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@@ -108,9 +108,8 @@ instead.
The parameter ``ssl_version`` specifies which version of the SSL protocol to
use. Typically, the server chooses a particular protocol version, and the
client must adapt to the server's choice. Most of the versions are not
- interoperable with the other versions. If not specified, for client-side
- operation, the default SSL version is SSLv3; for server-side operation,
- SSLv23. These version selections provide the most compatibility with other
+ interoperable with the other versions. If not specified, the default is
+ :data:`PROTOCOL_SSLv23`; it provides the most compatibility with other
versions.
Here's a table showing which versions in a client (down the side) can connect