April 2009 - skunkworks - Skunkworks Site

List updates and announcements
by Michuki Mwangi 09 Apr '09

09 Apr '09

Dear Skunkworks list members, We wish to take this opportunity to extend our sincere apologies for the outage experienced on the list in the past week. This was caused by reasons beyond our control after the hosting server was withdrawn from service for emergency maintenance and upgrades. Thus the lack of advance notice on the outage. We have since made some changes and setup alternative services that will continue to serve in case of future failures. Please take note of the following resulting points. o The new list now runs on a sub-domain lists.my.co.ke for easy migration outside the primary domain. The new list address is therefore skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke o As a result of the migration previous user specific settings were not maintained. Members who had such options i.e digest mode are requested to visit http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks and select their preferences once again. o We shall aim to restore the mail archives in due course and notify you accordingly. o Over time we observed that most yahoo.com email addresses were unsubscribed from the list due to delivery failures. We would wish to monitor this going forward and fix the issue if it persists. o We have further observed that the number of off-topic posts has increased. While we appreciate that the topics are of general interest to the community they are beyond the scope of the list in some cases. In an effort to maintain the lists focus, we have setup a bulletin board where such digressions can take place i.e http://my.co.ke/phpbb/ o lastly, we have introduced the skunkworks-announce list for announcements to list members i.e meetings etc to separate postings from normal traffic. In addition outages and similar announcements will be posted on the bulletin board and the blog http://blog.my.co.ke/ o Finally please visit www.my.co.ke for any further updates on new developments at skunkworks. I wish to take this opportunity to thank Penguinlabs for keeping the systems up and running. Next time you see Laban, Bob buy them a drink or just say thanks!. If you have free time and wish to volunteer your time to skunkworks, kindly let Phares Kariuki know, am sure he would be happy to help. Best Regards, Michuki on behalf of; Skunkworks Convenors.

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Internet slowdown [for me at least]
by Lmwangi 09 Apr '09

09 Apr '09

Hi all, Has anyone seen any slowdown today? I have three different ISP connections and I am seeing correlated slowdowns and speed ups for intl traffic. Anyone else or is this a fluke? Regards, Laban

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Kenya IGF Review Forum
by Vincent Ngundi 09 Apr '09

09 Apr '09

Dear Skunks, The Kenya Network Information Centre (KENIC), in conjunction with the Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet), invites to a half-day face-to-face public forum to review the 2008 East Africa Internet Governance Forum (EAIGF) and to set the agenda for the 2009 Kenya Internet Governance Forum (Kenya IGF) and EAIGF. The forum will be held at the Jacaranda hotel on *Wednesday the 15th of April 2009* starting *09:00am* and will be graced by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information and Communications, Dr. Bitange Ndemo. The agenda will include: - Keynote Address by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Communications, Dr. Bitange Ndemo - IGF Background - Review of the 2008 EAIGF - Setting the Agenda for the 2009 Kenya IGF and EAIGF - Way Forward Kindly confirm attendance via *rsvp(a)kenic.or.ke*, *RE: Kenya IGF Review Forum*, to facilitate logistical arrangements. Kind Regards, *----------- Vincent Ngundi Administrative Manager KENIC - The Kenya Network Information Centre http://www.kenic.or.ke vincent(a)kenic.or.ke [T] +254 20 4450057/8 [C] +254 20 2398036 [M] +254 733 790073 [F] +254 20 4450087 “dot KE for Every Name in Kenya!”*

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True Broadband - arrival
by Njoroge Tito 09 Apr '09

09 Apr '09

Earlier tonight, when viewing a high definition myspace.com video, i realised it was buffering extremely fast... and looking at the speeds i was getting, they were off this world.. an average of 1.7Mbps all through. Possibilities: - myspace.com is hosted locally - very few subs on safcon - but at 9pm, am sure we were many.. - they have given video priority.. - they were testing the seacom fiber Unfortunately, couldnt do ping / tracert / other tests at that time, and now am back to super slow speeds... Is this the start of the sub-marine era for us? If this is a sign of things to come .. bring it on!

