Novell Documentation: NetWare 6 - 38: The bindery is locked. Normally the bindery is only locked if the supervisor is backing up volume SYS:. No information can be obtained until the supervisor unlocks the bindery.

38: The bindery is locked. Normally the bindery is only locked if the supervisor is backing up volume SYS:. No information can be obtained until the supervisor unlocks the bindery.

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Explanation: This is a temporary inconvenience.

Action: Wait a few minutes and try again.