October 2009 - skunkworks - Skunkworks Site

Microcontroller automation
by Omondi douglas 27 Aug '12

27 Aug '12

Hey guyz anybody knows someone who's looking for a guy to do automation? I'm the guy. I deal with 8051 and AVR microcontrolers (They're very thorough). It can be anything from stepper motor control, IR remote control interfacing, Basic Security system, customizing your phone to control stuff, temperature sensors, Led or LCD display equipments and any thing you think that needs automation.

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Using Blackerry Service on Laptop
by David Mugo 11 Jan '12

11 Jan '12

Guys, I have a Blackberry 8310 Curve, I came accross this post: http://www.blackberryforums.com/blackberry-guides/2019-user-howto-use-black… I have tried to configure mine and it doesnt seem to work, anyone successfully used a blackberry connection on a laptop? Advice. David. -- ------------- http://blog.majibu.com

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EXCHANGE SERVER MIGRATION
by ANTONY NDUNG'U 17 Aug '11

17 Aug '11

Looking for a company to do migration from MS exchange server 2000 to 2007, Active sync config plus the AD. 50 users. Contact me offlist pls. Rgds, Antony

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Re: [Skunkworks] paypal.com
by Paul Gichigi 25 Apr '10

25 Apr '10

You can send and recieve money, buy and sell stuff on the net using paypal as long as the site and/or services in use support it. If you selling something on ebay or recieving cash from one fo your relas abroad, so long as they are able to use paypal, it's as easy as abc..... Been doing for the last year and a half.... -- Paul N. Gichigi. +254 720 788 696 / +254 733 788 643 P. O. Box 64638 (00620) Nairobi, Kenya

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IT helpdesk software
by Maq Tim 02 Feb '10

02 Feb '10

Anyone who has used a free IT Helpdesk and Asset mngnt software running on windows? would appreciate... ps: i have googled but wanted to hear from any skunks who may have use d one... cheers, Maq.

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Unsubscribe
by patriq mutuma 22 Jan '10

22 Jan '10

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Wifi cpe needed.
by Job Muriuki 29 Nov '09

29 Nov '09

Am looking for a client side wifi reciever for home use to connect to an access point just over 1km away. I came across the nanostation 2 but at 10k its a little above my budget if i can get its smaller brother the nanostation loco at a good price. Better stil any other solution to achieve the same it can be second hand and can be mounted outside. Thanx. -- Sent from my mobile device

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Re: [Skunkworks] Oracle acquires Sun
by Arthur Simiyu 12 Nov '09

12 Nov '09

Just the thought that the future of MySQL, Java, Netbeans, OpenSolaris and so many more open source applications now lie in the hands of Oracle gives me shivers up my spine. regards, Simiyu

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setting up joomla site on windows server 2003
by muite nicholas 06 Nov '09

06 Nov '09

Hi people, I my client wants to host his owm Joomla! website on his Server running on Windows server2003. Ive never had to set up a Joomla! site on windows platform before and im wondering if there is anyone out there who would offer me some guidance or even propose somewhere i could get tutorials or guides. Thanks in advance guys. -- Muite Nicholas G P.O.Box 215, 00902 Kikuyu mobile:0715-693834 office:+254-20-2727043 email:nmuite@googlemail.com,

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KDN - 4x The Bandwidth!!
by Kevin K. Kamonye 05 Nov '09

05 Nov '09

In our continued efforts to annihilate those against progress in the industry by giving unfair prices to Kenyans, we are here with yet another unbelievable gift to all. PS: My intention is not to start a negative and critical debate about this - its purely FYI. This is real. Take it or leave it - thats your f*&#ing problem. -- K. K. Kamonye

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Google Wave Invites
by David Mugo 05 Nov '09

05 Nov '09

Hey, Anyone with Google Wave, please invite me, raidarmax(a)gmail.com Thanks. David. -- ------------- http://blog.majibu.com

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Yu website
by Mark Mwangi 04 Nov '09

04 Nov '09

if there is anyone from yu here please note that your site is down. . . . -- Regards, Mark Mwangi http://mwangy.wordpress.com

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Cisco routers info
by George Njoroge 04 Nov '09

04 Nov '09

Hey Guys I need to some information, what are the limitations of the cisco 1841 router? In terms of capacity, scaling and expansion. I also need much information on Cisco High end routers and Firewall/VPN devices besides the device product sheet is there anywhere can find this consolidated information? This is due to the expansions Im undertaking so good advice shall come in handy. Themburu -- Conservatism is the adherence to the old tried against the new untried.

