October 2009 - skunkworks - Skunkworks Site

Top Posting
by Ukang'a Dickson 16 Oct '09

16 Oct '09

Got this from another mailing list and thought i could share. I never really understood top posting until i saw these: 1. don't top post. 2. don't use "rich formatting" (html). 3. don't leave a huge signature. 4. don't quote in full. these are good summaries of why: http://www.idallen.com/topposting.html http://www.caliburn.nl/topposting.html (and there are many others.) Regards Ukang'a Dickson Ogden Nash <http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/o/ogden_nash.html> - "The trouble with a kitten is that when it grows up, it's always a cat."

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Internet For 6 Computers
by Peter Osotsi 16 Oct '09

16 Oct '09

What would you recommend for Internet access to a 6 PC computer lab in Kibera? A friend of mine purchased new PC's for his resource center and wants Internet. Budget no more than 5k/mo. Setup cost? Don't wait for success; hunt it down like there's no tomorrow.

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OT : Adious Amegos for now
by aki 16 Oct '09

16 Oct '09

It has been interesting times on this list and have learnt much and shared much too. I've been considering a time out for a while now. Though I no longer receive emails to my account, I can follow the postings through the archive. I choose not to drop out completely incase someone on the list was stuck with an issue I felt I could help out on. Today I've known what direction my thots have to go and clearly embarking on that long journey thanks to fellow contributors. I'll still continue with my projects and alert you once something is ready for your views. It was great to see developers and coders come out and make contributions. There is a bigger battle that needs to be looked into and no matter how much patching, firewalling is done, security of sites and code exploits not going to go away that easily. And there is plenty to be learned. So for now, I take leave. Thank you for your valuable contributions and patience. Asante Sana. :-)

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AXIS 215 E
by gachuhi anthony 16 Oct '09

16 Oct '09

Dear all, am urgently looking for this Axis camera has to be exstock. Axis 215 E, any pointers? thanks Tony

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Iframe injection in windows
by aki 15 Oct '09

15 Oct '09

Hi @Solomon, thnks for the fair warning, not to use an infected machine as a development enviroment, though I was wondering why would one do so in the first place. Is there no rules to a production enviroment eg, your friend should also not use the computer for games or internet donwnloads etc :-) Linux, and in common cause of saving development time, after a 3 month wait I just bought Visual Studio 2008 standard as the tool. What would you recommend the time saving, full developed commercial WYSIWYG for linux that is comparable to VS 2008? Why would anyone waste time on typing div tags, table properties etc... Rgds. On 10/15/09, solomon kariri <solomonkariri at gmail.com<http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks>> wrote: >* Hi all, *>* Has anyone had a problem with the iframe injection worm in windows. This is *>* a worm that crawls folders in your computer looking for html documents or *>* any other type of document that can be uploaded to a web server and *>* requested via a browser e.g. index.php and adds(injects) an iframe into the *>* page such that the iframe will be uploaded to the server and every time the *>* page is accessed a script is executed that might compromise your site users *>* security. This is just a word of warning. So before you start using windows *>* as your development environment and before you using filezilla before *>* submitting your files to the server, make sure they have no iframes pointing *>* to some chinese website. Or to make it simple for you, develop on linux. *>* *>* -- *>* Solomon Kariri, *>* *

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Why companies need to listen to their customers
by Paul Roy 15 Oct '09

15 Oct '09

http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/09_43/b4152071041302.htm -- "Change is slow and gradual. It requires hardwork, a bit of luck, a fair amount of self-sacrifice and a lot of patience." Roy.

