Category Archives: Technology

How I Resolved the “There Was A Problem with this Installation. Windows Live Suite Was Not Installed” Catastrophic Error

Posted on November 22, 2008 by Joel Marcey

So I wanted to install the latest version of Windows Live Mail. I figured OK, that should be easy. (Note: I am running Vista x64 w/ SP 1) I went to http://www.windowslive.com/Explore/Mail and clicked on the Get It Now Button … Continue reading →

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Installing a LAMP Server, with WordPress, on Slicehost (and maybe elsewhere)

Posted on August 15, 2008 by Joel Marcey

[UPDATE: April 19, 2009: I added a follow-up post to this article with some more tidbits] [Disclaimer: I am not responsible for any mishaps that may occur by following these steps or advice because you follow them out of your … Continue reading →

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My Web Host Is …… Slicehost

Posted on June 6, 2008 by Joel Marcey

Amazingly, I have finally settled on a web host. For all intents and purposes, this is the first time I have ever personally signed up for a web host. To choose one was a long and arduous task of research, … Continue reading →

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State of the Me – Quick Hits

Posted on May 28, 2008 by Joel Marcey

It has been a while since I have given a progress report of where things stand for me professionally. Back when I worked for Intel, I was mandated to give monthly status report. I am feeling nostalgic today. Here is … Continue reading →

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User Interface Before Code

Posted on April 21, 2008 by Joel Marcey

Jeff Atwood had a great post earlier this month entitled UI-First Software Development. In the blog he mentions: Of course, UI is hard, far harder than coding for developers. It’s tempting to skip the tough part and do what comes … Continue reading →

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Microsoft offers 44.6 Billion for Yahoo!

Posted on February 1, 2008 by Joel Marcey

[Update: It is 44.6 not 44.5 billion -- that 100 million may not be significant to Bill G., but it is to us mortals ] [Update: Would Microsoft try a hostile takeover if Yahoo! rejects the offer? That would be … Continue reading →

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No Case-Sensitive Searches in Windows Vista?

Posted on January 26, 2008 by Joel Marcey

For the life of me, I cannot find a way to do a case-sensitive search in Windows Vista. I am trying to search the documents on my computer that contain a specific word, let’s say “Foo”. It shows me all … Continue reading →

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State of the Joel

Posted on January 14, 2008 by Joel Marcey

It has been a few weeks since my last blog post. I have what I consider a valid excuse for that — I moved across the country. In the spirit of the new year, and inspired by the various State … Continue reading →

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Choosing a Web Collaboration or Conferencing Solution

Posted on December 17, 2007 by Joel Marcey

I wanted to show my brother a skeleton of a website that we are developing. He lives about 30 miles away from me right now, but soon he will be living across the country from me. So this type of … Continue reading →

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My First Micro-ISV Product Ideas

Posted on December 10, 2007 by Joel Marcey

[Note: I have a phone meeting on Wednesday with an old colleague where the result could change my plans. I will keep you posted] OK, here it goes….for better, worse or the other, I am letting the world know my … Continue reading →

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