Document that SSL v2 is insecure.

2010-05-16 14:16:56 +00:00 · 2010-05-16 14:16:56 +00:00 · 308c2af9a4
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   Selects SSL version 2 as the channel encryption protocol.

+   .. warning::
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+      SSL version 2 is insecure.  Its use is highly discouraged.
+
 .. data:: PROTOCOL_SSLv23

   Selects SSL version 2 or 3 as the channel encryption protocol.  This is a