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USCAN Release 3.5 build 51 - Minor Changes
by Jacob Ayienda 03 Nov '09

03 Nov '09

Visit the Website to Download Release 3.5 build 51<http://sites.google.com/site/usbdiskintegritychecker/> would like to update on minor changes made. - Added Network Monitor (feature request) (attached screen preview) - Neutralize File option (feature request) to Task Manager and Startup Manager. - Optimized scan and Check Disk utilities. - Scan Disk Routine (attached) (visit site for more details) Visit the Website to Download Release 3.5 build 51<http://sites.google.com/site/usbdiskintegritychecker/>

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Any problem with google.co.ke
by Solomon Mburu Kamau 02 Nov '09

02 Nov '09

Here I'm trying to do some search on google.co.ke and get ;untrusted connected error message. I thought it could be that I typed the address wrongly. That instead of typing www. google.co.ke I must have keyed in www,goo,co,ke which occurs a lot to me. But on checking the spelling it's okay. I have just used it about 20 minutes before and it has worked well with me. Is there anyone experiencing the same? PS: I have attached the results scrn shot -- Solomon Mburu P.O. Box 19343 - 00202 Nairobi Cell: (+254-0) 735 431041 Man is a gregarious animal and enjoys agreement as cows will graze all the same way to the side of a hill! AND It is better to die in dignity than in the ignomity of ambiguous generosity! http://dawn-in-kenya.blogspot.com https://smiley2.wordpress.com

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default font
by pithon kamau 02 Nov '09

02 Nov '09

Hi, My laptop brings out a font which i dont understand when i open blogs, joomla sites etc what could be the problem? Check out the print screen and advice -- Pithon K. Kamau Mobile: 0723 588705 Tel: +254 20 2039220 Website: www.heartbitsolutions.com/ www.pithonkamau.com Website Design, Domain Registration, Website Hosting, Corporate Email Solutions, Website Maintainance, Website Marketing, Logo Design and Branding, Bulk SMS Solutions, Computer Hardware and Maintainance, Network Design and Set Up............. "Love Your Neighbour as You Love Yourself"

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Safaricom vs Orange internet - pricing and all
by Charles Mwangi 02 Nov '09

02 Nov '09

Hi fellow skunkers, With the recent lowering of internet tariffs by orange, we are hoping safaricom will follow suit. Otherwise i have pasted the following comparison for those who are not in the know Orange internet modem cost 2,999 How to top up your account: send 12 digit card number to 430 How to check balance: send sms #123# to 430 Bundle (MB) Price Activation Code In Bundle Price/MB Validity Period APN = bew.orange.co.ke 50 150 send sms #123#bundle to 430 e.g. #123#50 3 30 100 250 2.5 200 450 2.25 500 850 1.7 1000 1500 1.5 2000 2200 1.1 4000 3900 1 Out of Bundle Charges: 7/= Per MB Safaricom internet Modem price 3,999 7) How do I activate the pre-pay bundle? Send the word activate to the following codes; Bundle Price Activation Code In Bundle Price/MB Validity Period APN = safaricom 40MB 250/= SMS word activate to 442 6.25/= 90 days 100MB 500/= SMS word activate to 443 5/= 300MB 999/= SMS word activate to 446 3.30/= 700MB 1,999/= SMS word activate to 447 2.85/= 1GB 2,499/= SMS word activate to 448 2.44/= Out of Bundle Charges: 8/= Per MB To load the modem, go to sms function, send PIN number of card to 141 To know your bundle balance send blank sms to 450 for those who already have the safaricom E160 modem, it can be unlocked at a cost of Ksh 1,400.00 to accept any subscriber sim card. the older modem E220 i already posted instruction on unlocking. Orange is also has 3G services but on the CDMA network, the modems are going for 3999 and pricing for internet same as the GSM equivalent. Enjoy cheaper tariffs.

