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Re: LYNX-DEV SSL, Lynx and the USA


From: Michael Richardson
Subject: Re: LYNX-DEV SSL, Lynx and the USA
Date: Sun, 20 Oct 1996 12:53:14 -0400

>>>>> "Robert" == Robert Bonomi <address@hidden> writes:
    Robert> One additional side-effect of an "off-shore"
    Robert> repository. No U.S. developer could legally work on
    Robert> anything containing either the crypto code, or anything
    Robert> that invoked the crypto code.  At least -not- if one wants

  Agreed. But, since no US person could use the code without an RSA
license, does this matter? None of you are supposed to install the
stuff anyway.

    Robert> clearance.  And, thre's also a legal problem with a
    Robert> U.S. resident even =referring= a foreign national to the
    Robert> off-shore resource.  Believe it or not, *that* constitutes

  Okay, so www.lynx-browser.org would have to be hosted outside the US.
  
    Robert> "trafficking", within the meaning of ITAR!!  Legally, you
    Robert> can admit it exists, but you can't tell 'em where to get

  So, the internic is in violation when they point to non-US .com's
that export crypto. Neat. 

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