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           Summary: AntClassLoader returns false loader in getParent()
           Product: Ant
           Version: 1.7Alpha (nightly)
          Platform: All
        OS/Version: All
            Status: NEW
          Severity: normal
          Priority: P2
         Component: Core
        AssignedTo: dev@ant.apache.org
        ReportedBy: rainer@noacks.net


Calling getParent() on oata.AntClassLoader doesn't return the - expected - 
actual parent classloader but allways the SystemClassLoader.

The Reason is simple:
Parent-Property is immutuable in java.lang.ClassLoader and getParent() is 
final.
AntClassLoader has a local, mutuable parent property that can be set via 
setParent(ClassLoader).

However, there should be a way to get AntClassLoader's real parent loader.

I see two solutions:
1. Remove the local property and it's setter-method. Allow setting of the
   parent only in the constructors. Use ClassLoader's parent property.
   Advantages: IMHO, the cleanest solution.
   Disadvantages: Many build brakes.
   Fazit: Not usable
2. Provide a "special" getter like getRealParent()
   Advantages: works with existing environments.
   Disadvantages: such a shame
   Fazit: No better way !?

Any other idea?

Regards

Rainer

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