One caveat;
Tucows does not offer "wildcard" certs. A specific server hostname is
required.
Darryl Green wrote:
>
> That sounds promising....Of course I am excited by the prospect of moving
> more certs... as the product manager i love to get smiles from the CFO...so
> now that you know my bias here's the info:
>
> Certs:
>
> The certificates themselves are identical. Browser recognition is the same
> (99%) and the level of encryption is the same (128-bit).
>
> The main Benefits of Tucows Certificates are:
> 1) Our commitment and our partners commitment to never market around you any
> products and services to your customers.
> 2) Ease of payment management.
> 3) Our ongoing commitment to making the resellers life easier. We are
> committed to making continuous improvements to the web certificate product.
> These improvements are to be based, in a large part, on the suggestions of
> our resellers.
>
> Paperwork:
>
> There is no more paperwork.
>
> If you are an OpenSRS reseller you can just click-through the agreement on
> certs.tucows.com. You have to enter your username and password to accept the
> agreement. The next time you refresh your Reseller Web Interface you will
> see the Web Certificate functionality.
>
> Gotcha's:
>
> However, there are some differences in the process of getting the
> certificate, that initially can result in some frustration if you are not
> aware of them. I want to make you aware of a few of them (not to discourage
> you of course) but to make the changeover process that much easier.
>
> Therefore, keep in mind:
> 1) Renewal is always easier (with Tucows certificates as well). You will
> have to fax the articles of incorporation or other proof of identity... if
> there have been no changes then this step is not required upon renewal.
> 2) If you use the same contact for all contacts Entrust will require third
> party verification of the contact's employment. Don't use the same contact
> for all contacts if you can avoid it.
> 3) Installing the certificate requires the extra step of installing the
> cross-certificate (required to get full historical browser recognition -- as
> time passes this will eventually no longer be necessary).
>
> If you have any other issues....you can feel free to give me a call. We can
> even set you up a appointment where we can sit with you the first time you
> go through the process so as to avoid any other gotchas.
>
> Let me know how it goes.
>
> Regards
> Darryl Green
> Product Manager Web Certificates
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Tucows Inc.
> Phone:(416)538-5461
> Fax: (416)-531-5584
> 96 Mowat Avenue
> Toronto Ontario
> M6K 3M1
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Chris
> > Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2001 4:01 PM
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: Tucows certs, Was-> Re: domain transfer problems
> >
> >
> > I've got a bunch of Thawte certs due for renewal today, and given all the
> > problems I'm having with NetSol transfers (a
> > NetSol/Verisign/Thawte cartel)
> > I think I don't want to renew them with Thawte.
> >
> > How do the Tucows certs compare? Any shortcomings or gotchas? Can you
> > start registering those without filing more contracts or is there
> > additional
> > paperwork?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Chris
> >
> > > From: "Todd - MuchoWeb Web Hosting" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2001 14:02:35 -0500
> > > To: "discuss" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > Subject: RE: domain transfer problems
> > >
> > > It's amazing these BAS&*&(*&()&s are being allowed to get away
> > with all this
> > > abuse. They are harassing the same people they built them up..
> > >
> > > Todd
> > >
> >
