Division GENERAL SOFTWARE NOTE (GSN)

(This note overrides any control within section D of Categories 1 to 9.)

Categories 1 to 9 of this list do not control "software" which is any of the following:

1. a..

   Generally available to the public by being:

   1. 1..

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

      1. a..

         Over-the-counter transactions;

      2. b..

         Mail order transactions;

      3. c..

         Electronic transactions; or

      4. d..

         Telephone call transactions; and

   2. 2..

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

   Note:

   Entry a. of the General Software Note does not release "software" specified in Category 5 – Part 2 ("Information Security").

2. b..

   "In the public domain"; or

3. c..

   The minimum necessary "object code" for the installation, operation, maintenance (checking) or repair of those items whose export has been authorised.

   Note:

   Entry c. of the General Software Note does not release "software" specified in Category 5 – Part 2 ("Information Security").