Your bug report #73316: Numeric user ID too large when generating the tarball which was filed against the automake package, has been closed. The explanation is attached below, along with your original report. If you require more details, please reply to 73316@debbugs.gnu.org. -- 73316: https://debbugs.gnu.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=73316 GNU Bug Tracking System Contact help-debbugs@gnu.org with problems