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Paypal vc Moneybookers
by solomon kariri 15 Oct '09

15 Oct '09

Hi all, Has anyone tried MoneyBookers, they seem to be working quite nicely with local banks visa cards unlike Paypal that says no deposit allowed to Kenya. I think they will teach Paypal to respect everyone. -- Solomon Kariri, Software Developer, Cell: +254736 729 450 Skype: solomonkariri

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Mechanical Turk app on the iPhone Provides Work for Refugees
by saidimu apale 15 Oct '09

15 Oct '09

http://radar.oreilly.com/2009/10/mechanical-turk-on-iphone-provides-work-fo… What do you think of this project/idea? I'm curious about the non-tech perspectives. saidi

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Cisco 4500 VLAN ACL
by Cynthia Wahome 15 Oct '09

15 Oct '09

Hi All, I have 5 VLANs in my network configured in my L3 switch 4500. currently all VLANs can ping and reach each others, means 192.168.3.100 host in my vlan2 can reach 192.168.1.100 which is vlan3. I want to create an ACL in my L3 switch to deny the Vlans to access or ping each other, I just want them to access my servers 172.16.1.10 - 172.16.1.30 which are in the default Vlan1. can someone advise me which the commands and where to apply them in the L3 switch. Thanks interface Vlan2 ip address 192.168.3.1 255.255.255.0 ip helper-address 192.168.16.10 ! interface Vlan3 ip address 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0 ip helper-address 192.168.16.10 ! interface Vlan4 ip address 192.168.2.1 255.255.255.0 ip helper-address 192.168.16.10 ! interface Vlan5 ip address 192.168.6.1 255.255.255.0 ip helper-address 192.168.16.10 ! interface Vlan6 ip address 192.168.7.1 255.255.255.0 ip helper-address 192.168.16.10 ! ---------------------------------------------- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. --------------------------------------------- "easy access to the world"

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Looking for GSM thermal printers
by Kevin Ouma 15 Oct '09

15 Oct '09

Hi Im looking for a GSM thermal printer that can print sms or other messages without necessarily being connected to a computer. Anyone with such details pls PM me Kevin

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MS Access Developer Assignment (short term) - resent
by Timothy Yegon 15 Oct '09

15 Oct '09

Hi, A friend of mine is looking for an Access developer for a 2-3 days assignment. Please send your CVs detailing previous MS Access work to thomasgabrielle(a)gmail.com if interested. Thanks. Rgds, Tim

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Ubuntu 9.10 Launches
by Paul Gichigi 15 Oct '09

15 Oct '09

Wsup Skunks (ettes) Interesting read this is........Some new and interesting features, me thinks Ubuntu will play a big role in desktop OS... http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/opensource/?p=975&tag=nl.e011 -- Paul N. Gichigi. +254 720 788 696 / +254 733 788 641 +254 770 402 942 / +254 752 788 696 P. O. Box 64638 (00620) Nairobi, Kenya Time is of the essence, watching it fade away is consequential.

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MS Access Developer Assignment (short term)
by Timothy Yegon 15 Oct '09

15 Oct '09

Hi, A friend of mine is looking for an Access developer for a 2-3 days assignment. Please send your CVs detailing previous MS Access work to thomasgabrielle(a)gmail.com if interested. Thanks. Rgds, Tim

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Windows and Internet Banking
by Brian Ngure 15 Oct '09

15 Oct '09

Me thinks Kenyan banks should read this article: http://blogs.zdnet.com/hardware/?p=5813&tag=nl.e550 I am yet to find a Kenyan Internet banking site that is fully accessible from any other browser except Internet Explorer. Banks don't seem to realize that there are other operating system out there aside from MS Windows. Anyone on this list had any issues with Internet banking sites and Mozilla or Safari? -- Regards, Brian Ngure

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Nokia is now Calling All Innovators Africa
by I. Ati 15 Oct '09

