October 2010 - skunkworks - Skunkworks Site

New Linux Kernel Release
by Odhiambo Washington 22 Oct '10

22 Oct '10

I've just seen this: http://kernelnewbies.org/Linux_2_6_36 But I'd like to understand if there is any excitement behind it. I am from the other side:-) -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Damn!!

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A system for Courier Service Management
by Joseph McDonald 22 Oct '10

22 Oct '10

Anyone who has implemented or has reference for a system to manage courier services. Please contact me offline

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Software runs only in accounts with administrative privileges.
by Daniel 22 Oct '10

22 Oct '10

Hi guys, Does anyone know of a workaround for a situation whereby a software cannot run on a Limited User Account, but only runs on account with administrative privelages?????

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Local Torrents
by [ Brainiac ] 22 Oct '10

22 Oct '10

Hello skunks, I have been toying with this idea and would like someone to tell me if it indeed is true and makes sense. Most people nowadays are downloading a lot of stuff on torrents, as a result, there is plenty of chunks around . Popular torrents thus have a lot more chunks locally. Now im wondering, if there was a local torrents database, and local trackers, would that ensure popular files locally would be accessed faster ? -- Regards, Collins Areba. *Strategic Operations. * *Center for Renewable Alternatives* Old Ferry Road, off Msa Malindi Rd, | Kilifi, Kenya. +254 720 516758 /734 696821 | skype/gtalk/twitter: arebacollins **

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LOOKING FOR 6 SECOND HAND LAPTOPS WITH INBUILT WEBCAM.
by Dave Kirirah 22 Oct '10

22 Oct '10

Hey fellow, Anyone in possession of this laptops (any specs bt with webcam) and is willing to dispose them off post on here or contact Mark Mwenda on 0751329457. Prefered makes are Toshiba, Hp, and Dell. Thanks. -- Direct your attention to the best... http://www.bigbang.co.ke/

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Free open source software course
by Pius Walela 22 Oct '10

22 Oct '10

The Faculty of Information Technology will run a training course titled 'Doing Business with Free and Open Source Software'. The course looks at how to build sustainable business around Free and Open Source Software in Kenya. The course will cover Open source software business models, general business skills, FOSS business knowledge and skills and will make use of practical case studies. Target Audience for this training includes IT entrepreneurs, technology specialists, software developers, website developers, IT consultants, IT students and people interested in starting an IT business around Free and open source Software. Date: 27th - 29th October 2010 Time: 8.30am - 4.30pm Cost: Kshs. 4,000 + VAT (Includes refreshments & training materials and Open Source Software Starter Kit DVD) Location: Strathmore University, Madaraka Limited Spaces Available. Contact : Isaac Kigen Strathmore University Email: ikigen(a)strathmore.edu<mailto:ikigen@strathmore.edu> John Matogo Programme Manager Enterprise Development Centre Strathmore University Email: jmatogo(a)strathmore.edu<mailto:jmatogo@strathmore.edu> Mobile: 0722 813 533 ________________________________ Strathmore University provides all-round education in an atmosphere of freedom and responsibility. This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for use by the recipient(s) to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential information. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender immediately and permanently delete this email and/or any files attached to it from your computer. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Strathmore University. The University accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss or damages incurred, or suffered, resulting, or arising, from the use of this email and/or its attachments. The University warrants neither the integrity of the e-mail nor its freedom from errors, viruses, interception or any other form of interference. ............................................................................ Website: www.strathmore.edu

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What was the name of that local open source CMS ?
by [ Brainiac ] 22 Oct '10

22 Oct '10

Hi guys, I have some paternity off time and im taking advantage to do something. i would love to contribute time and effort on some local, open source initiative that needs someone.

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ORACLE DBA
by bernard kioko 22 Oct '10

22 Oct '10

Hi, If you have good knowledge of Oracle Database Administration (and of course some SQL programming in Oracle), please contact me for a small consultancy in setting up an Oracle Database system for a client. I will then put you in touch with the client. Regards

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CentOS Customized Distro
by Erick Njenga 22 Oct '10

22 Oct '10

Does anyone on the list know how to make a customized distribution on CentOS? For example, create a distro that has all the servers that you'll need (Tomcat, Postgres), exclude all the things that you won't need e.t.c.? -- Thanks and Regards, Erick Njenga Nyachwaya, M: +254-725-008-790 <http://www.facebook.com/ErickNjenga> <http://www.twitter.com/ErickNjenga>

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Apple homepage effect
by Gichingiri Kuria 22 Oct '10

22 Oct '10

Hi all, I'm having cheap thrills watching the effect on the Apple homepage<http://www.apple.com> . The whole screen is black with the new Macbook Air banner, then fades off to crop the banner and show the rest of the site. Javascript coolness! -- Gichingiri Kuria _________________________________________ www.website.co.ke / www.sokoletu.co.ke

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