[thelist] Homegrown SSL

[Scott Dexter]

You could also install MS Cert Server, which makes you your own root,
but then any browser would have to install your root cert as well
(not pretty, and means more support calls). SSL is there to ensure
trust, so m'thinks $39 is worth it to have a valid one...

sgd

> 
> Honestly, since you can get certs for $39 from freessl.com ($29 as
> a
> reseller, pay-as-you-go, no up-front deposit) that don't cause the
> prompt,
> it may make sense to buy a cert since you'll save a few minutes
> here and
> there on tech support calls regarding the prompt.
>