Help unable to shutdown- RPC problems
I seem to have consistent problems shuting down whichever init state I use

basically I get the following errors messages followed by a return to the prompt

# shutdown -i6 -g0 -y

Shutdown started. Tue Oct 1 09:47:03 BST 2002

Broadcast Message from root (pts/1) on hermione Tue Oct 1 09:47:04...
THE SYSTEM IS BEING SHUT DOWN NOW ! ! !
Log off now or risk your files being damaged

showmount: hermione: RPC: Program not registered
Changing to init state 6 - please wait
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I have no ideas whats causing this can anyone help?