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I’ve changed hosting and it has been a bit of a hastle to get everything up and running, after tweaking a bit i’ve got it (hopefully) sorted 
Beginning of september everything should be transfered and probably everything running as smooth as before ^^
After installing Windows 7 this week I’ve been messing around a bit with the new features like the new taskbar, how it looks, how it works etc. At first it kind of annoyed me after a while you get used to it. There are options to turn it off, but then it wouldn’t be windows 7 anymore, would it 
About a month ago, before Windows 7 RC was released, i read a post that they would add a Virtual Windows XP Mode as a workaround for programs that would have or still have issues with either windows 7 and windows vista. Working in IT support where several programs are used over the different departments this is something that would be more then welcome if we would ever mass-deploy windows 7.
So after a bit searching today if found this post where you can download everything you need to setup the Virtual XP Mode in Windows 7
Now I’m running both Outlook 2007 and Outlook 2003 (as a V-App) in the same environment 
(For those wondering why you would ever do that, i just use it so i can separate my exchange mail from my personal mail on my home pc :p outlook probably isn’t the best example to show the benefits but hey, live with it )
What does it basically do? It runs a virtual machine of Windows XP in the background and automatically publishes all the applications you install in the virtual machine to your Windows 7 Start Menu as seen in the screenshot
I’m more then eager to find out what more Windows 7 has to offer
So i’m doing some technical support here at the Digitale Doebeurs in Ghent, basicly its a kick-off to start the digital week they do every year, with all kind of stands where people can get information about anything concerning IT-related subjects.
I’m here for the second time and i must say, it’s better then last year, and we’re only one day running I’m sure there will be more ppl coming in the next few hours and otherwise we’ll see them tomorrow
So i’ve already put up some new pictures of me appartment think i’ll be adding some more in the coming weeks cause everything goes kinda fast atm ^^
Here you can find the pictures http://gallery.polodude.be/Appartement_Part2
Enjoy
So it’s been a while (again) since i’ve updated my blog, time to change that
While i was reinstalling my pc I installed this tool from microsoft that comes with the live suite (messenger/mail/etc) called Windows Live Writer. Seems that it does more then i thought it would do, so i’ll probably found a new way to publish posts and let the world know I’m still alive :p
This saterday we’re going to continue in my appartment and start with the ceiling and floor, since they changed my windows begin this month we can finally continue and i’m coming closer and closer to go live by myself … the joy
I’ll be posting pictures later on so those that want can see what has actually changed
Beside all the appartment hastle i’ve been up to nothing much but the usual, working on projects, going out, spending time with friends (very much with one in particular ) and living the normal worklife as usual. Coming to an end of this post i’ll be thinking what to write next, I promise!
So i decided to update my wordpress version, and stupid as i was i deleted the folder with my theme and plug-ins in…
So for the time being i’ll stick to this fairly idiotic theme (wordpress classic) and planning to come up with something better next year
With that being said it’s nice to have a new year to look forward to, parties, dinners, family-visits, presents, etc etc… Also the work in my apartment that should continue end of January (if everything goes smoothly) delivery-date of them damn windows got extended by two months.. so fingers crossed ^^
Other updates i might put in the spotlight is that the website i’ve been working on will probably go online before the end of the year, was a fun project and will be for a while before it’s totally how i want it to be (considering the changes to come, updates here and there etc) but that’s a big part of the project, debugging and those things always take a while
Not sure what to write next, so i’m ending this post here for now, keep tuned
Been a while since i’ve posted here, but i’ve been quite bussy lately, courses at work, website-project, fixing computers, working in my appartmenet, working in general actually and well, enjoying my free time from time to time
So far the works in my appartment are going smootly, most of the things are done, from electricity to heating, to fixing the walls, next step will be laying the fundaments (not sure how to write in english ) for me new floor and begining of december my new windows are coming, joy joy, life can be good
Keeping you posted
Yesterday I officially started my 14 days of vacation, witch also means i officially started working in my appartment
First day I took the liberty to sleep a bit longer then intended but hey, what’s vacation otherwise for After that the real work started, made a new doorway in the kitchen, started on the new door in the bedroom and started checking the electricity and all other stuff that needed to be drawn on my plans.
Today we “finished” the door in the bedroom and molested my floor a bit, tomorrow will be the hardest day, everything has to be out so I can finally start on renovating instead of molesting the place 
Speaking if “I” doesn’t mean i’m doing it all by myself no, no, got me best friends by my side and me daddy the handyman to guide everything in a good way
Well, off to work again and updates soon
Whiee, found an unsecure wireless connection
Time to update my blog a bit, in the sun, at the beach So far many things have happend, started working in my appartment, discoverd the youghthouse in my new neighbourhoud and damn a cute lady goes there, but she knows hehe.
On the geek side of life i’ve been playing the beta of WoW Wrath of the Lich King a bit, is fun, but will be more fun once everyone will be playing it, just about exploring now, reporting bugs, not sure if i’ll level my char to 80, just a hastle to get it to 80 again once it’s officialy released
Starting 1st of september i’ll be taking a 14 day “vacation”, working in my appartment, tearing everything appart and making it a whole lot better. Think this sould do for a minor update, time to go enjoy the sun while it’s out
Doesn’t sound so good as Gentsch Fieste but hey, got to compensate my overseas friends
It’s that time of the year again, full streets, booze, music and a great atmosphere. Something you just can’t skip as a true citizen of Ghent! Each day i’m down there i’m taking pictures witch you’ll find in the gallery, have fun, be safe and lets party