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Deploying Surfcontrol
by mike oketch 11 Jul '09

11 Jul '09

Skunkers Anyone who has deployed Surfcontrol in Kenya please contact me offlist MO

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THINK OPEN
by nyarotho kennedy 10 Jul '09

10 Jul '09

Hi guyz, I'd like to introduce to you to a society formed purely by students in campus with open membership though that has been hard at work behind the scenes in spreading awareness on open source computing (n ideas). please go through this doc by our secretary and give your comments. kind regards, Nyarotho Kennedy THE THINK OPEN SOCIETY Think open is a society that was started by students in colleges and universities taking courses in Electrical, Electronic Engineering and in ICT and related fields. In fact the founding members met at the 13th IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers) Exhibition. The society has succeeded so far because of the innovativeness of its members, their desire to make positive contribution to the betterment of the society and the large community in general, their dedication and dogged determination in seeing that the society achieves its objectives. Persons in any field or discipline- Engineering and the Arts- is eligible to join provided they are above thirteen years of age. Note; Open Source Software is that software that is free to download, can be customized ( i.e. a programmer can change the code) and in most cases, easy to use. Open source software include operating systems, programs, programming languages, scripting languages, antivirus programs etc. Our Vision. A leader in ICT related activities and of particular interest the promotion, use, distribution and creation of awareness open source software and to have all computers in Kenya and Africa operate on open source software. Our Mission. Work closely with partners in the ICT industry through mutual co-operation on matters regarding open source products and the other ICT products and utilizing the same in educating and contributing to make positive changes in the society. STRATEGY Organisation Think open has an Executive Committee (office bearers) elected at the AGM and sub-committees to look into projects, programs etc who are elected when need arises. Aims and Objectives. 1. To promote the use of open source software and products in universities, colleges and all educational institutions. 2. To offer training in open source software products through workshops, seminars, conferences and information centers. 3. To develop open source software, operating systems in Swahili, local languages and in any other languages recognized in other parts of the world. 4. To mobilize resources in Kenya and the world to promote use of open source software and products. 5. To bridge the digital divide through the use of open source software. 6. To encourage interactions through the use of open source networking. 7. To establish, manage and facilitate software development forums. 8. To own and develop websites that will promote local content, open software and HIV/AIDS awareness. 9. To establish, acquire, build, maintain, manage and operate an E-library with digital books, digital CD’s and electronic systems and devices. 10. To engage in mobile services and applications, M-banking, e-banking, e-commerce, and m-commerce. 11. To promote HIV/AIDS awareness through the use of ICT methods. Way Forward The society aims at increasing its membership in the coming months. It aims at integrating persons in High Schools and other institutions in all parts of the country. The society plans on organizing conferences, workshops and training seminars on open source software in a bid to create awareness and promote open source software and products. You can follow the following link to our website www.whereis.co.ke/thinkopen. When you visit the website make sure you register as a member to log in and create your own page where you can post your blogs and share info on open source software and news and developments in the ICT industry. We will soon improve on the website and include the following features and more: history, contacts, what’s happening, achievements, sign up, links, discussions, forums, polls, pages, uploading and downloading files, search contents and registered users. The society is working on integrating interested partners in helping achieve the objectives mentioned earlier. The society is mobilizing resources to help in achieving the objectives. The society will open branches in the near future. We request you to invite more persons to join Think Open and help grow the Open source community. Thank you for your positive contribution to Think Open and the community. Kind regards, EDWIN MATENJWA, ORGANISING SECRETARY, THINK OPEN SOCIETY Tel: +254752 724482 -- People should know when they are conquered.

