Austin Wilson

In the future, robots have been legally granted the right to life. Their intelligence is not artificial, and it may not be the best approximation of a personality. But they reflect all the intricacies of a human mind and personality, only from within a manufactured shell, developing and learning as the rest of us do. They mirror us in all the ways we would want, but also in those ways we would wish to exclude... In addition to the core storyline, this book includes several short interstitial tales that further explore the world of Re-Pro-Duct.

Amp up your Windows XP knowledge with the little-known, undocumented insider techniques from professional consultants who work with customers and the technology every day. INSIDER POWER TECHNIQUES FOR MICROSOFT WINDOWS XP delivers from-the-field insights and secrets of three Microsoft Consulting Services (MCS) consultants who’ve been deploying and supporting the operating system since its release. Well-known Windows book author Paul McFedries has teamed with these experts to provide power with a wealth of unique, real-world techniques, tweaks, tricks, and workarounds—all focused on doing more and getting more from Windows. Topics include customizing the interface, resource management, the Registry, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Outlook® Express, networking, batch files, scripting, digital media, Windows XP Power Toys, everyday maintenance, and troubleshooting. Articulate, authoritative, and consistently practical, this Microsoft Press® book puts powerful, professional-level techniques easily within your grasp! Key Book Benefits: Reveals cool tricks, little-known workarounds, and power secrets for optimizing Windows XP performance Shares the unique insights and hands-on expertise of Microsoft Consulting Services professionals who work with Windows XP day in, day out Articulates basic steps for performing each task—placing powerful, under-the-hood insights within easy reach!