I was able, finally, to get the client's IT to install SS 2008 R2 Express,
SQL Server 2008 R2 Express is NOT the same thing as SQL Server 2008 R2 Developer. It is with Express that your client will run into the 180 licensing limitation unless they purchase a fully licensed copy.
Chris Powell
George: You're kidding.
Elroy: Nope.
George: Then lie to me and say you're kidding.