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(I now do (setq gnus-backup-startup-file version-control) in .gnus.el,
and (setq version-control t) in .emacs.)

SB> However, I _am_ interested in moving the mostly static information
SB> (group parameters, server and agent settings), residing in this
SB> file, [.newsrc.eld] into a separate file that isn't as large, and
SB> isn't saved as often.

And can be edited by humans [even if only when gnus is turned off.]
E.g., I can never use the "Customize" system (too dazzling), and edit
~/.emacs-custom.el by hand.