March 2010 - skunkworks - Skunkworks Site

Doodle Poll - What MTA's do you use?
by Michuki Mwangi 25 Mar '10

25 Mar '10

Hi Skunkworks, As part of a project am working on we would like to know what Mail Transfer Agent (MTA) most folks are using. Please note that we are polling for Open Source side MTAs. If you are using something like Zimbra Suite, you can pick Postfix since its the MTA in use. All this is to try and help make a decision on which MTA should we develop course materials for based on its popularity in the region. The URL is http://www.doodle.com/ncnpty982dwf6488 Thanks for your help. Regards, Michuki.

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A project for iHub : Bringing together VC's, developers and others to possibly build the next big thing : Kenya's E-Index ?
by aki 25 Mar '10

25 Mar '10

I hope adding the above subject line will not offend iHub. I'm adding an idea to this list that has been in the corner of my mind for quite a while since I worked on chekelea.com and hope it may bring others together on a common platform. If the project ever came together, I think will be the next biggest thing that happened to all those in the web/mobile industry. It will bring together domain registrars, hosting ISPs, web developers, web owners, mobile developers, gateway developers and financiers. Building Kenya's E-Index is all about e-stores and m-stores/sites but with a difference. A quick index of all kenyan stores/sites that have services/products to offer. The index will be web and mobile driven. E & M sites will pay a small annual amount or none at all to be listed in the Index. The project can offer a standalone solutions and support for webmasters, web owners, mobile developers and device integration while the finances look at creating the awareness, drive and business. E-Index will offer a one stop fully integrated product/service to clients. The business targets have to bring in at least 100-300 sites per month. I'm keeping it short and as soon as have time available will post more info/thoughts . In the meantime, get those thoughts going if you think the project is possible because it cannot work with any individual attempts. It need a big team effort and the results should be equally rewarding. Kenya's web, infrastructure and a lot of tech related items is at a point where it can only move forward and in the direction not seen before. I share this with a passion that there are people who share a passion in seeing things move ahead. This idea is skunks tech public property so incase no one picks it, feel free to tap into it. Me thots and corrections are welcome. Rgds.

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OT : 2010 FIFA World Cup™ to pioneer 3D technology
by aki 25 Mar '10

25 Mar '10

http://www.fifa.com/aboutfifa/federation/releases/newsid=1143253.html For the first time in the history of the FIFA World Cup™, the action on the field at next year's tournament will be broadcast using the next-generation technology 3D. FIFA today (3 December 2009) announced that it had signed a media rights agreement with Sony, an official FIFA Partner, to deliver 3D images from up to 25 matches of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™. To this end, FIFA will use the best expertise available in its production in 3D, and take advantage of Sony’s technologies and knowhow in the area of 3D. This groundbreaking deal means that viewers watching the matches on Sony’s 3D products will experience the sheer immediacy and visual clarity of the action as if they were on the pitch themselves. FIFA is working on whether a live right will be offered in the coming months. “This propels the football fan into a whole new viewing dimension and marks the dawning of a new era in the broadcasting of sport,” said FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke. “We are proud that the FIFA World Cup can serve as a platform for advancing technology and the viewing experience, and are truly fortunate to have Sony as a partner in this endeavour.” “The transition to 3D is underway, and, we, at Sony, intend to be leaders in every aspect. Our sponsorship of the FIFA World Cup allows us to leverage our cutting-edge 3D technology and premier products with dazzling content to produce a unique and totally compelling viewing experience. 3D viewers around the world will feel as though they are inside the stadiums in South Africa, watching the games in person,” said Sir Howard Stringer, Chairman, CEO and President of Sony Corporation. Sony Pictures Entertainment will produce and distribute the official 3D film of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ after the event.

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Hacked hotmail email address
by James Mutuku 25 Mar '10

25 Mar '10

A friend of mine just called. They can't login into their email account coz someone got their password and changed it. The "someone" is sending spam and malicious mail to guys on his address book. Any solutions to reclaiming his email ?(makmende?) -- Best Regards, James Mutuku Ndeti Agile Systems Limited +254722490994 www.agile.co.ke mutuku.wordpress.com Has your organization implemented a customer relationship management (CRM)system? visit http://www.agile.co.ke/crm.php and find out how our CRM can help you achieve better customer satisfaction and sales

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Javascript form Validation
by Calvin Omari 25 Mar '10

