Yahoo messenger being blocked

Dear all,

My office recently blocked the Yahoo messenger service, which I
consider important to myself. Is there anyway to avoid that? I've
modifed the "connection preferrence" of the Yahoo messenger, but none
of the setup works.

Thanks in advance.

On 2005-03-22, Hongyu <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
> Dear all,
>
> My office recently blocked the Yahoo messenger service, which I
> consider important to myself. Is there anyway to avoid that? I've
> modifed the "connection preferrence" of the Yahoo messenger, but none
> of the setup works.
>
The computer you use in the office is not *yours* its the company's.
Although you might use it and it lives on 'your' desk, its the company's and
it runs how the company's IT department sees fit to meet your work related
needs. If you need Yahoo to do work thats relevant then speak to the IT
department.

You probably will find that when you started work there, the IT Acceptable
Use Policy you signed said you agreed that you would ahere to the rules which
probably state "no Yahoo" effectively. Breaking those rules means your job
is on the line. Why do you not tell them you installed non-company approved
software and see where that lands you.

Yahoo Messenger recently had a bunch of nasty security problems if I recall
which probably prompted this by your IT department. If you do not like it
change job to a company whos IT AUP is 'liberal' (good luck).

If I was you I would count yourself lucky you have not been found out.
Uninstall the software and learn to live that life is not an
email/usenet/instant message.

Cheers

Alex

Hongyu <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
> Dear all,
>
> My office recently blocked the Yahoo messenger service, which I
> consider important to myself. Is there anyway to avoid that? I've
> modifed the "connection preferrence" of the Yahoo messenger, but none
> of the setup works.

Sure - just explain to your IT staff that you're more important than the rules.
Oh, and it'll help if you tell them that you'll take full responsability for
the results, since by overriding their decision you're also assuming authority.

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