I have used both the command line and "Start>Run" in both Windows 98 and 2K. Almost always by direction of Tech Support while setting up a new ISP internet connection.

Ping, DHSC configurations, etc. should be on the control panel as a tool. You could also include Tweak in this tool and probably several other useful routines like download speed.

The object of GUI is to do away with DOS and command lines. If we are stuck with having to use command lines, how-about a cheat sheet listing the major commands with a brief description.

Cecil