From: dlv@bwalk.dm.com (Dr.Dimitri Vulis KOTM)
Date: Thu, 2 Jan 1997 20:12:05 -0800 (PST)
To: cypherpunks@toad.com
Subject: Re: New crypto regs outlaw financing non-US development
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Bovine Remailer <haystack@cow.net> writes:

> At 31 Dec 1996 22:32:38 -0500 (Lucky Green) <shamrock@netcom.com> wrote:
> > At 01:05 PM 12/31/96 -0800, Ian Goldberg wrote:
> > >
> > >But it _specifically_ restricts virus-checkers (and, also, it would seem,
> > >backup programs, but that could be stretching it):
> > >
> > >ECCN 5D002.c.3:
> > ># ``Software'' designed or modified to protect against malicious
> > ># computer damage, e.g., viruses
> >
> > My mistake. I overlooked this paragraph. I thought it had not made it into
> > the final version. Virus checkers, programs like Tripwire, and all firewall
> > products are export controlled under the new regs. Regardless if the
> > program uses crypto or not.
> >
>
> How long before the United Police States of America bans the export
> of medicines and medical technology because it can be a defense against
> biological warfare?

What makes you think you're allowed to export medicines now?

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