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Photshop Top Secret
by Theus Owicho 14 Jan '10

14 Jan '10

Skunkers Who needs Photoshop Top Secret software?

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Online Payment system Intergration with M-pesa
by Theus Owicho 14 Jan '10

14 Jan '10

Skunkers I am just wondering, what will it take to integrate M-pesa and Paypal? Dont you think that Safaricom should be talking to paypal now that Yu is working with Obopay and Zap has very many red tapes? I was talking to a senior Zain employee. I was asking them why they didn't have online account recharge like http://www.zantel.co.tz/ since sometimes when even the network fail in Nairobi and you want to send money to someone in Mombasa, it might go through since Mombasa might be up. They told me that the people who do the website is a third party and so adding functionality into the website will result in renegotiation of contracts. He said he pushed for that until he reached a wall. For those who use Paypal to actively buy software every month and pay hosting services and new phones, what do you think of the paypal system? Theus

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Teacher in IT and Maths/Physics for a secondary school in kirinyaga
by kennedy waweru 14 Jan '10

14 Jan '10

Interested candidates to inbox me. Interviews on 20th this month. Kind Regards, Kennedy

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Digital TV
by NDUNGU STEPHEN MAINA P15/2727/2007 14 Jan '10

14 Jan '10

i know this thread might be old but it's still relevant. if i have a digital TV tuner (TV card) and in the setup there is an option for analog or digital reception(though never tried the latter),does it mean that i don't have to buy the set-top box and can watch digital TV from my laptop? ............................................................................................. tread ye softly for on thine dreams ye tread W.B Yates

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Off topic: looking for information /communication opportunities
by Calvin Omari 14 Jan '10

14 Jan '10

Hi guys anybody with the above opportunities connections, -- 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] BBIT Vs BSc in computer
by tonniemacharia＠gmail.com 14 Jan '10

14 Jan '10

@ kennedy,wesley Am an MCSE 2000 and Diploma in Computer Repair and Network. What are my options btwn the 2 degree's? --- Original Message --- From: "kennedy waweru" <kenne2ke(a)gmail.com> Sent: 2010/1/12 7:38:00.000 To: "Skunkworks Forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subj: Re: [Skunkworks] BBIT Vs BSc in computer BBIT is designed to equip the business student with core IT skills that are necessary for the market, this also eliminates the need for the employer to train the employees on IT skills as well as an added advantage of having employees who are well versed in both worlds (IT and Business). I would go for Bsc Computer science if i want to be an IT nerd only, but for those who are also business minded and want to also be relevant in the IT world, BBIT is for you. Personally I would opt for BBIT then later add a proffesional IT course in the field I'd prefer, that way you have an added advantage. My first degree was Bsc Maths and computer science and although we were versed more on statistics, I was able to stand on IT after campus and also work in statistics...i have the best of both worlds and the market today needs someone who can give a hand in other areas if need be and do a good job at it. you also have a larger employment field. however, as someone rightly stated, it really depends on the skills you gain and how you are able to cut a niche market for yourself....Jenga Karume made it after all. Regards, ken On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 11:07 PM, Peter Karunyu <pkarunyu(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Wesley is spot on; most employers tend to favour core skills over papers. > If you plan to work in the IT industry, chances are high that you will do a > practical test during the interview and in such, only your skills will help > you. > > Passion will drive you to sharpen your skills, much much more than any > lecturer can teach you. > > On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 6:31 PM, wesley kirinya <kiriinya2000(a)yahoo.com>wrote: > >> It depends on your future plans: BBIT is more of Business but Bsc is more >> of nitty gritty of comps. BBIT might give u more job options coz of it's >> closeness with Business. If you're more inclined to tech stuff, do Bsc and >> latter add a business diploma if you want to broaden your horizons. If >> you're more inclined to BBIT then ... >> >> At the end of the day, none of the above really matter. You can do Home >> Science and be a House-Band if you like. Follow your passion, work hard at >> it and make a living out of it. That's all that counts! >> >> 8~) >> >> >> >> >> >> --- On *Mon, 1/11/10, tonniemacharia(a)gmail.com <tonniemacharia(a)gmail.com> >> * wrote: >> >> >> From: tonniemacharia(a)gmail.com <tonniemacharia(a)gmail.com> >> Subject: [Skunkworks] BBIT Vs BSc in computer >> To: skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >> Date: Monday, January 11, 2010, 4:29 PM >> >> >> @ skunkers, >> >> Which is more preferred between BBIT and Bsc Computer in the Kenyan >> Market? >> >> Which BBIT between Limkokwing University(Graffins) International and BBIT >> by KEMU(Methodist)Local more preffered? >> >> If you were to advice me which is more markettable >> >> --- Original Message --- >> From: "Peter Karunyu" <pkarunyu(a)gmail.com<http://mc/compose?to=pkarunyu@gmail.com> >> > >> Sent: 2010/1/11 9:42:49.000 >> To: "Skunkworks Forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke<http://mc/compose?to=skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> >> > >> Subj: Re: [Skunkworks] Extremely slow Safaricom 3G >> >> I kept checking my mail along msa road towards town, was still slow; then >> got to consolidated bank building somewhere near nakumatt lifestyle and it >> >> got even slower. >> >> On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 12:39 PM, Theus Owicho <owichot(a)gmail.com<http://mc/compose?to=owichot@gmail.com>> >> wrote: >> >> > Peter >> > >> > WHere are you located? Lets see what the technicians will say. I >> > bought teh new Zain Modem and tried to use it last month and the >> > network is the slowest you will get anywhere. Avoid Zain which is >> > still on Edge and the Orange Internet everywhere running on GSM. The >> > Orange EVDO 3G+ and Safaricom Broadband are good options. >> > >> > Let me send an inquiry to Safaricom on this >> > >> > Regards >> > Owicho >> > >> > On 1/11/10, Peter Karunyu <pkarunyu(a)gmail.com<http://mc/compose?to=pkarunyu@gmail.com>> >> wrote: >> > > Gmail on my phone literally freezes when opening, i assumed it was the >> >> > > building i was on. It is noticeably slow. >> > > >> > > >> > > On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 11:08 AM, Brian Munyao Longwe < >> blongwe(a)gmail.com <http://mc/compose?to=blongwe@gmail.com> >> > > >> > > wrote: >> > > >> > > > >> > > > Hi all, >> > > > >> > > > anybody out there also experiencing extremely slow speeds on >> > Safaricom's >> > > 3G service? Or is it there a problem with the Riverside drive area? >> > > > >> > > > BryoNet:~ macbook$ traceroute -n www.yahoo.com >> > > > traceroute to www.wa1.b.yahoo.com (87.248.113.14), 64 hops max, 40 >> > byte >> > > packets >> > > > 1 172.24.7.2 2832.976 ms 4425.977 ms 1993.533 ms >> > > > 2 172.24.7.2 1654.920 ms * * >> > > > 3 * 172.24.8.1 3639.045 ms 3150.141 ms >> > > > 4 172.22.2.36 2481.104 ms * * >> > > > 5 172.22.2.47 4017.663 ms 3039.830 ms 3391.909 ms >> > > > 6 *^C >> > > > >> > > > This is pathetic.... >> > > > >> > > > Brian >> > > > >> > > > -- >> > > > Brian Munyao Longwe >> > > > e-mail: blongwe(a)gmail.com <http://mc/compose?to=blongwe@gmail.com> >> > > > cell: + 254 722 518 744 >> > > > blog : http://zinjlog.blogspot.com >> > > > meta-blog: http://mashilingi.blogspot.com >> > > > >> > > > _______________________________________________ >> > > > Skunkworks mailing list >> > > > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke<http://mc/compose?to=Skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> >> > > > 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http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science >> kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> 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 >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > 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Public-private partnerships pave way for ICT in State-run schools
by aki 14 Jan '10

