September 2010 - skunkworks

Huawei IDEOS
by Brian Munyao Longwe 24 Nov '10

24 Nov '10

So, word is that these are available at Safcom shops Sarit n Westgate. I'm out of town right now so can't validate/buy. Anyone who gets one let us know? Would like to snap up when I get back :o) Mblayo -- Brian Munyao Longwe e-mail: blongwe(a)gmail.com cell: + 254 722 518 744 blog : http://zinjlog.blogspot.com meta-blog: http://mashilingi.blogspot.com

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Networking, Cloud Computing & Virtualization Bootcamp
by Phares Kariuki 23 Oct '10

23 Oct '10

Hi, A few guys into the above are thinking of doing a bootcamp on the same... Would guys on the list be interested? Probably it will be a 2 day affair... No charge... Any particular topics related to this you would love to see covered? Regards, -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares | B: http://www.kaboro.com/ |

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KCB systems problem or fraud?
by Andrew Kerich 15 Oct '10

15 Oct '10

I just got an sms from KCB connect that my account has been debited KES 21000 from Dar-es-salaam!! I have not stepped out of Nairobi or withdrawn any money today. Are these Internal dealings or some kind of fraud? I cant make any inquiries/complaints till tomorrow morning. KCB, anyone? Kerich.

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Satelite/DSTV Signals
by John Doe 14 Oct '10

14 Oct '10

Hi Satelite heads, I got myself a DSTV decoder DSD1110, problem is it is meant for the South African market and connects via the IS7 Satelite. This transmits on the Ku Band and only covers Southern Africa. My question is: >From a purely technical point of view, 1. Is it possible to change the frequency on which this decoder transmits and receieves to C band frequencies? 2. If this were possible, would the same smartcard still work? 3. Anyone out there who has tried this or knows where I can get resources about this kind of scenario? Cheers.

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CNN Heroes of the Year
by Brian L 06 Oct '10

06 Oct '10

This maybe a liitle OT, but I certainly hope not. After watching the TED speech posted by D Kiania Early this week. I have spent the whole week inspired. For those who might not have had time to read or watch the speech it was about innovation. Evans Wadongo<http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/cnn.heroes/archive10/evans.wadongo.html>has been nominated for a CNN Hero of 2010 award. He has been nominated for inventing or should I say innovating "a way for rural families in Kenya to replace smoky kerosene and firelight with solar powered lanterns." I don't know the guy personally nor have been directly affected by his work but IMHO its a noble idea put to work. I have already cast my vote. Have a pleasant weekend. Kind regards, -- Lusiola Brian |3 R 1 /-\ |\|

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Laptop for sale
by Billy Ayodo 06 Oct '10

06 Oct '10

Hey, Laptop for sale HP Compaq - Presario C700 HDD 160GB , RAM 1 GB , Processor Intel Dual core @ 1.46 Ghz each, Video memory 256MB. Price - 30K, Negotiable If you are interested call 0717-842458 or inbox me. _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. https://signup.live.com/signup.aspx?id=60969

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OT..Most active skunker
by Lawrence Kago 06 Oct '10

06 Oct '10

? who would it be -- No mountain is too high to keep you from Climbing it.... Lawrence K +254720784912 +254737103681

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Multiple rows delete using checkboxes
by Calvin Omari 05 Oct '10

05 Oct '10

Hi all, I have a set of data being populated from a mysql db and they are display, how can i put a check box when i cehck one or multiple i can only delete the seleced 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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Anyone exhausted his bundle yet?
by [ Brainiac ] 02 Oct '10

02 Oct '10

Im curious as to what the speeds are once you exhaust your 1GB bundle? how close are they to the 128k they promise? on a totally different note, who has tried MultiWAN using usb dongles and something like pfsense? see where im headed? -- Regards, Collins Areba. Strategic Operations. Center for Renewable Alternatives Old Ferry Road, off Msa Malindi Rd, Kilifi, Kenya. +254 720 516758 +254 734 696821 skype/gtalk/twitter: arebacollins *Solar *| * Wind *| * Waves * | * Biomass *

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Safaricom 1000 Bob Per Month Unlimited
by Samuel Waithaka 02 Oct '10

02 Oct '10

Those on Safaricom once again have something to smile about with 1000 bob per month unlimited! Orange could probably do something before some of us get too impatient. I've raised my eyes brows on one or two occasions and trying hard to define what 1MB exactly is. -- Samuel Waithaka Techiepreneur | http://groups.to/techiepreneur http://www.linkedin.com/in/waithaka http://twitter.com/samwaithaka

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