November 2009 - skunkworks - Skunkworks Site

Is this a joke?
by James Muendo 01 Dec '09

01 Dec '09

Am in this cyber Peket, in Norwich Union Some impressive speeds I will say, and mind you this is peek hours...Have a look As usual Speedtest.net gives me some "serious" figures. http://www.mybroadbandspeed.co.uk/results/06114286.png http://picasaweb.google.com/TimRick/ScreenCaptures#5409865368914746146 James Muendo Leerick Office & Tech Supplies P.O Box 28016 - 00200 Nairobi,Kenya. Phone: + 254 725 567 508 gtalk: timrick Skype: tim.rick From: James Muendo [mailto:timrick@gmail.com] Sent: 20 November 2009 10:08 To: 'Skunkworks Forum' Subject: RE: [Skunkworks] Is this a joke? Now that kila mutu is bragging, just using other broadband meters away from speedtest, http://www.mybroadbandspeed.co.uk/results/05946197.png I downloaded an update of about 177MB within less than 10 min. James Muendo Timsoft Technologies & Solutions Ltd P.O Box 28016 - 00200 Nairobi,Kenya. Phone: + 254 725 567 508 gtalk: timrick Skype: tim.rick rickdeesadvantage.blogspot.com From: skunkworks-bounces(a)lists.my.co.ke [mailto:skunkworks-bounces@lists.my.co.ke] On Behalf Of David Mwangi Sent: 20 November 2009 09:42 To: fyodor(a)hushmail.com; Skunkworks Forum Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Is this a joke? My current speeds: http://www.speedtest.net/result/628124536.png On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 9:34 AM, fyodor <fyodor(a)hushmail.com> wrote: All, Last night i hit these speeds and thought i was high on something really divine.... http://www.speedtest.net/result/627509031.png Anyone else? -tyrus _IEEE Member _______________________________________________ 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 <http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94> &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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Locally-made LED scrolling display
by Joseph Wayodi 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

Hi people, We've just finished developing an LED [1] scrolling display, and are just about to start production. Check out a pic of the prototype: <http://tinypic.com/m/6itmw5/4>. It's dimensions are 185 x 16 x 6 cm. It's got a display area of 69 x 8 LEDs, and the LEDs are 1 cm apart, both horizontally and vertically. Other features include: - modifiable messages - variable scrolling speeds - accompanying desktop GUI desktop software for creating and entering messages If anyone would like to pre-order one, see a live demo, obtain more information, or is interested otherwise, please let me know. Regards, Joseph. [1] Light-emitting diode: <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light-emitting_diode >.

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internship
by Susan Makhanu 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

Hi Guys, Anyone in need of Internship, in the filed of IT. to be attached at ICT department Maseno University. email be your response. Kind Regards, Susan

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Ethanol in fuel from March 1st in some areas...
by aki 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

Bd article : http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Company%20Industry/-/539550/814434/-/ite…. BD article makes business sense i.e who wins and what benefits back to the country but article should also look into Ethanol use impact on import vehicles that will affect end users of the mix fuel. ( pre-igniton, mixture ratios, moisture retention, corrosion, what tests have been carried out by the relevant bodies in run up to the mix being commercially deployed )

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Fwd: Digital Tv
by Kevin Ouma 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

Resposne from The Digital TV secretariat on availability of the set top boxes. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Ambani, Alfred <Ambani(a)cck.go.ke> Date: Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 5:23 PM Subject: RE: [Skunkworks] Digital Tv To: Kevin Ouma <kevin.ouma(a)gmail.com> Not Yet bw Kevin. When we have that information, we will make it public. Meanwhile, the DTC is also looking into the issue to ensure the set top boxes are available on the local market by the time the signal is launched *From:* Kevin Ouma [mailto:kevin.ouma@gmail.com] *Sent:* Monday, November 30, 2009 8:03 AM *To:* Skunkworks forum *Cc:* Wangusi, Francis; Kandagor, Isabelle; Ambani, Alfred *Subject:* Re: [Skunkworks] Digital Tv 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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Fwd: Fiber Cut in Italy
by Okechukwu 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

