The locking mechanism isn't foolproof. Timing issues can mess it up.
Try selecting the monitor even if the lock appears to fail.
If the lock still fails, then remove the lock file and try again.
If that fails call me.
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Michael Shapiro U.S. Army CERL
email: shapiro@zorro.cecer.army.mil Environmental Division
phone: (217) 352-6511 ext 526 P.O. Box 9005
fax: (217) 373-7222 Champaign, Ill. 61826-9005
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