[Linux-HA] ECCN classification for Linux-HA Heartbeat

[Lars Marowsky-Bree]

On 2007-11-13T14:18:50, "Henriques, Tiago" <tiago.henriques at siemens.com> wrote:

> We are using Linux-HA Heartbeat in one of our products, and are now in
> the process of collecting the information needed to export it to other
> countries.
> 
> In order to do this, can you tell me whether any citizens of the United
> States of America or people living in the U.S.A. have contributed to the
> Linux-HA Heartbeat software?

Yes, heavily. US businesses, too.

> Can you also tell me what the U.S. Export Control Classification Number
> (ECCN) for Linux-HA Heartbeat is, and whether a license exception may be
> used for it? 

No idea. My very limitted understanding is that this is merely a
component and requires an aggregate ECCN.

Heartbeat itself does not appear to be subject to any special export
restrictions from the US, as it doesn't use nor provide encryption (just
digital signatures).

I'd recommend that asking a lawyer is the best path forward.


Regards,
    Lars

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