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SharePoint (MOSS) Install Prerequisites
I was doing a MOSS install, and was running through the prereqs. All were there: Microsoft .NET 2, with service packs Microsoft .NET 3, with service packs IIS Installed, ASP.NET enabled in Application Server portion of Windows 2003 Components I then ran the MOSS setup and got this error: Setup is unable to proceed due to the following error(s): This product requires ASP.NET v2.0 to be set to ‘Allow’ in the list of Internet Information Services (IIS) Web Server Extensions. If it is not available in the list, reinstall ASP.Net v2.0. Correct the issue(s) listed above and re-run setup. Well, with the help of this blog post, I was able to get it working. Here’s the deal: I believe the issue was that IIS (with ASP.NET support in Windows Components) was installed/enabled after the installation of .NET 2 … Read entire article »
Filed under: Techie
Where does thunder come from? (Part Two)
Last week Thursday I posted a blurb about where thunder comes from. I mentioned that the full scientific explanation would be too much for my girls. Well… I was tucking Clara in on Friday night after even heavier thunderstorms had passed through. She said in a timid voice, “Daddy, I’m scared of the thunder.” I replied, “Do you know what thunder is? It’s angels playing the drums.” She laughed, rolled over, and went to sleep. Mission accomplished, until she’s old enough for the real story. (Why weren’t the angels bowling? Forgive me; I am not a big fan of bowling. Besides, I thought the idea of bowling in heaven a bit incongruous. Sorry mom.) … Read entire article »
Filed under: Humor, Marriage/Family, Sports, Uncategorized
A bike at your beck and call
Here’s an interesting idea: automated bike rental in a large urban area. Washington D.C. is the first US city to have this, but it’s been done in Europe. As a cyclist and quasi-tree hugger, I like this one. Why? Cycling is fun, and good exercise Cycling is much faster than walking This program is privately funded. (I find it amazing that we keep looking to the government instead of ourselves/private industry to fix our ills.) … Read entire article »
Filed under: News/Insight, The Active Life
On our bookshelf: The Best Old Movies for Families
Nicole got this book from the library for me, as I love watching old movies, and even better, sharing them with the kids. Jackson loves the Thin Man Series and all the Hitchcock appropriate for him. (See the Rear Window post from earlier this week.) The girls love old movies as well, and we’re talking more than The Wizard of Oz. Why show your kids old movies? The quality of writing/production is better on average, they are entertaining, and well, your kids might learn something. Plus you can share time with them, because you’ll be entertained without feeling like you have to sacrifice your intellect. So with that in mind, leave your favorite old movies to watch with/as kids in the comment section, and tell us why. Oh, and old roughly … Read entire article »
Filed under: Marriage/Family, Reads, Screens, and Sounds
Ridding the world of typos, one at a time…
There are many noble pursuits in this world, like defending our nation’s freedoms, educating our youth, or helping the impoverished. While not as life-impacting, the efforts of TEAL (Typo Eradication Advancement League) make this world more livable one sign or menu at a time. If they ever get to Milwaukee, the Martini’s Martinis are on me! … Read entire article »
Filed under: Humor
Where does thunder come from?
One of the joys of parenting is watching your kids change and grow, seemingly before your eyes. The latest revelation was that Jackson (our awesome 9-year old son) now understands how thunder “works” for lack of a better term. It started when last night’s thunderstorm woke him up and caused sufficient concern for him to roam upstairs into our bedroom. Already awakened by the Donner und Blitzen, I heard him coming. I did my best to seem remotely lucid and asked him what was wrong. Of course I already knew it was the storm. I don’t know why, but I launched into the explanation of what thunder is. (Nicole told him it was angels bowling which would have worked for our two little girls, but not for Jackson. By the way, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Marriage/Family
“Open Letter to ‘Hoochie Mamas’”
While researching for a bible study at church, I picked up the book Logged On and Tuned Out: A Non-Techie’s Guide to Parenting a Tech-Savvy Generation by Vicki Courtney. I then found her Blog, which had a funny and real rant at the way women dress these days. BTW, this blog shames my little internet home. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Humor, Marriage/Family, News/Insight