Ok, one more time. Here is a very direct question that would really help me get started. How do I parse the elements of: 
merge.pl file_1 a,b,c file_2 d,e,f

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so that: 
file_1 a,b,c

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gets placed in a hash where: 
keys = "a", "b", "c"

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and: 
key values = /$aref_a, /$aref_b, /$aref_c

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and: file_2 d, e, f </CODE> gets placed in another hash where: 
keys = "d", "e", "f"

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and: 
key values = /$aref_d, /$aref_e, /$aref_f

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I believe that I can figure out the rest. This has just been a sticking point for me. Obviously. And regarding your "hire a programmer" comment. Look. I am NOT a programmer. I am a network engineer, tasked with writing some tools for my group. I have stated in just about every one of my posts that I am new to Perl. So, it shouldn't surprise anyone if I am having trouble expressing ideas in a programming context. Would you tell a 2 year old, who is just learning to speak, to "hire a tutor" before asking you a question? At any rate, I don't mean to sound ungrateful for everyone's help, nor do I want anyone to do my work for me. Just a little direction would be great.

In reply to RE: Re: @ARGV Manipulation by Limo
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