June 2009 - skunkworks - Skunkworks Site

MPs getting Laptops?
by Peter Karunyu 03 Jun '09

03 Jun '09

Just read an interesting story on The Standard Online Edition, all 222 MPs will be getting internet connected laptops courtesy of Telkom. This made me think, what kind of content would an MP want to access while taking part in some discussion in parliament? Considering MPs have a humongous disposable income, they are a very attractive for someone with "pay-per-view" content. This must be a good thing. Assuming they are computer literate. http://www.eastandard.net/InsidePage.php?id=1144015813&cid=14&j=&m=&d=

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curve equations
by BOOKER OMOLE 03 Jun '09

03 Jun '09

Skunks and skunkettes, I got sets of data, to be specific electrical energy consumption against time of the day for various residential units in Nairobi. I have so far presented this in line graphs by use of Ms excel and its required of me to come with mathematical equations for this curves. Any suggestions? _________________________________________________________________ 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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Totalizer Supplier / Support
by J. N. Kimani 03 Jun '09

03 Jun '09

We are looking for a reliable supplier /support for Totalizer stock taking system. Our current provider has been disappointing us lately. Please get in touch offlist. Kind regards, -- J. N. Kimani

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Interns
by gachuhi anthony 03 Jun '09

03 Jun '09

Dear all we are looking for interns who have hands on training on pc maintenance. lan troubleshooting and other technical skills. successfull ones will get a chance to get full employment. kindly forward me their cv's. regards Gitau

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Re: [Skunkworks] Dead HP Pavilion - fixed
by Steve Muchai 03 Jun '09

03 Jun '09

On Fri, May 29, 2009 at 11:27 AM, Steve Muchai <smuchai(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hi guys and gals, > Bad start to the long weekend. My HP Pavilion DV6000 just died. Fixed. I followed HP's troubleshooting instructions (which, BTW, allow you to reseat/change memory without voiding warranty) but that didn't quite work for me. The error codes are supposed to be from the LEDs, not beeps, and there were none showing up. To cut a short story long, I removed memory, HDD, battery, and forced a stuck key error. That did produce a beep and then the LED error codes showed up, indicating a memory issue. I then reassembled, did a hard reset (with CMOS battery disconnected as well), and the darn thing booted. Now I know what to try next time, though I'm not sure about the order... :) BR, S -- "A democracy is a sheep and two wolves deciding on what to have for lunch. Freedom is a well armed sheep contesting the results of the decision." - Stolen from someone else's sig.

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Ticked off by Safcom
by Mbugua Njihia 03 Jun '09

03 Jun '09

Iz how I can't text with 100bob credit? Insufficient credit message. Anybody from Safcom who can explain this.off course you would know customer care ain't going thru. A permanent move most emminnet.

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Re: [Skunkworks] learning programming is annoying
by Oj G 03 Jun '09

03 Jun '09

Why learn coding when u have code generators all over the place...some lazy developer tells me so. The optimist sees the doughnut; the pessimist the hole. --- On Tue, 6/2/09, Paul Roy <roykoikai(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Paul Roy <roykoikai(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] learning programming is annoying To: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2009, 3:25 AM My best bet with coding has always been - Know the syntax of the language and compiler instructions Know how to use the IDE very very well that is if you want to use an IDE Define a problem you want to solve or a project you want to work on Start with the UI and continue coding Everytime you hit a snag, research for a solution - in C# MSDN is still great Continue optmizing the code and rewriting the methods in conformation to the language At the end of this project you would have learnt alot and you will be ready to take on the books but this time you will start from page 200+ not from the hallo world regards, Paul. On Tue, Jun 2, 2009 at 1:13 PM, aki <aki275(a)googlemail.com> wrote: this is back! I've moved from books and onto other books. Same story each time : not enough info or same method syntax that really is not what you want. All start with silly hallo world syntaxes that within a chapter or 2 is useless towards writing progs. Eg a good book I read so far ( IMHO ) is visual c# 2008 by John Sharp but by chapter 2 or 3 makes many assumptions. It is amazing how small the code portion becomes if you use correct method syntax and program flow. Why can't book writers use a standard convention of the best ways to write methods, then take it from there. A hallo world method with screen output has no place in this world! %^$%%!!! Any online college or Uni offering a sane way to learn visual c# you could refer me to? Anyone... :-) Rgds. _______________________________________________ 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 -- "Change is slow and gradual. It requires hardwork, a bit of luck, a fair amount of self-sacrifice and a lot of patience." Roy. -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ 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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Re: [Skunkworks] Anyone with similar problems? (PHP Header)
by Oj G 03 Jun '09

03 Jun '09

test if register_globals is disabled by poiting the $filetodownload to the actual file u intend to download. Oj. The optimist sees the doughnut; the pessimist the hole. --- On Tue, 6/2/09, James Gutu <jmgutu(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: James Gutu <jmgutu(a)gmail.com> Subject: [Skunkworks] Anyone with similar problems? (PHP Header) To: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2009, 12:43 PM Hi guys and gals. Having a problem with access kenya hosting services (again). I have this script that automatically downloads a PDF file when a link is clicked. It works on all my testing servers but not on Access Kenya's. Please find the script below: <?php $filetodownload = $_GET['filedownload']; header('Content-type: application/pdf'); header('Content-Disposition: attachment; filename='.$filetodownload); readfile($filetodownload);?> Script is simple enough. Any work around apart from pointing the script to another server that can handle? Or anyone from Access Kenya who can explain this? Regards,.jmg -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ 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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Re: [Skunkworks] Air France: Turbulence brought it down?
by Oj G 03 Jun '09

03 Jun '09

Very possible, Remember some voice like "...cabin crue please take your seats...please everyone fasten your seat belt..". The optimist sees the doughnut; the pessimist the hole. --- On Tue, 6/2/09, David Kiania | Asentric Consulting Ltd <kianiadee(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: David Kiania | Asentric Consulting Ltd <kianiadee(a)gmail.com> Subject: [Skunkworks] Air France: Turbulence brought it down? To: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2009, 3:07 PM Am freaked, I understand that turbulence brought the Air France down off the coast of Brazil? Is this actually possible, I was under the impression that turbulence can not down a plane. Does KQ adhere to this, I have been in pretty scarcely situations. It's just a matter of time, may ditch our national carrier, this is not funny. My two cents 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 -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ 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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Laptop Battery
by Simon Mburu 03 Jun '09

03 Jun '09

Hi skunks/skunkettes, I am having a problem with my laptop battery. The make of the laptop is a HP Pavillion dv6000, Any one on the list who can direct me where to source for one or better still contact me offline with quotes -- Simon Gatonye 0722993642 P.O. Box 75232 Nairobi - 0200

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