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bsdtalk127 - Why I like the CLI

Published: Aug. 29, 2007, 3:46 p.m.

Why I like the CLI:
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  • Uses minimal resources. Less space, less memory, fewer dependencies.
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  • Transparency. GUI hides internals, limits options.
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  • Similar between Unix-like systems. GUI tools seem to change every week.
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  • Remote management. SSH rocks.
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  • Everything is text. Configs, devices, output. CLI is natural complement.
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  • Pipes and scripts. One time is hard, a thousand times is easy.
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  • Only need a few tools. Grep, sed, awk, vi, cron.
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  • Text config files. Easy to version, share, and comment.
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  • Requires reading skills instead of clicking skills.
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  • Much faster when you know what you are doing.
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\nFile Info: 12Min, 6MB.
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