November 2009 - skunkworks - Skunkworks Site

Wifi nano station
by Mark Mwangi 15 Nov '09

15 Nov '09

Hey guys? Ave been looking for an internet solution thats affordable for me and i think butterfly wifi is the way to go . . . Prob is the signal @hme is pretty weak . . .Am told i need a nanostation to boost the signal . . . Any one wit pointers to affordable ones? The 8k price tag is pretty steep , . . -- Regards, Mark Mwangi http://mwangy.wordpress.com Skype : mark.mwangy

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Re: [Skunkworks] [kictanet] The Premier B.Sc. Computer Science Programme in Kenya
by Martin Njuguna 15 Nov '09

15 Nov '09

Hello everyone, Most of the contributions on this thread are focusing on the curricula and the finished product-ready for employment. Being an SCI graduate myself, I was left wondering where, if at all we shall apply all that knowledge. And who says that SCI* must produce employable graduates* anyway? We need not forget that the University must also 'churn out' researchers and entrepreneurs. Its very easy and obvious for all of us to extoll on the virtues of SCI producing graduates who are relevant to the industry and job market at the moment. However, it must also be noted that alot of students would gladly take up and scale their projects and various innovations to higher levels if only they were given the means to do so. Thus, if the University and SCI in particular can create an environment and a culture that encourages students to come up with market viable projects, and then create structures that will enable the projects/products/innovations to go to market, that to me would be a big plus, not only for the students but also for the country. Maybe SCI needs to find a way to either get a group of investors/mentors/.advisors who would partner with the students in developing market relevant solutions instead of waiting for the students to graduate and look for a safe secure job. Thanks in advance. Martin S. Njuguna Digital Vision Limited c:+254 721 440 543 e:martin@digitalvision.co.ke <e%3Amartin(a)digitalvision.co.ke> w: http://www.digitalvision.co.ke Skype: digitalv.ke > On Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 9:21 PM, Harry Delano <harry(a)comtelsys.co.ke>wrote: > >> >> John W, >> >> I agree with you to an extend. However, I feel that clustering of all >> these disciplines in one particular curriculum, either way or Cramming >> one course with all that can possibly be taught in class, and >> meet what the employer might be seeking for may not be practical in the long >> >> run. Infact this seems to be the case with the current curricula, where >> most of the disciplines within the current course outlines really never >> get applied anywhere. This is wasted knowledge. Just like, much of the >> physics and the Chemistry you and me learnt in High school may >> just have been a real total 'waste' of time, effort, and money. It might >> only serve to create some walking encyclopedias with knowledge that >> never gets applied. Let us develop Specialized Training Curriculas way >> before even the university entry.. >> >> Muthoni, if you would ask me, I would recommend that even before you >> overhaul the current University curriculum, a crucial section of >> stakeholders that comprise the High School, and probably the upper primary >> School fraternity, need to be brought into the fold in order to >> develop and adopt what I would call a "Bottoms-up" approach in arriving at >> curriculum that flows right through the entire Education system >> as currently structured, with vision 2030 in mind. >> >> Of course the other end of the production - The employers, who are >> consumers of the Finished products, are equally important, but also >> will need to make "Realistic" demands on the graduands.. When you demand >> that you need graduates who have done computer Science, >> Electronic Engineering etc, all compressed in one, it tends to lock >> out deserving prospects for the job. It may be cost-saving to look at it >> that way but in the long run it won't augur well for skills development >> that we have at our disposal. >> >> Please cast the net far and wide, it's just as a multistakeholder issue, >> at hand, just as the Constitutional Review is.. >> >> Regards, >> Harry >> >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* kictanet-bounces+harry=comtelsys.