[ale] Getting around blocking software

[Geoffrey]

Ryan Williams wrote:
>> If they'd freak if they found her using ssh, what do you think they 
>> would do if she attempted to 'mask' the ip as you've suggested.  I 
>> think you're walking a very thin line here.  Is it worth the risk?  
>> Ask them to permit the access if it's harmless enough.  It is her 
>> employer, so it's their final word.
> 
> 
> Honestly, they are not going to make a big deal out of her going to a 
> particular IP address. If they do find it inappropriate, they would 
> simply add that address to the block list as well. This was a case of a 
> site being flagged by software because it assumed the content to be of 
> an adult nature, when in actuality, it was just a bloging community.

I've seen people terminated over such activity.  Regardless of the 
intent, you are attempting to circumvent existing software that is in 
place certainly because of the companies security/use policies.

If it's not that big a deal, just ask the IT folks to work something out 
with her.

-- 
Until later, Geoffrey                     Registered Linux User #108567
Building secure systems in spite of Microsoft