Dan Fandrich wrote:
> I don't think that's the question here--the U.S. government until
recently considered any software that does encryption to BE arms! So,
exporting libcurl (which allows encrypting data streams) outside the
U.S.A. was to them equivalent to exporting a Stinger surface-to-air
missile!

??? Is there in cryptographic algorithm included in libcurl itself ???

If not, I agree it can be used as a part of some product that can be
classified as an arm, but (lib)curl is not, by itself.
In this case, the calling product should worry about getting a number,
but not libcurl. Else you'll need to get a number for a screwdriver that
could be used to assemble a gun!

Also getting a number for (lib)curl could be useful if it can tell it is
NOT an arm !!!
... But don't you think having such a number would make some twisted
people believe it could be one ...

Nice week-end to all of you.
Received on 2008-03-14