Re: difficulty downloading packages, is ftp.us.debian.org having a problem?

[Brian <ad44@cityscape.co.uk>]

On Sat 21 Jul 2012 at 00:25:34 +0400, Darren Baginski wrote:

> 
> 
> 20.07.2012, 12:11, "Alberto Luaces" <aluaces@udc.es>:
> >
> > You can also try the http://http.debian.net/ redirector for not having
> > to select manually the best mirror.  See the webpage for instructions.
> >
> 
> Don't try that misconception, use netselect or pick mirror manually.

I suppose you are advocating

   http://packages.debian.org/squeeze/netselect

But why is http.debian.net misconceived? Enquiring minds would like to
know.