Your bug report #13644: String read syntax should allow "\(" to mean "(" which was filed against the guile package, has been closed. The explanation is attached below, along with your original report. If you require more details, please reply to 13644@debbugs.gnu.org. -- 13644: http://debbugs.gnu.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=13644 GNU Bug Tracking System Contact help-debbugs@gnu.org with problems