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Definition of GUI

By David Bolton, About.com

Definition: GUI is short for Graphical User Interface and is how you'd describe Windows (any version), Gnome/KDE desktops on Linux or the Apple Mac Interface. It is the opposite of a Command Line Interface.

The User Interface uses graphical elements such as buttons, windows, and scroll bars to control the computer.

Glossary:

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Also Known As: WIMP (Windows, Icons, Mouse and Pointer)
Examples:
I changed the look of my GUI by configuring the settings.
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