Your bug report #33878: zcat vs zcat -f -- different output which was filed against the gzip package, has been closed. The explanation is attached below, along with your original report. If you require more details, please reply to 33878@debbugs.gnu.org. -- 33878: http://debbugs.gnu.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=33878 GNU Bug Tracking System Contact help-debbugs@gnu.org with problems