Your bug report #14299: Incorrect output of `printf "\\n"` which was filed against the coreutils package, has been closed. The explanation is attached below, along with your original report. If you require more details, please reply to 14299@debbugs.gnu.org. -- 14299: http://debbugs.gnu.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=14299 GNU Bug Tracking System Contact help-debbugs@gnu.org with problems