Re[2]: [cobalt-users] RaQ4 Equifax Certs

[Brian Curtis <admin@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello Gerald,

Friday, January 19, 2001, 1:47:07 AM, you wrote:

GW>  "Jeff Lasman" <jblists@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote
>> 1.  That's only a 40-bit cert.  Thawte's 128-bit cert is $300.
>> Equifax's 128-bit cert is $99.  Yes, they've raised the price again.
>> It's still a bargain, though.

GW> <snip>
GW> Jeff,
GW> I guess it is like PT Barnum said there is a sucker born every minute!
GW> You are right it is a 40 bit cert, (well it's not a 128 anyway, I think it is
GW> 56)
GW> and yes they don't tell you!

Even I didn't realize that Thawte's $125 certs weren't 128 bit.  When
I was talking with a rep about becoming a Thawte reseller, I had the
impression that I would be able to purchase 128 bit certs for that
price.

GW> Will this impact my ability to do credit-card processing?
GW> The company I use just said I had to have SSL, they did not specify the quality.
GW> I just got in a hurry, and was frustrated, I know I could have worked it out!
GW> There is just never enough time and sometimes when you are in a hurry
GW> you make dumb mistakes, and it takes longer.

I shouldn't impact your ability per se.  You'll still be encrypting the
session, but only at 1/2 to 1/3 the strength of a 128 bit cert.  If a
security nut visits your site, they may frown upon the non 128 bit
connection and go elsewhere.

GW> Thanks for your pearls of wisdom, and when it is time to renew my cert I am
GW> going to tucows.
GW> ! use OpenSRS and am well satisfied with it.

This is completely your choice.  Just be sure to keep in mind that
Tucows will most likely require the two cert install process also.

GW> I have a healthy respect for your knowledge and experience.

Who doesn't? <smile>

GW> Someone on the list flamed me for the remarks I made,
GW> I ignore flames, and I am sure that the fellow just misunderstood me.
GW> No offense was intended.
GW> Gerald

It wasn't so much a flame as it was an abrupt passing of information.
I do apologize for the few smart-ass remarks I threw in there, but it
was not my intention to start a flame fest, nor cut anyone down.  I
guess my morning coffee just hadn't kicked in yet.

-- 
Best regards,
 Brian Curtis