December 2009 - skunkworks - Skunkworks Site

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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Safaricom bundle disappearing
by Evans Ikua 17 Dec '09

17 Dec '09

I seem to have a problem with Safaricom mobile broadband. By the time I was buying a 300 mb bundle yesterday, I was doubting that the one I had last had been used up, yet I could not connect. Now after just one day, my 300 mb bundle has gone. Yet i have not done anything out of the ordinary. This used to last me about 2 weeks, at times 3. There is no way for me to check my usage where I use it (Fedora 11). Is this really normal or is it just me? Alex at this point I want to join your Association... Evans

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Adverts and Off-Topics - The Skunks Setup Defined
by Chris W. 17 Dec '09

17 Dec '09

On Tue, Dec 15, 2009 at 9:40 AM, Rad! <conradakunga(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Just another ad. Moderators should act ruthlessly to end this impunity! > > > On Tue, Dec 15, 2009 at 6:44 AM, Alvin Jason Ochieng <ajochola(a)gmail.com>wrote: > >> Where is Rad? Would like to hear your comment on this............ >> >> I had to start a new one from this! You guyz are not serious are you? This off-hooks add flavor to the list I got to say.Unlike other lists which have a specific line of support in their mailing list, I consider skunks to be a "General ICT List" and not distribution or package specific.That's why the talk here aint limited to kernel,kernel,kernel... My question is why should we continue to push down and sometimes refer the 'off-topics' to the bulletin board for such 'announcements' while at the same time most refuse to push skunks to take the forum / web format apart from just being a mailing list.Double standards might seem. As a suggestion why not start a list within skunks maybe ' skunksadverts(a)lists.my.co.ke' - same setup as with the security list and see how many people will subscribe to that.I'll be the first to subscribe for the record and I believe many more.Where else do I find such a good target and ICT savvy people especially in Kenya?Unless alternatives are given skunks moderation will remain irrelevant as our city council has remained u know...reduce number of parking and increase parking fees while they never address the main issues of roads, building plans and all. A suggestion from David Mugo (which was stormed down btw) of having skunks run as an entity would only make this issue tackled to its roots.A web portal can be set and 'adverts' placed at a fee for members or other parties and from this, skunks can gain some revenue and in the future we eliminate fund raising in case additional space is needed for the server to be.If cash isn't available lets have some form of shares and believe you me enough can be raised where there is an objective and vision. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: David Mugo <raidarmax(a)gmail.com> > Date: Thu, Dec 10, 2009 at 3:24 PM > Subject: [Skunkworks] Organization (Should have replied to the > contributions post) > To: Skunkworks forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke>, skunkworks < > skunkworks(a)my.co.ke> > > > Hi all, > > This was initially a reply to the server contribution post...decided to > post it as a new post. > > For those of you who know me physically, you probably know that I look > nothing like a Mugo...so I keep trying to prove my Kikuyu side. I have a few > arguments on this post...I would love to contribute, but I feel we need an > organization structure for skunkworks. We need a website, we need founding > members recognized, we need to take our role as the key players in the ICT > industry in this country. We need organization that might earn us a place to > speak on our rights as professionals and as freelancers. We need a team that > will spearhead these operations, a voice that can represent us. A Board... > > I think we have matured to that level. I know this just sparks politics, > but I believe we need it at this point. > > David. > > -- > I echo most his sentiments above I feel these are issues worth tackling rather than we continue being whistle blowers or make life harder for the moderators around. Fikira zangu, Chris_w. dabnix(a)gmail.com > On Mon, Dec 14, 2009 at 5:33 PM, James Wachira <jwaciira.lists(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> > A friend of mine has the following items they intend to dispose. >> > There are 127 pieces of each. >> > Item 1 >> > ANT 24-0700 >> > 2.4Ghz 7 dBi Indoor Omni-Directional Antenna >> > Link Here >> > Item 2 >> > DWL-G510 >> > Wireless G Desktop Adapter >> > Link Here >> > Anyone interested in the afore-mentioned items get in touch with me >> offlist. >> > ASAP. >> > Prices are very competitive >> > -- >> > With Kind Regards >> > James Wachira >> > Nairobi .ke >> > twitter: jwaciira | yahoo: jwaciira | gtalk: jwaciira | skype: jwaciira >> > >> > >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > Skunkworks mailing list >> > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >> > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >> > ------------ >> > Skunkworks Server donations spreadsheet >> > >> http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AopdHkqSqKL-dHlQVTMxU1VBdU1BSWJxdy1… >> > ------------ >> > 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 >> > >> _______________________________________________ >> Skunkworks mailing list >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >> ------------ >> Skunkworks Server donations spreadsheet >> >> http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AopdHkqSqKL-dHlQVTMxU1VBdU1BSWJxdy1… >> ------------ >> 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 >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > ------------ > Skunkworks Server donations spreadsheet > > http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AopdHkqSqKL-dHlQVTMxU1VBdU1BSWJxdy1… > ------------ > 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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Re: [Skunkworks] OT : Computer Society of Kenya
by timrick＠gmail.com 16 Dec '09

