1. If the module in question inherits its import() subroutine from the Exporter.pm you are right you do not lose anything. If on the other hand the module has its own import(), you may get a nasty surprise. The module may expect it's import() to be called.

2. While MyModule::foo(); doesn't sound too bad, but imagine you'd have to prepend each and every constant with the package name: 

my $Array = Win32::OLE::Variant->new(VT_ARRAY|VT_R8, [1,2], 2);
vs.
my $Array = Win32::OLE::Variant->new(Win32::OLE::Variant::VT_ARRAY|Win
+32::OLE::Variant::VT_R8, [1,2], 2);

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I think you are exagerating. Also ... keep in mind that the more text you write, the more likely it is that you make a mistake. It's more likely to mistype Win32::FileOp::Delete(... than Delete(....

Jenda
Always code as if the guy who ends up maintaining your code will be a violent psychopath who knows where you live.
   -- Rick Osborne

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