http://search.deviantart.com/?q=by:The---Virus&section=today deviantART RSS for by:The---Virus en-us Copyright 2009, deviantART.com Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:19:54 PST deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://s.deviantart.com/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://The---Virus.deviantart.com/journal/27979567/ http://The---Virus.deviantart.com/journal/27979567/ Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:57:14 PDT
Nothing special going on here really. My new pc got delayed because one part wasn't on stock anymore (The bitches sold it to another customer during the 2 day wait before they could sell windows 7 >.> ) so I'll be inactive till November 12 or so. That's the current expected delivery date.

Also, I've gotta study heaps because of the upcoming tests (Nov 2 -> Nov 9) because a part of them matter for my finals (which I take next year)
Can't afford screwing up at school now.

Last but not least - If you need some music to relax or something, get the album titled 'Say I am You' by the band called 'The Weepies'. I found it by a friend of mine who had it show up in her MSN - It's worth checking out. Plenty of it on Youtube too.
It's great, and very relaxing. Great while studying or trying to get to sleep.

Not your style? Switch to the album titled 'Relapse' by Eminem. It's great - especially the song called 'Same Song and Dance'.

Either way, have fun and everything

]]> ~The---Virus http://The---Virus.deviantart.com/journal/27574171/ http://The---Virus.deviantart.com/journal/27574171/ Sun, 04 Oct 2009 09:00:43 PDT
My computer stopped working today (before you're asking: using my dad's PC to post this) so I'll be less active for about 2 weeks, up to a month.

This probably means we're finally ordering the last few parts for my new one, so all in all it's not that bad really

Luckily I could get it running a bit (not completely flawless though) with a Linux live-CD so I am making a backup of some of my things (music etc) on another hard disk.

I'll post once I've got the new one up and running.



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So, I just finished my design for *revesburger's contest yesterday eve. I'm satisfied with the result, but I think I've made better things in PS.

Right now I'm staying at my grandparents for a few days, helping them out and stuff. I'm also working on some photographs I've made the past year - I never got around uploading them yet.
I think I'll upload them today or tomorrow, we'll see.

Also, my father has agreed to buy a new computer, so I'll be more active with my 3D again soon

Guess that's pretty much it for now,

Enjoy your holidays

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It arrived Wednesday, and so far it's perfect. Everything runs smooth, including all the custom/new applications I installed on it

Another thing I wanted to mention is that - as you've probably noticed - I'm not really uploading anything any more the last few weeks. However, that'll change

I've been working on a few websites for people, and I'll submit those to the Designs and Interfaces -> Web Interfaces category.

I'll keep a list here on their status, for those of you who're interested.
If noone is interested, well then I've got a nice to-do list for myself


TDJ-Webdesign - Status: 80%
Adding last pieces of content, Final tweaks including:
-Better transition to white on the sides
-Fix the big empty space at the bottom of the page (won't see it on the screenshot).
(Outdated) Screenshot - [link]

Zeker & Scheppen - Status: 99.99% [in cooperation with a friend of mine]
Get the content from our employees to add to the site.

My Portfolio Site - Status: 10%
Mirror TDJ-Webdesign (including all positioning in the code).
Replace images used in the layout to fit the new colour scheme.
Write the content. Currently lowest priority

WROTTE - Status: 25%
Decide which of my previews will be used for the full website.

My school's "student council" website.
Change their schematic version to a real one.
Make sure they can add their own content after it's done (most likely Joomla! based website).

A friend of mine's Clan site - 85%
Fix the joomla/Forum (visual-)integration.

