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Re:Recharging the Python standard library by MagicWishMonkey on Friday October 11, 2013 @11:54AM (#6533912)
Slightly off topic, but does anyone know why is PyCrypto standard part of the python library?
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Re:Recharging the Python standard library by falcolas on Friday October 11, 2013 @12:05PM (#6533986)
Do you mean why is PyCrypto not part of the standard library? Export controls, mostly.

From PyCrypto's website:

"Unfortunately, cryptography software is still governed by arms control regulations in Canada, the United States, and elsewhere. The controls are fairly loose for free/open-source software, but they exist nonetheless."

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Re:Recharging the Python standard library by MagicWishMonkey on Friday October 11, 2013 @05:23PM (#6536009)
Ahh, ok, that makes sense.
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