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mcbridematt on July 17, 2012 | parent | context | favorite | on: Varnish author criticizing HTTP/2.0 proposals

What about embedded devices/the 'internet of things'? Should I have to add a (costly) crypto chip to my microcontroller just to have a HTTP/web interface? Or a large SSL stack?

(HTTP 1 would be sufficient for these use cases for a long time to come, but resource considerations should factor into these standards discussions)

obtu on July 17, 2012 [–]

I would keep HTTP/1.1, as you suggest. SSL servers on cheap (sub-Raspberry Pi) embedded devices are a no-go for another reason: it is hard to keep the certificate unique and private. Embedded devices with smart cards might be workable.

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