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Hello. I am Joel Marcey, author of this personal blog.
Check out my joint venture with acclaimed programming language instructor, Rex Jaeschke, called Programming Classroom

I am also owner of Twin Roots, a consulting and software development company.

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Category Archives: Technology
My Steve Jobs Obituary
Thought Different. R.I.P. Steve Jobs (1955-2011)
To Find Out Version of LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) Via the Command Line
I am running a LAMP server on Slicehost. I always have to look up how to determine the version of each component of the LAMP server I am running. I am using Ubuntu Linux 8.04.4 (Hardy). In my case, here … Continue reading
Posted in Development, Linux, Software, Technology, Uncategorized
Tagged Apache, LAMP, Linux, MySQL, PHP, Slicehost
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Announcing the Launch of Programming Classroom
So, I finally did it. My company Twin Roots has launched an actual product. Well, not a product exactly; more like a service. Along with my outside partner in crime, Rex Jaeschke, we planned a website where we are providing … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Computers, Development, Entrepreneurship, Micro ISV, Software, Technology, Twin Roots
Tagged C, Java, Learning, Programming Classroom, Rex Jaeschke, Visual Basic
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My Communications Infrastructure is led by Google Voice (with teammates the iPhone and Ooma)
In the last month I have completely revamped my communications infrastructure, hopefully for the better. Here are the before and after pictures. Before After Yep. I am using Google Voice as a hub for phone communications. My Google Voice number … Continue reading
Posted in Apple, Collaboration, Google, Personal, Technology
Tagged Communication, Google Voice, iPhone, Ooma, Vonage
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Save 35% on an Apple iPhone Using Microsoft Bing??
[Note: This deal could stop working at anytime. But it was working as of June 10, 2009 2:50 PM] Well, I would say this is quasi ironic. Check out the results of the top of this link: http://www.bing.com/search?q=att Notice how … Continue reading
Posted in Apple, Microsoft, Technology
Tagged AT&T, Bing, Cashback, iPhone, IPhone 3GS, Wireless
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Installing LAMP and WordPress on Slicehost (or elsewhere) Redux
[Disclaimer: I am not responsible for any mishaps that may occur by following these steps or advice because you follow them out of your own free will.] — I figure I better put that up-front, again. My original post on … Continue reading
Why Backblaze Is My Choice For Online Backup Provider
I chose Backblaze as my online backup service provider for one year (possibly, longer). It was actually a tough choice. I was weighing many options. Do I just go with the well-known leaders (by customer base), such as Mozy or … Continue reading
Posted in Computers, Mac, Software, Technology
Tagged Backblaze, Backup, Carbonite, Chris Pirillo, DropBox, Mozy, Online Backup, Online Storage, SafeCopy, SpiderOak, Twitter
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MacBook Pro Battery Health Waning Quickly – But Why?
I usually leave my MacBook Pro sitting on my desk connected to a power adapter. Since I had the battery replaced back in October 2008, my guess is that I may have cycled through a power charge at the most … Continue reading
Posted in Apple, Computers, Mac, Technology
Tagged AppleCare, Battery Life, IStatPro, MacBook Pro, SMC, System Profiler
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OnLive – Intel, AMD, Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo Had Better Be On High Alert
I was listening to Windows Weekly the other day, and the topic of OnLive came up. Maybe I live under a rock, but I had never heard of OnLive. Well, I have now. And if their vision comes to fruition, … Continue reading
Posted in Computers, Entrepreneurship, Microsoft, Technology, Video
Tagged Amazon, AMD, Comast, Crysis, Electronic Arts, Gaming, Intel, Leo Laporte, Nintendo, OnLive, Paul Thurrott, Sony, Windows Weekly
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Choosing an Online Backup Service – Revisited
[Update 3: After tweeting Backblaze about me not being able to use their service because of no Mac support -- I get a reply inviting me to their private beta. Thanks Backblaze! But now my decision is that much harder … Continue reading
Posted in Computers, Mac, Software, Technology, Windows
Tagged Backblaze, BackJack, Carbonite, DropBox, Leo Laporte, Mozy, Online Backup, Online Storage, SafeCopy, Scott Bourne, SpiderOak, TWiT, Twitter
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