Is the DES algorythm PD?

[DoN Nichols]

"mjoyce at smiley.mitre.org says:"
> 
> 
>   The reason for export controls on software implementations of DES have
> always mystified me.  Here are two observations that fuel my confusion.
> 
   [...]
> encryption.  A software implementation of DES is provided in the FORTRAN
> program (reference FIPS PUB 112, 30 May 1985, "Password Usage," Appendix D). 
> FIPS PUB 112 is available from the National Technical Information Service,
> U.S. Department of Commerce, Springfield, VA 22161.  The price of FIPS PUB
> 112 was $15.95 in 1989.  Major credit cards accepted.

	Don't expect quick turnaround if you order from them now.  They had
a fire recently, and PCB's were in the transformers.  They are currently
debating whether or not it is safe for the employees to re-enter the
building.  It may be a while. :-)

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