15 Oct '09

Do you develop for mobile phones? Want to get into Ovi Store? Nokia is now Calling All Innovators Africa Nokia challenges mobile and Web developers to submit their best applications for Nokia devices to the *2009 Calling All Innovators Africa contest<https://pro.forum.nokia.com/campaigns/response.do?campaignid=2572&userid=13…> *. We have now extended the original competition for apps appealing to South Africans to include the whole of Africa, plus we have made it even easier to submit by welcoming individuals as well as companies, and accepting direct submissions from those developers whose apps cannot currently be uploaded to Ovi Store. We’re also giving you more time, as *the new deadline is 15 November 2009*. The winners for Calling All Innovators Africa will be announced by 10 December 2009. The grand prize winner will receive * * - *A cash prize of USD 85,000.** * - *Premium placement in Nokia’s Ovi Store<https://pro.forum.nokia.com/campaigns/response.do?campaignid=2572&userid=13…> .** * - *Paid travel to demonstrate the application at an industry event.* There are also *cash prizes of USD 10,000* each for the second to fifth runners up. Do you have a winning idea for a new mobile application or widget? Then don’t delay. Entries for the Calling All Innovators Africa 2009 contest are due before midnight (GMT+4) on 15 November. For more detailed information on the competition, please visit www.callingallinnovators.com/africa<https://pro.forum.nokia.com/campaigns/response.do?campaignid=2572&userid=13…> . *Ready to enter the Calling All Innovators Africa 2009 contest?* Register now!<https://pro.forum.nokia.com/campaigns/response.do?campaignid=2572&userid=13…> Best Regards, Forum Nokia Calling All Innovators team -- God cares!

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What is this
by aki 15 Oct '09

15 Oct '09

*solomon kariri* solomonkariri at gmail.com <skunkworks%40lists.my.co.ke?Subject=Re%3A%20%5BSkunkworks%5D%20What%20is%20this&In-Reply-To=%3Cd27d6dc20910150112n70e22014haf63c7f5704cd5b4%40mail.gmail.com%3E>: I just run the rewards request MMI for zain and got the following response java.sql.SQLException: Internal error: Invalid index for data access Thought you should know. -- Solomon Kariri, @Solomon, Can it be due to something on Oracle db? Rgds. -- "always a student @ heart...."

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Let's stay in touch on LinkedIn
by Daniel Kamau 15 Oct '09

15 Oct '09

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FINAL send - freelance/contract JOBS available. Programming, design, online marketing, etc...
by David Cameron Gikandi 15 Oct '09

15 Oct '09

Hi, I just wanted to send this for the last time in case anyone interested missed it... We have some freelance/contract job openings in Nairobi. Here are all the details and the application form: http://www.revolutionscape.com/jobs.html A quick summary... At (R)evolutionScape, we thrive on helping people get what they want in life. Via the Internet, we deliver solutions that enable people to design their lifestyles, create wealth, and achieve self-employment or business ownership hinged on their unique strengths. Our mantra is Wholesome Well-being For All. Our mission and meaning that we make is to enable people to have fulfilling lives. We are a young, rapidly growing online business engaged in the latest best-practices, and we live to learn and grow - and have fun! If you love the Internet, if you want to work smarter and not harder, and if you thrive in an environment that enables you to learn new things daily, engage with people worldwide, and work on exciting, fun and challenging new projects, this could be the right place for you. If you like to change the status quo and create value that has long- term impact and rewards, then we definitely must talk. And if you like learning and applying lessons from the best of the best in e-commerce, global leaders of the field, you will love working with us. We are looking for A candidates, people who love the A game. If you feel that is who you are, please, come on in for a chat. At all the jobs below, you will be mentored using the best online marketing professionals materials. We will constantly provide you with web and video-based training acquired from global e-commerce leaders. Every few days, you will go through this training and implement and institutionalize what you learn. These are the open positions: 1. Web Programming Specialist 2. Graphic Design Specialist 3. Online Customer Acquisition Specialists 4. Copywriter & Content Specialist 5. Affiliate & JV Management Specialist Please see this page for more details and to apply: http://www.revolutionscape.com/jobs.html Cheers and enjoy a great day, David Gikandi

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Mobile Platform application developers
by aki 15 Oct '09

15 Oct '09

SDKs are out there. Symbian has one, iPhone has another and Microsoft has its version, including tutorials. I'd guess that at least 50% of the code in form of classes and namespaces has already been done for you. Anyone working on these? Whether commercially or privately or just a hobby? Rgds

