Re: [Crypto] Re: ftp.kernel.org vs. ftp.funet.fi
Raul Miller (rdm@test.legislate.com)
Mon, 21 Apr 1997 10:20:07 -0400
On Apr 18, Joshua E. Hill wrote
> Purely from a crypto regulation standpoint, we were better off when
> Linus was in Finland. If we ever do get strong crypto in the kernel,
> Linus won't be able to manage the kernel anymore... (or he won't be able
> to export it, or he will be a felon). As this is the case, I doubt that
> real crypto will be in the official distribution of the kernel anytime in
> the near future.
Unless Linus does like Dan Bernstein and sues the federal government. Of course,
that could take a while. [Then again, maybe he could join in on the current
suit...]
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Raul