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Re: [Skunkworks] PCT.CO.KE
by Daniel kamau 10 Jul '09

10 Jul '09

Hi guys what do you think of the services from www.pct.co.ke Regards, Daniel Kamau

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Best Gadgets Shops in Town
by Edward Obiko 09 Jul '09

09 Jul '09

Hello Skunk(ette)s, Since this is the forum with the best Techies in town, I would like suggestions on your favourite shops/stores which stock the latest and fanciest 'big boys toys' around. These can range from phones to cameras to laptops etc. I would greatly appreciate your help since I am doing some reviews for a local magazine. Feel free to self promote. I would also insist on 'genuine'/original gadgets... :) Regards, -- OO Omingo Obiko

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Mail Hosting Service Provider
by Odhiambo ワシントン 08 Jul '09

08 Jul '09

Hello Again, I've spent the whole day trying to find a simple solution provider. There seems to be none these days, or is there? I have a domain which already has MX pointed to some provider and mail is working. Because of budgetary constraints, my "client" is using ADSL connection. The mail server is a laptop. Works quite well for the setup, I must say, except spam is an issue, but that is not what I need to address. Now, there are some staff who are located elsewhere and for things to look "official", they need to be using the domain name in their e-mail addresses. I have decided that for now, creating a subdomain and hosting the associated MX with some other provider will do. So I am gonna have subdomain.foo.bar created. The problem is that all the service providers I am talking to have staff who believe that this is NOT possible unless the parent domain is hosted with them. Some service providers are simply drowning in bureaucratic red tape. So now I have to ask: Does anyone know a service provider who can offer mailboxes based on a subdomain without putting me through an interview process? I just need a SP who will say "Yes, we can. 10 mailboxes, NNN Kenya Shillings annually, point your MX records to these two hosts and come with the money. You will be done in 10 minutes". If you know such a provider, please let me know. -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ "If you have nothing good to say about someone, just shut up!." -- Lucky Dube

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IPHONE ACCESSORIES
by Kenneth Muhia 08 Jul '09

08 Jul '09

Hello Skunks I am looking for accessories are there any local dealers -- Regrds K Z M ---"It's not your blue blood, your pedigree or your college degree. It's what you do with your life that counts. ---

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Michael jackson
by maina martin 08 Jul '09

08 Jul '09

hi all to all those who we share the same passions,breakdancing,the beats of MJ. mine is that we have lost a great lenged who played a big role to promote video technology displayed in various ways.promoting The sony label that we all know about and believe is the best quality. though am all grown up the memories of his dancing skills,music will live on. Michael jackson was true icon more visit http://www.tmz.com/ -- regards martin sms word DOCTOR to 8998 and follow instructions. QUICK CONTACTS &TIPS ON: Emergencies,FirstAid,Diet,Latenightchemist, Clinics,HIV/AIDS,FamilyPlanning,Specialists and much more The hero is the one who kindles a great light in the world, who sets up blazing torches in the dark streets of life for men to see by. The saint is the man who walks through the dark paths of the world, himself a light

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Quotations Invited: ICT standards web portal
by Gakuru Alex 03 Jul '09

03 Jul '09

Local Software Developers/ICT Solution providers, You are hereby invited to submit quotations for the provision of: 1. Open Source website Content Management System (CMS) services 2. Open Source website Document Management System (DMS) services Your quotation should include, among others, CMS: a) customisation costs, b) cost of template, c) deployment costs d) cost of training 4 persons (administrator and 3 users) e) post installation & training support costs f) etc.. DMS: a) customisation costs, b) cost of template, c) deployment costs d) cost of training 4 persons (administrator and 3 users) e) post installation & training support costs f) etc.. If you feel that you can offer above ICT services please send your quotations by email to the undersigned addressed to: Alex Gakuru, The Chairman, Working Group, SC 34 Technical Committee(TC), Kenya Bureau of Standards email: gakuru(a)gmail.com

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Amazing facts
by Space Engineering NOC 02 Jul '09

02 Jul '09

Hi all, On August 7 , 2009 At 12hr 34 minutes and 56 seconds on the 7th of August this year, the time and date will be *12:34:56 07/08/09* * 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9* This will never happen in your life again! Space Engineering NOC.

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How times have changed....
by Phares Kariuki 02 Jul '09

02 Jul '09

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