[Tutor] Interacting with stderr

[Alan Gauld]

On 28/08/14 07:30, Cameron Simpson wrote:

> On a tutor list, what's our stance on exploring the operation at a lower
> level so the OP gets a better feel for what's going on? I'm aware we
> don't need to agree on that stance:-)

Its OK if the OP will understand it.

Just explaining the detail of itself is not always helpful when
dealing with a real programming beginner. But if the OP (or a subsequent 
participant) demonstrates that a fuller explanation
of the mechanisms involved is worthwhile then by akll means do so.

hth
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