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- Possession of a 2.3a key does not necessarily constitute inducement to infringe the patent. Perfectly legal programs exist which will work very well with a 2.3a key (versions 2.4 and up). So by possessing a key
^^^^^^ (as long as WE code it that way)
labelled 2.3a you are not inducing others to violate anyone's patents.
Especially when considering those not in the United States...RSA patent (however valid/invalid) need not apply; and you're not (necessarily) contributing to "inducement" since that's what's necessary to communicate with those out of the country.
- In any case, Sternlight does not have any standing in making this charge. He is not a lawyer and is not affiliated with RSADSI in any way. At best his reports are second- or third-hand interpretations of his understanding of RSADSI's position. Unless or until the patent holder speaks directly to make these charges, there is no need to respond.
Like (m)any of us can make an official statement on that. -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: 2.4 iQCVAgUBLduSoLZspOMRmJBhAQE9ZAP+OEU1HUfzY/oPZFq89pMc5EWdt02jGH+5 nXhd4Rfq79DFGbe1qxXCx+6dsW/+r05olUuP6o7kjaWjDkp4JzHIXJTdNLRUhA9L 6ahOt7Vx1emHYShWI2NiLLY1Fb5i7a6b6xSZm5hBZYSYYrLCM3nx930IzJ+8XhfP CLK7dTcjVtg= =nKxz -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- "Relying on the government to protect your privacy is like asking a peeping tom to install your window blinds." -John Perry Barlow, EFF co-founder