Robert Krueger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> I'm still pretty new at this, but I'm using Linux Mandrake 8.1 on a
> single-user Workstation, no server stuff, no networking, pretty vanilla.
> I've scouted all over the place searching for an appropriate document that
> would show me some kind of a step-by-step procedure to take whatever
> advantages SSL has to offer on my simple system. So far, all I can find are
> documents pertaining to either server or networking installations, neither of
> which apply to me. Because I lack experience, I don't want to try to make
> assumptions of what things I need to do from a more complex procedure.
> What can I do with this SSL to improve my security, and does anyone know
> of an "SSL for Dummies" kind of document for my very simple stand-alone
> workstation?
Not to put too fine a point on it, but what do you want to DO with SSL?
SSL is a network security protocol, so if you don't have any networking,
it's not clear why you'd want it.
-Ekr
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