Top 10: Movie robots, blogs, killer animals
This week's round-up of top 10s from around the web features the best movie robots, well-written blogs, and deadliest animals. Did your favorites make the cut?
Rise of the machines: Robot helicopter, mechanical ape to join forces?
Stanford University researchers have taught a small computer-controlled robot helicopter to fly by imitating a human pilot. In almost certainly related news, a mechanical gorilla has disappeared from a Maine flea market.
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Windows PowerShell 2.0 Unleashed
By Tyson Kopczynski, Pete Handley, Marco Shaw; Published by Sams
Windows PowerShell Unleashed will not only give you deep mastery over PowerShell but also a greater understanding of the features being introduced in PowerShell 2.0–and show you how to use it to solve your challenges in your production environment. Enter now!
Ubuntu Server Administration
By Michael Jang; Published by McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
Realize a dynamic, stable, and secure Ubuntu Server environment with expert guidance, tips, and techniques from a Linux professional. Ubuntu Server Administration covers every facet of system management -- from users and file systems to performance tuning and troubleshooting. Enter now!
