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What is TUI?

Text User Interface

On-screen interface driven only by text and characters instead of graphical elements.

Overview

It is an interface that works with keyboard commands and text-based menus, rather than visual buttons or windows. It consumes very little computer resources and generally runs on terminal screens.

Analogy: It's like interacting only with text, like a digitized version of old typewriters, rather than the color screen of a modern smartphone.

How it works

Using specific key combinations on the terminal, the user navigates through menus and enters commands as text.

Where it is used

It is common in server administration, software development tools, and low-end devices.

Commonly confused with

Can be confused with CLI; CLI is just the command line, while TUI creates a visual layout on that line.

Frequently asked questions

Why use TUI instead of graphical interface?

It is much faster and does not require heavy resources such as a graphics card.

Is it difficult to learn?

It's necessary to memorize keyboard shortcuts in the beginning, but it's much more efficient as you get used to it.

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