[fungi]

stuck on a corporate network managed by dip shit admin's wont open up anything but ftp (and even that will require executive approval).

presume that rather then fighting them you could just use this. the public sector has taught me to look for technical solutions that negate human problems.

[meaty]

Put a cost on not getting what you want. An utterly extortionate one. That will sway the balance. No managerial position will want to be seen driving costs up. Works for me every time.

Fortunately I work at a company now where the software team rules with an iron fist and managers whimper behind their desks at the mighty shitstorm that happens when they put pointless walls up.