It seems like every time I run across these "Yes you can use CPAN" threads you guys are basically encouraging someone to make a potentially career limiting move by circumventing company policies (an especially bad idea given the current economy and how high unemployment is). Granted, the OP is usually vague on this point, so what I would suggest is that you specifically ask about it first -- for example try: "Is there a company policy against using unapproved code?" -- and if there is just let the issue drop.