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WI-FI makIng trees sick?
by Job Muriuki 25 Nov '10

25 Nov '10

Is this true? http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/211219/wifi_makes_trees_sick_… -- Regards, Job Njogu Muriuki, Phone: (+254) - 772333075 | 736333075 Skype: heviejob | Yahoo: heviejob Address: 42665 00100 Nrb

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Re: [Skunkworks] uwezo tariff - Queen bee has acted
by m mugo 24 Nov '10

24 Nov '10

I am rather disappointed with the arbitrary nature of the operations of my mobile service provider. Overnight, they have ensured that I pay a shilling more for both intra-network and inter-network calls without as much as a notice. And then this morning they again had issues with their billing systems and as usual, I was over-billed. On raising this with customer care, I was promised action which 4 hours later I'm yet to see anyeffects of. On Tue, Nov 23, 2010 at 2:38 PM, Robert Kuria <robbydeno(a)gmail.com> wrote: > all the reason we should switch to Air Tel > > On Tue, Nov 23, 2010 at 1:53 PM, Derrick Wesonga <wesongaderrick(a)gmail.com > > wrote: > >> 2 bob days are over >> >> http://www.kachwanya.com/2010/11/safaricom-uwezo-tariff-permemnet-rates-or-… >> and on todays daily nation page 7. >> note the fine print "All ore paid subscibers will be automatically >> switched over to the new uwezo tarrif" >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Skunkworks mailing list >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >> ------------ >> Skunkworks Rules >> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >> ------------ >> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >> > > > > -- > Regards, > Robert. > > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > ------------ > Skunkworks Rules > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > ------------ > Other services @ http://my.co.ke >

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Best Most Economical Way to get the Samsung Galaxy Tap in My Hands
by Martin Muraguri 24 Nov '10

24 Nov '10

Someone with a good money efficient method please help a fellow skunk. -- *Kind Regards Martin Muraguri C: +254726937792 / +254736594985 E: martinmur87(a)gmail.com / martin.m(a)OctoberICT.com W: www.OctoberICT.com October ICT *Plug and Play!**

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For SQL Server 2005 gurus
by Simon Mbuthia 24 Nov '10

24 Nov '10

Hi Skunksters, I need help. I have a table that has a list of all created users of a certain system. Other fields in the table are whether or not the user is logged in, the name of the computer that he is logged on to and the time that he logged in and out. The problem is that if some user XYZ logs in at 9 AM and logs out at 9:15 AM, then later on logs in at 12 noon and logs out at 1 PM, the initial record that he had logged in between 9 and 9:15 is erased. My question is: Is there a way that I can tell from the logs, perhaps or elsewhere what the record contained before it was overwritten? Me.

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Orange 3G+ Internet Everywhere EVDO on Debian Linux (AMD64)
by Patrick Kariuki 24 Nov '10

24 Nov '10

Has anyone managed to setup the Orange CDMA ZTE AC2726 + usb-modeswitch(or edited /etc/init.d/mountdevsubfs.sh) + Debian Linux (amd64) + Wvdial on the latest stable Kernel (2.6.36.1)? I keep getting the NO CARRIER error when trying to dial in (Could this be a problem with the modem or the carrier?) . This issue was raised early this year and was not resolved. The ZTE manufacturers unfortunately only support the product upto 32 bit processors, and don't provide any source code - http://www.ztemt.com.cn/ennewzte/service/ziliao.action - see BSNL 8700 Dialer-For Linux Ubuntu804/810/904,Fedora9 The Huawei E220 GSM modem on Safaricom, Zain and Yu - works ok.

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Fwd: IP Law
by Brian Munyao Longwe 24 Nov '10

