Installing Python at Work

[Paul Watson]

"Nikola" <tsaparas4life at hotmail.com> wrote in message 
news:1129561955.452114.53290 at g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
> I'm currently learning Python for my own use.
> I'm considering installing it on a work laptop, knowing that it is
> non-licensed, distributable software.
>
> However, does it access communication ports?  I know the company checks
> their ports regularly for activity.
>
> I won't be doing anything very serious; I'm just trying out Python,
> learning the basics from 'Learning Python' by O'Reilly.

Are you asking if it is ok to install Python on your company machine or if 
Python does anything that might cause you to get caught doing something the 
company has already said not to do?