Common is available globally to the server, and to all of the web-applications.
Shared is available globally, but only to all of the web-applications. IMO, both are bad places to put stuff unless you *really need* to. Larry On 5/5/05, Michael Oliver <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I am quite sure this has been asked and answered but I googled a bunch of > combinations and didn't find the answer, so I am sure someone here will know > and share. > > What is the difference between the /common/ and /shared/ > > I understand this is a class loader issue, and I have read the comments > in catalina.properties. > > What would go into 'common' that wouldn't go into 'shared' and vice > versa? > > If a jar is in /common/lib/ and a different version of that jar is in > /shared/lib/ what will be the effect? > > Similarly, if I modify catalina.properties and add something to 'common' > that is already in 'shared', etc. > > Understanding the relationship between 'common' and 'shared' and the > intended use thereof should be of interest to more than just me. > > Ollie > > <http://www.sourceonenet.com> > > Loosely Coupled > > *Mike Oliver* > *CTO* > > *Alarius Systems LLC* > 6800 E. Lake Mead Blvd > Apt 1096 > Las Vegas, NV > 89156<http://maps.yahoo.com/py/maps.py?Pyt=Tmap&addr=6800+E.+Lake+Mead+Blvd&csz=Las+Vegas%2C+NV+89156&country=us> > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > IM: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://www.alariussystems.com/ > > tel: > fax: > mobile: > > (702)643-7425 > (702)974-0341 > (518)378-6154 > > *Add me to your address > book...*<https://www.plaxo.com/add_me?u=25769982367&v0=355403&k0=305933374> > > *Want a signature like this?* <http://www.plaxo.com/signature> > >