Changing the timeout interval for "get URL"

[Dave Beck]

Hi,

I develop an application that uses the "put x into URL" and "get URL"
commands to communicate with a remote server. However, on slower internet
connections located far away from the server, the "get URL" command is
timing out. However, I know the server is functioning properly and in the
process of sending a response when the timeout occurs. Is there a way to set
the timeout interval to give the server a longer time to respond? Or can I
eliminate this problem by using a non-blocking request?

Any help anybody could offer would be _very much_ appreciated. This problem
is a big one for me that I haven't been able to find a solution to myself.

Thanks in advance,

Dave Beck