Your bug report #15255: coreutils should requires "patch" command 2.6 or later 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 15255@debbugs.gnu.org. -- 15255: http://debbugs.gnu.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=15255 GNU Bug Tracking System Contact help-debbugs@gnu.org with problems