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Re: [Skunkworks] Viral - Makmende
by N. Kenyatta Gray 23 Mar '10

23 Mar '10

any chance i can get the link...thanks guys On 3/23/10, Josiah Mugambi <jmugambi(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Seriously we ought to let it remain at twitter/fb. Regards, N. Kenyatta Gray +1 (415) 754 ~ 3179 ________________________________ http://google.com/profiles/nkenyattagray

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Viral - Makmende
by Joe Murithi Njeru 23 Mar '10

23 Mar '10

Ok, I can't believe this hasn't come up on Skunkworks yet? Its going viral all over the place Is Aki #Makmende? Is #Makmende a member of Skunkworks? -- Regards, Joe Linux User: #361092 SIP: joe.njeru(a)ekiga.net

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TrendzNairobi - A Kenyan Twitter Application
by Jacob Ayienda 23 Mar '10

23 Mar '10

I usually wouldnt post this without uploading it first as most probably know me but I'd like to give everyone a heads up about the project and if any one has a similar project mayb you can tell me where im going wrong. The application is a native desktop app primarily designed to determine 3 things: - Trending topics in nairobi...what nairobians are tweeting - Most active nairobi users - Most mentioned / retweeted users from nairobi Given imitations of the twitter API of going back 7 days and taking into account that some users have a data plan the user determines how far back to go i.e 24hrs - 7 days only and the algorithm used is vertical cheking 1 tweet at a time as they are downloaded. Initially I had designed the aplication to check trendz of up to 24 hrs but that became a big problem for this reasons: - The number of tweets minus the usual spammers average around 5000 tweets per day. On weekends esp. sunday is less than 2000. - Out of the 5000, unique tweets are less than 3000 if you remove retweets and crappy spam. _ Of the remaining 3000 tweets, majority are crappy updates similar to facebook updates...seriously dont make any sense to regex algorithm thus eliminating them leaving roughly 1500 unique tweets...also with links. Looking at the trending topics 24hrs based on my algorithm the trending topics that make most sense out of the top 50 during testing have been: 1. #nowplaying and nowplaying -- also trending globally almost indef. 2. Corruption -- referenced mainly news articles 3. Constitution -- referenced mainly news articles 4. Raila -- referenced mainly news articles 5. ManU also arsenal esp. during matches 6. Tweeple -- Kenyans must really love this word . . some of this include silly twitter games like #FF, #FT ... blah blah blah . 7. Arunga -- no longer trending though. referenced mainly news articles and retweets On the most active users the top list includes mainly spammers and its very difficult to filter them out...still working on it. On the most mentioned / retweeted users, the only thing that seems to work correctly but I dont want to publish users lest I be accused of trying to push traffic to them. I'd appreciate if someone build a web frontend esp. now with a general idea...my web programming sucks big time so don't expect any help from me. I'll upload the appication as soon it is stable and fixed some of the key issues. Before that happens a word of advice to twitter users in Nairobi: - Let the crappy fb updates stay in facebook or just send an sms it makes more sense. - To the spammers...you suck - To the rest...it is important to note that the more unique tweets been sent the more easier it is to come up with sensible trending topics... so tweet everything...what you're watching, listening to, where you hang out, websites and links... Website Link http://sites.google.com/site/usbdiskintegritychecker/

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Convert OST to PST
by Phares Kariuki 23 Mar '10

23 Mar '10

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Re: [Skunkworks] SYBASE ERROR
by wambugu esther 23 Mar '10

