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New problems regarding the Distribution of Debian from the U.S.

Looks like we can no longer export the Linux kernel from the US, since it
has firewalling capabilities...

Dominik Kubla

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[From RISKS 18.75 (see comp.risks)]

Date: Tue, 31 Dec 1996 19:05:05 -0800
From: Lucky Green <shamrock@netcom.com>
Subject: New US regs ban downloadable data-security software

The new US crypto export regulations control the export of most if not all
data-security software. Regardless if the software uses cryptography or
not. Many software archives seem to be in violation of the new regs.

[Federal Register: December 30, 1996 (Volume 61, Number 251)]
[makes it illegal to export without a license:]

   c.3. ``Software'' designed or modified to protect against malicious
        computer damage, e.g., viruses;

[For the full text, see
http://www.epic.org/crypto/export_controls/interim_regs_12_96.html]

This certainly controls virus checkers, firewalls, and other security
software. There are substantial penalties involved in violating the EAR.
The US can assess daily penalties and block all exports of a company's
non-violating products. Criminal penalties apply as well.

"Export", as defined in the new regs, includes making software available on
the web or via ftp.

If you have a virus checker or similar software available for ftp inside
the US and the software can be downloaded from outside the US, you are most
likely in violation of the new EAR which took effect on 12/30/1996.

If you do not wish to go to prison, you may want to consult an attorney
immediately and remove all data security software from your server.

IANAL  --Lucky Green <mailto:shamrock@netcom.com> 

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