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Subject: Re: Cannot buy Pocket Grandmaster - RESTRICTED ????

Author: Mike Byrne

Date: 10:28:47 09/21/05

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On September 21, 2005 at 11:39:10, Majd Al-Ansari wrote:

>I tried to buy Pocket Grandmaster but was declined because it is a restricted
>program for some countries.  I am in Kuwait so I guess we are on the restricted
>list.  First of all I didn't realize PGM was using such advanced technology such
>as to make it restricted.  And if this restriction list is made by the US, then
>why Kuwait.  I thought we were allies.  50% of our territory was reserved for
>the US forces to prepare for Iraq, and now every single soldier going to Iraq
>goes via Kuwait.  I can't believe we are on a restricted list. Anyone have any
>ideas how to get around this.  Are the authors of this program aware of this
>silly law ???


It is not US product, therefore it is not subject to US regulations when sold
outside the US.  Must be a glitch in the process.  Contact the authors
directlty.



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