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Re: [Skunkworks] Email Microsoft outlook
by janet karani 09 Apr '09

09 Apr '09

What version of office are u using? JK Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:57:25 +0300 From: atharab(a)gmail.com To: skunkworks(a)my.co.ke Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Email Microsoft outlook Most likely a virus or trojan or spyware. I suggest you scan and clean. Athar 2008/11/13 vokes quincy <vokqu(a)yahoo.com> Hi skunkers i have this problem with my email, am using microsoft outlook n when opening attachment is takes around 4 to 5 mins also when opening also Packages take same time, i had reinstalled the MS office. any1 with idea what could be the problem, coz my laptop is 3.0 Mhz, 1Gb Ram & 120Gb HDD & widows xp SP2. Please any1 _______________________________________________ skunkworks mailing list skunkworks(a)my.co.ke http://ole.kenic.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks Blog http://skunkworks-ke.blogspot.com Beta Blog http://blog.my.co.ke Get Skunkworks RSS Feeds: http://www.jahazi.com/rss/ _________________________________________________________________ Invite your mail contacts to join your friends list with Windows Live Spaces. It's easy! http://spaces.live.com/spacesapi.aspx?wx_action=create&wx_url=/friends.aspx…

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Re: [Skunkworks] Needed - 512 chassis fan can not detected
by maingisc＠access350.co.ke 08 Apr '09

08 Apr '09

Dear All, When i boot by computer presario 6000 it gives beep sound and shows massage 512 chassis fan can not detected anyone has an answer to this... regards chege -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://link.mail2web.com/mail2web

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Re: [Skunkworks] Fwd: KRA has gone online...but!(LPA Members)
by Barrack Otieno 08 Apr '09

08 Apr '09

Bwana Ikua, i propose that LPA members take up the issue with KRA. We can give dialogue a chance. I guess it was an oversight on the technical team. Regards On Sun, Apr 5, 2009 at 1:24 PM, john kihahu <kihahu(a)gmail.com> wrote: > *Lets not just be critics acting like our politicians!!* Fyodor, you know > you need to contact some1 bout it n I'm sure you know who that person is! > > > > > > > > If you notice this notice you will notice that this notice is not worth > noticing > > > > On Sun, Apr 5, 2009 at 12:19, Solomon Mburu <solo.mburu(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Yes Georg, I can attest to that! >> >> Such a pathetic way of telling someone thank you!!! >> >> >> >> 2009/4/5 George Githinji <georgkam(a)gmail.com> >> >>> This is total crap! >>> https://forodha.kra.go.ke/ >>> >>> trying accessing this URL and from latest firefox browser and it displays >>> a message. >>> Simba 2005 can only accessed using >>> *Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 5.0 and above*. >>> >>> >>> I can't believe it! >>> >>> On Sat, Apr 4, 2009 at 9:00 PM, Solomon Mburu <solo.mburu(a)gmail.com>wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> Dear Skunks and Skunkettes, >>>> >>>> At least we are back and right on course! >>>> >>>> The other day I went to Times Tower (Tower Wing) to apply for a VAT >>>> certificate from KRA. The lady at the reception bluntly refused to have my >>>> documents saying KRA is no longer accepting manual applications either for >>>> VAT or PIN. She further told me to log on to www.kra.go.ke/portal and >>>> I'd be able to register the details of my company, as long as it is a valid >>>> and legal entity. >>>> >>>> When I logged on to the site, which is too colourful for my 'ageing' >>>> eyes, I finally clicked on the Taxpayer Registration<https://mapato1.kra.go.ke/itms>just under the E-registration services I entered the company's PIN number >>>> and all the details about the company were on my screen. >>>> Now, the funny part is that when I set a new password and waited for >>>> next page to open, I was told that the agent (who registered my company) >>>> does not exist on the Integrated Tax Management System of KRA. So I cannot >>>> proceed with the registration for a VAT certificate. >>>> >>>> Then I gave a shot at my PIN and interestingly, the PIN number does not >>>> exist on the ITMS of KRA again. I've tried this on a number of occasions >>>> without getting any through. (I tried using my friends PIN and his worked, >>>> though it later asked for his parent's names). Could it be that PIN >>>> certificates can be fake? And can KRA really isue fake PIN certificates? >>>> >>>> Anyone amongst you who has experienced a problem with the KRA portal? >>>> >>>> It really gets into my nerves! >>>> >>>> Mburu >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Man is a gregarious animal and enjoys agreement as cows will graze all >>>> the same way to the side of a hill! >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Man is a gregarious animal and enjoys agreement as cows will graze all >>>> the same way to the side of a hill! >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Skunkworks mailing list >>>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> --------------- >>> Sincerely >>> George >>> >>> Skype: george_g2 >>> Blog: http://biorelated.wordpress.com/ >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Skunkworks mailing list >>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> Man is a gregarious animal and enjoys agreement as cows will graze all the >> same way to the side of a hill! >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Skunkworks mailing list >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > > -- Barrack O. Otieno ISSEN CONSULTING Tel: +254721325277 +254726544442 +254733206359 www.issenconsult.com http://projectdiscovery.or.ke To give up the task of reforming society is to give up ones responsibility as a free man. Alan Paton, South Africa

