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IF01000Command lineA prompt where the user types in a command, as opposed to using the mouse to perform a command. For example, a root MS-DOS command line is generally C:\>, in Unix it may be %, or >. Unlike a GUI Operating System, a command line Operating System only uses a keyboard to navigate and does not utilize a mouse. Because command line Operating Systems require commands to be used, these types of Operating Systems are much more difficult to learn for new users and can take time. However, a command line Operating System can be a very valuable resource and should not be ignored. For example, users who have Microsoft Windows may find trivial tasks such as renaming 100+ files in a folder a very difficult task; however, this is something that can be done in a matter of seconds through a simple command at the command line.
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