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+This directory is for the EXACT same use as src/contrib, execpt it
+holds crypto sources. As a consequence of USA law, this makes it export
+controlled, so it has to be kept separate.
+
+Please do not export the contents of this direcory and its
+subdirectories from the USA without the necessary permits.
+
+Mark Murray
+3 May, 1997