Originally posted by Old Greg
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I use a VM, an exact image of one of their "safe" builds then VPN.
They seem pretty happy with that."See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."Comment
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I just e-mailed stuff to and from work. If a virus got past thier security filter on the e-mail by disclaimer of "no liability for virus etc in this e-mail etc" should hopefully cover me.Comment
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That's a pretty good idea. Hmmm.Originally posted by Moscow MuleI use a VM, an exact image of one of their "safe" builds then VPN.
They seem pretty happy with that.Will work inside IR35. Or for food.Comment
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I used to work on my home PC and remote on to the work laptop. Much easier to switch between the two and you can use your own monitor,keyboard etc.Comment
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I wasn't worried about IR34 before I came into this thread..Originally posted by TheFaqqerHave I missed something that Gordon brought in before moving next door???

I supply my own equipment, keyboard, monitor, laptop, dock etc and just plug in to the clients network (they insist on AV and personal FW but that goes without saying... or at least it should
). That and being direct with MOO and subsititution clause helps me sleep at night 
Oh and all the booze and drugs helps too.Last edited by basshead; 28 June 2007, 19:05.Comment
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The drugs are now a BIK under IR34.Originally posted by bassheadI wasn't worried about IR34 before I came into this thread..

I supply my own equipment, keyboard, monitor, laptop, dock etc and just plug in to the clients network (they insist on AV and personal FW but that goes without sating... or at least it should
). That and being direct with MOO and subsititution clause helps me sleep at night 
Oh and all the booze and drugs helps too.Comment
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Damn. My accountant said to put them through as subsistence.Originally posted by Old GregThe drugs are now a BIK under IR34.
Really tricky getting receipts for the stuff though.
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Not if you buy in bulk.Originally posted by bassheadDamn. My accountant said to put them through as subsistence.
Really tricky getting receipts for the stuff though."See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."Comment
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