> Hi.
>
> My name is Osvaldo Brito and I am a student of electrical and computer
> engineering at Instituto Superior Tecnico (IST), Lisbon Technical
> University, Portugal. My final project is to develop a www interface
> for e-mail secure access. I know that lots of (commercial) versions of
> such an interface already exist, but that is really not a problem as
> the aim is for me to learn new technologies and develop a simple
> interface for in-house use.
>
> The first mail that I sent wasn't explicit enough and I apologize for
> the confusion. So here goes a complete view of my project in the hope
> that you can further help me.
>
> I think that a good way to describe the interface I am envisioning is
> as follows:
>
> ^------------- Local-----------------^
> ^ ^
> ^ web page ^
> ^ ^ ^
> - ^
> - (Local or
> safe connection Remote)
> E-mail server<----------> web server<--------------------> user
> (POP 3) (APACHE SSL or
> APACHE mod SSL)
>
> One of the requirements of the system is that the connection between
> the remote user and the local mail system has to be secure. This is
> where Apache comes in to play. I need a secure version of Apache and
> this is why I was considering using either APACHE SSL or APACHE
> mod_SSL for that purpose. Also, if you care to make any comments about:
>
> - Should I first install the www server and use it in "normal mode"
> (without encryption and SSL)just for test and after, implement the SSL,
> or should I start by configure the server for the safe connection?
>
> - I have to implement the www interface, in a UNIX network. Which are the
> characteristics that I need to know about my network?
>
> - Is there anything that can help me to know how to configure the
> secure www server to work in a UNIX network (manuals, sites,books,
> examples, topics, issues that I should take care...)?
>
> - Which user authentication should I use?
>
> - Are there any sites that you recommend to I consult?
>
> Not wishing to usurp any more of your time than necessary, I thank
> you in advance.
>
> -Osvaldo Brito
>
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