Paul B. Webster VK2BZC wrote:
>
> Mark Willis wrote:
>
> > The problem as I understand it is that any US resident can ask for and
> > receive it, but transmitting it outside of the US is considered bad by
> > the Government folks who make such decisions;  Encryption is
> > considered a "munition" for some dumb reason, by the US Govt...
>
>   PGP in all versions including the latest has been *legally* exported
> from the US by the simple expedient of printing it on paper and
> carrying (all explained on the PGP site).  Not sure whether this
> includes mail though.  It appears munitions can exist on disk or e-mail,
> but can't be printed on paper!
>
>   But *why* would anyone want DES?, one has to ask!
> --
>   Cheers,
>         Paul B.

  <Shakes head in continuing amazement, knowing that if HE carried that
paper through customs, it'd explode on him.>

  <G>  Mark