In article <1cc881bb88943466447a615184bb616a@hermetix.org>, ohn|ane
<xor@hermetix.org> wrote:
> Hello Kitty wrote:
>
> > I am a network noob. There, we got that out of the way.
> >
> > I would like to have a secure encrypted connection through the firewall
> > where I work (XP PC that uses a proxy server), to my home Ubuntu desktop
> > machine behind a firewalled router, so that I may browse without prying
> > eyes. I use Firefox as my browser. I have several questions that I
> > hope someone can give me some detailed answers.
>
> I know this isn't going to be a popular answer, but have you considered
> the possibility that trying to circumvent your $WORKPLACE network access
> policies is just a bad idea? That they *will* be able to see you making a
> consistent connection to your home PC regardless of how secure it is, and
> know precisely how much data you're moving? And that this alone might be
> enough to get you fired?
>
> Here's a novel idea..... you're suppose to be working, not surfing.
> They're paying you to do the former, so why not concentrate on that and
> leave the surfing until you're actually sitting at your home PC. 
>
Thank you for the advice. I thought this was an Ubuntu forum? Why are
you posting during working hours? Please get back under your bridge.
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Regards