Re: Antw: Re: CIPE - Encrypted IP Encapsulation

Kragen (kragen@pobox.com)
Fri, 7 Aug 1998 11:29:38 -0400 (EDT)


On Fri, 7 Aug 1998, Axel Eble wrote:
> >I have some vague memories of the US having some sort of rule against
> >shipping a product into which encryption could be "plugged" at a later
> >date, but if this got past the officials and was exportable, it would be
> >a fine and happy thing.

The NSA used to unofficially advise people on what was and was not
exportable under the law. They would tell you that products into which
encryption could be plugged were not exportable. John Gilmore says
that, according to the law, they are.

> What's the deal? Let people outside the US handle this part :-)

You mean, let people outside the US handle all kernel distribution and
development? Lord, I hope not.

Kragen

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