September 2009 - skunkworks

Windows Server 2003 domain Issues.
by Martin Muraguri 17 Sep '09

17 Sep '09

Hi guys, I need your help here, I have a domain managed by a windows 2003 server, the clients are running XP SP2, I keep getting an error, *"Generic host for win32 services encountered an error and needs to close"* on clicking don't send the computer will hang, and only a restart will render it usable again. I have dug up Google and it appears that the error is update related, My main problem is that all the options under automatic updates on the client computers are grayed out, Tweaking the registry and Group policy did not work according to an article on the internet, This might suggest that the reason these options are grayed out has something to do with the domain controller. *Q: How can i configure / disable automatic updates for client workstations from the domain controller. * *Useful Information* - I am running KIS ver6.0 on all workstations with current updates and no viruses have been detected. - The Domain controller is running Symantec AV. With this weeks update - When i remove a workstation from the domain the options under automatic updates are enabled and usable. - I have installed a patch from Microsoft that is supposed to fix this but it hasn't probably because you need to disable automatic updates too. - Which i haven't managed. Any help is highly appreciated. Thanks. -- Best Regards Martin Maina C: +254726937792 , +254770147485 T: +254 0202465663 E: martinmur87(a)gmail.com W: http://martingeek.110mb.com

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Sugar CRM POP emails
by Simon Mburu 17 Sep '09

17 Sep '09

Hi Guys, I have been trying to configure Sugar CRM to pop gmail emails but i keep getting this error "POP3 connection broken in response. Please check your settings and try again." whenever i try to test the setting. Has anyone been successful in setting this up. I have already set the gmail account to pop emails. -- Simon Gatonye

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USB Disk Integrity Checker 3.5 - New Version Release
by Jacob Ayienda 17 Sep '09

17 Sep '09

*Go to Website* <http://sites.google.com/site/usbdiskintegritychecker/> * * *Direct Download<http://sites.google.com/site/usbdiskintegritychecker/home/uscan_v3.5.zip?at…> * major changes made. Added Startup Manager (feature request) and Task Manager (feature request) with advanced functionality enhancements. Also added Attributes Cleaner (feature request) to restore hidden files and folders on memory cards. New improvements to Scan Disk and Check Disk utilities. PS: Please stop making ridiculous feature request. At least back it up with code or an idea of how to accomplish the task *Direct Download<http://sites.google.com/site/usbdiskintegritychecker/home/uscan_v3.5.zip?at…> * * * *Go to Website* <http://sites.google.com/site/usbdiskintegritychecker/>

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Re- capture aquired by google
by Mbugua Njihia 17 Sep '09

17 Sep '09

Google has acquired <http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2009/09/teaching-computers-to-read-google.ht ml> http://i.ixnp.com/images/v6.7/t.gif reCAPTCHA, <http://recaptcha.net/> http://i.ixnp.com/images/v6.7/t.gif an open source technology that provides CAPTCHAs to prevent spam and fraud. Captchas are those security questions you find on Web sites that require you to decipher and type words or numbers and detects whether the user is a human. symbiotic_logo Mbugua Njihia - CEO SYMBIOTIC MEDIA CONSORTIUM | Design:Develop:Deploy [a] Muringa Court - Suite B2:Kilimani- Junction of Kirichwa and Muringa Road [t] +254 20 359 6305 [e] mbugua(a)symbiotic.co.ke [w] www.symbiotic.co.ke [b] http://www.symbiotic.co.ke/blog/ This message may contain information, which is confidential, private or privileged in nature. If you are not the intended recipient of the message, you are notified that any distribution, use or copying of this message is prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately

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Nation.co.ke not updated over night
by Dennis Kioko 17 Sep '09

17 Sep '09

well, individuals often miss updating their sites frequently. it seems that even our largest media group gets writers block, or should we blame it on the blackouts, or perhaps a lost password. the last major update was on tuesday night -- with Regards: Kazi kwa vijana and other idiots, all at my blog: http://gramware.blogspot.com

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web hosting
by Beatrice Despioch 17 Sep '09

17 Sep '09

hi, looking for best web hosting companies in Kenya with secured solutions

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Super Ongea Tariff
by Kevin Ouma 17 Sep '09

17 Sep '09

Anyone with leakage on what the super ongea tarriff will be ? Could it be 6shs and 55 cents Anways lets wait for the big announcement on TV at 6.55 pm

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From recession!! to our own form DOT COM BUBBLE..
by Jonah Tech 17 Sep '09

17 Sep '09

Here is an interesting article about the the recession as not many people would agree but it could prevented...If they only listened http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/ideas/articles/2009/09/13/why_capitalism_… Now we are in our own Dot Com bubble which is being fueled by the arrival Fibre Optic cables and reduced cost of IT equipment....Firms are investing more and businesses are propping up for a Market that might not make good on the investments... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dot-com_bubble

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New Look Elite Site
by Rahim Kara 17 Sep '09

17 Sep '09

It's worked off a few templated CSS's as well as individual input. ANy words on it? and if you have any real issues with products / services with us. Please do drop me a line either off list or via the site. Rahim Kara, Pro App's Specialist, Elite Digital Solutions Ltd.  Apple Premium Reseller Sarit Centre P.O.Box 75289, Nairobi – 00200 KENYA +254 (20) 374 5550 PHONE +254 (20) 375 3509 FAX +254 721 875 042 Safaricom MOBILE +254 734 334 074 Zain MOBILE +254 773 104 250 Orange MOBILE iChat rahim.kara(a)me.com Mailing List Subscription http://mail.wananchi.com/mailman/listinfo/elitedigitalsolutions Rahim Kara, Pro App's Specialist, Elite Digital Solutions Ltd.  Apple Premium Reseller Sarit Centre P.O.Box 75289, Nairobi – 00200 KENYA +254 (20) 374 5550 PHONE +254 (20) 375 3509 FAX +254 721 875 042 Safaricom MOBILE +254 734 334 074 Zain MOBILE +254 773 104 250 Orange MOBILE iChat rahim.kara(a)me.com Mailing List Subscription http://mail.wananchi.com/mailman/listinfo/elitedigitalsolutions

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Mbytetometer
by aki 17 Sep '09

17 Sep '09

As per Washington's christening of the project... many thanks wash! ;-) @Conrad , pls find below the details : - GUI based, allowing selection of DUN connection, Start and Stop feature. Data automatically saved upon application closing or loaded from previous session when app is launched. - DUN connections drop down list on form load ( to set the default connection for analysis ) - New form to allow input details of Scratch Card number, amount, tariff, bundle purchased and expiry date. Data is kept in a file and will form card itenary. Once data is saved and window closed, the data will be displayed in main window of application. - Daily/Monthly Upload Mbytes usage display box - Daily/Monthly Download Mbytes usage display box - Total Mbytes used per day/month. Upon clicking STOP on application, data is captured to a read only file. This file format cannot be tampered with. - Display of Reducing balance of Mbytes and Bundle value, calculated on data generated from scratch card form data. Rgds

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