Re: [PROPOSAL] Allowing crypto in the main archive
Robert Thomson <sirrmt@dingoblue.net.au> writes:
> On Wed, Jan 10, 2001 at 01:10:55PM -0800, Joey Hess wrote:
> > Wichert Akkerman wrote:
> > > * DFSG free programs with crypto can be made and (re)distributed
> > > from the US now, as long as you don't consciously export it to
> > > one of 7 countries which are on a special blacklist
> >
> > Of course that raises the question: What can Debian do to prevent
> > export to one of those 7 contries, and do we really want to do so?
>
> My understanding is that it's fine to be a passive contributor to
> distribution.
>
> So long as you don't mail a CD, cross a border, or force-feed to a mirror
> in one of the 7 victim countries, then you're fine.
But, if you don't mind me being absolutely clear, putting the stuff up on a
publicly accessible site based in the US knowing that folks from the dodgy
7 might come visiting is still acceptable?
~Tim
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