16 Dec '09

If am not wrong,promotes the use of our mobile phones to access content and get things going,instead of sitting on a desktop. -----Original Message----- From: Solomon Mburu Kamau Sent: 16/12/2009 10:06:52 pm Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] OT : Computer Society of Kenya What does Mobile Phone Society of Kenya promote? Any website or direction somewhere? On 16/12/2009, matere lusitche <kenyabizideas(a)gmail.com> wrote: > computer society of kenya isnt that dated and a bit stuffy like > mothaiga country club. I am thinking back to the days when computers > we computers we used to cover comps with dustcovers and remove our > shoes when entering the complab. Then hardware was king now cloudware > is the pretender to the throne These days what if i may ask is a > computer? An iphone a digital telly a car with a gps map. I am a > member of the mobile phone society of kenya > > On 12/16/09, aki <aki275(a)googlemail.com> wrote: >> On Wed, Dec 16, 2009 at 12:53 PM, James Muendo <timrick(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Aki, I sent the email to the “right” person. Hopefully he will be the >>> right one and give us some response. >>> >>> >>> >> @James, asante sana. I got a number to call but would like to keep the >> thread going with involvement from listers. :-) >> > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > ------------ > Skunkworks Server donations spreadsheet > http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AopdHkqSqKL-dHlQVTMxU1VBdU1BSWJxdy1… > ------------ > 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 > -- Solomon Mbũrũ 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 _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Server donations spreadsheet http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AopdHkqSqKL-dHlQVTMxU1VBdU1BSWJxdy1… ------------ 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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OT : Computer Society of Kenya
by aki 16 Dec '09

16 Dec '09

Am considering joining, and was wondering if anyone from this list is a member and could share some insights. What kind of society is it? What does it do? Is it active in kenyan scenes especially in the tech sector? What initiatives did it have for 2009? Rgds -- ( the rise of Yoda! Ready are you? What know you of ready? For eight hundred years have I trained Jedi... )

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AfNOG 2010 ANNOUNCEMENT (ENGLISH)
by Brian Munyao Longwe 16 Dec '09

