Hi Neil,
First thing I'd check is if your client is running the latest version of Novell's Client32 for Netware as well as checking the README and any TIDs for file locking issues.
Most issues I come across with Netware tend to involve Client32 to some degree. :)
Jason
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Single field, surrogate primary keys....because it's sexier!
Third normal form is more than just a good idea.
