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Selling laptop
by Jonah Tech 29 Dec '09

29 Dec '09

Am selling a hp D530 1GB RAM 80GB hd and 1.8 duo core laptop...At 22000 k..

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OT: iphone
by Okechukwu 17 Dec '09

17 Dec '09

I have 2 iphones and need to dispose off one. A used 2g 4GB silver and a new 3g 8GB black - all jailbroken - anyone interested please contact me offlist with offers. ./Ok3ch

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Re: [Skunkworks] Digital Tv
by Kevin Ouma 14 Dec '09

14 Dec '09

Maling List Colleagues, Below is detailed response from the Digital Kenya Secretariat - very much appreciated. Does anyone know where I can buy a digital set top box in readiness for the test period or is it a business opportunity for me to fly to China. Mr Ambani do you know of any ? Kevin On Fri, Nov 27, 2009 at 4:30 PM, Ambani, Alfred <Ambani(a)cck.go.ke> wrote: > Dear Kevin > > Thanks for your email copied to Digital Kenya secretariat > > We would like to inform you as follows; > > (i) The launch of the digital signal in Nairobi by KBC > earlier scheduled for October 2009 was delayed due to delays in customs > clearance of the digital transmission equipment. The signal is now scheduled > to go on air officially just before the Jamhuri Holiday, but test > transmissions shall commence early December > > (ii) All the existing TV stations that are currently > broadcasting on analogue platform in Nairobi will be accommodated on the > digital platform so that more or less the same content is transmitted in > both analogue and digital format (simulcast). At the end of simulcast > period, the CCK shall instruct broadcasters to shut down analogue TV > transmitters and the future shall be all digital. The spare capacity on the > multiplex will be taken by 2 or three new stations > > (iii) The supply of set top boxes will be left to the free > market since the STBs are generally considered as consumer electronics and > the CCK does not see any immediate need to intervene (but will monitor the > market and if need arises, will institute whatever regulatory measures it > thinks fit). In this regard, public notices were placed in the newspapers to > inform interested persons on the opportunity to supply STB provided they > comply with the minimum specifications issued by the CCK in conjunction with > Digital Transition Committee. A copy of the public notice and the said > specifications are available on the CCK website www.cck.go.ke for > downloading by interested persons. We do not intent to control prices of STB > but will leave to free market forces. In the near future, we may avail info > on our website on names/contacts of the retailers, STB models in the market > and perhaps their local prices for consumers to make reference to > > (iv) As indicated above, the specifications have been > provided and KEBS is also in the picture as a national standards body. CCK > will also carry out surveillance to determine the quality of STBs from time > to time. In a nutshell, CCK will be the main focus in terms of standards as > broadcasting is under its mandate > > (v) The issue of subsidy has been pursued with the Ministry > of Information & Communication making specific proposals to Finance Ministry > to consider zero rating taxes on STBs and digital broadcast equipment. The > matter is still under consideration by the Finance Ministry and we are > positive certain incentives will eventually be dished out. We are still > awaiting official response on the matter > > (vi) We beg to disagree on mismanagement of information on > the roll-out. Some time back, the Commission in collaboration with the DTC > conducted initial awareness compaign on the migration under Digital Kenya > Banner, and the consumer education is expected to be rolled out on large > scale when the test signal is on the air. You may wish to note that colossal > amount of money is necessary to run such campaigns. The digital broadcasting > network will be rolled out in phases until the whole country is covered. A > lot of information will become available as the project progresses. Also, > KBC will in the near future run documentaries on the same so as to raise > awareness. Considering that the signal will be available initially only in > Nairobi, there is no need to begin massive awareness compaigns in other > areas until that time when the service is about to be deployed. > > I trust this clarifies your questions. Don’t hesitate to get back to us if > you need any further clarifications. Thank you > > > > *From:* Kevin Ouma [mailto:kevin.ouma@gmail.com] > *Sent:* Tuesday, November 24, 2009 10:08 PM > *To:* Skunkworks Forum > *Cc:* digitalkenya > *Subject:* Re: [Skunkworks] Digital Tv > > > > I have cced the digital Kenya secretariat on this communication > > > On Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 10:04 PM, Kevin Ouma <kevin.ouma(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > > I also heard on KBC radio that tests would begin any time between November > 30th to 12th December. > > My questions are > > -For which stations will these tests be conducted > -Where can people buy the set top decoders knowing that these tests are a > week away > -Is there a central body to ensure standards of these gadgets > -is there subsidy on them > > I think the information flow on this rollout is being mismanged > > Kevin > > > > On Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 6:39 PM, Mark Mwangi <mwangy(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Does anyone know how the progress of digital tv rollout in the country > is goin on? The digital tv secretariat just ran a random ad in telly n > that was it . . . They dont even have a site . . . Thought all the tv > stations were to start transmitting in digital startin in october . . > . And thot they wuld jump on to the freeview bandwagon . . . Anyone > wit info includin cost of set-top boxes? > > -- > Regards, > > Mark Mwangi > > http://mwangy.wordpress.com > > Skype : mark.mwangy > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > ------------ > Skunkworks Rules > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > ------------ > Other services @ http://my.co.ke > Other lists > ------------- > Announce: > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce > Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science > kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general > > > > >

