November 2010 - skunkworks - Skunkworks Site

DELL VOSTRO 1310
by Jangita 11 Nov '10

11 Nov '10

Selling DELL VOSTRO 1310 1 year old; only issue is battery is dead otherwise works like a charm. Original Windows XP, DELL CD etc. And the box (if you want it) Offers? Jangita | +254 76 918383 | MSN & Y!: jangita(a)yahoo.com Skype: jangita | GTalk: jangita.nyagudi(a)gmail.com

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smartphone ssh utility?
by Areba Collins 11 Nov '10

11 Nov '10

hello guys, im increasingly faced with some server admin tasks that require a simple ssh connection , a command or two and a reboot. i figure if i had a way to connect to my servers using ssh on the go my work can drastically be reduced. does anyone know of any such utility? (a Putty for mobile phones ) and if not, of the easiest platform to implement such.... thanks in advance...

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Advertising opportunity
by Watchman 11 Nov '10

11 Nov '10

Good morning Skunkateers! I've got the creative day lined up for Saturday. All is confirmed. I've got 4 Slots open for sponsors however they've got to meet the criteria. They have to be : 1. Small business 2. Starting up 3. Not marketed openly. If you meet them, please inbox me before Friday 3PM. NB: Sponsor fee is not a lot. Watchman. -- ...and I shall shed my light over dark evil. For the dark things cannot stand the light.

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Re: [Skunkworks] An Eye Opener..
by KAMAU TIRUS 11 Nov '10

11 Nov '10

Hi guys; Check out the following Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/AllianceTechnologies Its an Eye Opener!![?][?]

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Mobile Monday Event - 15th Nov 2010
by James Muendo 11 Nov '10

11 Nov '10

Hi, I believe you day is coming on along well. Monday the 15th Nov 2010 we would like to invite 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 Nokia,we will discussing, What does it take to win Kshs1M in seed money for your startup.Bring a friend or 2 as you come to listen on how you can get money for your startup. 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 -- 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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Mixing SAS & SATA drives
by muskiv 11 Nov '10

11 Nov '10

Anyone successfully configured a server with a mix of both SAS and SATA drives? Mind sharing lessons learned? Thx

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Disk Enclosures
by muskiv 11 Nov '10

11 Nov '10

Skunkers, Wanna build a storage system....any one know local suppliers of disk enclosure(s) that can hold an array of disks? Thx MK

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Mpesa Automation
by joe mwirigi 11 Nov '10

11 Nov '10

Any one aware of a way to automate (maybe via AT commands) the whole MPESA transacting process. such that, i send sms "send 1200 to murume" and kannel picks that passes on to php which interprests that and passes on these commands (via a script perhaps) to my sim card and sends 1200 to murume who is in my db?. Nb: I dont want to use the phone to manually go to Safaricom => Send Money => Phone Number => Amount => Enter Pin =>Verify => loose the cash *_______________________________________________________________ its ok child, He's heard you *

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Embedded Linux GUI for automotive systems
by Patrick Kariuki 11 Nov '10

11 Nov '10

Are the embedded In-dash GUI systems (we get them in Japanese, for X-Japan imports) reprogrammable? Can we be able to reuse the hardware by flashing out the automotive OEMs(in Japanese) and installing an embedded Linux solution(made in Kenya using available opensource UI toolkits) providing readable applications(in English and Swahili) and depending with its capabilities provide Navigation applications, entertainment, wireless telephony, Internet connectivity, remote productivity, and other in-car applications? - a in-dash GUI system with built-in bluetooth can provide an interesting array services by dialling into the internet using your bluetooth enabled phone. See - http://tinyurl.com/359ausx

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OT: Breathingearth - CO2, birth & death rates by country, simulated real-time
by Simon Mbuthia 10 Nov '10

10 Nov '10

After watching http://breathingearth.net/ for a couple minutes, my interpretation is that death and funeral services must be big business in India. What do ya'll think? Me.

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