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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