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Facebook
by Derrick Wesonga 15 Oct '10

15 Oct '10

Hi guys, Is it possible to have a facebook app that enables a user who has logged in, to post something on a friends wall, preferably using the facebook friend selector? Any kind of help would be appreciated. regards, Derrick

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Repair UPS
by Daudi Were 15 Oct '10

15 Oct '10

Hi guys, I have UPS that are not functioning for one reason or another. Does anyone on this list repair UPSes or know where the official guys are? The three brands are: APC Intex Su-Kam Thanks Daudi -- Pamoja e:daudi.were@gmail.com <e%3Adaudi.were(a)gmail.com> skype: d.were

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Re: [Skunkworks] C++ Builder
by Steve Obbayi 15 Oct '10

15 Oct '10

Again I say, Watson says he needs to perfect his C++. A lot of these IDEs Qt, Borland, VC are awesome but the problem is they have none standard C++ stuff in them that can slip into your code unawares. that can make you shoot yourself in the foot when trying to use a different IDE. If you have experience with C++ you will know different compilers behave differently and you will find code will just not compile on one while it does on another. So I suggest again, for learning purposes get a compiler like GCC and an editor like Notepad++. Make sure you also fix those line breaks on windows through preferences coz it can create some undefined behavior trying to compile the same on other platforms. Once you are comfortable with the C++ standard then you can move on to be more producive with the like of Qt, C++ Builder, VC and whatever else. Be Warned: keep off from Carbide.C++ or anything Symbian C++ for now as that will be like relearning a whole new flavor of C++ Steve Obbayi SKYPE: sobbayi http://sobbayi.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frankline Chitwa" <frank.chitwa(a)gmail.com> To: "Skunkworks Mailing List" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 9:54:38 PM GMT +03:00 Iraq Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] C++ Builder Another very good IDE is QT. It is free and has all the libraries you need for dev. It is one of the ides i found to be as robust as possible while not hiding the C++ language from you. On Thu, Oct 14, 2010 at 4:49 PM, Zack Githinji < zachgithinji(a)gmail.com > wrote: If you are within Nairobi, i would get you a copy of Borland C++ Builder 5 and also 2010 Great Product if you are into hardware programming. On Thu, Oct 14, 2010 at 3:53 PM, Steve Obbayi < steve(a)sobbayi.com > wrote: I wouldn't recommend going that way coz some of these IDEs have got propriety extensions that are unique tothem and might break your code unexpectedly in other platforms or OSs. But as far as IDEs go, you can get Visual C++ 2010 Express (totally free) from microsoft (best for working on Windows). and you are good to go. But remember the none standard extenions are also there in this. An example is C++'s main() function. VC++ 2010 uses WinMain() so if you have that in you code outside windows you are in trouble. So you can go for GCC http://gcc . gnu.org and get there compiler which is standards compliant and cross platform. If you are on UNIX you can try Clang http://clang.llvm.org/ This is a new standards compliant compiler and twice as fast as GCC and other compilers. Then you need to read up on Make/CMake www. cmake .org for configuring project builds, then you can also check out SCons a python based CMake which is much easier to use www. scons .org . If you choose to use GCC (MingW) then you can use Notepad++ as your editor or anyother that makes you happy :). Once you are comfortable with that then you can try out Visual C++ 2010 Express so you can recognize the non-standard stuff Microsoft has thrown in there and know how to handle it. Steve Obbayi SKYPE: sobbayi http://sobbayi.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Watson Kambo" < wkwats(a)gmail.com > To: "Skunkworks Mailing List" < skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 3:33:22 PM GMT +03:00 Iraq Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] C++ Builder Not really, I need to perfect my C++ so I thought I should do it by building and coding at the same time, more like an free time thing .. what would you suggest ? On 14 October 2010 15:30, Steve Obbayi < steve(a)sobbayi.com > wrote: Anything specific you need C++ Builder for? coz there are "better" alternatives. Steve Obbayi http://sobbayi.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Watson Kambo" < wkwats(a)gmail.com > To: "Skunkworks Mailing List" < skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 3:22:31 PM GMT +03:00 Iraq Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] C++ Builder Internet ... I get only trials ... torrent cant do that on the network I am On 14 October 2010 15:18, Stephen Munguti < kamitu.sm @ gmail.com > wrote: Internet, torrent ring any bells On Thu, Oct 14, 2010 at 2:45 PM, Watson Kambo < wkwats(a)gmail.com > wrote: Hello guys, Anyone who can help me out with a Builder?? Borland would be fine ... -- Watson Kambo _______________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________ 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 -- Watson Kambo _______________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________ 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 -- Watson Kambo _______________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________ 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 -- Regards, Zack K. Githinji Technical Officer, Cell:+254 722 649199 E-mail:zachgithinji@gmail.com "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference." _______________________________________________ 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 -- www.golavish.com - The travel and leisure www.raccuddasys.com - code Development issues _______________________________________________ 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

