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They did cost thousands, but the monopoly is no longer and you can get certs for $10 if you hunt. EV ones can cost up to $1000 again, but they genuniely do cost
by nickf 18y ago
They did cost thousands, but the monopoly is no longer and you can get certs for $10 if you hunt.
EV ones can cost up to $1000 again, but they genuniely do cost more to issue.
And no, I'm not saying they don't have large costs.
You can become a webhost with a couple of co-lo boxes for relatively little cost.
You can't do that with a CA.
- leej 18y ago@moe we all understand what you're saying but nickf has nothing to do with this thing. your logic applies better to lots of other companies but here is hacker news so please.. @nickf i will buy an SSL certificate i need your advice. my needs are it should not ask any security alert dialog boxes and supports FF, Safari, Opera and IE. that's all. does those 20$ range ones work for me or what is your suggestion? one more question how does insurance work? Merchant accounst also have insurance. Are these same? Please explain this too.