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Harry Putnam <reader@newsguy.com> writes:

> I wondered if that speed was abnormal (modem connection 56k but
> usually connects around 26-30)

The speed is definitely abnormal, unless you use a 486 or something. 

> Would the "check-new-groups" setting be important?  I see no
> difference with "nil" or "t".

You should:

(setq gnus-check-new-newsgroups 'ask-server)

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