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CentOS vs Ubuntu
by Cynthia Wahome 14 Dec '09

14 Dec '09

Hello All Am not a linux expert per say,but i would like your comments Am currently using Windows and i intend to switch over to linux I have two distros available with me.CentOS and Ubuntu. I need to have an enterprise class system that can do webserver, mailserver etc I have googled around and both compare the same.Now i wud like to hear from a techie view. Which would you guys recommend i start with? Kind regards Cynthia ---------------------------------------------- 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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Samsung Plasma screen takes 30min to come on
by Wanjiru Njoroge 11 Dec '09

11 Dec '09

Hi guys, I have a 42" samsung plasma screen that takes at least 30 min to come on. Why? What can i do? (Eeeh, i didn't note down the specs :-) if required it'll update my post tonight) -- Believe: - To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe ----Anatole France

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Are google waves for sale?
by Thuo Wilson 11 Dec '09

11 Dec '09

Guys, i have requested like 10 guys to invite me to waves - i like it but none has dared do so. That makes me ask if they are for sale? Wt,

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Re: [Skunkworks] I have Wave Invites to spend, anyone needing it??
by the mayor 11 Dec '09

11 Dec '09

the.verygood.mayor(a)gmail.com :-) On 11/27/09, Nick Wambugu <nick.wambugu(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Need one too > > Wambugu > > > 2009/11/26 Shekey <kmucheke(a)gmail.com> > >> >> Send me one pliz. kmucheke(a)gmail.com >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Skunkworks mailing list >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >> ------------ >> Skunkworks Rules >> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >> ------------ >> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >> Other lists >> ------------- >> Announce: >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce >> Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science >> kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general >> > -- Sent from my mobile device

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by Johnny Tsunami 11 Dec '09

11 Dec '09

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'Techies Getting Together' Culture in Kenya
by Murigi Muraya 08 Dec '09

08 Dec '09

This is one good way some of you geeks can earn yourselves (and Kenya) some good rep and ... http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/08/cisco-teaches-routers-to-act-like-… USD 50,000.00 like http://www.cisco.com/web/solutions/axpdev/enhancers.html To compete globally we must develop a good 'techies getting together to sharpen each other' culture in Kenya. Expect to hear this from me until 2012 <retirement> when this mission should have been accomplished </retirement> There were 7200 attendees @ http://www.microsoft.com/europe/teched/ http://blog.nansen.se/2009/11/teched-europe-2009-wrap-up.html Where do we go <start> from here?

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VPN
by James Muendo 04 Dec '09

04 Dec '09

Hi, Help me on this: I want to create a VPN which in which one office is in Nairobi the other is in Mombasa. What equipment would you suggest that I use? James Muendo Leerick Office & Tech Supplies P.O Box 28016 - 00200 Nairobi,Kenya. Phone: + 254 725 567 508 gtalk: timrick Skype: tim.rick

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