Default socket timeout (was: Smart is hiccupping)

[Gustavo Niemeyer]

Hey Pascal,

> Worth questioning why the default is that high.
> 120 seconds, that's a lot... Wouldn't 30sec be more appropriate ?
> Especially when you have a vast number of mirrors. I would even put it
> down to 10sec (which is only appropriate for a DSL or cable internet
> connection though - with a modem, that's a little low ;))

I've just reduced it to 30 seconds, as suggested. Hopefully it will
help in the future.

Thanks for suggesting it,

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Gustavo Niemeyer
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