Re: [Savannah-hackers] export restrictions

[Walter Landry]

Richard Stallman <address@hidden> wrote:
>     > I think it is still desirable for crypto software to be
>     > developed and published outside the US.
> 
>     This is not so helpful for those of us in the US.  To solve the
>     situation, when I put crypto into the project, I will stop
>     distributing tar balls through savannah.
> 
> The issue is not limited to tar balls.  If a program includes crypto,
> it is better for it to be developed entirely by people outside the US,
> and distributed in ALL ways from sites outside the US (including the
> CVS repository).
> 
> If you live in the US, it is better if you work on something else
> and leave the crypto to others.

Subject to some simple regulations, it is not illegal for me to
develop and distribute crypto.  I have read the law, and I know what I
must do.  I understand that Savannah may not want to deal with the
legal complications.  But it is not helpful for you to tell me not to
do it.

Regards,
Walter Landry
address@hidden