According to the get-fedora page, the following restrictions are in effect when downloading/distributing Fedora: == Quote == Export Regulations By clicking on and downloading Fedora, you agree to comply with the following terms and conditions: Fedora software and technical information is subject to the U.S. Export Administration Regulations and other U.S. and foreign law, and may not be exported or re-exported to certain countries (currently Cuba, Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria) or to persons or entities prohibited from receiving U.S. exports (including those (a) on the Bureau of Industry and Security Denied Parties List or Entity List, (b) on the Office of Foreign Assets Control list of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons, and (c) involved with missile technology or nuclear, chemical or biological weapons). You may not download Fedora software or technical information if you are located in one of these countries, or otherwise affected by these restrictions. You may not provide Fedora software or technical information to individuals or entities located in one of these countries or otherwise affected by these restrictions. You are also responsible for compliance with foreign law requirements applicable to the import and use of Fedora software and technical information. == Quote Ends == While I'm not a lawyer by any means, I thought the sanctions against Iraq were lifted in 2004?? http://www.ustreas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/programs/iraq/iraq.pdf Quote: "On July 30, 2004, the President issued a new Executive Order 13350 effectively lifting the sanctions against Iraq and expanding the authorities of E.O. 13315 with regard to the former Iraqi regime, including an Annex containing the names of parties blocked under this order. These names have been incorporated into OFAC's SDN list." I'm not sure who's responsible for the legal language in regards to the restrictions here - but I see nothing in that document that talks about restricting IT or talking to an Iraqi about IT? Even export to Iraq is allowed as long as there's an approval from the Department of Commerce. Now - I may be wrong here about the restrictions when it comes to Iraq. If I am, my final comment would be why get-fedora doesn't block downloads from the countries mentioned? Isn't that in violation of the listed terms? -- Best Regards Peter Larsen Wise words of the day: need help: my first packet to my provider gets lost :-( sel: dont send the first one, start with #2 * netgod is kidding
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