24 Nov '10

FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: anthony okulo <aokulo(a)africaonline.co.ke> Date: Wed, Nov 24, 2010 at 4:12 PM Subject: RE: [Skunkworks] IP Law To: Brian Munyao Longwe <blongwe(a)gmail.com> Hey Brian I would love to attend a seminar on IP and make a presentation. Just let me know where and when. Regards Tony *Okulo & Company* *Advocates* *13th Floor, Landmark Plaza* *Argwings Kodhek Road* *Hurlingham* *PO Box 856-00606* *Nairobi* *Kenya* *Telephone: 3673004* *Fax: 3673232* *From:* Brian Munyao Longwe [mailto:blongwe@gmail.com] *Sent:* 24 November 2010 16:49 *To:* Skunkworks Mailing List *Cc:* Okulo Anthony *Subject:* Re: [Skunkworks] IP Law I hope Anthony Okulo (cc'd) is one of the lawyers who would be invited. He's probably the most experienced IP lawyer we have in the country.... Brian On Wed, Nov 24, 2010 at 2:03 PM, wesley kirinya <kiriinya2000(a)yahoo.com> wrote: I had the previledge to attend a talk by an IP lawyer from NY. She's looked into the IP situation in developing countries like India and Nigeria. Basically it comes down to this: 1. IP is complicated (that's why you even see big companies in fights), expensive and takes long to be in effect. 2. IP protection is not for an idea, it's for an implementation that embodies the idea. 3. IP needs to be filed in each country/region where u want to seek protection. 4. Even if you have not filed an IP, but someone else implements your idea and files an IP, you still have a case if you can sufficiently proove that your idea was stolen by the person who implemented it. 5. In the case above, if you worked for a company and used their resources to create something, then your employer has a good case to have the IP. 6. Most IPs that have been filed are not used in anything i.e. they're just sitting on paper. So think well before spending resources in getting an IP. 7. When you file for an IP you have to clearly state what your invention is. IP officers will compare what you say against existing IPs to determine if you can actually file an IP. You will be issued with a document for your pending IP. 8. It's up to you to lookout for the mis-use of your IP. There is no special international police. 9. Copyright, Trademarks and IPs each have a different purpose. Copyright doesn't need you to do anything special, just put a copyright sign on your work. This is the same advice you will get from the Copyright office in Kenya. Trademarks blah blah blah... 10. If someone uses your IP without your consent, consider settling the case. I hope the above gives some idea of how large the IP Elephant is. If you want to protect your idea, ask the other party if they can sign an NDA and the NDA should prohibit them from implementing what you tell them. If they don't agree then you better be the only one who has the key that makes the machine work i.e. they can build the machine but it might not work without your magic key. If you can't identify the magic key in your invention then IMHO you're not ready to commercialize your invention. And really think about it. Why would someone call you for a meeting, ask you irrelevant details about your work and refuse to sign an NDA? That should instantly raise a flag. O_O --- On *Wed, 11/24/10, Duggan Kim <mdkimani(a)gmail.com>* wrote: From: Duggan Kim <mdkimani(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] IP Law To: "Skunkworks Mailing List" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Wednesday, November 24, 2010, 9:54 AM I would love to hear what they have to say about software licencing, software patents, and copyright laws. It is a web of confusing terms and legal crap when for example you are advised that building your own software whilst working for a software firm gives all copyright and patent rights to your employer. What is even more confusing is organizations patenting or copyrighting open source projects! I need help understanding scenarios like that of Oracle and Google over Android. regards. On Tue, Nov 23, 2010 at 6:39 PM, Phares Kariuki <pkariuki(a)gmail.com> wrote: Hi, I know a couple of IP and Commercial Lawyers... Together with @James Muendo's contacts, I'm sure we can bring 3-5 of these for a workshop sometime soon? What questions would the Skunkworks team like to ask? What would you like to know... An agenda of sorts is needed before we organize it. Thanks, -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares | B: http://www.kaboro.com/ | _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ 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 Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke *Brian Munyao Longwe* *Group Chief Technology Officer* Kenya: +254 722 518 744 Burundi: +257 79 322 888 <<< current location! Rwanda: +250 782 800 528 Email: brian(a)mobicashonline.com <http://www.mobicashonline.com> -- 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 *Brian Munyao Longwe* *Group Chief Technology Officer* Kenya: +254 722 518 744 Burundi: +257 79 322 888 <<< current location! Rwanda: +250 782 800 528 Email: brian(a)mobicashonline.com <http://www.mobicashonline.com> -- 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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Re: [Skunkworks] IP Law
by wesley kirinya 24 Nov '10

