> the data taking I was using a KayPro (Z80 CP/M machine, one of the > first lugables) to do data taking and analysis. Because the shipping > document said it was a computer, the whole shipment sat in bonded > storage for a week, while shipping agents filled out mountains of > paperwork to import a computer that was available for sale in > Switzerland. It doesn't make sense, but that's ITAR. Yeah, I remember that back in 80ties they refused to sell me an Amiga in US when I told them where I'm coming from. However, it was sorted out byt he manufacturer shortly after that, so I don't think ITAR would cause any probems for consumer electronics today. I might be wrong though.