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Re: PGP 9.0
From: RsH <rsh () idirect com>
Date: Fri, 06 Jan 2006 16:40:38 -0500
Or, instead, simply cause someone outside the US to produce a freeware version not subject to US Import/Export laws, perhaps in a country like Syria, where no one can enforce US laws. After all, the basics of PGP are public knowledge. Lots of people use the freeware version, and it has been used by 'the Mob' for years, yet that did not result in elimination of the freeware version. Note that I am not encouraging this, but its feasibility is common knowledge. RsH ---------------------------------------------------On Fri, 6 Jan 2006 13:55:00 -0500, John wrote:
Not sure if it was just rumor or not, but I heard this happened as a result of 9-11. Apparently the terrorists' were using the freeware version of PGP to encrypt their communications with each other. I may be wrong, but I'm sure that's what I heard. Maybe making it a commercial version can not only generate revenue, but possibly help enforce import and export laws on the software. Regards, John
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