yes you are right Bear.
But this example has nothing to do with the uri. the example runs. Thanks anyhow.
i found the following truth.
Everytime the jsp class file is compiled, the generated class file involves the web.xml also. The jsp file is re-compiled only after making some changes to the file. Otherwise the same class file will be used when you say re-load.
So what do i come to say? after making changes to the web.xml, we need the container to make the jsp recompile also. Otherwise the .class file generated with your previous web.xml file will be used.
you views?

[ August 22, 2005: Message edited by: Arul Jose ]