14 Jan '10

Several initiatives to computerise public schools by government and the private sector are paving the way to electronic learning in Kenya which may not only change how students access learning materials but also boost the quality of education especially in remote areas where there are no libraries. Current statistics from the Ministry of Education indicates that less than 2 per cent of public primary schools have access to basic computer studies and only 800 out of the 4,000 public secondary schools have computers. However, through the Public Private Partnership programs the Ministry of Education expects to boost this number over the next three years. Some of these initiatives includes the digitisation of school syllabus by the Kenya Institute of Education; computer donations and networking by telecommunication regulator , Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK), and a partnership programme by the Clinton Global Initiative, Cisco, Intel, Microsoft and USAid aimed at improving education in Kenya. http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/-/539546/841456/-/item/1/-/k19y1qz/-/ind… -- "If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses." - Henry Ford

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modem unlocking procedures
by wallace ngene 14 Jan '10

14 Jan '10

Dear skunkers, I have a modem that is unlocked with the following status Detecting card : Found modem : E220 Model : Huawei E220 Firmware : 11.117.09.00.00 IMEI : 354137020415420 Serial Nr. : E09RCA1852006049 SIM Lock status : unlocked What would be the settings if one would like t use safaricom?ie the APN settings and instructions on how to edit/modify the settings/ Any help on this would be appreciated. regards, -- WALLACE NGENE TARURU wallacengene(a)gmail.com

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Huwei Modem Unlock codes
by Dennis Kioko 14 Jan '10

14 Jan '10

Register and Request here: http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/showthread.php?p=5249030&posted=1#post52490… -- with Regards: Why you should not mind your own business, Find out at: http://gramware.blogspot.com

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CISSP CBK Review Course & Examination in East Africa
by Preston 14 Jan '10

14 Jan '10

Dear friends For those interested on CISSP CBK Review Seminar and CISSP Examination which for the first time will take place in Nairobi Kenya in March and April 2010 respectively as follows:- 1) CISSP CBK Review Seminar - 22nd - 26th March 2010 at discounted rate of US$ 1,990 normal rate US$ 2,495. 2) CISSP Examination 10th April 2010 Cost US$ 549. Registrations are now underway and should be done by 5th February 2010. For further details contact offline Preston +254 (0)20 240 55 65

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