Yes, I concede, there are significant logistical hurdles confronting the multi-jurisdictional crypto project. One assumes, however, that the initial capital investment will be somewhat offset by the first in market advantage of the position.
Yes, I would hope so.
Further, a entirely foreign production, say for chip manufacture, would probably make things easier. I had specifically contemplated hardware applications. Indeed, there are problems with both, but they don't stem from ITAR.
I see, yes.
Are you talking specific licensing provisions, or implementation. I don't follow. (Though I'm fairly sure I'm missing something obvious).
Well there are certain applications which personal users don't really want to use. SSL webservers for example. Most individuals don't have a need for an SSL webserver. RSA-in-hardware is also not needed for most individuals, but high-traffic server applications which do RSA operations really should start using RSA in hardware. Encrypted database applications (something I'm working on with a friend) are another application which personal users don't really care about, but corporate IS finds valuable. (Well, I hope they find it valuable, otherwise our product won't sell.. the database guy says he knows them well enough that they'll buy it though.) -- Sameer Parekh Voice: 510-601-9777x3 Community ConneXion, Inc. FAX: 510-601-9734 The Internet Privacy Provider Dialin: 510-658-6376 http://www.c2.org/ (or login as "guest") sameer@c2.org