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke[mailto: >> kictanet-bounces+harry <kictanet-bounces%2Bharry>=comtelsys.co.ke@ >> lists.kictanet.or.ke] *On Behalf Of *Walubengo J >> *Sent:* Wednesday, November 11, 2009 10:18 AM >> *To:* harry(a)comtelsys.co.ke >> *Cc:* skunk; waema(a)uonbi.ac.ke; moturi; sci-acad(a)uonbi.ac.ke; KICTAnet >> ICT Policy Discussions >> >> *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] The Premier B.Sc. Computer Science Programme in >> Kenya >> >> Muthoni M, >> >> I think its good to see Academia going back to the industry to ask for >> input in curricula development. Previous University Dons would rather claim >> it was their sole prerogative to say what needs to be taught and when and >> how it would be taught. >> >> Indeed just looking at the recent post from Eng. Kariuki regarding "ICT >> Jobs at Huawei" it shows the gap between industry and academia. Whereas most >> ICT University Curricula continues to be strictly segmented along EITHER >> "Computer Science/Info Technology" OR "Electrical/Telco Engineering" most >> employers seem to be looking for BOTH CompScience/IT and Engineering >> components from their candidates. >> >> The Challenge then becomes, should IT students be taught some >> Telco-engineering concepts or Should Electrical and other Engineers be >> taught IT concepts? I know I have not answered your question regarding >> inputs for the Computers Science program, but it is just that your question >> provokes more questions than answers... >> >> walu. >> >> >> >> >> --- On *Tue, 11/10/09, Muthoni Masinde <muthoni(a)uonbi.ac.ke>* wrote: >> >> >> From: Muthoni Masinde <muthoni(a)uonbi.ac.ke> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] The Premier B.Sc. Computer Science Programme in >> Kenya >> To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com >> Cc: "moturi" <moturi(a)uonbi.ac.ke>, "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>, "sci-acad(a)uonbi.ac.ke" < >> sci-acad(a)uonbi.ac.ke>, waema(a)uonbi.ac.ke >> Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 2:39 PM >> >> Dear Nancy, >> I agree with you; we actually review our curriculum every 4 years; the >> current one is 4 years old and that is why we are reviewing it. We have >> always done it through the approach you have described but this time >> round, >> we would like to incorporate stakeholders views. Quality assurance issues >> are well taken care of. >> >> The issue of specialisation from 2nd year seems to be favoured by many and >> we consider this. >> >> Thank you very much for the comments and indeed I will be glad to receive >> more ideas from ICSIT-JKUAT. >> >> Best regards, >> Muthoni >> >> >> On 11/10/09 12:03 AM, "n_macharia(a)yahoo.co.uk<http://mc/compose?to=n_macharia@yahoo.co.uk>" >> <n_macharia(a)yahoo.co.uk <http://mc/compose?to=n_macharia@yahoo.co.uk>> >> wrote: >> >> > Muthoni, >> > >> > This is a brilliant idea. In my view you benefit by eliciting very >> valuable >> > and resourceful ideas for the Curriculum from experienced and sharpened >> staff. >> > >> > An all stakeholder involvement in either curriculum review or >> development is >> > an IUCEA and CHE requirement. Its the right process for both academic >> quality >> > assurance and towards offering demand driven(ICT industry, Kenyas vision >> 2030) >> > and custom built training. >> > >> > The revision is long overdue. In any case the requirement is one cycle >> which >> > is in the period of five yrs. >> > >> > On CS, the direction focus should be specialisation from 2nd Year of >> study >> > after the foundation units. >> > >> > We in academia, believe in sharing "cable", here knowledge and ideas. >> Will >> > share this with ICSIT colleagues in JKUAT and come back to you. >> > >> > Nancy Macharia >> > Deputy Director >> > ICSIT JKUAT >> > Sent from my BlackBerry® >> > >> > -----Original Message----- >> > From: Tuma Barua <tumabarua(a)gmail.com<http://mc/compose?to=tumabarua@gmail.com> >> > >> > Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 17:19:40 >> > To: <n_macharia(a)yahoo.co.uk<http://mc/compose?to=n_macharia@yahoo.co.uk> >> > >> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<http://mc/compose?to=kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> >; >> > moturi<moturi(a)uonbi.ac.ke <http://mc/compose?to=moturi@uonbi.ac.ke>>; < >> waema(a)uonbi.ac.ke <http://mc/compose?to=waema@uonbi.ac.ke>> >> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] The Premier B.Sc. 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Google wave invite 29 invites remainig, First Come First Served basis
by Solomon Mburu Kamau 14 Nov '09

