Your bug report #13588: ustar archive tests are incorrect with overly large UID/GID which was filed against the automake package, has been closed. The explanation is attached below, along with your original report. If you require more details, please reply to 8343@debbugs.gnu.org. -- 13588: http://debbugs.gnu.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=13588 GNU Bug Tracking System Contact help-debbugs@gnu.org with problems