in reply to Distributing perl
The GPL will allow you to either include source code in your distribution, or to include an offer, good for at least 3 years, to distribute full source code. You are not allowed to just point to where source code is available, though, because your distribution is commercial. (Many people overlook this fact.)
The Artistic License will allow you to distribute if you include source, change the names of the executables and document differences, embed Perl in some program so that it is not externally visible, or make other arrangements with the copyright holders. (The last option is virtually impossible, don't try it.)
So the full list of ways that you can get permission include:
I am not a lawyer, this is not legal advice, yada yada yada. (Technical note, by saying that I'm saying that if you follow my advice and get sued, you can't sue me for giving you bad advice. This is why lawyers WILL NOT give legal advice without being paid, because legal advice has liability associated with it.)
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