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Tech Support
by gisho 15 Oct '10

15 Oct '10

this is hilarious http://xkcd.com/806/ -erastus

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The secret behind how to get perfect tech support unveiled!
by Daudi Were 15 Oct '10

15 Oct '10

http://xkcd.com/806/ -- Pamoja e:daudi.were@gmail.com <e%3Adaudi.were(a)gmail.com> skype: d.were

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Nokia 5730
by Dominic Kifaru 15 Oct '10

15 Oct '10

Anyone know where I can buy the above and at how much? -- Regards, Kifaru.

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geekified momentius
by Watchman 14 Oct '10

14 Oct '10

I just realised after a day full of searching and then finally buying.. i got home to unpack it and i was SOO EXcited!! I just bought a 500GB Sata HD.. and i'm overtly excited.. Glorious Geekologicus. Watchman. -- ...and I shall shed my light over dark evil. For the dark things cannot stand the light.

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Re: [Skunkworks] C++ Builder
by Steve Obbayi 14 Oct '10

14 Oct '10

I wouldn't recommend going that way coz some of these IDEs have got propriety extensions that are unique tothem and might break your code unexpectedly in other platforms or OSs. But as far as IDEs go, you can get Visual C++ 2010 Express (totally free) from microsoft (best for working on Windows). and you are good to go. But remember the none standard extenions are also there in this. An example is C++'s main() function. VC++ 2010 uses WinMain() so if you have that in you code outside windows you are in trouble. So you can go for GCC http://gcc .gnu.org and get there compiler which is standards compliant and cross platform. If you are on UNIX you can try Clang http://clang.llvm.org/ This is a new standards compliant compiler and twice as fast as GCC and other compilers. Then you need to read up on Make/CMake www. cmake .org for configuring project builds, then you can also check out SCons a python based CMake which is much easier to use www. scons .org . If you choose to use GCC (MingW) then you can use Notepad++ as your editor or anyother that makes you happy :). Once you are comfortable with that then you can try out Visual C++ 2010 Express so you can recognize the non-standard stuff Microsoft has thrown in there and know how to handle it. Steve Obbayi SKYPE: sobbayi http://sobbayi.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Watson Kambo" <wkwats(a)gmail.com> To: "Skunkworks Mailing List" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 3:33:22 PM GMT +03:00 Iraq Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] C++ Builder Not really, I need to perfect my C++ so I thought I should do it by building and coding at the same time, more like an free time thing .. what would you suggest ? On 14 October 2010 15:30, Steve Obbayi < steve(a)sobbayi.com > wrote: Anything specific you need C++ Builder for? coz there are "better" alternatives. Steve Obbayi http://sobbayi.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Watson Kambo" < wkwats(a)gmail.com > To: "Skunkworks Mailing List" < skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 3:22:31 PM GMT +03:00 Iraq Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] C++ Builder Internet ... I get only trials ... torrent cant do that on the network I am On 14 October 2010 15:18, Stephen Munguti < kamitu.sm @ gmail.com > wrote: Internet, torrent ring any bells On Thu, Oct 14, 2010 at 2:45 PM, Watson Kambo < wkwats(a)gmail.com > wrote: Hello guys, Anyone who can help me out with a Builder?? Borland would be fine ... -- Watson Kambo _______________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________ 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 -- Watson Kambo _______________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________ 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 -- Watson Kambo _______________________________________________ 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

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[OT] Dvb-t receivers for sale
by Patrick Kariuki 14 Oct '10

14 Oct '10

Dvb-t receivers for sale - going for 5,000/= per receiver. Contact me off-list.

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OT:Busting a Stalker
by Paul Mathu 14 Oct '10

14 Oct '10

Hi pple There's this idiot who keeps nagging me calling at un-godly hours of the night with hidden identity. Any idea how i can catch up him/her? Am tired of getting 10 miss calls at 3am on a whole monday morning, and nagging early calls on wknd mornings when i surely deserve some rest!!!.. Plus they don't say a thing when i pick up the calls.. Any ideas are welcome.. -- Regards Njoroge Mathu http://sojjar.blogspot.com

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