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+This is the repository for the OpenSSL FIPS Object Module 3.0, the FIPS
+140-2 cryptographic module designed for use with OpenSSL release 1.1+.
+
+Note that not all code here will initially be released under the usual
+OpenSSL open source license. Some of the new code will initially be
+released under a restrictive "truly open or bust" license that is
+intended to discourage commercial exploitation of the new code until a
+new open source based FIPS 140-2 validation -- one that everyone can use
+-- is available. Past experience has shown that some large commercial
+vendors may, once their immediate FIPS validation needs are met,
+attempt to obstruct the open source based validations. Such "rent
+seeking" behavior is something we don't want to encourage by providing
+FIPS module code prematurely.
+