From: Mark (Mookie) <mark@zang.com>
Date: Fri, 29 Mar 1996 11:32:24 +0800
To: cypherpunks@toad.com
Subject: Sun patch pulled
Message-ID: <199603280505.TAA13153@zang.com>
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>I noticed that Sun's latest libc patch (101759-04) is empty.  Previous
>versions contained the complete U.S. version of libc, including the
>tres-dangerous DES and crypt functions.  In the current rev only the
>README remains, presumably because:
>	EXPORT INFORMATION: This patch includes code which performs
>	cryptographic functions, which are subject to U.S. export
>	control, and must not be exported outside the U.S. without
>	prior approval of the U.S. government.  Prior export approval
>	must be obtained by the user of this patch.

The 101759-?? patch is missing from the Feb 1996 SunSolve Patches CD. However
if one pops in the November 1995 Patches CD there is a nice little copy of
the 101759-03 patch which also comes with the above warning and the DES
enabled libraries.

The Patches CD's are openly sent around the world by Sun Support, one CD
for all the world.

Cheers,
Mark