in reply to Linux Live CD with Perl >= 5.8.6

If you're looking for a LiveCD, you might try Flash Linux. It's based off of Gentoo.

Their page is here: http://www.flashlinux.org.uk/

Version 0.3.3 has 5.8.5 as recorded by Distrowatch. The latest version appears to be 0.3.4 which may include 5.8.6.