New welcome message

[Ian Goodyer]

Due to popular command, I have just updated the welcome/info message for
the ukcrypto list to include instructions on how to subscribe/unsubscribe
from the list and details of the web archive that is generously maintained
by Ian Brown.

As some of you have been subscribed for ages I thought I would include a
copy  of the welcome message.  Sorry to trouble you all.

ian
ukcrypto owner

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		UK Cryptography Policy Discussion Group

The group, supported by a mailing list, is comprised of people with a
professional interest in the formulation and content of UK government
policy on the provision, use and control of encryption products and
services in the UK.  It was been formed in response to the 1996
announcement of UK policy on the provision of encryption services on
telecommunications networks.

The aim of the forum is to exchange information and co-ordinate actions
in order to achieve a UK government policy which:

   1.  preserves existing freedoms within the UK in respect
       of the design, development, provision and use of
       encryption products and services

   2.  is workable in practice given other constraints and
       factors which are beyond the control or influence of
       the UK government

   3.  meets the common interests of people in the UK in
       combating crime and terrorism

   4.  is set out with clarity and precision to meet clearly 
       stated objectives which are demonstrably achievable
       in both political and technical terms

   5.  consistent with the above, minimises the extension of 
       domestic and export controls on encryption products
       and services and removes existing controls which are
       unachievable, clarifying the scope of those that 
       remain and the processes that will be used to implement
       them

Everyone with an interest in the subject of UK cryptographic policy and
deployment is welcome to join the list; it is *not* restricted to the
British or those resident in the UK.

The mailing list is unmoderated, but only subscribed members can post.
The reply address is set to the list, in the interest of maintaining a
freely flowing debate, so please be careful that you do not inadvertently
post inappropriate responses.

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An archive of previous posts is kindly maintained by Ian Brown and can be
found at http://www.cs.ucl.ac.uk/staff/I.Brown/archives/ukcrypto

Please try and restrict postings to UK Encryption law and try not to stray
onto general cryptology topics.  The following topics for instance are not
appropriate: 

  i) Can PGP be cracked
 ii) What is the best PGP plugin for Eudora
iii) What is the best way to encrypt a disk under Windows NT


If you have doubts about the relevance of any material you propose to mail
to the list, please contact owner-ukcrypto@maillist.ox.ac.uk for guidance. 


The language of the list is English, though American and other variants of
English are acceptable 8-)


Paul Leyland.  1997 October 20.

Updated by Ian D. Goodyer 1999 February 12 (goodyer@well.ox.ac.uk)