I work in a large firm that implements a web blocking system. Out of curiosity, is there a way to bypass these systems to view web pages unrestricted? Oscar Lester
You can often get round censoring and blocking systems by accessing sites via another website called an anonymizer. This acts as a proxy server and fetches pages, sometimes via other intermediaries, then passes them on to you. Examples include The Cloak, Megaproxy, ID Zap, JAP, Anonymouse and the granddaddy of them all, Anonymizer.com.
Different services have different restrictions, which can often be removed by paying a small fee. Ideally, use a secure (https) service that encrypts the data streams so even your ISP cannot see which sites you are visiting - but these are not usually free. Your computer department or repressive national government can block access to these sites, but there are dozens more, and it may be a good idea to switch services frequently.
Note: the terms of service for anonymizers may ban any unlawful or dubious activities including spamming, abuse, impersonation, copyright infringement and sometimes file sharing. Providers will not guarantee to protect your privacy if you do not follow their terms of service. Also, many companies have a written AUP (Acceptable Use Policy) to cover internet use, and violating that can get you reprimanded or even fired.
