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Compare and contrast command-line and graphical user interfaces. Illustrate with specific examples.

Command-Line Interface

Command-line interface is a user interface between the computer operation system and the user. When each command is prompted onto a specific line, information is given back by the system. An example of CLI would be MS-DOS on Windows operating systems.

Steps in creating a new file folder on computer desktop using command prompt:

1. Open the command prompt

Windows option menu, search for CMD

2. cd desktop

Change directory into desktop

3. md test

Make directory named test

Graphical User Interface

Graphical user interface is a user interface that allows user to communicate and connect with the computer operation system using symbols, visual metaphors and pointing devices. An example of GUI would be the GUI used in Apple’s Macintosh computer.

Steps in creating a new file folder on computer desktop using GUI:

1. Go to desktop

An image of a windows 10 desktop

2. Right cpck mouse and select New > Folder

Creating a folder with the GUI and mouse

3. Rename the folder with a proper name; in this case, test

Renaming the created folder 'test'