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Brett Serkez wrote:
> While this is being addressed as a technical issue, the proxy server
> is presumably used to implement company policy.  While you will likely
> succeed in circumventing the proxy server, will this put you in
> violation of company policy?  What might the consequences be if a
> threat entered the company network via this circumvention?  What will
> you say to management if they question why you circumvented the proxy
> server?
> 
> Just food for thought....

Amen! In fact, I've found the IT people where I work will bend over
backwards to get you the "unusual" things you need to do your job,
especially if both they and your manager agree you don't have a
practical alternative.



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