Class Node

java.lang.Object
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Direct Known Subclasses:

RunningNode

public abstract class Node

extends java.lang.Object

A node might be a workstation on the LAN. It is attached to the link and sends and receives messages

Constructor Summary

Node()

Method Summary

Link	getLinkAccess() Provides the requestor with the Link
abstract void	getNodeDescription() Defines Node's description REQUIRES: MODIFIES: EFFECTS:
void	setNodeLink(Link link) Sets up the Link

Methods inherited from class java.lang.Object

clone, equals, finalize, getClass, hashCode, notify, notifyAll, toString, wait, wait, wait

Constructor Detail

Node

public Node()

Method Detail

setNodeLink

public void setNodeLink(Link link)

Sets up the Link

Parameters:

Link - Link Access
REQUIRES:
MODIFIES: this
EFFECTS:

getLinkAccess

public Link getLinkAccess()

Provides the requestor with the Link

Returns:

Link Link Access
REQUIRES:
MODIFIES:
EFFECTS: Returns the Link Access

getNodeDescription

public abstract void getNodeDescription()

Defines Node's description
REQUIRES:
MODIFIES:
EFFECTS: