Re^2: how to access elements in perl

The fact that after 7 years of being around this place you still find yourself "gazing in wonderment" at such a simple piece of code just typifies your attitude.

You learnt a bit of programming about 25 years ago -- what was it? COBOL? Fortan77? -- and you've never bothered to learn anything new since.

If the OP wants to learn, he has only to ask for clarification of those things he doesn't understand. If all he's after is solving this particular problem then he can save himself the bother. But if he comes back asking for another freebie, he'll be far less likely to get it a second time.

With the rise and rise of 'Social' network sites: 'Computers are making people easier to use everyday'

Examine what is said, not who speaks -- Silence betokens consent -- Love the truth but pardon error.

"Science is about questioning the status quo. Questioning authority".

In the absence of evidence, opinion is indistinguishable from prejudice.

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