Re: [apache-ssl] Apache-SSL legal for use in U.S.?
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Re: [apache-ssl] Apache-SSL legal for use in U.S.?



Wyman Eric Miles wrote:
> 
> Seems an odd question, considering U.S. policy on strong encryption.
> However, I've heard some rumors that Apache-SSL/SSLeay is in violation of
> some RSA patents here in the U.S.

Not if you use RSAREF/BSAFE.

> Our plans for the server are wholly non-commerical, for what that's worth.

That means RSAREF is free, I believe. But what do I know?

> Any truth to the rumors?  Anyone here in the U.S. running an Apache-SSL
> server?
> 
> It would be helpful if anyone had pointers to URLs on this topic.

I believe there's something about it on the SSLeay page.

Cheers,

Ben.

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