1.What is a GUI? What alternatives are there to GUIs
GUI stands for “Graphical User Interface”. GUI is a program that lets you use images and symbols rather then just words on a computer or a computer controlled device. Another alternative to a GUI is the use of a ” textual interface” , where instead of generating graphical images, it is represented by text (words).
2.What advantages do GUI bring?
GUI is a great advantage to all users. For example, the “Graphical User Interface” makes it easier to move data from one application to another. The GUI makes the computer operation much more lively and beneficial for users. Because the GUI provides graphics in the computer system, it appeals to users more, so whatever is shown could be interpret easily and more widely used. The GUI enhances the efficiency of application programming.
3.Name and explain some of the objects avaliable to programmers in GUI environment.
- scroll bars- allow users to scroll down the page to view text/images etc
- buttons – allow users to access differnt areas
- text box – allow users to input text information
- widget- allow users to upload videos on sites such as myspace/face book etc//
