You can do it on a linux box and the only drawback that I can think of is that people will simply need to accept your certificate. If you check out equifax I think you will find that they also are a CA and you may want to check around for alternatives to Verisign.
On Mon, Feb 04, 2002 at 12:58:53PM -0500, bjw wrote: > Hi again, > > I have a second question... > > Can I host my own CA. Say on a Linux box (I think I can do it on NT, but I'd > rather not!) > > What are the draw backs to being my own CA (if it can be done) I am not > currently providing e-commerce but I would like to have my web based data > encrypted, but don't wish to shell out $250 (at this time) for a verisign > approved CA. > > Thanks again for any (and all) responses!!! > > Bert Woods > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > www.efotoboths.com www.fantasyent.com > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.320 / Virus Database: 179 - Release Date: 1/30/2002 > > > > --- > Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.320 / Virus Database: 179 - Release Date: 1/30/2002 > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.320 / Virus Database: 179 - Release Date: 1/30/2002 > > ______________________________________________________________________ > OpenSSL Project http://www.openssl.org > User Support Mailing List [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Automated List Manager [EMAIL PROTECTED] ______________________________________________________________________ OpenSSL Project http://www.openssl.org User Support Mailing List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Automated List Manager [EMAIL PROTECTED]
