Your bug report #8954: 23.3.50; flymake handles read-only directories badly 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 8954@debbugs.gnu.org. -- 8954: http://debbugs.gnu.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=8954 GNU Bug Tracking System Contact help-debbugs@gnu.org with problems