Jon Pennington wrote:

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On Mon, 28 Feb 2000, Steven T. Hatton wrote:

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Will the next release of SuSE English have 128 bit (formerly "US domestic") encryption? Will there be a SuSE RPM for that soon? I hate having to install by hand.

Not to be harsh, but I don't forsee this happening any time soon. I think it was Juergen who pointed out that it's more about licensing (RSA) than about export laws (though laws *do* come into play).

I think its both. You can't still export 128-bit crypto code in binary form. Thats the export restriction. Then, there is a problem of RSA holding patents on algorithms used in SSL. That is the licensing restriction. Anyone bundling SSL in US has to get a license from RSA. BTW, this patent expires in September this year. I am waiting for it. :) Nadeem -- To unsubscribe send e-mail to suse-linux-e-unsubscribe@suse.com For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help@suse.com Also check the FAQ at http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/