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Re: [Skunkworks] Dual Boot.
by wesley kiriinya 16 Apr '09

16 Apr '09

I believe your problem could be that Ubuntu cannot install drivers for something in your system thus the I/O error. - Were u installing on an empty partition i.e. a partition that has not been formated to Windows file system? Anyway during the Ubuntu installation you should be asked whether you would like to frormat the system and you should say yes. - Do you still have Vista in the system? - Can u run Vista? O_O --- On Wed, 4/15/09, Allan Kapten <allankapten09(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Allan Kapten <allankapten09(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Dual Boot. To: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2009, 10:53 PM I partitioned using Disk Management Tool. On 4/15/09, Mr. Lawi <mail2lawi(a)gmail.com> wrote: > First thing, many Toshibas dont come with recovery cd's. U might have to get > one separately - at an additional cost, according to the site. > > So before you go further, boot to Vista and backup the drivers. Might come > in handy > > Secondly, how did u partition your machine? > > On Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at 6:13 PM, Allan Kapten > <allankapten09(a)gmail.com>wrote: > >> Am doin it old fashion way(boot from cd).Wat happens is this. The >> installation starts fine, I select the language then select the >> Install option an the progress bar starts. On reaching full,messages >> appear on the screen saying sth about an I/O error. There multiple >> messages go on then the screen goes blank and then this 'X' comes up >> and thats where am left. >> As for the Recovery Disc creator,there isnt any. What's there is the >> Toshiba DVD Creator. >> >> On 4/15/09, henry kamabi <hkamabi(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> > Hi >> > for the recovery Cd u have to create it uaself..Under the programs there >> is >> > the recovery manager..click it and choose the appropriate portion.. >> > have u been able to partition ua disk on vista to get single partition >> > to >> > load ubuntu? >> > >> > regards, >> > henry >> > >> > On Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at 12:15 PM, kenoti maembe >> > <kenotimaembe(a)gmail.com>wrote: >> > >> >> Think the dual boot I used was from apcmag >> >> Here is the link. >> >> >> >> >> http://apcmag.com/how_to_dualboot_vista_with_linux_vista_installed_first.htm >> >> >> >> 2009/4/15 wesley kiriinya <kiriinya2000(a)yahoo.com>: >> >> > Does the Vista start OK? >> >> > >> >> > I know that Ubuntu 8.0.4 can be installed in an empty partition in >> >> Windows. >> >> > Is that how you installed or did you install the old fashion way i.e. >> >> > booting from the installation CD and running the installation? >> >> > >> >> > Also, are you sure the installation completed successfully? >> >> > >> >> > O_O >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > --- On Wed, 4/15/09, Allan Kapten <allankapten09(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> > >> >> > From: Allan Kapten <allankapten09(a)gmail.com> >> >> > Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Dual Boot. >> >> > To: skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >> >> > Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2009, 11:16 AM >> >> > >> >> > Hey. Am trying to dual boot vista-pre installed- with ubuntu 8.10 on >> >> > a >> >> > Toshiba Satellite L305D >> >> > AMD Turion 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-60 2.00ghz. >> >> > 32 bit os. The installation starts fine but it shows a series of I/O >> >> > errors the it ends with a small 'X' in the centre of the screen. Wats >> >> > up? Another thing, I didnt get a recovery cd with purchase and the >> >> > thing doesnt have recovery disc creator. Can I get it from somewhere? >> >> > _______________________________________________ >> >> > 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 >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > _______________________________________________ >> >> > 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 >> >> > >> >> > >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> 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 >> >> >> > >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 >> Other lists >> ------------- >> Skunkworks 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 Other services @ http://my.co.ke Other lists ------------- Skunkworks 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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Good $afcom net connection
by wesley kiriinya 16 Apr '09

16 Apr '09

I've used the Nokia N81 to surf the net through a laptop from South C and I must say the exprience has been great. This is mostly in the evening. For an hour of Skype chat (not voice or video) and opening around 10 web pages the charge was KSH. 14. Any other experiences from other parts of Nairobi and Kenya in general? What are the experiences with Zain, Orange? I'm mostly interested in Langata, South B and Parklands. Note: I'm using the Nokia N81 phone and not the $afcom modem. 8~)

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Re: [Skunkworks] OpenMoko
by David Kago 16 Apr '09

