January 2010 - skunkworks - Skunkworks Site

Invitation to connect on LinkedIn
by Josiah Habwe 19 Jan '10

19 Jan '10

LinkedIn ------------ Josiah Habwe requested to add you as a connection on LinkedIn: ------------------------------------------ Josiah, I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn. - Josiah Accept invitation from Josiah Habwe http://www.linkedin.com/e/T4Pevh2Eh7RcyFJhPqi__ymPVOifi_KTYW6abNc/blk/I1737… View invitation from Josiah Habwe http://www.linkedin.com/e/T4Pevh2Eh7RcyFJhPqi__ymPVOifi_KTYW6abNc/blk/I1737… ------------------------------------------ DID YOU KNOW you can showcase your professional knowledge on LinkedIn to receive job/consulting offers and enhance your professional reputation? Posting replies to questions on LinkedIn Answers puts you in front of the world's professional community. http://www.linkedin.com/e/abq/inv-24/ ------ (c) 2010, LinkedIn Corporation

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Crystal Reports Guru needed to sort out something
by Calvin Omari 19 Jan '10

19 Jan '10

Hi Techies, any crystal reports guru out there to help sort an issue in our companies crystal reports, we need to alter the way it displays reports to another formart Thanks -- Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us. Calvin Omari Systems Developer/Designer http://www.facebook.com/barongo

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Re: [Skunkworks] MobileWeb East Africa is in town..interested?
by tonee ndungu 19 Jan '10

19 Jan '10

Sup, If you don't know these dons, you should. So Mobile web East Africa is in town..I am there. Who else is feeling this mix bana? Here is the info... Tonee Dear Tonee, ** *With just over two weeks to go until the event **I'm grateful you are attending Mobile Web East Africa *(www.mobileeastafrica.com), which has been gaining momentum since the New Year and is set to be a superb couple of days. The conference is generating a huge amount of interest in the region, on the continent, and globally with *10 different nations already confirmed in the delegation*. Furthermore, space at the venue is limited to 120 attendees and the current rate of registrations indicates that the event will sell out. As someone who is intrinsically linked with the future of ICT development in East Africa, I believe that not only will you realise a great many benefits from attending but the event itself will also benefit from having you present in the delegation, due to its “interactive roundtable format<http://www.mobileeastafrica.com/roundtable-format.php>”. Please find below just a few of the key points that I want to raise in relation to the event: - *All representatives from Start-Up Companies, Developmental Organisations, Academic Institutions and Developers are entitled to a SUBSIDISED TICKET* *(for more information reply to this mail or email ** info(a)allamber.co.uk* <info(a)allamber.co.uk>*)*. - *The topic is of the utmost importance* – a mobile phone can now be used as a personal computer, allowing access to the greatest information resource anyone has ever had available to them – the internet. This presents incredible potential and is the main focus of the conference. - *The event is being officially hosted by the Kenya ICT Board*, an illustration of not only the importance of the topic, but also the level of support that it is receiving from all echelons of the Public and Private Sectors. - The agenda <http://www.mobileeastafrica.com/live-agenda-news.php> *features five presentations from individuals who are leading the development of the mobile web in South Africa*; their contributions will present you with a look into how and where the region’s mobile ecosystem can develop. Further presentations have been confirmed from the leading individuals and companies in the East African region. - The event is the second in a series of four conferences to be held around the continent – *the first Mobile Web Africa conference received incredible reviews and 97% of the 200+ strong delegation rated it as “Good”, “Very Good” or “Excellent”*. As I mentioned above there are just two weeks to go before Mobile Web East Africa so I hope that this email will act as a catalyst for you deciding to attend the conference. To register for the event go to www.mobileeastafrica.com, reply to this email, send a message to info(a)allamber.co.uk, or call +44 1376 530 030. I look forward to meeting you, and your colleagues, in person on 3rd February. All the very best, Matthew Matthew Dawes Managing Director All Amber tel: +44 1376 530 030 mob: +44 7944 789 788 fax: +44 5603 430 059 email: matthew(a)allamber.co.uk <info(a)allamber.co.uk> web: http://www.mobileeastafrica.com Skype: matthewgdawes Feel free to follow me on twitter! http://twitter.com/matthewdawes On Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 2:43 PM, Francis <fndegwa(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Any ideas whether there is free space for a shop at nakumatt-Embakasi > > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > ------------ > Skunkworks Server donations spreadsheet > > http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AopdHkqSqKL-dHlQVTMxU1VBdU1BSWJxdy1… > ------------ > Skunkworks Rules > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > ------------ > Other services @ http://my.co.ke > Other lists > ------------- > 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 > -- Tonee Ndungu 00254 (0) 721583605 skype: toneendungu www.twitter.com/ToneeNdungu www.facebook.com/toneendungu 139-00621 Village Market Nairobi Kenya It's easy..if you don't think about it.

