If a JSP (foo.jsp) instantiates a Bean (fooBean.java), can a Servlet (fooServlet.java) some how get instantiation of the Bean (fooBean.java) from the JVM? -- Bob Tanner <tanner@real-time.com> | Phone : (612)943-8700 http://www.mn-linux.org | Fax : (612)943-8500 Key fingerprint = 6C E9 51 4F D5 3E 4C 66 62 A9 10 E5 35 85 39 D9