Your bug report #28317: Non-portable sh script - $RANDOM 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 28317@debbugs.gnu.org. -- 28317: http://debbugs.gnu.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=28317 GNU Bug Tracking System Contact help-debbugs@gnu.org with problems