The worst part is that so many modules have dependencies. But assuming the fantasy is real any *any* three modules, including dependencies, I too would require DBI. I would also like Net::SNMP because that makes communicating with network devices soooo much easier. Finally I might have to throw in DateTime because let's face it, on a desert island I'm going to need to keep track of how long I've been stranded. And I certainly like that module for the swiss army knife of time concerns.