24 Nov '10

I had the previledge to attend a talk by an IP lawyer from NY. She's looked into the IP situation in developing countries like India and Nigeria. Basically it comes down to this: 1. IP is complicated (that's why you even see big companies in fights), expensive and takes long to be in effect. 2. IP protection is not for an idea, it's for an implementation that embodies the idea. 3. IP needs to be filed in each country/region where u want to seek protection. 4. Even if you have not filed an IP, but someone else implements your idea and files an IP, you still have a case if you can sufficiently proove that your idea was stolen by the person who implemented it. 5. In the case above, if you worked for a company and used their resources to create something, then your employer has a good case to have the IP. 6. Most IPs that have been filed are not used in anything i.e. they're just sitting on paper. So think well before spending resources in getting an IP. 7. When you file for an IP you have to clearly state what your invention is. IP officers will compare what you say against existing IPs to determine if you can actually file an IP. You will be issued with a document for your pending IP. 8. It's up to you to lookout for the mis-use of your IP. There is no special international police. 9. Copyright, Trademarks and IPs each have a different purpose. Copyright doesn't need you to do anything special, just put a copyright sign on your work. This is the same advice you will get from the Copyright office in Kenya. Trademarks blah blah blah... 10. If someone uses your IP without your consent, consider settling the case. I hope the above gives some idea of how large the IP Elephant is. If you want to protect your idea, ask the other party if they can sign an NDA and the NDA should prohibit them from implementing what you tell them. If they don't agree then you better be the only one who has the key that makes the machine work i.e. they can build the machine but it might not work without your magic key. If you can't identify the magic key in your invention then IMHO you're not ready to commercialize your invention. And really think about it. Why would someone call you for a meeting, ask you irrelevant details about your work and refuse to sign an NDA? That should instantly raise a flag. O_O --- On Wed, 11/24/10, Duggan Kim <mdkimani(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Duggan Kim <mdkimani(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] IP Law To: "Skunkworks Mailing List" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Wednesday, November 24, 2010, 9:54 AM I would love to hear what they have to say about software licencing, software patents, and copyright laws. It is a web of confusing terms and legal crap when for example you are advised that building your own software whilst working for a software firm gives all copyright and patent rights to your employer. What is even more confusing is organizations patenting or copyrighting open source projects! I need help understanding scenarios like that of Oracle and Google over Android. regards. On Tue, Nov 23, 2010 at 6:39 PM, Phares Kariuki <pkariuki(a)gmail.com> wrote: Hi, I know a couple of IP and Commercial Lawyers... Together with @James Muendo's contacts, I'm sure we can bring 3-5 of these for a workshop sometime soon? What questions would the Skunkworks team like to ask? What would you like to know... An agenda of sorts is needed before we organize it. Thanks, -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares | B: http://www.kaboro.com/ | _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke

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Modem configurations for unlocked modem
by liwindi joshua 24 Nov '10

24 Nov '10

Hi all, I am looking for network configurations for my unlocked modem to in order to use ZAIN, YOU and ORANGE Networks. Anyone please Liwindi

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OT Humor: Sexually suggestive lines from the Star Wars Trilogy
by Brian Munyao Longwe 24 Nov '10

24 Nov '10

Some of you might actually remember which scenes had these lines! LoL 'Get in there you big furry oaf, I don't care what you smell!' 'Luke, at that speed do you think you'll be able to pull out in time?' 'Put that thing away before you get us all killed.' 'You've got something jammed in here real good.' 'Aren't you a little short for a stormtrooper?' 'You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought.' 'Sorry about the mess...' 'Look at the size of that thing!' 'Curse my metal body, I wasn't fast enough!' 'She may not look like much, but she's got it where it counts, kid.' 'I thought that hairy beast would be the end of me.' 'Size matters not. Judge me by my size, do you?' 'There's an awful lot of moisture in here.' 'But now we must eat. Come, good food, come...' 'That's okay, I'd like to keep it on manual control for a while.' 'Hurry up, golden-rod...' 'I must've hit it pretty close to the mark to get her all riled up like that, huh kid?' 'Possible he came in through the south entrance.' 'And I thought they smelled bad on the outside!' 'Control, control! You must learn control!' 'Hey, point that thing someplace else.' 'I look forward to completing your training. In time you will call me master.' 'I never knew I had it in me.' 'There is good in him, I've felt it.' 'Hey, Luke, thanks for coming after me -- now I owe you one.' 'Back door, huh? Good idea!' 'She's gonna blow!' 'I think you'll fit in nicely.' 'Rise, my friend.' 'Wedge! Pull out! You're not doing any good back there!'

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Re: [Skunkworks] PDF to Word
by Maingi Njoroge 24 Nov '10

24 Nov '10

Try This, www.pdfonline.com/pdf2word/index.asp On 11/24/10, skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke <skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > Send Skunkworks mailing list submissions to > skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > skunkworks-owner(a)lists.my.co.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Skunkworks digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: PDF to word (Brian Ngure) > 2. Re: IP Law (Kiti Chigiri) > 3. Connect two computers to one printer (kris njoroge) > 4. Re: IP Law (Michael Muraguri) > 5. Re: PDF to word (joel eliakim) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2010 14:22:56 +0300 > From: Brian Ngure <brian(a)pixie.co.ke> > To: Skunkworks Mailing List <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] PDF to word > Message-ID: > <AANLkTikX7y8g3rc7M62qMUBd=QgcZ_zH3Nc6xFOaooq+(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > http://www.pdftoword.com/ > > > On Wed, Nov 24, 2010 at 2:21 PM, Lawrence Kago > <lawrencekago(a)gmail.com>wrote: > >> Any freeware which can do the above conversion? >> -- >> No mountain is too high to keep you from Climbing it.... >> >> Life is not about waiting for storms to pass....it's about learning how to >> dance in the rain,or even swim when necessary >> >> >> >> Lawrence K >> +254737103681 >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Skunkworks mailing list >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >> ------------ >> Skunkworks Rules >> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >> ------------ >> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >> > > > > -- > Regards > > Brian Ngure >

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