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Re: debian cd-image mirrors and US export restrictions



On Tue, 05 Nov 2002, Andrew Lau wrote:

> On Mon, Nov 04, 2002 at 11:32:15PM +0100, Harald K. wrote:
> > In contrast to the package servers, the debian cd image mirrors are
> > not separated according to this circumstances. Also the ones located
> > in the US are containing the non-us variant of the first iso
> > image. I dont understand why the US exports regulations seems to
> > have no influence on the distributing of the cd images, which
> > contain US sensitive software packages.  If anyone has an idea on
> > this topic, I would be gratefull for any remark.
> 
> 	Since last year, the US export restrictions have been lifted

Andrea, I think the OP's was asking why US mirrors offer the non-US ISO
image for download.

Harald, did I misunderstand you?

					yours,
					peter

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