According to that article a while back about the person visiting SCO, those that sign the NDA aren't given copies of the offending code. All he was able to do was look at a Powerpoint presentation that didn't even specify what version of Linux the code was from.
Additionally, since anybody who signs the NDA can basically be barred from kernel development work, those who take SCO up probably aren't going to be familiar enough with the components SCO is talking about to be able to recall the exact sections of code from memory.
I think you're missing the point.
It's not necessary to actually securely encrypt the letter. It just needs to be modified enough so that it doesn't set off spam alerts. Hell, "encrypt" it using ROT-13.
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According to that article a while back about the person visiting SCO, those that sign the NDA aren't given copies of the offending code. All he was able to do was look at a Powerpoint presentation that didn't even specify what version of Linux the code was from. Additionally, since anybody who signs the NDA can basically be barred from kernel development work, those who take SCO up probably aren't going to be familiar enough with the components SCO is talking about to be able to recall the exact sections of code from memory.
It's just proof that slipping deadlines are affecting every facet of the software industry.
I think you're missing the point. It's not necessary to actually securely encrypt the letter. It just needs to be modified enough so that it doesn't set off spam alerts. Hell, "encrypt" it using ROT-13.
If memory serves, you can, but you have to be registered as an arms dealer and the government has to okay it. Perhaps that's what Microsoft is doing.