October 2010 - skunkworks - Skunkworks Site

WORD REPAIR SOFTWARE
by James Muendo 19 Oct '10

19 Oct '10

I have a doc with some serious info but its corrupt.Any ideas,software or recommendations for this? -- James M. Muendo P.O Box 28016 - 00200, Nairobi. Mobile: +254725567508 skype:tim.rick | Twitter: Mmuendo | gtalk: timrick<http://muendoshead.blogspot.com/>

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OT: Improve sound system on the car
by Eric Mugo 19 Oct '10

19 Oct '10

Hi All, Is there anyone who can recommend a good guy who can redo or improve the sound system of a BMW 318i by enabling it such that i can connect an ipod without messing up the interior. Its a 2003 Model. Regards, Eric Mugo.

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Black Berry repair/service centre
by Amarjit Labhuram 19 Oct '10

19 Oct '10

Hi guys, Anyone know where the local BB repair or service centre would be and if they got the contact details could you kindly post it on the list as well. If not then anyone who is proficient with servicing or repairing BB would be appreciated. Got a pal who is having a problem with both the handsets speaker as well as the handsfree speaker so anyone on the list who can help would be highly appreciated. Have a great day! Warm regards, Amarjit Singh Labhuram.

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TV PRIME NEWS SMS POLLING
by bernard kioko 19 Oct '10

19 Oct '10

I hate to write this but I really would like to get your views.... 1. Do you actually send your opinion every other day? 2. From what I can remember, its almost 10 years since the first sms poll during news - The Big Question on KTN. Do you think its tiring and time to change? 3. Any other comments?

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OT: Liberia Embassy in Kenya
by Robert Kuria 19 Oct '10

19 Oct '10

Good people, any one with idea where Liberia Embassy in Kenya is located or contacts -- Regards, Robert.

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Simple Linux Box for sharing Net Connect
by Watchman 18 Oct '10

18 Oct '10

Greetings Skunks, Got a query regarding this. Since there are great minds amongst us, was wondering if i could pick one for this: *Hi, * ** *I've got a CDMA Connection using a 3G+ Modem from Orange, i've had good speeds with it but need to know if i can share this connection.* *I've been reading up on using a Server but Linux technologies seemed quite extensive for me. Mac was an option till i saw the price. And * *well, there's windows..* ** *Back to the actual problem, i wanted to know if i can use a simple Linux Operating System to share my connection. * ** *I have a good PC with two internet ethernet connection cards and i'd like to share from the Modem. What Linux operating system can i use that will be * ** *1. Easy to install* *2. Easy to administer* *3. Can be good looking :D* *4. Most important, works with Orange modems. * ** *Thanking you for your assistance in this matter.* ** Any help will come in handy. I was going to suggest Ubuntu but i've had a few thoughts behind asking on-list about what distro would work best with this kind of setup. Spoke to him, he's not that tech savvy but can navigate around a computer, dislikes windows for the issues it has .. he's using XP. WATCHMAN. -- ...and I shall shed my light over dark evil. For the dark things cannot stand the light.

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University Education in Traditional Computer Science.
by [ Brainiac ] 18 Oct '10

18 Oct '10

An interesting discussion i had this morning with one of the registrars in a public university presents a very dire and wanting situation in education in Computer Science. (Pure & applied) whose conclusion was pretty much that there just arent postgraduates in computer science in the country. It came as a shocker and since my background is in Engineering and IT, i am inclined to ask... What is the status of manpower in the country in the discipline? how many people can qualify as lecturers, associate lecturers and professors in the science? -- 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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Opportunity
by davis waithaka 18 Oct '10

18 Oct '10

If you can do a small executable program that can read data from an Excel sheet and populate some Access tables, within a week, (preferably a freelance developer) contact me offlist Davis Waithaka 0735158461

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KRA Portal, A pain in the hind!
by Edward Obiko 18 Oct '10

18 Oct '10

How does one log into the KRA Portal? If you got the PIN Electronically, is there a print-out that goes with it? I registered about two years back and I can't log in. I even tried IE and nothing happens. I just hate it that if you were to visit their offices at Times Tower you'd be told that everything is accessible online while it's like a puzzle to navigate the site! -- OO Omingo Obiko

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Mobile Monday Event today 18th Oct 2010
by James Muendo 18 Oct '10

18 Oct '10

Hallos, I believe you day is coming on along well. Just a quick reminder,Monday the 18th October 2010(Which is today) we would like to invite to you an event that will be at the iHub Nairobi(Directions: Its on the 4th floor, Bishop Magua Centre,Right Opposite Uchumi Hyper,Ngong Road, ),at 6pm, Where the Guest Speakers will be from Samsung Kenya, and it will be all about Developer and Monetization Opportunities.Bring a friend or 2 as you come to listen on how you can make an extra buck from the opportunity. Want to know more about Mobile Monday and any Events,visit http://mobilemonday.co.ke/ or follow us on twitter @MobileMondayKe or if you are on LinkedIn we also there http://www.linkedin.com/groups?mostPopular=&gid=3503680 Regards, -- James M. Muendo P.O Box 28016 - 00200, Nairobi. Mobile: +254725567508 skype:tim.rick | Twitter: Mmuendo | gtalk: timrick<http://muendoshead.blogspot.com/>

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