[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

> Alex,,
>      The trouble with using self signed certs is that you need to install the CA
> cert in the browser to stop messages popping up when you connect to the site -
> obviously no real problem as you will either be using them for testing or in a
> closed environment (or limited number of clients).  Using the 'Free Test
> Certificates' from thawte is a little better as the CA cert that they use to
> sign the CSR is already installed in Netscape (only 4.7x?).

are there any security benifits in buying a cert over making my own test certificate 
if I only have a few clients that will be accessing the site?  This site will be 
accessed by very few people, but security is quite importaint..
Thanks
-Brian

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