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Re: [Skunkworks] Mobile Platform application developers
by David Kago 15 Oct '09

15 Oct '09

... worked with MS and j2me, what I love about j2me is the ability to hit a wide range of devices, provided they implement midp, however, symbian/ms etc offer more functionality ________________________________ From: aki [mailto:aki275@googlemail.com] Sent: 15 October 2009 07:31 To: Skunkworks forum Subject: [Skunkworks] Mobile Platform application developers SDKs are out there. Symbian has one, iPhone has another and Microsoft has its version, including tutorials. I'd guess that at least 50% of the code in form of classes and namespaces has already been done for you. Anyone working on these? Whether commercially or privately or just a hobby? Rgds

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AccessKenya is waking up the dead !!
by TheBigBoss 15 Oct '09

15 Oct '09

Got a call from AccessKenya telling me I own them one month. They are actually going through every single account and waking up the dead. I was one of their first customer @AccessHome and pay through direct debit, so I am really puzzled here. Then they send me an incomplete statement; almost incomprehensible jumping from Dec. 08 to May 09, lot of data missing here. Anyone got a similar call and funny statement ?? Cheers

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What is this
by solomon kariri 15 Oct '09

15 Oct '09

I just run the rewards request MMI for zain and got the following response java.sql.SQLException: Internal error: Invalid index for data access Thought you should know. -- Solomon Kariri, Software Developer, Cell: +254736 729 450 Skype: solomonkariri

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Graduate Software jobs
by JEREMIAH CHUNGE 15 Oct '09

15 Oct '09

Hey guys A buddy is looking for graduates to employ mostly on software development & deployment who meet the following criterion: 1. Good programming skills esp. in VB6 and/or VB.NET. 2. Good accounting knowledge in a business environment. 3. Have good presentation skills. 4. Understands business process flow, operations and evaluation. 5. Have relevant experience of atleast 6 months in a business environment on above (Can be waived if 1 & 2 is satisfactory) Send your Cover letter and CV to: SIDDIQUE HARUNANY Director Mars Institute of Computer Technology personal email: siddiqueharunany(a)gmail.com website: www.learnatmict.co.ke Good Luck and best regards. Cheers.

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Iframe injection in windows
by solomon kariri 15 Oct '09

15 Oct '09

Hi all, Has anyone had a problem with the iframe injection worm in windows. This is a worm that crawls folders in your computer looking for html documents or any other type of document that can be uploaded to a web server and requested via a browser e.g. index.php and adds(injects) an iframe into the page such that the iframe will be uploaded to the server and every time the page is accessed a script is executed that might compromise your site users security. This is just a word of warning. So before you start using windows as your development environment and before you using filezilla before submitting your files to the server, make sure they have no iframes pointing to some chinese website. Or to make it simple for you, develop on linux. -- Solomon Kariri, Software Developer, Cell: +254736 729 450 Skype: solomonkariri

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For those new to, aspiring to or just arriving to the Web Design world
by aki 15 Oct '09

15 Oct '09

*A brief overview : ( from the net )* ** *Web1.0:* The information published on the web in a static manner. It is like your word document on the web with pictures and formatting done neatly. Hyper-linking the web-pages and bookmarking were two of the most important aspect of Web1.0 world. . *Web2.0: *This term was coined by Tim O’Reilly The information published in web2.0 world is very different from web1.0. There is a very high importance given on usability and sharing. The information published in Web2.0 world travels like wild fire, either partially or in full. Web2.0 world has less clutter coupled with easy retrieval of precise information and furthermore building upon that information and sharing it further. Widgets and Tagging are two important features of Web2.0. *Web3.0: *To be honest, there are varied perceptions of what Web3.0 is. It is purely a word coined as the next version of Web2.0. One basic thing that everyone accept is Web3.0 will be a maze / network of application working together homogeneously. The users can do anything and everything they want from a single source on the web. There is yet a lot of time for Web3.0 world to arrive. Corrections, contributions are welcome.

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