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To: Karl Denninger <karl@Mcs.Net>
Subject: Re: SYN Resisting (fwd) 
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In-Reply-To: Your message of "Wed, 11 Sep 1996 14:39:57 EST."
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Date: Thu, 12 Sep 1996 08:58:06 +0500
From: A JOSEPH KOSHY <koshy@india.hp.com>
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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