Guess that's it - Back to work

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It's a HTC Touch 3G

I got a lot of money for my birthday, so instead of buying a standard phone I decided to go for some additional features and gimmick

Just have to wait until the 21st of March, because they can't deliver it earlier in the Netherlands

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Update:

My PC got really really slow so I decided to reinstall windows.
So I made a backup of some important files, searched for my Windows Product Key and formatted the whole disk in the Windows installation. But then, AFTER the installer formatted the whole disk it suddenly mentions my key is invalid :anger:
That really pisses me off as I've paid for that key: it's fully legal >.>

So now I've got Linux running (Ubuntu 8.10) and I'm gonna report the situation to Microsoft. I hope they just give me a new key. I know it sounds unlikely to happen, but my uncle once had the same thing happening and they just gave him a new one without further questions.

Either way, this means I wont be able to use Vue for a while. Same thing goes for pretty much all my games and other stuff >.>

However, this did finally make me install Linux after promoting it pretty often without actually using it

Update 2: I know why the installer said my key was invalid now: My key was an OEM key, and the disc was Retail. The only difference between those is their price, but if you have an OEM key you need an OEM disc, and Retail key only works with Retail disc. I had an OEM key and Retail disc so that failed

Either way, it will take longer then expected before I can use Windows on my own PC again.

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This came from =3D-Asuarus' latest journal. Read the original Here!

Do you see much 3D on DA?

Are you tired of not getting enough faves, watches, and pageviews?

Do you want the rest of DA to realise that 3D art can be just as good as every other medium out there?

Well that's what we are going to attempt with this project!



The IDEA: To show the rest of the DA world that the 3D Community is truly a big and beautiful thing!

The WHY: Join us with this, You will not only represent your art medium but also your choice of software, Show the creators of DA, this club and your software truly what we can do.

The HOW: Each and everyone who is dedicated to showing off the 3D world is going to make a character. They will then be collaborated together to show us all as one, hopefully huge, society of nerds alike.

The WHEN: As of today this is starting, and it doesn't have an end date, everyone can have their character added to it when it is completed, this kind of thing should never have an end.

The RULES

Any 3D artist can join this. You do not have to be a member of the club, You do not have to like the people in the club, if you are a 3D artist then you deserve to be in this as much as anyone else.

Your character does not have to look like you but it must portray how you would like others to see you.

You can have any one prop you would like to help represent you a bit more.

Your character can be in any position you would like as long as one foot or hand is on the... ]]> ~The---Virus http://The---Virus.deviantart.com/journal/23170736/ http://The---Virus.deviantart.com/journal/23170736/ Fri, 13 Feb 2009 09:01:53 PST

Tomorrow morning I'm leaving to Austria for our winter sports.
Even though I won't be able to do any skiing I'm still going there, and because I probably won't have internet over there I won't be at dA for a week

So, have fun!

]]> ~The---Virus http://The---Virus.deviantart.com/journal/23019239/ http://The---Virus.deviantart.com/journal/23019239/ Thu, 05 Feb 2009 12:02:00 PST
I have to admit, I'm kinda addicted to heroes, and the day before yesterday i saw the first episode of Season 4, the latest season. It's great, I can tell

My contest entry for =3D-Asuarus hasn't made any progress yet because I've been really really busy with school. I guess i can finish it in time, but I'm not entirely sure. I hope my dad's laptop is fast enough to run the 3D application because then I can finish it in the holidays. Not the most fun thing to do while the rest of my family is gone skiing, but it's better then being bored all day I guess.

I also have an electric bike now, for my knees, and it helps a lot Now I can finally actually go somewhere without immediately having to take painkillers (which you probably understand is rather annoying). However, The doctors, orthopedist and physiotherapist still have no idea what's causing these issues. However, now it seems i might have the Lyme disease, which would SUCK. Especially because in the Netherlands, the guidelines to test people on Lyme are like CRAP which makes almost any test (even on people who do have the disease) turn out negative (saying they don't). I'm probably just gonna take the med's without being tested on it first. It will mean about 2 weeks long on strong antibiotics but if it helps it's definitely worth it. Can't wait for this to be over with...

