Your bug report #6398: [PATCH] build: don't let a large sparse temporary file cause "make dist" to fail 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 6398@debbugs.gnu.org. -- 6398: http://debbugs.gnu.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=6398 GNU Bug Tracking System Contact help-debbugs@gnu.org with problems