Seems the French have their fibre issues too :-) ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Hank Nussbacher <hank(a)efes.iucc.ac.il> Date: Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 10:40 AM Subject: Re: Fiber Cut in Italy To: nanog(a)nanog.org The first cable cut occurred at 13:43 GMT close to Vernegues-France involving a group of six cables, damaged by an excavator, interrupting the service on the segment Marseille-Lyon. The second cable cut occurred at 14:21 GMT on a highway near to Milano/Bersaglio, about 530km away, interrupting the service on the segment Milano-Zurich. Service was restored at 1:40 GMT the next day. It just shows that protected fiber rings do have an enemy - and his name is Murphy. -Hank > TI Sparkle just confirmed they are having a fault. > > Email from Telecom Italia Sparkle - Seabone NOC: > > Dear > We have a big fault ( fiber cut) in france 2 cuts and one in milan. > > We are working to solve it asap. > > Regards > > > ———————————————- Telecom Italia Sparkle SpA > Customer Assistance/Assurance I° t Se at bone Network Operations Center Via > M. Palocco, 223 – Rome, IT > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Varaillon Jean Christophe [mailto:varaillon at cosmoline.com] > > Sent: Monday, November 16, 2009 7:05 PM > > To: nanog at nanog.org > > Subject: Fiber Cut in Italy > > > > Hi, > > > > It seems that there is a major fiber cut in Italy (not really near nanog, so > > just in case...) > > > > I was just wondering if anybody has heard of any possible recovery time - as > > there is none official one yet. > > > > Thank you, > > > > Jean-Christophe VARAILLON

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OT: Western Digital Resellers
by Richard Bosire 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

howdy any idea who might be selling their kits in town, looking for a tv hard disk regards

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OT - Projector(s)
by Okechukwu 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

All, Looking for quotes for projector(s), preferably a Sony but any other good model will do - Not Chinese - If you are in the business, please send me a price list guide then we can take it up from there. ./Ok3ch

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Re: [Skunkworks] Skunkworks Digest, Vol 8, Issue 309
by Edward Kenyan 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

Anyone who knows where i can get good rates for hotel accomodation in Nanyuki. ________________________________ From: "skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke" <skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke> To: skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke Sent: Mon, November 30, 2009 1:01:36 PM Subject: Skunkworks Digest, Vol 8, Issue 309 Send Skunkworks mailing list submissions to skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke You can reach the person managing the list at skunkworks-owner(a)lists.my.co.ke When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Skunkworks digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: What if DSTV were an ISP? (Cryptographer Cryptanalyst) 2. Re: What if DSTV were an ISP? (aki) 3. Re: What if DSTV were an ISP? (Brian Lusiola) 4. Re: What if DSTV were an ISP? (Okechukwu) 5. Re: Google Wave Invites to give (Lenchipai Nakodony) 6. KDN LINKS down (excuseme yespliz) 7. Re: KDN LINKS down (Martin Muraguri) 8. Re: KDN LINKS down (Gichuki John Chuksjonia) 9. Re: KDN LINKS down (Brian Lusiola) 10. Re: KDN LINKS down (Edwin Wambua) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:09:19 +0300 From: Cryptographer Cryptanalyst <cryptographer.cryptanalyst(a)gmail.com> To: Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] What if DSTV were an ISP? Message-ID: <4b1f02190911300109q7799e1f8q1919d43655da75e3(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Pessimistic View: We have enough ISPs. licenses would be revoked later, for they will not be using them. Optimistic View: Another media: Internet via DVB-T, Internet via DVB-C, Internet Via DVB-S? We are not far from this... watch this space! *crypt0l0g1st* On Sun, Nov 29, 2009 at 1:07 AM, Dennis Kioko <dmbuvi(a)gmail.com> wrote: > they would get confused about their core business > > -- > with Regards: > > Get your free technology e-magazine in pdf format: Tekniaonline: > http://bit.ly/tekniaonline-2 > > 26 alphabetical pick up lines for dummies, only at: > http://gramware.blogspot.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 >

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What if DSTV were an ISP?
by [ Brainiac ] 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

In this era of liberalization, and multiple licensing. What if DSTV, nation media, KBC, KTN and capital fm were given licences? -- Someone in Kenya cares about the environent. http://www.cra-africa.info

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