Re: propose: `cypherpunks license' (Re: Wanted: Twofish source code)

Derek Atkins (warlord@MIT.EDU)
30 Sep 1998 16:02:23 -0400

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The big issue I see with GPL and Crypto software is that with the GPL
you cannot add any redistribution restrictions. The problem is that
due to the United States export rules, I cannot export Crypto
software, which means I must legally put a restriction on any Crypto
code I write. But, this is a "further restriction" as far as the
GPL is concerned. This, in turn, means I cannot use the GPL for
Crypto software.

-derek

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