lock count exceeded

[Michael Atighetchi]

Hi there,

I'm using mutt 1.2.5i under both cygwin and linux.
I've set up my mail folder to reside on a FAT16 partition (to be used by mutt in 
cygwin). I mount the partition under Linux with VFAT and link them symbolically to 
/var/spool/mail.

I understand there is a locking problem - and it's probably due to VFAT.

Is there a way around? 

Michael