distributed bug / wishlist tracking

[Craig McQueen]

Alexander Poddey wrote:
> Hallo again,
>  
> On my new job, I'm forced to use windows and we are not allowed to have 
> servers running. We therefore introduced a distributed revision controlsystem 
> (because it allows us to operate via shared directories).
>
>   

> which I can compile to a binary. In principle, I'm not allowed to install 
> perl, ruby, python, .... but I have a c++ and fortran compiler and I can use 
> other open source code (in source form)
>   

One suggestion to possibly save some unnecessary work: could you try 
negotiating with the powers-that-be on those rules? Perhaps if you 
explain the business case, including avoiding wasting developer time on 
substantial work that would be unnecessary if tool installation were to 
be approved. The rules may be tight, and there's undoubtedly a reason 
for it, but negotiation could well be effective. Worth a shot.

Regards,
Craig McQueen