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# [1.1 Understanding Terminal, Console, Shell, and Command-Line in the world of computing, the terms Terminal, Console, Shell, and CLI](https://blogs.vijaysingh.cloud/m1-essential-commands?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

In the world of computing, the terms Terminal, Console, Shell, and Command-Line Interface (CLI) are often used interchangeably but they each have distinct meanings. Here's a breakdown of what each term refers to: Terminal A terminal is essentially a ...

Jul 10, 2023 · 4 min read · blogs.vijaysingh.cloud  
Updated Feb 16, 2024  
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