February 2010 - skunkworks - Skunkworks Site

Re: [Skunkworks] Local Content: Cost of Local Hosting
by lordmwesh 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

Good review Wesley. We can summarize Local Hosting problems vis-a-vis international hosting as 1. High quality hardware are expensive. Sourcing and importation. 2. Expensive energy, electricity, diesel for power backup (diesel is still expensive in Kenya than all western countries) 3. Expensive connectivity. Even with the advent of undersea fiber, the cost of bandwidth cannot rival that of the west, simply because of economies of scale 4. Lack of innovation to keep abreast with the pack 5. Level of security, both (physical the likes of alshabab, fire) and logical. I wonder if Russian hackers conspire to hit on our servers, which one would remain standing. 6. Human resources. Lack of top cream in systems administrators, and lack of enough people with the prerequisite skills. 7. Lethargic user support. The case studies are everywhere for all to see. 8. Inconsistent power and bandwidth providers. Even with SLA service providers always disappoint. Excuses are abound blaming el-nino for power outages and road contractors for data disconnectivity. And finally x. The tendency of Local companies to overprice Then the government blames the west for a biased balance of trade. On 06/02/2010, 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..." > -- ______________________ transworldAfrica.com | Fluent in computing transworldAfrica.com/domain | The ALL powerful domain search tool kenya.or.ke | The Kenya we know

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Re: [Skunkworks] SPSS and SAS
by charles mtawali 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

Hey is there anyone who has these softwares with them. Contact me offlist

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CEH Version 6 Videos
by Eric Mugo 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

Hi, I recall there was a thread sometime back on CEH video/materials. Please let me know where or who i can get the CEH stuff from. Regards, Eric M.

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Mailing list request
by excuseme yespliz 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

hi all please include This mail to the skunk networks Kavorek(a)gmail.com thanks

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looking for suse
by Evans Ikua 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

anyone with the latest open suse dvd? I can pick a copy anywhere around town. Thanks in advance. Evans

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USSD
by timothy njue 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

Morning All. Anyone who has successfully extended a SMPP server to handle USSD request please share or direct me to a site that can help me do so. -- Timothy Njue THEO.

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Best place in Nairobi to buy Sony camera equiptment
by crystal＠voicesofafrica.org 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

What is the best place in town to buy Sony camera equipment at the best price? Crystal Sent from my BlackBerry®

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Specific pantone colors for Keylight purposes
by Kariuki Martin 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

Hi, I am new to and experimenting with adobe after effects. I have my foundry keylight plug-in installed and I want to record some shots over the weekend using the green/blue backgrounds. Exactly what pantone colors should I consider when I purchase my material? does any blue or any green work? Stop laughing!! :D -- Regards Martin

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Wanted GSM Modems for SMS server
by Jacob Odada 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

If you have 5 of them in stock just provide model and cost. I would prefer the reply to be to this thread for the benefit of everyone else. The devices are needed ASAP

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escan antivirus corporate edition : 10 user licences needed ASAP
by Kiti Chigiri 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

hi all, I am looking for suppliers of e - scan antivirus Corporate edition. The local resellet closed down and need to update 10 users licences for the product.If you can provide valid licences or know a relaible party, kindlt get in touch off list. Thanks in advance. Kind regards

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