proud2BlibKansan
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Thu Aug-02-07 07:04 PM
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I got a new phone and had to download some software for it |
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to sync the organizer with my computer. Check out what I had to agree to:
Eligibility Declaration I warrant that I:
* have not had my export privileges suspended, revoked, or denied by any Government Authority; * am not on any Government Authority list which would prohibit my access to the Software; * acknowledge that this Software, and its underlying technology, may be subject to import, export, and/or use controls by Government Authority(ies) by way of law or regulation; * will not import, use, export, or re-export the Software in violation of any applicable laws or regulations of any Government Authority, including without limitation by: o failing to obtain any applicable government permits, licenses, or authorizations; o distributing or exporting the Software to any country, person or entity to which distribution or export is prohibited.
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Thu Aug-02-07 07:06 PM
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1. What phone? What software? |
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Thu Aug-02-07 07:07 PM
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Maybe you are on a list. Is there someplace one can call to find out?
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proud2BlibKansan
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Thu Aug-02-07 11:03 PM
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6. LOL I wondered that too |
billyoc
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Thu Aug-02-07 07:30 PM
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3. Nothing new about that sort of thing, it has to do with encryption. |
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Strong encryption is classified as a munition, and you're not even allowed to bring it outside of the US. It's a whole "thing" with encryption, you're not even allowed to use 128 bit encryption in some countries. I was a software developer for years, there was no end to the problems we had sending our software to overseas customers because of this. It's hard to get into without gettin' your geek on. :hi:
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Thu Aug-02-07 07:32 PM
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4. The sad part is that those countries under U.S. embargo of high-strength encryption |
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just get it from software developers that aren't U.S. based. It's just an idiotic restriction that only serves to hurt U.S. developers.
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Thu Aug-02-07 07:37 PM
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5. Oh, of course. I know a couple of guys who have the RSA algorithm |
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tattooed on their arms:
print pack"C*",split/\D+/,`echo "16iII*o\U@{$/=$z;<(pop,pop,unpack"H*",<>[br /> )]}\EsMsKsN0dsXx++lMlN/dsM0<J]dsJxp"|dc`
That's it, that's the whole thing.
WARNING: If you get this tattoo, you are not allowed to leave the U.S. for any reason, for now you yourself are classified as a munition.
Good Times. :eyes:
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Thu Aug-02-07 11:21 PM
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11. Exactly what IS that, and how do I use it? |
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Edited on Thu Aug-02-07 11:21 PM by kgfnally
I know it's an encryption algorithm... but can you provide a bit more detail?
RSA algorithm? Huh?
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proud2BlibKansan
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Thu Aug-02-07 11:05 PM
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Government Authority list which would prohibit their access to the Software? A hacker?
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Thu Aug-02-07 11:06 PM
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8. ssshhhh - Agent Mike is here! |
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Thu Aug-02-07 11:30 PM
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13. Oh where are my manners?? |
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Thu Aug-02-07 11:09 PM
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Figures. It has encryption software that's not licensed for export.
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Thu Aug-02-07 11:18 PM
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10. Cool! Can I have a copy? |
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I have a friend in Iran who could use it.
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Thu Aug-02-07 11:29 PM
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12. Let me send it to my Saudi Arabian friend first |
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then I will send you a copy. :rofl:
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