Currently, when I start GNUs I have to 'S-L' to get all the folders
displaying, and then 'C-c M-g' to activate all of the groups. But how
can I automate it, ie lets gnus do it all for me please? What
should I put in my 'gnus-testbed.el' to achieve it?

Sharon.
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