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by Mauryne Okoko 31 May '10

31 May '10

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Re: [Skunkworks] Suicides at iPad factory in China revealed, Something rotten at Apple's core?
by King'ori Gitahi 31 May '10

31 May '10

@ Phares Thats like a 6 year old kid saying when caught playing in the mud.� Hata nani alikuwa anafanya.. Doesn't make it right.� We must cast a stone and encourage them to cast one back at us.� In a perfect world that is. King'ori For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others. Nelson Mandela� ----- Original message ----- From: "Victor Ngeny‎" <victormaritim(a)gmail.com> To: "Skunkworks Mailing List‎" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Suicides at iPad factory in China revealed, Something rotten at Apple's core? Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 16:18:49 +0300 @Aki please look into the state of work and life at the factory/dorms in factories in China who have business outsorced to them, then you will see that this is not an isolated case, nor is it happening at Foxconn only.� Saying that Apple is responsibly is true to a point, a very minute point. V On Mon, May 31, 2010 at 3:52 PM, Phares Kariuki <pkariuki(a)gmail.com> wrote: Thing is, most people happily buy products from "the oppressed" Cell phone manufacturers �(Nokia, Samsung et al, by extension participate in the crisis at the Congo), we don't attack them, we benefit. We have local companies infamous for�oppressing�employees, we celebrate the cheaper pricing. Mechanics in Kenya expose themselves to hazardous carcinogenics everyday, when fixing our cars, but it's cool. People die building structures in Kenya, day in day out, no insurance, no safety equipment, but it's ok, we save a coin... My issue is that living in a country where we constantly benefit from the blood of others, can we really cast the first stone? -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares | _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Server donations spreadsheet http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AopdHkqSqKL-dHlQVTMxU1VBdU1BSWJxdy1… ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke -- Victor Ngeny Mobile � +254751884373 � � GTalk: � �victormaritim � � � � �Twitter: � @ngeny Yahoo: � vikngne � � � � � � � � �Skype: � victor.ngeny << 2.dat >> -------------------------------------------------------------- Ovi Mail: Free email account from Nokia http://mail.ovi.com

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New API released for iPay: System integrators
by Philip Nyamwaya 31 May '10

31 May '10

Hi, The new iPay API out. (Ver. 1.0.3) http://www.intrepid.co.ke/i-pay-mobile-transaction-processing.html Hope it answers most of the questions that were asked earlier regarding the earlier API. Still looking for System Integrators for different shopping carts. Philip

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Supercomputing superpowers
by skunk works 31 May '10

31 May '10

Check this http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/10187248.stm -- Endless

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IP PBX
by Christopher Njoroge 31 May '10

31 May '10

--- On Wed, 5/26/10, Christopher Njoroge <chrisnjoro(a)yahoo.com> wrote: From: Christopher Njoroge <chrisnjoro(a)yahoo.com> Subject: [Skunkworks] IP PBX To: Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke Date: Wednesday, May 26, 2010, 5:01 AM Hi Skunks..(joke) I have a Epygi Quadro 16X and am looking for a buyer, Its a cool Unit: Epygi Quadro 16X SIP Gateway / IP PBX Router, SIP Gateway, IP PBX, Voicemail, All In One Ports: 16 FXS + 1 FXO Product Description The Epygi Quadro 16X SIP Gateway is an all in one device that provides a router, SIP Gateway, IP PBX and voicemail in a compact form factor. The Quadro 16X includes sixteen FXS ports for connecting analog phones or fax machines and one FXO port for connecting to the PSTN. It also includes powerful security features including NAT, stateful packet inspection and a built in Intrusion Detection System. Voice traffic can be prioritized over data traffic to ensure high quality voice service. Protect your investment in analog phones and simplify your VoIP installation with the Epygi Quadro. Any one interested? Kshs.90K (Negotiable) -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Server donations spreadsheet http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AopdHkqSqKL-dHlQVTMxU1VBdU1BSWJxdy1… ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke

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Palm User Interface executive defects to Google
by aki 31 May '10

31 May '10

VP Matias Duarte, who will become user experience director for Android, is one of the first defections since HP announced plans to buy Palm........................................... At the time of the acquisition, HP praised the WebOS UI, saying that it "delivers incredible experience for true multitasking," according to Todd Bradley, vice president of HP's personal systems group. The company also said it was excited to acquire Palm's team of engineering talent with strong leaders. Palm's CEO, Jon Rubinstein, agreed to stay on with HP, but at the time of the acquisition announcement HP declined to say if he'd signed an agreement to stay for a particular period of time. http://www.infoworld.com/d/mobilize/palm-ui-exec-defects-google-405?source=…

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When techies become criminals? $100 Million 'scareware' CEO Was Already a Fugitive
by aki 31 May '10

31 May '10

The CEO of a company accused of making more than US$100 million selling harmful "scareware" antivirus products was already a fugitive from U.S. authorities, following his arrest in 2008 on criminal counterfeiting charges. Shaileshkumar "Sam" Jain is one of three men who were charged by the U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday for allegedly operating a massive scareware distribution ring. Jain ran a Ukrainian company called Innovative Marketing, which prosecutors say sold an astounding 1 million copies of fake antivirus products such as WinFixer, Antivirus 2008 and VirusRemover 2008. The company would set up fake advertising agencies with names such as BurnAds and NetMediaGroup, and then buy online advertising, pretending that it was for legitimate buyers, prosecutors say. These ads would be programmed to deliver scary-looking pop-up windows straight to users' desktops. The windows would typically look like Windows error messages or security alerts. To dismiss them, the victim would have to pull out a credit card and pay between $30 and $70 to buy Innovative Marketing's dubious products, prosecutors say. Before the scareware came the fake Symantec software. Prosecutors allege that in 2003 and 2004, Jain operated a handful of Web sites -- Discountbob.com, shopenter.com, winantivirus.com and others -- that all sold fake Symantec products. Jain allegedly drummed up new business by spamming victims or using pop-up ads to flog the fake software, which was then mailed out by someone identified in court documents as "J.R." of Amelia, Ohio -- presumably James Reno. Profits from the businesses -- which took in more than $100 million from victims in 60 countries -- were funneled offshore, prosecutors say. http://www.pcworld.com/article/197527/100_million_scareware_ceo_was_already…

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Network Attached Storage System
by Philip Musyoki 31 May '10

31 May '10

Anyone who knows a company that deals with NAS systems? I am looking for one with a capacity of either 4TB or 8TB. Prefareably equipment from Western Digital or Seagate but any model will do. Thanks. Sent from my iPhone

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Interior Design
by Calvin Omari 31 May '10

31 May '10

Hi Guys, I am building and interior design website where interior design Gurus will be pouring there ideas and us in exchange will get to know what to do and who to get to when we need a house or office uplif..what I need is many ideas to make this small idea a big success you can check this url http://oliveinteriors.freehostia.com 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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PDF Compresion
by John Yumbya 31 May '10

31 May '10

Could anyone tell me some open source software to compress PDF documents please. Regards, .....John Yumbya......

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