Getting started

What is the command line?
The command line is a place where you type in instructions ("commands") to the computer.  Why is it called a command "line"? Probab...
Mon, 17 May, 2021 at 9:23 AM
What's a command line interface (CLI)?
An “interface” is the place where the user connects and talks to the computer.  A command line interface is the place where you type commands on a line...
Mon, 17 May, 2021 at 9:27 AM
What’s a graphical user interface (GUI)?
An “interface” is the place where the user connects and talks to the computer.  A graphical user interface is more visual than just typing commands at ...
Tue, 19 Dec, 2023 at 4:10 PM
Why would I use the command line for analysis?
To use a tool that is not available as a graphical tool. To speed up analysis - you can write all the commands in a script (i.e. a list of commands tha...
Mon, 17 May, 2021 at 9:37 AM
How do I use the command line? How do I get started?
You can access the command line in the Terminal application on a Mac, or at the Command Prompt on a PC. You can then install programs and run them dire...
Tue, 19 Dec, 2023 at 3:55 PM