14 Nov '09

Skunk(ette)s, I've got 29 Google Wave invites to give out. If interested, let me have your email address. Send an email to me with 'Google wave invite' on the subject line. NB: The invite might take long before you receive it, apparently, Google must 'lick' all the stamps before the invite is sent out. So be patient. -- 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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Google Wave Listings
by Alex Ngatia 14 Nov '09

14 Nov '09

Is there some place we can list the gwave contacts so guys can "wave" at each other -- Regards, Alex

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Game release 10th Nov : Call of Duty - Modern Warfare 2
by aki 14 Nov '09

14 Nov '09

Game of the decade? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=429l13dS6kQ

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joomla help
by Susan Makhanu 14 Nov '09

14 Nov '09

Hi guys, i need help with joomla, i need to put up a profile template which has the following fields. Academic Qualifications, contacts, areas of specialization, research/publications plus someones photo. with this one is able to log in, fill the above fields then upload the page, he/she can be able to edit his/her profile. Please help Kind Regards, Susan.

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The best testing platforms which give the worst results
by solomon kariri 13 Nov '09

13 Nov '09

Well, If you have any application, especially web and you want to do a real good test to make sure it will work anywhere, don't go far, simply test it under internet explorer and windows vista/xp or basically windows. They will give you the worst results that can be of your website or application. I think that is the only one good thing Micro$oft has to offer, but it was not intentional, it is as a result of creating a software that does very little for you. It in no way tries to think what you intended to do with sth but does it the way it likes and doesnt care what the result will be. ;) -- Solomon Kariri, Software Developer, Cell: +254736 729 450 Skype: solomonkariri

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EMOTIV EPOC CONSUMER VERSION IS OUT
by Lenchipai Nakodony 13 Nov '09

13 Nov '09

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Google wave invite (was 29 invites remainig, First Come First Served basis) is 4 invites remaining
by Solomon Mburu Kamau 13 Nov '09

13 Nov '09

Skunk(ette)s, I’ve sent an invitation to the following emails: 1. smuchai(a)gmail.com 2. benkamau(a)gmail.com 3. edgar.mwakaba(a)gmail.com 4. icanroot(a)gmail.com 5. kamau.albert(a)gmail.com 6. kisakye(a)gmail.com 7. rosewkaranja(a)gmail.com 8. billyx5(a)gmail.com 9. dmmare(a)gmail.com 10. timrick(a)gmail.com 11. wilsonmwangih(a)gmail.com 12. williexm(a)gmail.com 13. raidarmax(a)gmail.com 14. paulgichigi(a)gmail.com 15. motobaridi(a)gmail.com 16. wanjirunjoroge(a)gmail.com 17. cheez.mode(a)gmail.com 18. irusnjuguna(a)gmail.com 19. gichingiri(a)gmail.com 20. kagwejg(a)gmail.com 21. kaletikiri(a)gmail.com 22. samwaithaka(a)gmail.com 23. roymichoma(a)gmail.com 24. mwasjunior(a)gmail.com 25. dkarigi(a)gmail.com For ukanga(a)gmail.com and ochere(a)gmail.com, I sent the invite in a previous email with the same subject. I think your stamps have not yet been licked. :D PS: If you get an invite from me, please let me know and invite others, too! -- Solomon Mburu Kamau 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 http://smiley2.wordpress.com http://mburu.sikika.co.ke

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Wakenya.biz hacked - Security, security
by Samuel Wachira 13 Nov '09

13 Nov '09

Mambo bado.

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