Your bug report #21704: 25.0.50; Package (package.el) doc should mention effects on `load-path' 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 21704@debbugs.gnu.org. -- 21704: http://debbugs.gnu.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=21704 GNU Bug Tracking System Contact help-debbugs@gnu.org with problems