Your bug report #8171: [dd] bs=blocksize doesn't work as expected 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 8171@debbugs.gnu.org. -- 8171: http://debbugs.gnu.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=8171 GNU Bug Tracking System Contact help-debbugs@gnu.org with problems