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Re: LYNX-DEV SSL, Lynx and the USA
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Michael Richardson |
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Re: LYNX-DEV SSL, Lynx and the USA |
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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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