Your bug report #8636: cp -x flag does not work 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 8636@debbugs.gnu.org. -- 8636: http://debbugs.gnu.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=8636 GNU Bug Tracking System Contact help-debbugs@gnu.org with problems