Fwd: Re: xmlgraphics.apache

[Martin Hunt <MH...@dubai.westerngeco.slb.com>]

Dear Sirs,
                 Are you able to add anything to the reply from Jeremias?

Regards,
                 Martin Hunt



>Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2006 16:58:52 +0100
>From: Jeremias Maerki <de...@jeremias-maerki.ch>
>Subject: Re: xmlgraphics.apache
>To: Martin Hunt <MH...@dubai.westerngeco.slb.com>, pmc@xmlgraphics.apache.org
>
>
>Martin,
>
>the only export restrictions I know about is about cryptography software.
>Apache FOP and Apache Batik (which make up Apache XML Graphics) both
>don't contain any cryptography software. Apache FOP uses (!) an RC4
>cryptography algorithm for encryption in PDF but only at 40bit which is
>not considered "strong cryptography". And only "strong cryptography" is
>restricted, as far as I know. Furthermore, PDF encryption is an optional
>function of Apache FOP. So, I believe you're safe to go. However,
>if you want an authoritative answer, please redirect your question to
>legal-discuss@apache.org because I am not a lawyer.
>
>On 11.03.2006 09:40:00 Martin Hunt wrote:
> > Dear Sirs - I wish to enquire if the above software can be used in Sudan
> > given the US embargo regulations.......
> >
> > Regards,
> >               Martin Hunt
>
>
>
>Jeremias Maerki



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