[X4U] Trying to get a Mac Laptop approved - Part 1

[John Erdman]

You're probably right in today's world. That's why I wouldn't attempt
to connect with out IT's OK.

But your boss can help a lot in convincing IT of the legitimate
business need. After all that's what IT is there for! And it's their
responsibility to help see that these needs are met.

At the time my company had 180,000 employees with manufacturing
operations on 6 continents. At the time we had full desktop
communications with all other sites in the world. So it's out of the
realm of small companies. It can be done if you're thoughtful about
how to do it and getting the right people on board.

John

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> That might be OK in a small company but in a large company they have
> guidelines (rigid standards) about what can and cannot be hooked up to the
> net work (actually in their eyes its a good rule) and if *ANYTHING* goes
> wrong you are blamed and you will be fired without recourse. I have seen it
> myself so it does happen.
>
> Ed
>