“At its best, encryption software protects the OS from a variety
of attacks and unwanted visitations. At its worst, encryption
software shackles Linux, keeping the Open Source system from the
true international Open Source freedom on which its philosophy is
based.”
“All this is changing rapidly. In the wake of governmental
relaxation regarding cryptographic export regulations, several
Linux developers and designers of accessory software are gearing up
to give Open Source software the protection it particularly
needs–while anticipating further lifting of governmental
control.”