Date: Thu, 12 Sep 1996 08:58:06 +0500 From: A JOSEPH KOSHY <koshy@india.hp.com> To: Karl Denninger <karl@Mcs.Net> Cc: freebsd-hackers@freebsd.org Subject: Re: SYN Resisting (fwd) Message-ID: <199609120358.AA058320686@fakir.india.hp.com> In-Reply-To: Your message of "Wed, 11 Sep 1996 14:39:57 EST." <199609111939.OAA02328@Jupiter.mcs.net>
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>>>> "Karl Denninger" <karl@Mcs.Net> writes Hi Karl, > This changes the startup connection timeout to 10 seconds, which should be > more than enough on the Internet of today to prevent dropped links. 75 > seconds is only needed if you're running across two pieces of wet string. I've seen very large startup times when attempting to connect to sundry corners of the globe (> 30-45 seconds). I think reducing the connection timeout isn't a good idea as it would impact the ability of FreeBSD to connect to distant sites / sites accessible thru the congested links. Koshy
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