GENERAL SOFTWARE NOTE


The Lists do not control "software" which is either:

1. Generally available to the public by being:

   a. Sold from stock at retail selling points without restriction, by
       means of:

       1. Over-the-counter transactions;
       2. Mail order transactions; or
       3. Telephone call transactions; and

   b. Designed for installation by the user without further substantial
   support by the supplier; or

   N.B.
       Entry 1 of the General Software Note does not release "software"
       controlled by Category 5 - Part 2.

2. "In the public domain".

GTN "In the public domain"
GSN This means "technology" or "software" which has been made
    available without restrictions upon its further dissemination.

N.B. Copyright restrictions do not remove "technology" or "software"
    from being "in the public domain".

Updated: 1999-09-30 wkoch