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Date:      Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:36:34 +0100
From:      Chris Rees <utisoft@gmail.com>
To:        mexas@bristol.ac.uk
Cc:        freebsd-ports@freebsd.org
Subject:   Re: redports: USA_RESIDENT=YES ?
Message-ID:  <CADLo839UPuc_LbtepTpi=yKesUwfVOO5EuUCzq_ie8Qs5E-%2B6g@mail.gmail.com>
In-Reply-To: <201209271528.q8RFSoUR002657@mech-cluster241.men.bris.ac.uk>
References:  <201209271528.q8RFSoUR002657@mech-cluster241.men.bris.ac.uk>

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On 27 Sep 2012 16:29, "Anton Shterenlikht" <mexas@bristol.ac.uk> wrote:
>
> What is the meaning of USA_RESIDENT=YES in redports build logs?
>

The US government considers cryptography a weapon, so exporting it is
technically an offence.  Therefore, a declaration that you're a US resident
is required for strong cryptography, since the rest of the world is full of
terrorists and whatnot.

Chris



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