The power is in knowing the shell. You can do things quickly and do exactly what you want if you know how to use it. No GUI can give you with the same speed and efficiency.
The learning curve is steep, I like your suggestion of 'exploring' the interface. I think this deserves more merit than making the shell glossy.
The learning curve is steep, I like your suggestion of 'exploring' the interface. I think this deserves more merit than making the shell glossy.