On 6/16/08, bagavathy raj <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi, > Is there any binary distribution where I can find SSL dlls without > patented algorithms like IDEA,MCD2,RC4,RC5 etc. I tried compiling > without them. I could exclude other algos but not RC4. Some linking > issues. So i need to know if there is any ssl release without the > patented algorithms.
RC4 is owned (and trademarked) by RSA Security Inc, but they are no longer enforcing the patent, and will allow free usage of the OpenSSL implementation of this cipher to those that ask. However they do require that OpenSSL toolkit users either do not call it RC4, or call it "Alleged RC4 cipher" to avoid trademark infringement. If you even mention the words RC4 in your documentation you may need to mention that it is "Alleged" and that RC4 is a trademark of RSA Security. RC2 is also a trademark of RSA Security, but this one can be used without the "Alleged" prefix, providing you list them as the trademark owner. Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer, and I suggest you contact RSA directly to confirm this information on your own. -Chris ______________________________________________________________________ OpenSSL Project http://www.openssl.org User Support Mailing List openssl-users@openssl.org Automated List Manager [EMAIL PROTECTED]