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Motorola Android- Make or Break for them ?
by ndungu stephen 02 Nov '09

02 Nov '09

I have been following phone news lately - mainly because it affects 'us' one way or another-- When the Apple iphone first showed up, the phone manufacturers said "...The devices are too expensive, besides, our market share is much more,, it will take time to catch up.." Two years later, the story changes, motorola and sony-e phones are on their way to the negative margins, mototola more on the negative... and Apple takes 20% of total mobile handset profits despite selling only 5.2 million units in the quarter... Not to mention that they are now one of the biggest media online sales company, churning sales in mp3 [lets go after wall mart], books [lets go after amazon] , apps etc [nokia leads the pack though, at 50% with diverse handsets for all prices and uses] Motorola has had to re-think its "smart phone" production as a way to hit back from below the x-axis to somewhere above it by relaunching this new device... http://motorola-android.com/ Will they make it ? What has Google Android and iPhone done right ? http://motorola-android.com/

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Software to manage clients and payments-Web or Desktop app?
by John Wesonga 02 Nov '09

02 Nov '09

Hi, Has anyone done a basic web app that stores customer details, track payments, balances and also allows you to print KRA tax register receipt? I have a client whose running a small business and has requested for software to carry out those tasks, my preference is web based but I think a simple desktop application preferably .NET would be an easier option to build and integrate with the KRA stuff. Would welcome any thoughts or comments -- John Wesonga http://www.multiplechoices.biz http://wesonga.peupe.net http://www.linkedin.com/in/johnwesonga http://www.twitter.com/jwesonga

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Re: [Skunkworks] Use Of UML
by fyodor 02 Nov '09

02 Nov '09

HI >can quickly become un-understandable -- and the automatic code >generation isnt really solving problems in many cases. (Also >availability of open source UML software is a problem) In my experience, UML gets rather misunderstood for a language yet its just a diagramming notation. Its no OOA/D or a method. I think thats a line most software architects miss. It took time to grasp the concept but one book i highly recommend for anyone who wants to apply UML, which is a very noble idea is, "Applying UML and Patterns by Craig Larman". For the tools, i guess there is a plethora of those out there but my personal favorites are ArgoUML(open-source) and Poseidon(commercial). Anyone interested in sharing ideas and also experiences in the same feel free to shoot me mail or we can take this to the forum. -tyrus _IEEE Member.

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Joomla 1.6 will kick @$$
by [ Brainiac ] 02 Nov '09

02 Nov '09

For those that have bashed joomla for the two levels of nesting of content and the ovyo ovyo user management, joomla 1.6 will be all that and more. I cannot wait to run and compare this side by side with drupal. Back at all ye joomla bashers! http://community.joomla.org/blogs/community/1061-joomla-16-alpha-2-released…

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Vacancy :GM Sales for VSAT Operations
by Amit Shukla 02 Nov '09

02 Nov '09

Hi, We have an opening for a sales position at the GM level. We are in the process of starting up a VSAT Hub operations and are looking for a qualified GM - Sales The required candidate should be well versed with VSAT technology and its applications. As part of responsibilities apart from sales, will be to establish a distributor/reseller network in the region for the services. Job requires travelling in the region. If interested, please respond back with the following details - CV - Current Remuneration - Expected Remuneration - Notice Period Thanks.

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TUSKYS SUPERMARKET ICT STAFF
by Alvin Jason Ochieng 02 Nov '09

02 Nov '09

Hi? Is there any of the above on skunkworks? I witnessed a very crazy incident at one branch yesterday. There was this lady infront of me and after her shopping had been calculated she removed a voucher which was accepted but LO !!! she was told she had to spend the whole amount.... A commotion ensued and I wondered what was going on.....her shopping looked like less 1k....then I saw the voucher 5,000/=!! The Manger came in and she was told she had to spend the whole amount immediately or she forfeits the balance. Her bill was 980/= She was even told they dont sell AIRTIME !!! Now in this era and from experience from Nakumatt & possibly Uchumi...they give out credit reciepts with which you are given 15-30 days to spend it.....(bright idea) this keeps you coming back....... Can TUSKYS ICT team style up !!!! Comments please....coz as for me they just lost a customer after that incident ...... Alvin

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Mpesa
by John Maina 02 Nov '09

02 Nov '09

Hi Guys, Does anyone know of any local site that uses M-pesa for payments in place of credit cards?

