[Python-Dev] SSL certs

["Martin v. Löwis"]

>> However, there is an alternative to using multiple IP addresses:
>> one could also use multiple "subject alternative names", and create
>> a certificate that lists them all.
> 
> Unfortunately, much of the client code that does the hostname
> verification is wrapped up in gullible Web browsers or Java HTTPS
> libraries that swallowed RFC 2818 whole, and not easily accessible by
> applications.  Does any of it recognize and accept "subject
> alternative name"?

Works fine with Firefox and MSIE.

Regards,
Martin