dsc106 Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Most everytime I see or read instructions, people always give the instructions through the command prompt/console... why can't use just give the instructions through the GUI, especially for simple things like copying/moving files or overwriting stuff. It is just so much easier, faster, and less confusing... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/50054-whats-with-all-the-console-command-instructions/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
moomoo Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 alot of commands like chmod and chuser don't have gui equivalents. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/50054-whats-with-all-the-console-command-instructions/#findComment-357784 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ramm Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 In most cases, the console is also a lot more efficient than having to sort through windows. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/50054-whats-with-all-the-console-command-instructions/#findComment-357860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Hurt Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Because not all commands have GUI alternatives. Also command line gives you exclusive access to system files. Also it much faster than having to navigate thru a million folders and files. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/50054-whats-with-all-the-console-command-instructions/#findComment-358015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_muad_dib Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 terminal is a blessing for all of us, you just need to get used of. it's even faster to use compared to GUI, especially when you have to manage several files you could say... what the..?!?! i have to type toons of things every time instead of a simple click! no you dont! just use tab completion! (type a letter and press tab/double tab to see all the entries) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/50054-whats-with-all-the-console-command-instructions/#findComment-358017 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hecker Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Of course there's always Quicksilver hecker Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/50054-whats-with-all-the-console-command-instructions/#findComment-358042 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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