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Hi All,

I have finally begun the process of upgrading the core systems on which ICB runs, but it is going to take a couple of months yet before you see any major changes as I'm waiting on some key components to be ready before I really go for it. You may not even notice the changes as most of it is in the back end, but we'll see <!-- s:) --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_smile.gif" alt="" title="Smile" /><!-- s:) -->

In the meantime, there will be some minor changes to the front page as I try to simplify it a bit. I think it's gotten a bit busy looking since we launched in March 2007, so it's time to do some housekeeping.

I will be testing the new software and an upgraded community forum in a test environment to be sure all is in order. When the day comes to roll it out I'll let you all know in advance as the site will be down for at least one night (all going well).

Wish me luck! <!-- s:D --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="" title="Very Happy" /><!-- s:D -->

have fun,

Meh, I was preemptive in announcing possible site disruption, as not much has happened with this due to a key component (the bridge that links fthe forum and main site) not being ready yet. But I have tested a forum upgrade, includung a re-styling of the forum, and an upgrade to the main part of the site, all of which went very well. We've been playing woth other bits and pieces too, but nothing will go live until this bridge thing is ready. It's a pain in the arse, but essential. Still, the site is working, so it's not urgent <!-- s:D --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="" title="Very Happy" /><!-- s:D -->