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.so HEADERS .FH .. .lp June 20, 1991 .ip TO: 10 Bureau of Export Administration
P.O. Box 273
Washington, D.C. 20044
.ip FROM: 10 Keith Bostic
Computer Systems Research Group
457 Evans Hall
University of California
Berkeley, CA 94720
.ip RE: 10 Commodity Classification Request .pp I would like to request a commodity classification for the Berkeley Software Distribution Networking Release #2. The distribution includes approximately 85% of a UNIX-like operating system as well as approximately 250 user utilities. .pp I believe that the correct classification for this distribution is EECN 5D01A, as described in the August 29, 1991 revision of the Commodity Control List. The reason for this classification is that the networking component of the distribution supports the controlled technologies described in 5A03A, paragraphs (d), (e) and (f). Specifically, adaptive routing on a per-packet basis, the routing of datagram packets and the ability to include data as part of the initial connection negotiation packets are all supported. .pp I believe that the correct general export license is GTDA, as described in the October 1990 Export Administration Regulations, section 779.3. The reason for this is that the distribution is publicly available as described in paragraph (b). Specifically, the distribution is available to the general public with minimal restrictions (see the attached licensing agreement for complete details), and for a cost intended only to cover redistribution expenses. Additionally, the recipient may, without further remuneration to the University, redistribute the software as they choose. .pp This distribution is a subset of the software historically distributed as part of the Berkeley Software Distribution, the most recent release of which was 4.3BSD. A similar distribution (Berkeley Software Distribution Networking Release #1) was released in the spring of 1989, for which we received a GTDA classification (CCATS #15697). Attached are copies of the distribution license agreement, an informational letter provided with the distribution, the Networking Implementation Notes, 4.3BSD Edition, and the Berkeley Software Architecture Manual, 4.3BSD Edition. The latter two describe the architecture of the system as a whole as well as the networking subsystem. .pp If I can provide any additional information, please contact me at 510-642-8524 or 510-549-1145.
Keith Bostic