Not a new deal but just noticed microsoft had already added StartSSL to IE root CA, so there will be no warning on IE with latest updates.
The StartSSLâ„¢ Free (Class 1) digital certificates are provided by StartCom without charge. They provide modest assurances and are meant to secure personal web sites, public forums or web mail. Verification is done automatic and instantly by electronic means and mostly without the interference and involvement of our personnel. StartSSLâ„¢ Free supports:
- Web server certificates (SSL/TLS)
- Client and mail certificates (S/MIME)
- 128/256-bit encryption
- US $ 10,000 insurance guaranteed
- Valid 365 days (1 year)
is this always free? If so its not appropriate here - post in forums. If it was a cost and now free then its acceptable here