Why is browser recognition important?
If a website visitor is using a browser that does not contain the root CA certificate used to issue the SSL certificate, they will be prompted with a security warning: The signifies that the SSL Certificate has been issued by a CA that the browser does not trust. As more people upgrade their old browsers, this message becomes less frequent. It is also worth noting that people who do not upgrade their browsers are less technically and security savvy and hence are less likely to purchase from websites. Another consideration often overlooked concerning the overall ubiquity of a SSL certificate is the issue over Webserver Compatibility. The SSL Certificate is required to be installed onto a webserver. Generally, all webservers accept all SSL certificates currently available but it is recommended to check with the CA to be sure. Webservers such as Apache (including the website control panel variants), IIS, Webstar, Website Pro, Java based, iPlanet, Zeus, Netscape server, Cobalt support the
