The
Apache section of Slashdot is also a good place to ask questions regarding Apache and web servers in general (rather than
Ask Slashdot). To start us off, here is a question concerning the "cheapest" way of implementing a SSL-capable version of Apache. Of course, you should also consider the legal aspects as well, which is why the commercial products are so attractive for US users:
jballagh writes "I use apache and need SSL for a potential customer's site. What is the cheapest way of doing this in the US? I have looked at Apache-SSL, mod-ssl, and some commercial packages. If possible I would like to license the appropriate RSA algorithms for use with Apache-SSL, or mod-ssl. Has anyone done this? Is it worth the bother compared to buying a commercial package? "