Your bug report #51345: dd with conv=fsync sometimes returns when its writes are still cached 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 51345@debbugs.gnu.org. -- 51345: http://debbugs.gnu.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=51345 GNU Bug Tracking System Contact help-debbugs@gnu.org with problems