25 Mar '10

Hi Techies, I have some difficulties creating a js validation, I have two form field one a drop down selet with the following items and values ___________________________________________________________________________________________ <body> <form id="form" name="form" method="post" action="" onsubmit="return checkform(this);"> Requisition Type<select name="type"> <option value="">Select</option> <option value="Petty Cash">Petty Cash</option> <option value="Routine">Routine</option> </select><br /><br /> <label for="petty">Amount</label> <input type="text" name="amount" id="amount" /> <label for="button"></label><br /> <input type="submit" name="submit" id="submit" value="Submit" /> </form> _________________________________________________________________________________________ I wuld like to have vlidation where by if I select petty cash I should limit the amount entered in the field named petty te to the amount of money I ask foro up to 10000 if I select Routine I shuld not be limit Regards -- Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us. Calvin Omari Systems Developer/Designer http://www.facebook.com/barongo

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Re: [Skunkworks] {Disarmed} was Web designer wanted
by Solomon Mburu Kamau 25 Mar '10

25 Mar '10

Dear All, I'm grateful to all who showed an interest in regards to the proposed website designing. I did forward your emails to the organization looking for the website designer and I'll update you on what the outcome was, because the number of people who sent me the email was great and they have to go through your profiles before settling on the final 'winner' Thanks On 16 March 2010 16:01, Solomon Mburu <solo.mburu(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Dear all, > > A network dealing with education(ECCD, basic, secondary, adult and > continuing) providers/ organizations, requires a web designer to update > their site. > > If you know someone who is able to do so, pass on this message and let them > get in touch via this email ASAP, for more information. ( > solo.mburu(a)gmail.com) > > Thank you in advance > Solomon Mburu > > > > > ------------------------------ > From: david gathu <dtzgathum(a)gmail.com> > Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2010 14:41 > To: Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > Subject: [Skunkworks] telecommunication consultant needed > > > hi > > We are looking for a telecommunication consultant company. > Fixed lines and GSM . > > reach me via > > d.gathu(a)yahoo.com > -- > regards > > DAVID > -- Solomon Mbũrũ Kamau P.O. Box 19343 - 00202 Nairobi Cell: (+254-0) 735 431041 Man is a gregarious animal and enjoys agreement as cows will graze all the same way to the side of a hill! AND It is better to die in dignity than in the ignomity of ambiguous generosity! http://dawn-in-kenya.blogspot.com http://smiley2.wordpress.com http://mburu.sikika.co.ke

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Looking for an SPSS guru
by Peter Osotsi 25 Mar '10

25 Mar '10

Hi; I need an SPSS person urgently, its a temporary assignment to show a friend how to analyse data with SPSS, your time will be catered for. You can be available in the morning, evening or during the day, or over the weekend. Contact offlist. Its very urgent. 0721 58 6109 Regards Peter --------------------- Don't wait for success; hunt it down like there's no tomorrow. -- ---------- BROOKLYN VIRTUAL NETWORKS ASSOCIATES Computer Sales, Service & Repair | Disaster Recovery | IS Consulting | Corporate Networks | Software Development | Web Development | Telecommunications 411 Calls (+254) 721-586-109 Don't wait for success; hunt it down like there's no tomorrow.

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Re: [Skunkworks] Google Talk Client IP Address
by maina 25 Mar '10

25 Mar '10

it seems he used a public comp and left the session active or 4got 2 disable remember me option whe he signed in On Thu Mar 25th, 2010 1:20 AM PDT Simon Mbuthia wrote: >Hi guys, > >I have a friend who is unable to log on to his chat account. Someone else is >logged in using GTalk and is chatting with my pal's friends. I have managed >to change my friend's Google password but the impostor is still online. I'm >just wondering if it's possible to get his IP address. Please help. > >Me.

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Google Talk Client IP Address
by Simon Mbuthia 25 Mar '10

25 Mar '10

Hi guys, I have a friend who is unable to log on to his chat account. Someone else is logged in using GTalk and is chatting with my pal's friends. I have managed to change my friend's Google password but the impostor is still online. I'm just wondering if it's possible to get his IP address. Please help. Me.

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TRACKING AN EMAIL ADDRESS
by Robert 25 Mar '10

25 Mar '10

Morning Good people, Am after someone who has been spreading some malicious emails; my question is there a way I can track who sent or where the email was sent from? Say IP address etc etc -- Regards, Robert.

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