23 Mar '10

Hi guys, im having this error when i run some application in the sybase server..the funny thing is it disconnects the server and sometimes shutdown the database server.. Is there anyone who can help on this: the error is: 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.21 kernel current process (0xd600d6) infecte d with 10 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.21 kernel Error at address 0x4000000000548d0 b (getpage_with_validation+0x193) 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.21 kernel ir=0000000000000000.400000000054cd 07 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.21 kernel pc=0000000000000000.4000000000548d 0f psw=0000000000000000 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.21 kernel gr0-3 0000000000000000 000000000 0000000 4000000000548e97 400000000054cbdf 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.22 kernel gr4-7 c000000051881b40 800000000 0396b60 0000000000000000 c00000008c312708 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.22 kernel gr8-11 800000000040fc98 000000000 0000000 0000000000000000 0000000000000000 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.22 kernel gr12-15 c00000008c312708 000000000 0000020 c000000044f6f138 0000000000000000 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.22 kernel gr16-19 0000000000000000 000000000 0000001 0000000000000901 0000000000000001 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.22 kernel gr20-23 c00000008c312708 000000000 0000000 0000000000000002 0000000000000000 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.22 kernel gr24-27 c000000042b7e8b0 c00000004 002b280 0000000000000000 80000000003aeec0 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.22 kernel gr28-31 0000000000000000 c00000004 1a74300 c000000044f6f5a0 c00000004001e500 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.22 kernel ********************************** ** 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.22 kernel SQL causing error : EXEC csp_get_a ccrue_bal '2010-03-19', 220, '', NULL 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.23 kernel ********************************** ** 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.23 server SQL Text: EXEC csp_get_accrue_bal '2010-03-19', 220, '', NULL 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.23 kernel curdb = 4 pstat = 0x10010000 laste rror = 0 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.23 kernel preverror = 0 transtate = 1 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.23 kernel curcmd = 264 program = 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.23 kernel pc: 0x4000000000b571f0 pcstkwalk+0 x50() 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.23 kernel pc: 0x4000000000b57a90 ucstkgentra ce+0x2c8() 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.23 kernel pc: 0x4000000000b1f6a0 ucbacktrace +0x80() 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.23 kernel pc: 0x400000000043d08c terminate_p rocess+0xfa4() 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.23 kernel pc: 0x4000000000b35bd0 kisignal+0x 108() 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.23 kernel pc: 0x40000000005db510 _sigreturn( ) 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.23 kernel pc: 0x4000000000548d08 getpage_wit h_validation+0x190() 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.23 kernel pc: 0x400000000054bb30 dol_bt_getn ext+0x438() 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.23 kernel pc: 0x4000000000515de4 getnext+0xf 4() 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.23 kernel pc: 0x400000000053b638 exec_eop+0x 488() 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.23 kernel pc: 0x400000000053c080 exec_eop+0x ed0() 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.24 kernel [Handler pc: 0x400000000095c970 ex ecerr installed by the following function:-] 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.24 kernel [Handler pc: 0x4000000000a60898 jc sExHandler installed by the following function:-] 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.24 kernel [Handler pc: 0x40000000009177c8 so rtmerr installed by the following function:-] 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.24 kernel [Handler pc: 0x400000000095c970 ex ecerr installed by the following function:-] 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.24 kernel [Handler pc: 0x400000000095c970 ex ecerr installed by the following function:-] 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.24 kernel [Handler pc: 0x40000000006b8520 ar itherr installed by the following function:-] 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.24 kernel pc: 0x400000000053d950 execute+0x4 48() 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.24 kernel pc: 0x40000000005950c0 curs_fetch+ 0x88() 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.24 kernel pc: 0x40000000005407c8 s_execute+0 x1658() 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.24 kernel [Handler pc: 0x40000000003e0518 s_ handle installed by the following function:-] 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.24 kernel pc: 0x4000000000578a58 sequencer+0 x268() 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.24 kernel pc: 0x400000000057a6c4 execproc+0x 424() 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.24 kernel pc: 0x4000000000541134 s_execute+0 x1fc4() 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.24 kernel [Handler pc: 0x40000000003e0518 s_ handle installed by the following function:-] 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.24 kernel pc: 0x4000000000578a58 sequencer+0 x268() 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.24 kernel pc: 0x4000000000462160 tdsrecv_lan guage+0xb0() 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.24 kernel [Handler pc: 0x40000000006b70a8 hd l_backout installed by the following function:-] 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.24 kernel [Handler pc: 0x400000000088dc70 ut _handle installed by the following function:-] 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.24 kernel [Handler pc: 0x400000000088dc70 ut _handle installed by the following function:-] 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.24 kernel pc: 0x40000000005969ec conn_hdlr+0 x774() 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.24 kernel pc: 0x400000000053d500 proc_stack_ switch+0x60() 04:00000:00148:2010/03/23 12:13:16.24 kernel end of stack trace, spid 148, kpid 14024918, suid 1667 --

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Automate pdf to html conversion for MOODLE
by James Wachira 23 Mar '10

23 Mar '10

So guys, I have a problem. Am working on a Moodle site and the bulk of my work has been conversion of modules [Learning Material] which are in *.pdf into *.html files. The said modules are divided into sections About Course, About Author, Learning Activities etc sections of which go into different html files. I have resulted into manually having to convert this which is very tedious and repetitive to say the least. Is there a way to automate this? Say a way to parse the pdf file to produce the different html files that I produce from each pdf. Please suggest ways I can do this. Thanks, -- With Kind Regards James Wachira Nairobi .ke twitter: jwaciira | yahoo: jwaciira | gtalk: jwaciira | skype: jwaciira

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remotely deploy a .reg file to many windows Server
by Eric Mugo 23 Mar '10

23 Mar '10

Guys, Ive been researching on how to remotely deploy a.reg file to many servers in my network. Has nyone done it before. What tool did you use. How can it be done? Regards, Eric Mugo.

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Re: [Skunkworks] Remove child lock on Sansui TV
by maina 23 Mar '10

23 Mar '10

get a remote and go to menu item number 2 tht where u will find child lock,child lock shudnt affect remote functionality On Mon Mar 22nd, 2010 11:51 PM PDT Peter Osotsi wrote: >Wow; now our new house help has just locked our submissive Sansui tv, and >she has no idea what she did. Unfortunately, im using a generic remote and >have no idea how to remove the child lock. I'm getting punished as I cant >watch news or my favourite sport or cartoons. Who'll come to my aid. I have >googled for manuals to naught! > >--------------- ><?p3t3r > >Don't wait for success; hunt it down like there's no tomorrow.

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When the Internet consumer market bites back...
by aki 23 Mar '10

23 Mar '10

Dear Listers, Sorry for the cross-posting and am adding my opinion. There is a story in Business Daily today titled " AccessKenya records 31 p.c. drop in profit " . No matter what way you look at the article, the consumer has spoken. I believe we are now going to see a turning point for kenya's internet pricing. Competition for higher bandwidths at affordable rates is now starting to kick off. The original idea that was used by ISPs whereby after Seacom and Teams landed was to double bandwidth at existing prices was not a good idea and thus must have lead to depressed sales or no new sales. Lack of sales puts a severe financial stress on ISP companies, especially those who took up both under-sea fiber connectivity. In my opinion, I think the market has bitten back! Data Telcos and ISPs are now going to have to go head to head on competition for newer customers. I personally welcome back the competition. :-)

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MSI Mainboards
by Geofrey Karani 23 Mar '10

23 Mar '10

Hello Skunks, Is there any MSI products distributor in Kenya? Am interested in some version of their mainboard. Regards, Jeff

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