x86 is great if you want to go full UTM with your firewall and need a couple of VPN connections. These "apps" need CPU and RAM.

As mentioned above, check out pfSense and OPNsense.

At the "discounted" $275 (2GB version + EU shipping), it's more expensive than embedded x86 solutions (APU2b4 or Celeron N) while being less powerful and flexible (the power consumption is the same).

Still a nice toy to play with, especially with all the connectors it offers and I can see this being a hit with iOS fans since it's supposed to be super easy to administer using their custom GUI and video tutorials, so worth the asking price.

Agreed. Quite shocked by that statement and their development process.

This phone seems like a better option for people worried about privacy http://www.cryptophone.de/en/company/news/gsmk-introduces-ne...

"Baseband firewall: Based upon three years of cutting-edge research in baseband processor security, the new patent-pending GSMK CryptoPhone Baseband Firewall™ offers unique protection against over-the-air attacks with constant monitoring of baseband processor activity, baseband attack detection, and automated initiation of countermeasures. A global first, the CryptoPhone 500’s Baseband Firewall provides a revolutionary line of defence against over-the-air attacks not available on any other product."

So...ad agencies will still be able to profile us, unless it's for subscribers only and will thus only appeal to a very limited number of people.

Agreed. I've come to rely on so many different libraries, that I would need to see an API first.

I usually have no time to waste to view ads polluting my (mobile) browser. I do my own research when I'm looking for a product/service.

There is at least a market for an API toolkit where you could choose an API model, security features, the DB to connect to, the language to use and the data model.

Sounds like what Mashery does mentioned in the thread.

I don't think so (based on what I read). They want to manage your APIs and add functionalities that you're missing, like the extra layers of security. They don't provide you with a way to build your API to publish your data.

On top of what revorad said, think about what it takes to build and maintain your own platform. Will you have the resources?

Get the best SSL cert for the job...

If you just want to secure a login page for your own personal use, get a free cert from StartSSL.

If you need to give access to the page to more people, it's best to get a cheap cert from Comodo, etc. because they're compatible with more mobile devices. Don't spend more than $15

If you intend on selling something from the site, I'd recommend getting some form of company validation on top of the standard domain validation which is performed when buying cheaper certs. GeoTrust, Comodo, Globalsign, etc. can help. It should cost less than $100.

The best certs to get to re-assure your customers are the EV ones. No need to go full Verisign and waste ton of money on them, you can get them cheap-ish from Globalsign, Comodo and Geotrust resellers.

If you're getting a cert generated by an established certificate authority, it doesn't really matter who you buy it from. Aim for the best price for the level of support that you want to get.