Your bug report #17116: perl mode vs. /./ which was filed against the emacs package, has been closed. The explanation is attached below, along with your original report. If you require more details, please reply to 17116@debbugs.gnu.org. -- 17116: http://debbugs.gnu.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=17116 GNU Bug Tracking System Contact help-debbugs@gnu.org with problems