October 2009 - skunkworks - Skunkworks Site

The boot-time problem. U think it will go?
by Maina Samson 06 Oct '09

06 Oct '09

Skunks, See this: http://edition.cnn.com/2009/TECH/10/05/computers.bootup.speed/index.html A nice article on CNN on how BIOS makers in conjuction with OS developers are planning to reduce the boot duration to "instant". Who thinks they will hack? By the way am interested in seeing (and of course using) this Latitude Z machine from Dell. Apparently it has 2 power buttons, one which offers instant boot to check e-mail, calendar, contacts and the web as, a mode called 'Latitude On.' But they have had to create a special chip to give that functionality. Who knows if Latitude Z has landed here? Regards, Samson Major

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Re: [Skunkworks] UPS Repair - I can repair UPS
by Peter Osotsi 06 Oct '09

06 Oct '09

I can handle that. I can be reached on 0721586109. Peter

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Samba Shares Authentication
by david aliata 06 Oct '09

06 Oct '09

Hi Guys, I have a small linux/windows network running very well.i have samba running on openSuSE 11.1 in one machine and Windows XP computers can access the non protected samba shares/sections.I have one problem that I am struggling with.I have read some howto's, and searched lists, but can not find an easy solution for this.I would like to implement [homes] or [usershares] for user directories and file storage: When accessing the /users or /homes directory, users would be prompted for a username and password. The user would not need to be login to the Windows OS. That is, I just want a prompt for both username and password when the share is accessed. This should work from Windows XP.How can i implement this? Aliata David Thanks guys!

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Ubuntu Display Resolution
by Mark Mwangi 05 Oct '09

05 Oct '09

Hi People, Ave installed Ubuntu Jaunty Jackalope 9.04 on my pc but cant get the resolution higher than 800 x 600 . . .Googling shows that its a common problem but their solutions are Greek to me and dont seem to work. . .. my xorg.conf file doesnt show much to edit and I think I have installed all the packages that concern my graphics device(S3 Prosavage ddr) Anyone have a work around? -- Regards, Mark Mwangi http://mwangy.wordpress.com

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OWC Hard Drives
by Rahim Kara 05 Oct '09

05 Oct '09

Greetings Skunks, anyone know about the OWC Hard drives? Rahim.

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ModBooks
by Rahim Kara 05 Oct '09

05 Oct '09

Hey! Anyone tried to get a Modbook Made locally? Rahim.

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USB Device Not Recognized
by Ogure Obunga 05 Oct '09

05 Oct '09

Hi Skunks, I keep getting this pop up "USB Device Not Recognized" at the taskbar. This is despite the fact that all my usb ports are fully functional. I delved into forums and some even advised me to switch off, remove the laptop battery and put it back again but this pop up wont just go away. Disabling the usb ports have equally proved fruitless. Its so disturbing. A friend hinted it might be a virus, though I'm yet to confirm that. Any ideas?

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Graduate Trainees Needed
by Andrew Wafula 05 Oct '09

05 Oct '09

Hello, A leading telecommunication service provider is looking for Graduate Trainees for 3 - 6 month training periods (note no permanent contracts). If you have background knowledge in BTS/BSC and are willing to work outside Nairobi, please send your CV and cover letter to grad-trainee(a)wertsoft.com. They should be graduates in Electrical/Electronics or Telecommunications engineering with a 2nd Upper or above. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Deadline for applications is 15:00hrs on 8th October 2009. Forward to anyone you think may be interested. Please do not send any requests to me because I won't be able to assist you, I probably will just delete the email :). Regards, ====================== Andrew Wafula Wapakala Web: www.wertsoft.com MSN: a_wafula(a)hotmail.com MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/awafula Blog: http://thewert.blogspot.com/ ========================================================================== If you have made mistakes...there is always another chance for you... you may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing we call 'failure' is not the falling down, but the staying down. - Mary Pickford "Great Minds Discuss Ideas; Average Minds Discuss Events; Small Minds Discuss People"

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Re: [Skunkworks] Lionbridge Internet Assesors Program
by JEREMIAH CHUNGE 05 Oct '09

05 Oct '09

Hey Chris, Hope u gud. Other than this post of urs long ago, any other workable ones you have come across? Regards, Jeremy On Thu, Jul 5, 2007 at 10:49 AM, Chris Kiagiri <ck(a)google.com> wrote: > > This is a good gig for those of you who have high-speed internet and some > spare hours: > > > http://www.lionbridge.com/lionbridge/en-US/company/web-site/internet-assess… > > > > -- > Christopher Kiagiri > Operations - IT Field Tech Lead > Google Inc. > -------------------------------------------------- > Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things. > - Peter Drucker > _______________________________________________ > skunkworks mailing list > skunkworks(a)my.co.ke > http://ole.kenic.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > Blog http://skunkworks-ke.blogspot.com >

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Who sells Cheap VPN Hardware Routers in KE?
by Odhiambo Washington 05 Oct '09

05 Oct '09

Hello Skunks, I am considering some hardware routing equipment for a project and I've 0ed in on Netgear<http://netgear.com/Products/VPNandSSL/WiredVPNFirewallRouters/FVS318.aspx>equipment and reading some review of their equipment. Looks cheaper (than Cisco ASA) and workable/sleek than building a bulky Unix box to do just this one task (security), but wonder - are there any vendors locally?? If not, can someone recommend something equivalent that is available locally? -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ "If you have nothing good to say about someone, just shut up!." -- Lucky Dube

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