16 Dec '09

AfNOG-11 and AfriNIC-12: Meetings 23 May-4 June, 2010 The African Network Operators' Group (AfNOG) and the African Network Information Centre (AfriNIC) are pleased to announce that the 11th AfNOG Meeting and the AfriNIC-12 Meeting would be held in Kigali, Rwanda during May & June 2010. About the Entire Event AfNOG and AfriNIC are jointly organizing a two-week event that includes the AfNOG Workshop on Network Technology (offering advanced training in a week-long hands-on workshop), several full-day Advanced Tutorials, a one-day AfNOG Meeting, and a two-day AfriNIC Meeting. In addition, several side meetings and workshops will be hosted in collaboration with other organizations. Timetable Unix Boot Camp 23 May 2010 (Sunday) AfNOG Workshop 24 - 28 May 2010 (Monday - Friday) AfriNIC IPv6 Workshop 29 - 30 May 2010 (Saturday - Sunday) AfREN Meeting / AAF 29 - 30 May 2010 (Saturday - Sunday) <http://www.afnog.org/afnog2010/tutorial/> AfNOG Tutorials 30 - 31 May 2010(Sunday - Monday) AfriNIC LIR Workshop 31 May 2010 (Monday) <http://www.afnog.org/afnog2010/conference/> AfNOG-11 Meeting 1 June 2010 (Tuesday) <http://www.afrinic.net/meeting/> AfriNIC-12 Meeting 2- 3 June 2010 (Wednesday - Thursday) Africa INET Day 4 June 2010 (Friday) Venue & Hotel Venue & hotel for the event will be announced shortly. About AfNOG AfNOG (See <http://www.afnog.org/> <http://www.afnog.org/>) is a forum for cooperation and the exchange of technical information between operators of Internet-connected networks in Africa. AfNOG has organized an event like this one every year since 2000. About AfriNIC AfriNIC (See <http://www.afrinic.net/> <http://www.afrinic.net/>) is a Regional Internet Registry (RIR), responsible for Internet Number resources Management in the Africa region. AfriNIC organizes two Public Policy meetings every year (see < <http://www.afrinic.net/meeting/> http://www.afrinic.net/meeting/>). AfNOG Workshop on Network Technology The AfNOG Workshop on Network Technology aims to offer advanced training to people who are in the process of developing and enhancing an Internet-connected network with regional and international connectivity. The target audience includes senior and mid-level technical staff of commercial Internet service providers (ISPs), academic networks, government networks, or NGO networks. This workshop builds on the experience of previous AfNOG workshops held annually from 2000 to 2009 in ten different African countries, and also the Internet Society's INET workshops, held annually from 1993 to 2000 at eight locations around the world. The workshop's instructors are an international team with many years of experience operating large networks and teaching about network operations. The workshop is divided into four parallel tracks: * SA-E - Unix System Administration (in English), focused on using a Unix-like operating system as a platform for delivery of Internet services. * SS-E - Scalable Internet Services (in English), focused on the design and operation of email, web, and other Internet services, in ways that can scale to handle large numbers of end users. * SI-E - Scalable Network Infrastructure (in English), focused on the design and operation of networks using routers and switches, in ways that can scale to handle large numbers of interconnected sites. * SI-F - Infrastructure Reseaux IP (en francais), similar to track SI-E, but given in French. Workshop application information is available here: http://www.afnog.org/afnog2010/workshop/online_application_en.html http://www.afnog.org/afnog2010/workshop/online_application_fr.html AfREN Meeting The Africa Research and Education Networking community will be holding a two-day meeting on 29 - 30 May 2010. The meeting will discuss issues of interest to the NREN community such as coordination on activites in the region, advocacy, bandwidth consortia, regional RENs etc. Additional information about AfREN 2010 will be provided shortly. AfNOG Tutorials AfNOG will offer 1 to 2 full-day(s) tutorials on advanced topics. Tutorials take place in a classroom-style environment, and may include a hands-on practical component. Tutorials are non-commercial in nature, and most are technically oriented. They are intended to offer advanced training on technology already deployed or soon to be deployed on networking and related services provisioning for ISP operations. Additional information about AfNOG 2010 Tutorials will be availabe here: < <http://afnog.org/afnog2010/tutorial/> http://www.afnog.org/afnog2010/tutorial/> 11th AfNOG Meeting The 11th AfNOG meeting will be held in Kigali, Rwanda on 01 June 2010. AfNOG conferences provide a forum for the coordination and dissemination of technical information related to backbone/enterprise networking technologies and operational practices. The meetings are informal, with an emphasis on relevance to current and future African backbone engineering practices. The AfNOG 2009 conference in Cairo, Egypt drew over 150 participants, mainly consisting of network engineering staff from national service providers, and members of the research and education community. Additional information and the Conference schedule will be available here: < <http://www.afnog.org/afnog2010/conference/> http://www.afnog.org/afnog2010/conference/> AfriNIC-12 Meeting The AfriNIC-12 meeting will be held in Kigali, Rwanda for two days from 02-03 June, 2010. AfriNIC Meetings are open to everyone and provide an excellent opportunity to take part in Internet policy discussions. These policies, which describe how Internet Number Resources should be managed and distributed, are developed by the community. The meeting will include tutorials, presentations, update on the various working groups and the AfriNIC Public Policy Meeting. The two day meeting will be preceeded by a two-day IPv6 training. The meeting will focus on the IPv6 protocol and its deployment, especially in Africa and the issue of the exhaustion of the IPv4 pool of address space. There will be an opportunity to discuss the challenges which our region will be facing with IPv4 address space exhaustion. Further information will be available at < <http://www.afrinic.net/meeting/> http://www.afrinic.net/meeting/>. ISOC - INET Africa Conference The Internet Society will be organizing an INET Africa Conference on 4th June 2010 in conjunction with the AfriNIC 12 and AfNOG 11 meetings in Kigali, Rwanda. The conference will discuss the situation of Internet Interconnection in Africa, the challenges as well as the solutions, including Internet Exchange Points. The meeting agenda will be available shortly. Visa Requirements Citizens of certain countries require a visa to enter Rwanda. Please check with the Rwandan -- Brian Munyao Longwe e-mail: blongwe(a)gmail.com cell: + 254 722 518 744 blog : http://zinjlog.blogspot.com meta-blog: http://mashilingi.blogspot.com

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A real OT : Too much noise on skunks
by aki 16 Dec '09

16 Dec '09

Haya, sina kazi mengi leo.... tomorrow is another day :-))))) If you feel the noise from skunks is driving you crazy and would like to see changes for next year, I think this is a good time to list those nagging points, tuko mid december. :-) Skunks mods, listers ? What say you? :-) -- ( the rise of Yoda! Ready are you? What know you of ready? For eight hundred years have I trained Jedi... )

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OFF-TOPIC: Entry Level Network Support Position
by david kabugi 16 Dec '09

16 Dec '09

A company is looking fill in an entry level Network Support position . The applicant should be conversant and able to work independently with cisco systems and *nix environment among other networking related equipments and skills. The individual should have undergone or currently going through some form of internship in the related field and believe they are competent enough to handle the task. If you are interested or have someone suitable for this, kindly send applications off list.

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(no subject)
by James Muendo 16 Dec '09

16 Dec '09

Just thought we would get a quick response. Am considering joining, and was wondering if anyone from this list is a member and could share some insights. What kind of society is it? What does it do? Is it active in kenyan scenes especially in the tech sector? What initiatives did it have for 2009? 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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Start Up Camp
by Phares Kariuki 16 Dec '09

16 Dec '09

Hi, Came across this: http://www.startupcampcanberra.com/ <http://www.startupcampcanberra.com/> http://startupcampmontreal5.wikidot.com/ <http://startupcampmontreal5.wikidot.com/>Can we slot in this as a 3rd event for the year? Will be a useful exchange, IMO? Thoughts? -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares |

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