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looking for shop space in nakumatt -Embakasi
by Francis 19 Jan '10

19 Jan '10

Any ideas whether there is free space for a shop at nakumatt-Embakasi

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We're looking for a new corporate antivirus solution...
by EDWIN KINUTHIA 19 Jan '10

19 Jan '10

We are a company of about 70 users. Strictly Windows based environment. We're currently using Trend Micro for our A/V solution and have been somewhat disappointed. It doesn't catch and remove all viruses. It offers no safe mode capability. It's anti-spyware is incredibly weak. What has worked for all of you out there? It must have a good anti-spyware as well as anti-virus and function under safe mode as well for the client side. Server side, it has to be easily manageable and dependable EDWIN

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New Online Payment System Comes to Phone Users in Tanzania
by aki 19 Jan '10

19 Jan '10

Mobile phone users in Tanzania will from March be able to shop online using a new payment system developed by a local firm, Wide International Network. According to the firm's chief executive Isaac Kitinya the proposed system integrates the Internet and mobile phone technology in such a way that users can pay for services offered by a cross section of firms courtesy of mobile telephony operators. "People will be able to transact business online in tourism, travel, sports and entertainment, web maintenance and solution and ticketing," Kitinya said.For instance, the tourism sector will be able to reach customers worldwide and get payments directly "once a deal is struck." Deputy Director National Payment Systems at the Bank of Tanzania Benard Dadi welcomed the system but argued it would be used more if the country speeded up the issuance of a national identity cards. According to Wide International Network, the system will offer about 30 services that run across businesses, government, learning institutions, faith-based organisations, health institutions, manufacturing and financial institutions. The banks will have an online banking facility which will provide online support, reasonable response time, easy to use interface and a secure environment. All transfers will end up in the hands of the bank thus increasing banking access and creating virtual customers worldwide. Despite the many players in the tourism industry -- booking offices, travel agents, site owners, hotels -- the Wide International Network system will merge all services into a single transaction performed anywhere. "Using the system, consumers will be able to simplify their tourism arrangements, facilitate bookings and pay bills for local services like water, electricity, insurance and others," said Mr Kitinya. The state-of-the-art online payment system, the first of its kind to operate in Tanzania, is hosted by IX Webhosting of the United States. The development of the system has been accomplished by a multidisciplinary team of experienced experts in ICT, business, law, banking, economics and finance. The system has been accepted by several organisations including Azam Marine Company Ltd, Vodacom and Zain Tanzania. Wide International Network's bankers are Barclays Bank Tanzania and Commercial Bank of Africa Tanzania. The system reduces the need for using hard cash, and physical movement of people and paper in effecting business deals. (Source: The East African)

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Geographic Information Systems
by John Yumbya 19 Jan '10

19 Jan '10

Hi all, Am looking for an opportunity in GIS & Remote Sensing. I have one year experience.Anyone with an idea. Thanks. John

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Satellite Switch off affects West Africa?
by aki 19 Jan '10

