Because this methods send parameters in request in different ways :)
You should to read HTTP specification for details.

Geert Van Landeghem wrote:

> ok, i know that but why are parameters shown when using
> GET and not when using POST?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dmitrij Trunikov [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: maandag 4 maart 2002 15:07
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: How to hide ?user=xxxx&password=yyyy?
>
> Briefly, if you set attribute "method" in tag <form> to "GET" then your
> sevlet
> have to handle this form in method doGet(). If method is "POST" then  your
> sevlet have to handle this form in method doPost().
>
> Geert Van Landeghem wrote:
>
> > No, it's set to GET. Can you explain me the differences between
> > using doGet() and doPost() concerning this topic or redirect me
> > to info explaining the differences between these two methods?
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Ed Sabine [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > Sent: maandag 4 maart 2002 15:05
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: Re: How to hide ?user=xxxx&password=yyyy?
> >
> > Is your <form method="">set to POST? It sounds like it's set to GET.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Ed
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
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> API
> > Technology. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Geert Van
> > Landeghem
> > Sent: 04 March 2002 14:02
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: Re: How to hide ?user=xxxx&password=yyyy?
> >
> > Ok, but I'm asking the user to enter
> > these values in textfields in a form.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Dmitrij Trunikov [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > Sent: maandag 4 maart 2002 14:50
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: Re: How to hide ?user=xxxx&password=yyyy?
> >
> > Hi!
> > You can use hidden parameters in html page:
> >
> > <input name="user" type="hidden" value="???">
> > <input name="password" type="hidden" value="???">
> >
> > Geert Van Landeghem wrote:
> >
> > > Does anyone know how to hide parameters in the URL
> > > when using the doGet() method? I just don't want
> > > parameters and their value being shown in the
> > > address bar.
> > >
> >
> >
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