Messages in this thread | | | Date | Tue, 16 Mar 1999 19:06:39 -0800 (PST) | From | Mike Eisler <> | Subject | Re: DES module in kernel? |
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> > Whoever is "in charge" of Linux will need to seek legal counsel > > versed in these issues. The U.S. has relaxed export control laws, > > and so export of 56 bit DES is possible (I've done it), and legal, > > but only with an appropriate export control license. > > > > I can provide the name of a competent attorney, if anyone is interested. > > It is possible to get export control licenses without legal assistance, > > but it's no doubt easier to have a point person who works a few minutes > > away from the relevant gov't agencies in the D.C. area. > > The problem is that there *is* no such "in charge" person, and such > the regulations are highly skewed in favour of companies. These > regulations are deadly for Open Source projects.
Individuals can export products; there's no requirement that I know of that an incorporated body apply for a crypto export license. Really, anyone who wants to take the initiative can, even if Linux is truly a commons.
-mre
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