19 Jan '10

Users in Chad, Mauritania, Sahara, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea, Niger, Mali, Liberia, Central Libya, Burkina Faso, Nigeria and parts of Sudan, were affected when their service on the new Intelsat-14 – former Pas1R - satellite was switched off January, 12. As a result of the discontinuation, homes and business have found themselves without precious communication links. Anyone know about this? -- "If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses." - Henry Ford

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Fwd: Mobile Web East Africa is two weeks away - now is the time for you to register your place
by Brian Munyao Longwe 19 Jan '10

19 Jan '10

FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Matthew Dawes <marketing(a)allamber.co.uk> Date: Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 9:57 AM Subject: Mobile Web East Africa is two weeks away - now is the time for you to register your place To: blongwe(a)gmail.com <http://www.mobileeastafrica.com/> Dear Brian, ** *With just over two weeks to go until the event **I'm contacting you to encourage your attendance at Mobile Web East Africa* ( www.mobileeastafrica.com) which has been gaining momentum since the New Year and is set to be a superb couple of days. The conference is generating a huge amount of interest in the region, on the continent, and globally with *10 different nations already confirmed in the delegation*. Furthermore, space at the venue is limited to 120 attendees and the current rate of registrations indicates that the event will sell out. As someone who is intrinsically linked with the future of ICT development in East Africa, I believe that not only will you realise a great many benefits from attending but the event itself will also benefit from having you present in the delegation, due to its “interactive roundtable format<http://www.mobileeastafrica.com/roundtable-format.php>”. Please find below just a few of the key points that I want to raise in relation to the event: - *All representatives from Start-Up Companies, Developmental Organisations, Academic Institutions and Developers are entitled to a SUBSIDISED TICKET* *(for more information reply to this mail or email ** info(a)allamber.co.uk* <info(a)allamber.co.uk>*)*. - *The topic is of the utmost importance* – a mobile phone can now be used as a personal computer, allowing access to the greatest information resource anyone has ever had available to them – the internet. This presents incredible potential and is the main focus of the conference. - *The event is being officially hosted by the Kenya ICT Board*, an illustration of not only the importance of the topic, but also the level of support that it is receiving from all echelons of the Public and Private Sectors. - The agenda <http://www.mobileeastafrica.com/live-agenda-news.php> *features five presentations from individuals who are leading the development of the mobile web in South Africa*; their contributions will present you with a look into how and where the region’s mobile ecosystem can develop. Further presentations have been confirmed from the leading individuals and companies in the East African region. - The event is the second in a series of four conferences to be held around the continent – *the first Mobile Web Africa conference received incredible reviews and 97% of the 200+ strong delegation rated it as “Good”, “Very Good” or “Excellent”*. As I mentioned above there are just two weeks to go before Mobile Web East Africa so I hope that this email will act as a catalyst for you deciding to attend the conference. To register for the event go to www.mobileeastafrica.com, reply to this email, send a message to info(a)allamber.co.uk, or call +44 1376 530 030. I look forward to meeting you, and your colleagues, in person on 3rdFebruary. All the very best, Matthew Matthew Dawes Managing Director All Amber tel: +44 1376 530 030 mob: +44 7944 789 788 fax: +44 5603 430 059 email: matthew(a)allamber.co.uk <info(a)allamber.co.uk> web: http://www.mobileeastafrica.com Skype: matthewgdawes Feel free to follow me on twitter! http://twitter.com/matthewdawes *P.S. There are significant discounts available as soon as you book more than one delegate place at the event!* ** To unsubscribe from emails about Mobile Web East Africa, simply reply to this email with 'unsubscribe' in the subject line. -- Brian Munyao Longwe e-mail: blongwe(a)gmail.com cell: + 254 722 518 744 blog : http://zinjlog.blogspot.com meta-blog: http://mashilingi.blogspot.com

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TIME MANAGEMENT
by Alvin Jason Ochieng 19 Jan '10

19 Jan '10

Morning !! Any one got any literature on Time Management or links off the web you can assist with? I would really appreciate. Alvin

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