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CLI is closer to the OS kernel than GUI

The Command-Line Interface (CLI) is generally closer to the operating system kernel than the Graphical User Interface (GUI).  How CLI Is Closer to the Kernel Direct Communication : CLI allows you to execute commands that interact directly with the operating system's core components, including the kernel and system libraries. Commands like sfc , chkdsk , or shutdown communicate directly with system-level APIs or kernel-mode drivers. Less Abstraction : The CLI bypasses the layers of abstraction introduced by the GUI, such as window management, graphical rendering, and event handling. This makes the CLI a more lightweight and direct way to manage and control system operations. Kernel-Level Operations : Many CLI tools and commands, such as diskpart or netsh , operate at a lower level than GUI tools, often providing functionalities not available in graphical interfaces. For example, bcdedit allows direct editing of boot configuration data, which directly influence...