No, it doesn't. Main is a static method, also, so no polymorphism takes place. On Sat, Oct 29, 2011 at 7:42 PM, Roger Woolgrove <rawoolgrove@xxxxxxxxx>wrote: > ** > Hi, > > Here's one: > When a main method is written into a class or package, is it overriding? > I just wonder if main occurs somewhere higher in the java hierarchy. > > Many thanks > > Roger > > > -- Steve Meacham +1 (202) 455-8732 *routes all calls and text messages to me*