Your bug report #15593: unnecessarily created autom4ate.cache directory 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 15593@debbugs.gnu.org. -- 15593: http://debbugs.gnu.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=15593 GNU Bug Tracking System Contact help-debbugs@gnu.org with problems