Cryptography in tn5250

["Jason M. Felice" <jasonf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'm watching the cryptography movement of the US government, and it appears,
according to slashdot.org, that US citizens can soon export cryptographic source
code "without technical review" so long as the BXA is notified.  I'm not sure
what the BXA is.  This is not yet final.

The strange thing is that the first place I've seen this is on
SlashDot.  The stranger thing is that the US government mentions 'to take 
into account "open source"' [sic].   :)

I'm going to consult with the Cleveland Linux User's Group's computer law
expert, Professor Peter Junger, to make sure I'm not missing any loopholes.
I'd also like to hear from citizens of countries (namely France) who have
cryptography *import* restrictions - most importantly whether just
cryptographic software or software with cryptographic-enabling hooks is
restricted.

If we can work this out, I will have an OpenSSL-enabled 5250 client avaiable
as soon as legally allowed.

-Jay

P.S. Last I heard, the RSA patent expires in February or March of this
year.  Which means that if everything goes well, there is going to be some
kick-butt free software real soon.
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