At 10:45 AM 5/11/98 -0500, Chris Owen wrote:
>
>We've used Stronghold for the past 2 years, but frankly I'd much rather
>use plain old apache-ssl. However, there is the Verisign certificate
>problem.
>
>My question is this: What is the real limitation against doing this? The
>apache-ssl web page says it isn't allowed, but on the Verisign site it
>doesn't really make such claims. I've also checked out the Verisign
>contract and except for some vague language about using "appropriate SSL
>software" it doesn't really say anything about any limits as to what
>software you can use the certificate with.
>
>What happens if you use apache-ssl? Do they revoke your certificate? I'd
>rather stay legal, but I'd really rather use the real deal rather than
>Stronghold.
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As regards your staying legal, I just recieved the foillowing from RSA.
>
> From: Kevin Pennington <Kpennington@RSA.com>
> To: "'rmeyer@mhsc.com'" <rmeyer@mhsc.com>
> Subject: RSA/Morgan Hill Licensing
> Date: Mon, 11 May 1998 14:51:16 -0700
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> Roeland,
>
> I have been forwarded an email that you sent to "patents@rsa.com" this
> morning. I am the Account Manager from RSA for the bay area. I wish to
> discuss your licensing needs with you, but I do not have your telephone
> number.
[snip]
>
> Please note that any implementation of SSLeay with in the United States is
> strictly illegal.
>
>
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Kevin Pennington
> Account Manager
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