That's true. But consider the steps RSA went through in order
to get a BXA statement that BSAFE SSL-C was not covered by US export
restrictions. They had to prove to the US government that all bits in
their product were of non-US origin. All questionable bits either had
to be justified or rewritten. The less questionable material there is
in OpenSSL, the more easily it can be used by more parties.
I'm not a lawyer, I can't claim to know what should and
shouldn't be contributed with accuracy that is defensible in court.. I
can only speak from experience talking with export counsel. I think
that we should at least wait until a lawyer gives the group guidelines
before it adds any contributions from US persons.
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Sameer Parekh, R.P.D.C. Emperor
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