How can I convince my manager/sysadmin to run the latest Perl?
If your manager or employees are wary of unsupported software, or software which doesn’t officially ship with your operating system, you might try to appeal to their self-interest. If programmers can be more productive using and utilizing Perl constructs, functionality, simplicity, and power, then the typical manager/supervisor/employee may be persuaded. Regarding using Perl in general, it’s also sometimes helpful to point out that delivery times may be reduced using Perl, as compared to other languages.