At 07:36 AM 12/18/96 -0800, geeman@best.com wrote:

Microsoft had to agree to validate crypto binaries against a signature to make sure they weren't tampered with, in exchange for shipping crypto-with-a-hole. They will sign anything (theoretically) if it has the export papers and all. Or without, if you affadavit it is not for export.

They do not themselves impose any restrictions on crypto strength. I'm not expressing political position here, just conveying facts ....

What if the software involved was IMPORTED? Moreover, is legal to export just the signature? Jim Bell jimbell@pacifier.com