I'd really like an easy way to strip out all of the un-necessary perl modules, pod files etc

I may be misunderstanding this, but it sounds like you're installing Perl and then trying to delete anything that isn't used by your scripts. Please don't do that. Leaving (no... creating) a broken Perl installation on someone's machine will only create problems the next time someone does perl -v and assumes all of the core stuff is available.

A better idea is to create standalone executable files from your scripts. This is asked quite often - use Super Search to find relevant threads. Another option is to create a bundle of required modules that you can install all at once, CPAN-style. Finally, don't forget about the Categorized Questions and Answers and Tutorials sections.

• perlfaq3, "How can I compile my Perl program into byte code or C?" (perldoc)
• perlcc (perldoc)
• How do I compile my script so that it becomes a standalone executable? (CatQ&A)
• Shipping standalone perl apps on Win32 (Tutorial)
• Creating a Bundle:: with all deps?
• Standalone perl
• Doing a standalone executable (and even a binary!)
• Converting perl script into .exe
• Compiled Perl