Also, I got tagged by =00AngelicDevil00. I kind of didn't completely read her journal, and then i suddenly had a comment with point 1 to 10 answered... Guess I'll just take my turn then, as there aren't a lot of people that comment here anyway

Leave a comment and I'll...
1. I'll respond with something random about you.
2. I'll tell you which song or move you remind me of.
3. I'll pick a flavour of jello to wrestle you in.
4. I'll say something that only makes sense to you and me.
5. I'll tell you my first memory of you.
6. I'll tell you what animal you remind me of.
7. I'll ask you something I've always wondered about you.
8. I'll tell you my favourite thing about you.
9. I'll tell you my least favourite thing about you.
10. If you play, you MUST post this in yours.

I guess that's all there is to tell, If there's anything you want to know feel free to ask

]]> ~The---Virus http://The---Virus.deviantart.com/journal/22690226/ http://The---Virus.deviantart.com/journal/22690226/ Tue, 20 Jan 2009 09:45:15 PST

After 8 tests (of which I'm sure I screwed up one (badly)) the testweek is finally over!
Tomorrow there are tests in economy and Spanish, and I don't have those classes so I can stay at home ... Finishing the project that has a deadline on Friday >.>

Either way, The tests are over

Also, I'm finally getting an electric bike

I've had trouble with my knees for almost two-and-a-half years now, and now going to school by bike started getting painful aswell. That's when my dad made the decision to stop waiting and purchase one I tried it out previous Saturday and it was great. The bike shop is now checking everything (electronics, tires, etc.), and I can pick it up tomorrow in the afternoon.

My contest entry for the =3D-Asuarus is heading the right way, but it's still not close to finished yet. Especially because all the tests and other stuff I've got to do I didn't really have time for it the last week.

]]> ~The---Virus http://The---Virus.deviantart.com/journal/22538066/ http://The---Virus.deviantart.com/journal/22538066/ Mon, 12 Jan 2009 06:11:14 PST

First of all, I'm working on an entry for =3D-Asuarus' Steam-Punk Contest! I already have an idea and so far I had only a few issues.
Go read [link] if you're interested about the contest
(For those who don't know what Steam-Punk is, Wiki has a decent article about it and if you search for 'steampunk' here on dA you get a lot aswell.)

Also, my test week is starting in two days

I'll probably ruin it because I've been lazy... I still haven't done any learning while the subject i screwed up the previous time is one of the first tests I gotta take >.>

Anyway, this means I have to work a lot the following week
... or in other words less dA

On a side note, my knees still don't get any better. In fact, They're getting worse.
Let's hope I'll FINALLY get rid all the problems their giving anytime soon...

]]> ~The---Virus http://The---Virus.deviantart.com/journal/21875624/ http://The---Virus.deviantart.com/journal/21875624/ Mon, 08 Dec 2008 02:48:44 PST

There hasn't happened a lot..

I'm still having issues with my knees (which are getting worse... ), and my computer is terribly slow these days.

I did have a party yesterday, it was really cool, but still my knees succeeded in making it a painful night >.> I did get a pill to make the pain go away (from the guy who had organized the party), but unfortunately it didn't help a lot. That's why all I've done was drinking and talking But as i already said it was a great night though, it just could've been better if I didn't have issues with my knees.

That's pretty much it, if there's anything you wanna know just ask

~The---Virus



]]> ~The---Virus http://The---Virus.deviantart.com/journal/20631501/ http://The---Virus.deviantart.com/journal/20631501/ Mon, 29 Sep 2008 06:14:50 PDT
Just a little update again

Stupid TNT >.<

I ordered a new mp4 player to replace my old and barely working iPod, but they where lazy or something and now the delivery takes longer. They said it might take a week, which means i won't have it before my exchange to italy () which would be a bummer

That was pretty much it, oh and I'm still doing the feature thingy.

Just comment

OLD STUFF:
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Website
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I'm working on my own website, it's currently dutch so not really interesting for most people. Anyway, there's a kinda preview in my gallery ( [link] ) and here's the real thingy: [link]

If you have any advice on the layout, or content (if you can read dutch), PLEASE let me know.

