Re: A89: U.S. Encryption Laws
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Re: A89: U.S. Encryption Laws
nope, i've done a lot of ametuer crypto, and here's the info:
the maximum legal cryptography level with a 2048bit key.
the maximum legal exportable crypto is 56bit, which is a joke to crack.
The ti89, therefore, cannot use 512bit encryption or it would be illegal
to export it!
--robin
Rosyna wrote:
>
> It is. I think 128-kbit is the strongest allowed. But it cannot be
> exported to other countries, especially france. Look at netscapes
> secure 128-bit version.
>
> At approximately 5:46 PM -0600GMT on the day Earth People call
> 12/2/99, Daniel Wood declared:
>
> >Whats are the laws concerning encryption and how good it can be.
> >
> >Also can someone explain to me the XXXBit(256, 512, 56, etc) encyptions.
> >
> >I thought I heard someone earlier say that 512Bit encryption in the US was
> >illegal because the Gov. can' crack it.
>
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