Your bug report #68678: 29.1; package-recompile-all should skip system packages in package-directory-list which was filed against the emacs package, has been closed. The explanation is attached below, along with your original report. If you require more details, please reply to 68678@debbugs.gnu.org. -- 68678: https://debbugs.gnu.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=68678 GNU Bug Tracking System Contact help-debbugs@gnu.org with problems