Is the DES algorythm PD?

[Mark Pledger]

jgd at csd4.csd.uwm.edu (John G Dobnick) writes:

>Silly (and perhaps a bit off the subject) question time:

>    I) Does this mean that Dr. Dobb's is now an "export restricted" item,
>       and thus can not be mailed to any non-US subscribers?

>   II) Does this now mean that Comp-U-Serv must restrict non-US subscriber
>       access?

Unfortunately it's a sticky, but relevant issue.  Any other comments ?



-- 
Sincerely,


Mark Pledger

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