Class UnixPrincipal
java.lang.Object
com.sun.security.auth.UnixPrincipal
- All Implemented Interfaces:
- Serializable,- Principal
This class implements the 
Principal interface
 and represents a Unix user.
  Principals such as this UnixPrincipal
 may be associated with a particular Subject
 to augment that Subject with an additional
 identity.  Refer to the Subject class for more information
 on how to achieve this.  Authorization decisions can then be based upon
 the Principals associated with a Subject.
- Since:
- 1.4
- See Also:
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Constructor SummaryConstructors
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Method Summary
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Constructor Details- 
UnixPrincipalCreate a UnixPrincipal with a Unix username.- Parameters:
- name- the Unix username for this user.
- Throws:
- NullPointerException- if the- nameis- null.
 
 
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Method Details- 
getName
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toString
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equalsCompares the specified Object with thisUnixPrincipalfor equality. Returns true if the given object is also aUnixPrincipaland the two UnixPrincipals have the same username.
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hashCode
 
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