this library sounds interesting. where can i get much information on it? and
the actual tool kit too!
thanks!
----- Original Message -----
From: James B. Huber <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, November 18, 1999 7:20 AM
Subject: Re: usa encryption
> Cantrell, Mark writes:
> > I recently searched the mailing list archive, so please excuse me if
> > this has been asked before...
> >
> > I want to use openssl for a comercial application in the USA.
> > I don't necessarily have to have strong encrytion at this
> > point.
> >
> > I ran Configure with the following options.
> > no-rc4 no-rc5 no-rsa
> >
> > Is that enough to avoid any encryption laws in the USA or patents?
> > I'm guessing all I really need are the 40bit ciphers.
> >
> > thanks
> > --mark
>
> Mark,
> Did you ever get an answer ??? I too am interested in this.
>
> I've called RSA regarding licensing their "stuff" (we are in
> process of setting up a real "root" CA), they refuse to honor
> their commitment regarding the RSAref library....The distributed
> documentation from RSAref-2.0 says:
> 2. RSAREF applications and services based on RSAREF
> applications may be sold under the following conditions:
>
> o You must sign and return the RSAREF Commercial License
> Agreement to RSA (call RSA for a copy of this
> agreement). Remember, RSAREF is an unsupported toolkit.
> If you are building an application to sell, you should
> consider using fully supported libraries like RSA's
> BSAFE or TIPEM SDK's.
>
> However RSA refuses to send the "Commercial License".....
> And there is nothing in the License that comes with RSAref that
> allows them to VOID the RSAref license.
>
> Also it goes on to state:
> Nothing in this paragraph prohibits you from using the
> Program or any Application Program solely for internal
> purposes on the premises of a business which is engaged in
> revenue-generating activities.
>
> So for internal use (IE you don't generate revenue or provide
> services outside your company) it's fair game.
>
> Jim
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