Ken Hirsch wrote:
[...]
To clarify, based on my understanding: if software is exported from the
U.S., which vim arguably is, and it is capable of powerful encryption
(64-bit symmetric keys, other limits for public-key/elliptic
algorithms), then it _is_ subject to export restrictions. As the linked
page says, it is exportable, but subject to a one-time review prior to
export. It doesn't matter if all it does is call a subroutine that was
developed in another country or even if the library itself was subjected
to review and approval (e.g. see Legal Notices at
http://aescrypt.sourceforge.net/). The regulations are at
http://www.bis.doc.gov/encryption/Default.htm
[...]
Vim is exported from the Netherlands, not the US. Bram is a Dutch national,
now living in Zurich (Switzerland) but during most of the time in which he
developed Vim, he lived in Venlo (The Netherlands). The Vim ftp servers are
hosted by ftp.nluug.nl (a server in the Netherlands).
Best regards,
Tony.
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