From: Rich Salz <rsalz@osf.org>
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 1996 05:38:57 +0800
To: cypherpunks@toad.com
Subject: Re:  MS CryptoAPI (fwd)
Message-ID: <9602140028.AA28117@sulphur.osf.org>
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Okay, so how the hell did Microsoft get export approval for this? I mean,
this is the classic crypto-with-a-hole; a service-provider interface (SPI)
with DLL's means "plug your crypto here".  This is usually considered an
"anciliary" device in ITAR language, and therefore export controlled.  I
mean, how long until you see MSWord with "full privacy" option?

Word I've heard is that the office of Export Control has had a lot of
turnover and "nobody knows anything" anymore.  Anyone here any other good
rumors?
	/r$