July 2009 - skunkworks - Skunkworks Site

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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Off-topic: police sirens.
by Areba Collins 11 Jul '09

11 Jul '09

Hello skunk(ette)s, just saw this on tv and remembered something ive always wanted to ask. What is the rationale behind police sirens when they are going to look for the bad guys? Doesnt that spoil the element of surprise?

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Mobile / SMS Application Market Survey in Kenya
by kuriah samuel 11 Jul '09

11 Jul '09

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Application and Web Developers Wanted
by Sidney Wachira 10 Jul '09

10 Jul '09

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery(apologies Moses) I dislike long emails...but once in a while we get a long email worth reading. This is worth reading. Do you love to write code?Want to work smarter, not harder? Do you thrive in an work environment that enables you to work on exciting and challenging projects, day in and day out? Do you appreciate open feedback and speaking your mind? If you answered yes to any of these questions then we need to talk. The majority of our client development work is with Open Source such as PHP, Python, AJAX, Javascript and MySQL.We are looking for 2 talented, proven web application developers to join our team.The skills previously listed are highly desirable, but there's always something to be said for talent, potential, and attitude, so if you happen to be a developer with more expertise in other languages (. NET, Ruby, etc.) and are open to adding Python, PHP, AJAX, etc.to your arsenal, we want to hear from you. We are looking for the following qualities in a candidate: > Interested in learning and have a creative mind that enjoys the challenges of application development > Enjoys client interaction and problem solving, in a passionate way. > Knows the tools of your trade > Wants to raise the skill level of the whole team, not just themselves > Has the ability to play well with others - we will be welcoming you into our team > Has the ability to work independently and take initiative - coding, testing, gathering requirements, and communicating with clients > Knows the value of a great user experience when it comes to building applications > Accepts the fact that mistakes will be made and that every experience is an opportunity to get better and improve the working processes within the agency > Knows that open, honest and productive communication is key to project success > Believes that working less hours smarter is better than working more hours harder > Knows that perfection may not be possible but aiming for excellence is realistic > Wants a full-time position in a fast growing company Are you an application developer who is savvy enough to deal with an intensively customer service oriented digital agency? We are that company.We consistently deliver for not only long lived and well-maintained clients, but also our new projects.They range from content deployment and management systems to mobile based work force automation. What we need from you: > Provable, quantifiable expertise as an application developer (code samples and/or project descriptions) > Provable experience working on web application projects (work history) > Salary expectations. What we don’t need from you: > We don't enjoy reading lists - especially not a list of the 50 technologies you know.If your resume doesn't make it clear that you have focus on a specific web technology(s) then you're just wasting both of our time sending us your CV - and nobody enjoys having their time wasted. > If you are looking to be a company owner...you harbor entrepreneurial ambitions but may not have the resources to be one then you may have found the right place. Where you will work: We have a great office in one of Nairobi's growing business areas, easily accesible 5 mins from the city centre with a very open floor plan. We dress down most of the time, but are always at our best in front of clients.We are professional and the management team is very hands on and engaged with the work that is done. We try very hard not to require more hours that are required of anyone and we strive to work 8.30 to 5.00 pm every day with a one hour lunch break. That said, we're flexible and recognize that we all have lives outside of the office - and we also know that sometimes, especially when deadlines demand it, normal working hours just won't get the job done. When it doesn't, we act accordingly - and we show our appreciation when people step-up. We use our leave days and so will you, for your sanity and ours. If think that your that special talent we are looking for you, kindly send us your CV on guru(a)libertyafrika.co.ke

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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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VBS Editor with Intellisense
by Simon Mbuthia 10 Jul '09

10 Jul '09

Hi guys, Does anybody know a good VBScript editor that supports code completion besides Focus on VBS and VBSEdit, which do not meet my expectations..? :-( -- שִׁמְעוֹן

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OBAMA YAWA!!!
by skunk works 10 Jul '09

10 Jul '09

Just check out the photo,obama will have to explain to michelle

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Re: [Skunkworks] Storymoja Hay festival
by fyodor 10 Jul '09

10 Jul '09

Wash, Them say I am him...... >> >Chuks, fyodor and Tyrus is the same person, if I'm not wrong... >> >> >> Here I am, you may speak :) >> > >Are you him? :) > >Are you them? :-) > >Then who are you? :-) -tyrus _IEEE Member

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ENTRY LEVEL HP SERVERS OFFER
by Alvin Jason Ochieng 10 Jul '09

10 Jul '09

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