Michael Beaucourt wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I'm working on a Redhat Linux 6.1 system (soon 6.2) and I am relatively
> new to SSL. But I will need the technology in the near future for an
> e-commerce solution. Now, after reading some stuff I understand you need
> to buy a server certificate. I have visited some sites like thawte.com
> and verisign.com but find their prices very high.
> Now, what I am wondering:
>
> 1. Are there free certificates somewhere?
You can get a trial one (e.g. at Verisign), or build your own CA
>
> 2. Does higher price mean a better certificate? Or why are the prices
> sometimes so high?
>
I think a good certificate is made of two things, trust (in the CA), and
availability of your cert for other people to contact you
>
> Can anyone give me some advice about this?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Best Regards,
> Michael
>
Felipe!
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