Your bug report #22838: New 'Binary file' detection considered harmful which was filed against the grep package, has been closed. The explanation is attached below, along with your original report. If you require more details, please reply to 22838@debbugs.gnu.org. -- 22838: http://debbugs.gnu.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=22838 GNU Bug Tracking System Contact help-debbugs@gnu.org with problems