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Re: [Skunkworks] Africa Online - Infinet Service
by Dennis Kioko 07 Dec '10

07 Dec '10

And Orange is still chaper by about 50% http://orange.co.ke/content/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=14… . Only issues is that u have to get the Internet everywhere modem . Speeds are good, but the future of 3G looks very bright...

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When a whole ISP go down
by James Kagwe 07 Dec '10

07 Dec '10

Morning, I understand there's another major fibre outage resulting to ISP being grounded. At least I know one that is down now. It has taken me a while to know this as the calls to the ISP ISDN line were going unanswered. This is very common with many ISP's in Kenya when they have an outage they just ignore or refuse to take calls. I was just wondering when our ISP will start getting concerned of the effect that an outage has on a modern company. One of the ISP client I know is a health insurance company and do alot of correspondence via email. They now have to use alternative means to send hospital authorization letters, their clients have to call them to reach them. Some patients may have to wait longer before they are admitted to hospital and some may have life threatening conditions. Who will pay for all these costs? Does anyone ever think about this? I think someone needs to sue these guys once of course with a water tight SLA so they can start taking their seriously and keeping by their promises (whatever 99.9% availability means on Internet SLA's in Kenya). My other concern is the communication because as a result of the downtown you can imagine how much money is wasted as people make calls for technical support. Why cant they broadcast a message on radio for example at least this would save some of their clients all the calls. my thoughts regards, James

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Windows Server 2008 R2
by Philip Musyoki 07 Dec '10

07 Dec '10

Dear All, I need Windows Server 2008 R2 media. Got my own licence. Anyone in the list who can help?

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Mick Wilson/UNEP/NBO/UNO is on leave in Mayotte
by Mick Wilson 07 Dec '10

07 Dec '10

I will be out of the office starting 07/12/2010 and will not return until 21/12/2010. I am on the beach. I will have erratic access to email but am unlikely to get back to you before 22 Dec. If it's urgent please contact johannes.akiwumi(a)unep.org

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Re: [Skunkworks] Africa Online - Infinet Service
by aki 07 Dec '10

07 Dec '10

Thanks for the feedback and patience. I just saw the specs of the iBurst Bridge and uplink is similar to 3g. Great stuff, am almost sold on the concept and someone will be intouch offlist asap. A general comment. Queen Bee has dropped bamba pre-paid rates and has just made it as affordable as when Orange 3g+ was on the Ksh1/Mbyte service. So for Ksh 4000/- I can get 4GB of data, while I hear their unlimited is not doing too badly except that the maximum package is 128kbps. Tariffs on new Prepaid Rates offer : http://www.safaricom.co.ke/index.php?id=245 So you guys at AFOL have some competition ahead but the advantage that you hold is that of service reliability as your network is optimized for data and not shared with voice. Finally @Collins, when do AFOL move to the newer 2Mbps/700kbps iburst network version? Cheers. On Mon, Dec 6, 2010 at 10:05 AM, Collins KIPRONO < collins.kiprono(a)africaonline.co.ke> wrote: > Good morning Aki, > > > > I hope that you are well. My apologies for the very late response. > > 1) The modem is at 50% off so it now costs KES 7,000 + VAT > > 2) If you already have a modem, our CRM team will check to see if > there is any outstanding balance on the account tied to the modem. If there > is no balance then you will just need to pay for the service and your > account is activated. > > 3) We have uncapped 512kbps at the moment going for KES 7999 + VAT > and uncapped 1Mbit service going for KES 15999+VAT > > 4) For these two above packages, the minimum for the 512kbps is > normally between 250kbps and 300kbps at peak times and during off peak times > normally bursts to over 700kbps. For the 1Mbit service the lowest speed > during peak times is 350kbps and at off peak times then the speed gets to > around 900kbps. > > 5) We do not prioritize our traffic. So if you have good signal > strength then you should have no problem either uploading or downloading > stuff. > > 6) I have attached a pdf document of the Iburst modem/technology > specifications > > > > I hope I have adequate addressed all your questions. Please do not hesitate > to get in touch with me in case you have any further questions. Good day. > > > > Regards, > > > > Collins > > > >

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Re: [Skunkworks] PC Assemblers
by Watchman 07 Dec '10

07 Dec '10

Anyone on-list still assembling PC's? got a query for a quotation. Watchman. -- ...and I shall shed my light over dark evil. For the dark things cannot stand the light.

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Mac Distributors
by waihiga mwaura 07 Dec '10

07 Dec '10

Hi im looking for any Mac Distributors.My colleague wants to bring them in.Specs are large flat screen with inbuild Hard Disk and CPU and touchscreen mouse and keyboard.Serious enquiries only. Regards Waihiga Mwaura

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[OT] FW: OPEN DOOR INVITE
by Man Of Logic 07 Dec '10

07 Dec '10

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OT: WCG Ultimate Gamer Series - Season 2
by ndungu stephen 07 Dec '10

07 Dec '10

Am I the only fan of this program ?? Its absolutely wicked (it even has crying men and chicks) - better than a soap (or has soap in it whichever way you view it); plus they get to play Games in Super cool consoles and cooo-ool enviroments: GAME ON: http://www.filestube.com/source.html?url=http://www.katzforums.com/showpost… <for your downloads, just pay USD 9 dollars via PayPal to Hotfile and you got 1 month free pass to download the above and any other content you might like e.g Big Bang Theory 4> Enjoy !!!

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Recommendations for a 60k laptop
by Billy 06 Dec '10

06 Dec '10

Hey people, am looking to get a laptop for around 60k. Recommendations? -Billy

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