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What type of software is generally multi-functional and can contain a suite of programs?
What type of software is generally multi-functional and can contain a suite of programs?
- Command Line software
- GUI orientated software (correct)
- Publishable software
- Commercial software
Which type of software is mostly platform independent and available for Mac, Win, and Linux?
Which type of software is mostly platform independent and available for Mac, Win, and Linux?
- Publishable software
- Commercial software
- Graphic rendering software
- Command Line software (correct)
What makes it difficult for users to interpret Command Line software without visualization software?
What makes it difficult for users to interpret Command Line software without visualization software?
- Heavy reliance on user editing (correct)
- True open-source nature
- Focus on proper development
- Availability on Unix systems
Which type of program source code is available and typically free?
Which type of program source code is available and typically free?
What is the focus of Command Line (CLI) software in terms of processing usage?
What is the focus of Command Line (CLI) software in terms of processing usage?
Which type of programs are developed only for certain organisms and are extremely specialized?
Which type of programs are developed only for certain organisms and are extremely specialized?
What is the main purpose of bioinformatic tools mentioned in the text?
What is the main purpose of bioinformatic tools mentioned in the text?
Why is it crucial to properly utilize bioinformatic programs according to the text?
Why is it crucial to properly utilize bioinformatic programs according to the text?
What is a key advantage of GUI-oriented bioinformatic programs?
What is a key advantage of GUI-oriented bioinformatic programs?
Why are comparisons highlighted as essential in bioinformatics according to the text?
Why are comparisons highlighted as essential in bioinformatics according to the text?
Why is it mentioned that no program can ever understand your data or its relevance?
Why is it mentioned that no program can ever understand your data or its relevance?
What distinguishes GUI-orientated bioinformatic programs from command-line orientated ones?
What distinguishes GUI-orientated bioinformatic programs from command-line orientated ones?
