Re: [boost] bootstrap.sh bug in 1.39.0

Subject: Re: [boost] bootstrap.sh bug in 1.39.0
From: Stewart, Robert (Robert.Stewart_at_[hidden])
Date: 2009-05-20 14:23:09

Vladimir Prus wrote:
On Wednesday, May 20, 2009 2:20 PM
> Chris Saunders wrote:
>
> > ps. I wouldn't have minded checking what's on the head of
> svn first and
> > reporting this throught the regular bug channels, but my
> browser won't let
> > me past these certificate errors:
> >
> > """
> > Secure Connection Failed
> >
> > svn.boost.org uses an invalid security certificate.
> >
> > The certificate is not trusted because the issuer
> certificate is unknown.
> > (Error code: sec_error_unknown_issuer)
>
> I assume this is Firefox? It appears to take a controversial
> approach to
> security in recent versions, you might want to either look for some
> config option, or file a bug with Firefox developers.

I'm not sure what's controversial about noting that the issuer isn't recognized.  The solution, in this case, is to save an exception for the certificate -- Indiana U, if I recall correctly.

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Rob

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