Your bug report #72707: install: need_copy (for "-C") should use stat instead of lstat 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 72707@debbugs.gnu.org. -- 72707: https://debbugs.gnu.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=72707 GNU Bug Tracking System Contact help-debbugs@gnu.org with problems