computer

This type is used to represent a computer node.

Drivers that use this type

• root: Implements for the root (local) computer.
• peripheral_computer: Implements for networked computers.

Metadata

• id: number: The ID of the computer

Properties

• isOn: boolean {get}: Whether the computer is currently on
• label: string? {get set?}: The label of the computer
  • Read-only on all computers except ones implemented by root

Methods

• turnOn(): Turns the computer on. (Requires root)
• shutdown(): Shuts down the computer. (Requires root)
  • This syscall never returns if used on the root computer.
• reboot(): Reboots the computer. (Requires root)
  • This syscall never returns if used on the root computer.

Events (root only)

• device_added: Sent when a new device is added to the computer.
  • device: string: The path of the new device
• device_removed: Sent when a device is removed from the computer.
  • device: string: The path of the removed device