I think you misunderstand the answer. You can use a 128bit key on your
server, but the end users will probably be connecting using a 40bit browser.
So they won't be getting the maximum level of encryption available.

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-----Original Message-----
From: Florin Andrei [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: 30 August 2000 15:48
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Subject: Re: french crypto


Daniel Montalibet wrote:
> 
> However note that most of the browsers used by french people are still 40
> bits browsers due to earlier restrictions.

        I see. So, i'll have to use 40 bit key in order to allow everyone in
France
to access my site, right?
        I guess the big https-enabled sites in France use 40 bit too, isn't
so?

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