This article is from the Secure Sockets Layer Discussion List FAQ, by Shannon Appel SAppel@consensus.com with numerous contributions by others.
SSL is the Secure Sockets Layer protocol. Version 2.0 originated by
Netscape Development Corporation, and version 3.0 was designed with
public review and input from industry, and is defined at
<http://home.netscape.com/eng/ssl3/index.html>
 
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