> 
> Hi, All,
> 
> I need to extend java.net.URL, in order to handle newer/more schemes.
> The problem is that java.net.URL is final, not meant to be subclassed.
> Since URL is extensively used in nutch, I am also reluctant 
> to replace every one with my own MyURL. It seems I will have 
> to hack java.net.URL source directly. This is not portable 
> though. I am wondering if there are better alternatives, or 
> some tricks can be applied.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> John
> 

Do pluggable protocol handlers do what you want? (eg:
http://java.sun.com/developer/onlineTraining/protocolhandlers/)

Nick

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