What's the point of Console applications?

[258456]

Ok, so i have learned the basic things about making console applications in visual c++, and i don't know the point of them. In other words, i am trying to say, What are some interesting things can i make in a console application using visual c++.

[Void]

You can make anything, it just won't look nice.

[ArhkXi]

console apps >
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No point in GUIs other than to make the non tech savvy user feel like they know what they're doing, contrary to if the program were a console app, where the average not truly tech savvy user would be intimidated. A console app within itself can have its own language of syntax, while a GUI abtracts the person away from these syntax of program operations for less powerful, but less intensive (and therfore easier?) use.
.GUIs are usually a burden to hacking tools more than anything, which is why most will be console applications or include input for "command script"
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