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[Fwd: [UIXP Techies] ping -t google.com] - Teams is live?
by Michuki Mwangi 01 Nov '09

01 Nov '09

Hi everyone, Anyone seeing something similar? Regards, Michuki. -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [UIXP Techies] ping -t google.com Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:47:31 +0300 From: Mike Barnard <mike.barnardq(a)gmail.com> Reply-To: UiXP techies <techies(a)uixp.co.ug> To: UiXP techies <techies(a)uixp.co.ug>, Linux Users Group Uganda <lug(a)linux.or.ug> Any one on the Orange Internet connection... please ping the above or traceroute to google.com... TEAMS is here... milele# traceroute -I yahoo.com traceroute: Warning: yahoo.com has multiple addresses; using 209.191.93.53 traceroute to yahoo.com (209.191.93.53), 64 hops max, 60 byte packets 1 41.202.229.161 (41.202.229.161) 0.735 ms 0.667 ms 0.789 ms 2 41.202.224.2 (41.202.224.2) 0.687 ms 0.665 ms 0.689 ms 3 ge-3-3-0-core-as12455.orange.co.ke (212.49.70.149) 10.875 ms 10.814 ms 12.274 ms 4 10.10.0.1 (10.10.0.1) 12.371 ms 10.819 ms 11.574 ms 5 81.52.179.33 (81.52.179.33) 170.882 ms 170.309 ms 172.741 ms 6 tengige0-15-0-1.pastr1.Paris.opentransit.net (193.251.240.213) 171.747 ms 172.176 ms 171.047 ms 7 193.251.247.30 (193.251.247.30) 171.051 ms 174.038 ms 171.030 ms 8 ae-34-52.ebr2.Paris1.Level3.net (4.69.139.225) 173.054 ms 171.302 ms 171.742 ms 9 ae-2-2.ebr1.Frankfurt1.Level3.net (4.69.141.234) 181.028 ms 180.061 ms 179.836 ms 10 ae-61-61.csw1.Frankfurt1.Level3.net (4.69.140.2) 183.216 ms 185.555 ms 180.835 ms 11 ae-62-62.ebr2.Frankfurt1.Level3.net (4.69.140.17) 180.440 ms 180.343 ms 180.231 ms 12 ae-43-43.ebr2.Washington1.Level3.net (4.69.137.58) 285.387 ms 284.200 ms 285.581 ms 13 ae-82-82.csw3.Washington1.Level3.net (4.69.134.154) 269.315 ms 274.614 ms 271.397 ms 14 ae-81-81.ebr1.Washington1.Level3.net (4.69.134.137) 263.515 ms 272.622 ms 270.400 ms 15 ae-2.ebr3.Atlanta2.Level3.net (4.69.132.85) 279.094 ms 276.401 ms 284.724 ms 16 ae-7.ebr3.Dallas1.Level3.net (4.69.134.21) 303.489 ms 309.864 ms 306.961 ms 17 ae-4-90.edge3.Dallas1.Level3.net (4.69.145.200) 304.129 ms 304.684 ms 303.939 ms 18 YAHOO-INC.edge3.Dallas1.Level3.net (4.79.182.2) 294.764 ms 293.916 ms 293.852 ms 19 ae2-p131.msr2.mud.yahoo.com (216.115.104.95) 305.947 ms 305.215 ms 304.953 ms 20 te-7-1.fab1-a-gdc.mud.yahoo.com (209.191.78.131) 297.270 ms 297.942 ms 298.064 ms 21 UNKNOWN-209-191-78-171.yahoo.com (209.191.78.171) 297.557 ms 296.839 ms 296.870 ms 22 b1.www.vip.mud.yahoo.com (209.191.93.53) 297.847 ms 298.309 ms 305.850 ms -- Mike Of course, you might discount this possibility, but remember that one in a million chances happen 99% of the time. ------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ UiXP techies discussion list

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