Originally Posted by MSP (commenter) on TuxRadar
"As we discovered in the last issue, the command line is a crusty, old-fashioned way to interact with a computer, made obsolete by GUIs, but a small hardcore of people who refuse to move on still use it to perform arcane tasks that the majority of more enlightened users never need to perform. Mostly these tasks need to be performed in this way because of defects and omissions in current GUIs."
"As we discovered in the last issue, the command line is a crusty, old-fashioned way to interact with a computer, made obsolete by GUIs, but a small hardcore of people who refuse to move on still use it to perform arcane tasks that the majority of more enlightened users never need to perform. Mostly these tasks need to be performed in this way because of defects and omissions in current GUIs."
I got that from this article(http://www.zdnet.com/the-linux-shell-will-always-be-with-us-7000000742/) which links to this article on tuxradar(http://tuxradar.com/content/lpi-learn-linux-and-get-certified-part-6-advanced-command-line)
Now while I don't think there is an international war going on GUI vs Shell, It made me think about my stance on GUI vs Shell.
While I am a hardcore shell enthusiast, I find all my functions in the shell much more efficient than a GUI. I find that I am much more productive and get things done much quicker with less clicks. Hell, often times I find myself wondering what to do with myself because I am done with my tasks... (often times I just start typing random crap into terminal for kicks and giggles.)
With a GUI you're limited. Likening to a metaphor made in the article, Your GUI is like the Oil fills, drains, and dipsticks. You can change the oil, check the oil, and fill it, but you can't stop that ticking lifter or fix that slung rod bearing. And that is what the Shell is for. The shell is likened to the tools required to open up the motor allowing you to fix or diagnose an issue... but it also allows a well versed user to increase their productivity by simply typing commands rather than requiring some expanse of clicking a movement.
Now my point of discussion is this, Do you think Shell is just a remainder of days gone by? Why? Or do you have a different view? I'd love to hear it.
Edited by MediaRocker - 7/12/12 at 3:59pm
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