If you have an external computer you can access, Google "ssh over
ssl". Then you can run port forwarding (or a full VPN) across that
connection.

But even if you're technically able to get past it, you may be
violating access or employment terms. Talk with people, and think
carefully before you act.

-Ken



On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 8:33 PM, Ian Schorr<[email protected]> wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I'm attempting to use Fink behind a firewall that blocks all access except
> through HTTP (and SSL) and FTP.  There is no explicit proxy - those
> ports/protocols are transparently managed by a firewall. This means that CVS
> and RSYNC are unavailable for updates.
>
> I can update using the point update, but that seems to pull an index that is
> quite old, and I need newer updates for things that I'm working on.
>
> I've searched through for similar solutions, but everyone has said to either
> use an HTTP proxy (not available) for CVS, or switch to point updates (seems
> to be really old).
>
> Is anyone aware of a solution for this?
>
> Thanks,
> Ian
>
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