If you don't know or care what FIPS 140-2 is then count yourself very lucky and move on. I've created a new web page to summarize the current status of the long-running hostage saga: http://openssl.com/fips/aftermath.html If you use the OpenSSL FIPS Object Module 2.0 (validation #1747), you should confirm that any platforms you use that module on are among the survivors. However, don't panic quite yet if you're using one of the deleted platforms. I'm pretty sure that the "Big Blob 'o Text" list as currently posted has several clerical errors that the CMVP will eventually correct. Also, I expect to receive permission from at least some of the directly impacted platform sponsors to supply information for revised platform descriptions. Once those are up, then you can panic. New developments will be noted in this new web page. -Steve M. -- Steve Marquess OpenSSL Software Foundation, Inc. 1829 Mount Ephraim Road Adamstown, MD 21710 USA +1 877 673 6775 s/b +1 301 874 2571 direct marquess at opensslfoundation.com marquess at openssl.com gpg/pgp key: http://openssl.com/docs/0x6D1892F5.asc
