Install process for this module: The preferred way is with Module::Build, because I'm told all the cool kids do it that way.* perl Build.PL ./Build ./Build test ./Build install If you wish to install it in a private directory, say this first: perl Build.PL config='sitelib=/path/to/my/modules/' * There's also a Makefile.PL included for folks who don't have Module::Build, but it's not recommended. Read "MakeMaker Is DOOMED!" for the reason why. http://magnonel.guild.net/~schwern/talks/MakeMaker_Is_DOOMED/slides/slide001.html