Bots
Andrew Leonard
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Bots
Published
1998
Publisher
Penguin Books
Pages
269
ISBN-10
0140275665
Description
Bots is the story of cyberspace's first indigenous species. These bots - mere strings of code - are now poised to change our lives. They are as close to us as the nearest computer. They live autonomously on the Net as stand-ins for our drives and desires. They collect things for us. They correct things for us. They do what we want them to do. They do what we don't want them to do. Andrew Leonard recounts the saga of these software robots in all its quirkiness: from the trials and tribulations of artificial intelligence to the hilarious lifestyles of the first bots and the havoc they set in motion.
Subjects
Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems
Software agents and soft computing
Intelligent software agents
Iterative Software Engineering for Multiagent Systems
Applications of software agent technology in the health care domain
Software agents
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Bots?
This edition of Bots has approximately 269 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Bots?
For most readers, Bots typically takes between 5h 36m and 3h 44m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 67,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 29m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 67,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Bots?
The estimated word count for Bots is approximately 67,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Bots?
Bots was written by Andrew Leonard.
When was Bots published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1998. The original work may have been published on a different date.