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    Type:Bug 
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    Resolution: Duplicate
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    Priority:Major - P3 
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The first time mongod accesses a db, it takes a write lock. Consequently, if the database is locked before a particular db is accessed, the first client accessing that db will hang. Example attached.
- duplicates
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                    SERVER-1423 reads often aren't possible while in fsync and lock mode -         
- Closed
 
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- related to
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                    SERVER-4243 If there is a pending write due to an fsync lock, all reads are blocked -         
- Closed
 
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