English version will come once I'm done with the Dutch one!
(Yes, It's not done yet)

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Letter Me-Me (feel free to copy )
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Dear ~Phu-Phu-Hugs-Me:

I don't really know how to tell you this, but uur romance is over. I think I realized it last year at the mental hospital and I saw you ignore the crazy monk. I'm sure you're cowardly enough to understand that your Honda sucks. I'm returning your Darth Vader-poster to you, but I'll keep your collection of butterflies as a memory. You should also know that I told in my confession today about senility.

Greetings to your freaky family,
~The---Virus

If anyone didn't get this, it's NOT serious. Take a look here if you're confused.

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Feature
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There's a feature thing going around, I'll quickly explain it ^^

The first 40 people commenting on this journal (like i ever get comments from that much people ) will get 3 of their deviations featured up here. After that, you got to do the same for 20 others. *revesburger and =00AngelicDevil00 feautered me, so I gotta do 40 features

Anyway, If you just comment I'll pick just 3 of your recent images.
If you want me to feature 3 specific ones, just gimme the links

The list will be at the bottom of this journal, first I'll give you a little update on my knees for those interested.

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Knees
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I've been to the hospital 3 times now and I've had both x-ray pictures and a MRI-scan.
After looking at it, the doc concluded he can't do anything about it and that I'll have to wait untill first i stop growing (and my Epiphyseal plate is still clearly visible, meaning I've not stopped growing yet) and then wait for the sinews to recover, meaning i might wait more then 4 more years, meaning that I'm not even halfway with 2,5 years of pain and not being able to do sports of any kind, not even most of the work i can get >.<

So yea, that's pretty much it i guess.


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THE list
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Comment for ya' feature http://The---Virus.deviantart.com/journal/20231697/ Sat, 30 Aug 2008 07:49:03 PDT

I got some new music (which i really like so far ), you might know it:
all 5 albums of Sum 41.

I wont be able to do much with the songs except when I'm on the computer, because my iPod is working worse every week... It keeps freezing and i can't reset because my hold-switch sucks (sometimes keys don't work when they should work) and my menu button is only working 50% of the time

However, I've used my iPod a lot the past 2 years, and i got it for free (dad won it on a lottery with free ticket ), so no complaints about it's lifetime

However, i need something to replace it soon.
I think I'm going to buy a Creative Zen X-Fi (16gb). In about 6 months i have the money to buy one, so I'll have to do with my iPod a little longer (Wow i sound spoiled here). That is ofcourse, assuming i don't use it for other things.

Well, why the Zen?

Let's start why no iPod (Yes im bored).
iPod is a real 'A(+) Brand.' All macho's, spoiled kids (and some normal people) have got one. This makes it easy for Apple to raise the prices, or at least keep them high If you compare iPod's to ZEN's you'll see that often the sound quality of the ZEN's is better and at least you can watch movies (i know the newest Nano's can aswell) and customize your background. The only thing i like better with the iPod is the click-wheel, but after using it for some games you easily get pain in your thumb

Also, i like the ZEN's WiFi (yup, it has internetz ) because it allows you to download songs and movies from your own computer wherever you are (we have WiFi at school, per instance), or download and listen to or watch podcasts from the Creative server.
Also, i took a look at prices: new iPod nano 8gb costs € 189,00.
The ZEN X-Fi 16gb costs 'only' €160, has better battery life, double storage capacity and can be expanded with SD cards, bigger screen for images and movies, you can customize the backdrop (6 (good looking)presets or any photo/picture), better sound quality, the wifi support (I'm sure I'll use the streaming extremely often), speaker, $80 earbudds, and a shortcut button (you can set it to things like start playlist X, or turn speaker on, etc).

So yea, easy choice for me
Only €140 to go (little left because i bought a Wii and some games (Dude now i really sound spoiled I'm not! I'm NOT! I just saved my monies long time ))

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