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Searching for a fleet maangement solution
by Athar Ahmad Bhatti 08 Apr '09

08 Apr '09

Dear All I wish you a pleasnt day. Please contact me offlist if you have a fleet management system available. I am in touch with a cliet that may need the same and we could work something out. Thank you Kind regards Athar

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Re: [Skunkworks] PDF files
by James Kagwe 08 Apr '09

08 Apr '09

Janet, This was like long long time ago.. but thanks. Kagwe ________________________________ From: skunkworks-bounces(a)lists.my.co.ke [mailto:skunkworks-bounces@lists.my.co.ke] On Behalf Of janet karani Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 10:15 AM To: skunkworks(a)my.co.ke Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] PDF files Hi, i know this might be long overdue, if you can get a PDF-word converter, convert the files to word, and the restrictions die with the PDF. and you are good to go! rgds, JK ________________________________ 2009/2/4 James Kagwe <jkagwe(a)kippra.or.ke> Hi Skunks and Skunkettes, Just wondering if anyone has a way of printing a pdf file whose printing is disallowed on the security settings. Best Regards, James Kagwe If you judge people, you have no time to love them ********************************************************************* Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis Bishops Garden Towers Bishops Road P.O. Box 56445 Nairobi, Kenya Tel: (254) 20 2719933, 2719934, 2714714, 2714715 Fax: (254) 20 2719951 Confidentiality Warning ======================= The contents of this e-mail and any accompanying documentation are confidential and any use thereof, in what ever form, by anyone other than the addressee is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify admin(a)kippra.or.ke <mailto:admin@kippra.or.ke> and delete it immediately from your system. Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis accepts no responsibility for losses or damage as a result of any viruses and it is your responsibility to check attachments (if any) for viruses. _______________________________________________ skunkworks mailing list skunkworks(a)my.co.ke http://ole.kenic.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks Blog http://skunkworks-ke.blogspot.com Beta Blog http://blog.my.co.ke Get Skunkworks RSS Feeds: http://www.jahazi.com/rss/ -- leonard njeru njiru ________________________________ check out the rest of the Windows Live(tm). More than mail-Windows Live(tm) goes way beyond your inbox. More than messages <http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowslive/>

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Re: [Skunkworks] Safcom Mobile Internet:-Charging Model
by wesley kiriinya 08 Apr '09

08 Apr '09

How do I confirm that my balance of access is truly being forward and not "disappearing". The operator may give you the option of checking your balance similar to checking credit on phone. What does customer care say? (If you will get through 8~)) Is this the same charging model @ Zain, Orange? I hear Zain is different. From today's advert, you have to pay a 10K refundable deposit for Zain + 3K monthly (or somthing like that). My wise grandmother once said: "Always read the terms and conditions of services from IT companies!". That advice has never let me down. Would post-paid be a better deal for me? Don't know. I've read a few complaints about post-paid services. However I was told post-paid guys are given priority in bandwidth. Why should Data-access be so restrictive (4wks) as compared to voice (which gives us almost 12wks grace period) I think it's because the revenue from voice and SMS can allow 12 wks risks. I believe the higher the number of people that use data, the more flexible the terms might become. O_O --- On Wed, 4/8/09, John Walubengo <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> wrote: From: John Walubengo <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Safcom Mobile Internet:-Charging Model To: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2009, 12:26 PM I am seeking to understand the above. I bought the safcom modem during their promotion in Feb09 @ 3000Ksh (free modem and access worth 3000Ksh for I think 1G of data.) After consuming less than 50% of the 1G (I use it mainly on weekends), the access was disabled and on enquiry i was informed that the 1G access was timed to be consumed within the 1mnth (4weeks). However, I was assured that the balance of access would be availed in my next purchase... I then opted to purchase the Ksh 2000 access (700Mb), given that I didnt manage to consume the previous 1G and hence saw no need to purchase the same. Furthermore, I expected current access volumes to be consolidated with the previous balance... But before I could consume 50% of the above 700MB, my 4weeks were over and access disabled. I have now purchased Ksh 1000 access (300MB) and from the trend you can predict that my access will be disabled before I consume it... Several questions arise: 1. How do I confirm that my balance of access is truly being forward and not "disappearing". 2. Is this the same charging model @ Zain, Orange? 3. Would post-paid be a better deal for me? 4. Why should Data-access be so restrictive (4wks) as compared to voice (which gives us almost 12wks grace period) walu. _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks Other services @ http://my.co.ke

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