OT: Google the new RTFM (Was: Re: [ale] Internet Access aroundAtlanta)

[Geoffrey]

Pete Hardie wrote:
> Geoffrey wrote:
> 
>> Preston Boyington wrote:
>>
>>> Pete Hardie wrote:
>>>
>>>> Sounds like it's time to write a python/perl app that will take a
>>>> query string, dump it to Google, and email the result file to you,
>>>> HTML or ASCII as desired....
>>>> Or perhaps a proxy website that will 'wrap' Google in a specified
>>>> 'skin' to look like work....
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> why not just use google by email?
>>
>>
>>
>> Why all the bandaids?  Attack the problem at the source.  Discuss the 
>> issue with the proper management.
> 
> 
> Because management is oft times immune to logic.  If some executive 
> thinks that any access of the web is wasting time, the company policy 
> gets set, and there is  little to be done in the short term to change 
> that.  Couple that with a draconian IT regime and a boss who views 
> questioning policy as insubordination, and the only way out is to leave; 
> given today's job market, not the best of choices.

Such a company policy should simply be supported by blocking the access. 
  After 26 years with AT&T, I assure you I've seen my share of 'logic 
immunity' as well as 'draconian IT regimes.'

I do suggest that if Jeff hasn't already done so, approach the 
'authorities' with logical reasoning.

-- 
Until later, Geoffrey                     Registered Linux User #108567
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