Your bug report #23213: cp command with -P option odd behavior over ssh 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 23213@debbugs.gnu.org. -- 23213: http://debbugs.gnu.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=23213 GNU Bug Tracking System Contact help-debbugs@gnu.org with problems