16 Apr '09

Aww! So cooool, but no edge/3G...downside :-( -----Original Message----- From: skunkworks-bounces(a)lists.my.co.ke [mailto:skunkworks-bounces@lists.my.co.ke] On Behalf Of Lmwangi Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 6:21 PM To: Skunkworks forum Subject: [Skunkworks] OpenMoko Hi all, OpenMoko has slashed 100USD off the current price. It's now 299USD. Pretty cool for the specs http://openmoko.com/ http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=15 Get one if you can :) _______________________________________________ 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 Other lists ------------- Skunkworks 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: [ke-internetusers] Global Award - Building a sustainable future
by Gakuru Alex 16 Apr '09

16 Apr '09

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Alex Gakuru <gakuru(a)gmail.com> Date: 2009/3/26 Subject: [ke-internetusers] Global Award - Building a sustainable future To: ke-users <ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net> Dear all, You are much encouraged to consider the below. Regards, Alex ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: ravi palepu <ravi.palepu(a)gmail.com> Date: Thu, Mar 26, 2009 at 6:43 PM Subject: Globe Award To: gakuru(a)gmail.com International Global Award for Sustainability: Recognizing Innovations in Organizations, Projects, Cities =============================================================================== In an attempt to identify and solicit applications for the International Globe Award (considered a cousin award for the Nobel but focusing on Sustainable Futures/Development), we ask you all to consider deserving programs, projects or organizations that may be suitable candidates. Attached a small pdf doc describing the award. It doesn't have to be ICT related but I'm hoping it is. So far, they have found that there have been very few applicants from this continent let alone Kenya - which is where most of the interesting work is taking place. Feel free to apply directly or if anyone wants help reviewing or preparing their application, they can email me at ravi.palepu(a)gmail.com. Asante,, Ravi _______________________________________________ ke-internetusers mailing list ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers

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Java RMI / Network Programming
by Duggan Kim 15 Apr '09

15 Apr '09

I am writing a java based peer to peer application that requires remote files (pdf, text, .doc etc) in the server to be opened(run) in the client, the same way you would open a shared file in a different machine from your machine. How do I create a URL to the remote file considering that the file is not necessary contained in a shared folder, or how do you open the file via a remote File object reference? Any ideas would be appreciated. Thank you, Duggan Kimani.

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Re: [Skunkworks] Dual Boot.
by wesley kiriinya 15 Apr '09

15 Apr '09

Does the Vista start OK? I know that Ubuntu 8.0.4 can be installed in an empty partition in Windows. Is that how you installed or did you install the old fashion way i.e. booting from the installation CD and running the installation? Also, are you sure the installation completed successfully? O_O --- On Wed, 4/15/09, Allan Kapten <allankapten09(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Allan Kapten <allankapten09(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Dual Boot. To: skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2009, 11:16 AM Hey. Am trying to dual boot vista-pre installed- with ubuntu 8.10 on a Toshiba Satellite L305D AMD Turion 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-60 2.00ghz. 32 bit os. The installation starts fine but it shows a series of I/O errors the it ends with a small 'X' in the centre of the screen. Wats up? Another thing, I didnt get a recovery cd with purchase and the thing doesnt have recovery disc creator. Can I get it from somewhere? _______________________________________________ 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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Ericsson Graduate Program
by David Kiania | Asentric Consulting Ltd 15 Apr '09

15 Apr '09

Skunks & Skunkettes, A friend of mine who works for Ericsson tells me that there are graduate trainee opportunities there, this is a two-year program meant for undergraduates and graduates in their FINAL year. If you are interested and would like to attend the career fair where the recruitment will take place goto http://www.joinericsson.com and register there. Only those who register will be invited to attend. Wish all those who apply all the best. Cheers Kiania -- [Asentric Consulting Ltd] If a man has in himself the soul of a slave will he not become one no matter what his birth .... -Richest Man in Babylon

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Disclaimer in Linux Mail system
by Thuo Wilson 15 Apr '09

15 Apr '09

Hi Guys, For some while now (whether the issue of time or not g0_0glong well), i have been looking for an addon or way of inserting a diclaimer on every mail exiting through my mail system. There is anyone there done so before ( Platform Fedora or Centos) Baraka tele! -- Best Regards, Thuo Wilson.

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Disclaimer in Linux Mail system
by Thuo Wilson 15 Apr '09

15 Apr '09

Hi Guys, For some while now (whether the issue of time or not g0_0glong well), i have been looking for an addon or way of inserting a diclaimer on every mail exiting through my mail system. There is anyone there done so before ( Platform Fedora or Centos) Baraka tele! -- Best Regards, Thuo Wilson.

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Monitor to a tv
by James Mutuku 15 Apr '09

15 Apr '09

Hello Just out of curiosity, I have seen guys using a computer monitor as a TV.Without a cpu. How do the do this? James

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