1. General Technology Note. The export of ``technology'' that is ``required'' for the ``development'', ``production'', or ``use'' of items on the Commerce Control List is controlled according to the provisions in each Category.
``Technology'' ``required'' for the ``development'', ``production'', or ``use'' of a controlled product remains controlled even when applicable to a product controlled at a lower level.License Exception TSU is available for ``technology'' that is the minimum necessary for the installation, operation, maintenance (checking), and repair of those products that are eligible for License Exceptions or that are exported under a license.
N.B.: This does not allow release under a License Exception of the repair ``technology'' controlled by 1E002.e, 1E002.f, 8E002.a, or 8E002.b.
N.B.: The ``minimum necessary'' excludes ``development'' or ``production'' technology and permits ``use'' technology only to the extent ``required'' to ensure safe and efficient use of the product. Individual ECCNs may further restrict export of ``minimum necessary'' information.
2. General Software Note. License Exception TSU (``mass market'' software) is available to all destinations, except countries in Country Group E:1 of Supplement No. 1 to part 740 of the EAR, for release of software that is generally available to the public by being:a. Sold from stock at retail selling points, without restriction, by means of:
1. Over the counter transactions;b. Designed for installation by the user without further substantial support by the supplier.
Note: The General Software Note does not apply to ``software'' controlled by Category 5--part 2 (``Information Security''). For``software'' controlled by Category 5, part 2, see Supplement No. 1 to part 774, Category 5, part 2, Note 3--Cryptography Note.