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curl_multi_fdset.3: emphasize curl_multi_timeout

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... even when there's no socket to wait for, the timeout can still be
very short.
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@ -58,9 +58,10 @@ libcurl set. When libcurl returns -1 in \fImax_fd\fP, it is because libcurl
currently does something that isn't possible for your application to monitor
with a socket and unfortunately you can then not know exactly when the current
action is completed using select(). You then need to wait a while before you
proceed and call \fIcurl_multi_perform(3)\fP anyway. How long to wait? We
suggest 100 milliseconds at least, but you may want to test it out in your own
particular conditions to find a suitable value.
proceed and call \fIcurl_multi_perform(3)\fP anyway. How long to wait? Unless
\fIcurl_multi_timeout(3)\fP gives you a lower number, we suggest 100
milliseconds or so, but you may want to test it out in your own particular
conditions to find a suitable value.
When doing select(), you should use \fIcurl_multi_timeout(3)\fP to figure out
how long to wait for action. Call \fIcurl_multi_perform(3)\fP even if no