September 2010 - skunkworks

Advice: networks
by Al Kags 15 Sep '10

15 Sep '10

I want to set up a desk for a colleague next to another but the challenge is that there is only one port. I am only in that space temprarily and therefore have to get a more temporary solution than creating a port. Is there a splitter or something like that I can use? Al Kags ----------------------- Author, Living Memories. “IF THERE IS SUCH A THING AS Kenya, these stories belong to us all, just as the pictures in Kenya Burning document the trauma of a nation during the post-election violence. The age of history written by white males is well and truly over.” - Star Columnist, Betty Caplan in the East African Weekly Newspaper. http://living.alkags.com

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Safaricom's Strategic Response
by David Kiania | Asentric Consulting Ltd 15 Sep '10

15 Sep '10

I find safaricom's response to the Airtel price war rather curious if not comical. Voice which accounts for 81% of revenue remains as is after the offer ends on the 21st of Sept, SMS which contributes 6.2% has just been slushed down by 94% (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-09-13/safaricom-of-kenya-slashes-mobile-…) and data that accounts for 3.6% is also an areas of contention has seen them giving free to discounted bundles. I am no strategy guru but me thinks what they need to be fighting over is not the bread crumbs but the bread and crust NO? And for all of y'all who believe data is the new voice... look at this number 3.6% (http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Company%20Industry/-/539550/1009402/-/14…) Food for thought Kiania D. -- [Asentric Consulting Ltd] If a man has in himself the soul of a slave will he not become one no matter what his birth .... -Richest Man in Babylon

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Affordable Data Storage Solutions ( Network Attached Storage ): Synology Now available in Kenya
by Josy Ngatia 15 Sep '10

15 Sep '10

Hey Guys... Ever had challenges with Data Storage? Would you want to access your data anywhere in the world? Ever had constraints and challenges with user data backup? Are you a designer on MAC or Windows but have challenges on storing your raw files cos their size are too large? Are you faced with challenges of FTP , a Download Server with Bit-torrent, Emule and more protocols, may be a Web server that can handle high hits ( even 1 M) What about storing of data accessible to many, with encryption even on folder level? Your windows/Linux Server is full?, What Next Virtualized Storage via Iscsi Targets Are you challenged with your current surveillance setup .... and you need affordable IP Based that you can manage even on your phone? These are typical data storage and backup solutions among others myriads of challenges. Don't be challenged and constrained any more think of a NAS ( Network Attached Storage ). Affordable and bundled with all these applications at no cost. Check this out <http://www.synology.com/us/products/RS810+/spec.php> Synology offers affordable data storage & backup solutions, scaling from 1TB to 20TB and loaded with Business applications at no extra cost. Synology NAS Now Available in Kenya<http://www.synology.com/support/wheretobuy.php?lang=enu&country=KEN>

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System Administrator - Advice
by James Wachira 15 Sep '10

15 Sep '10

Seeing the good response James got on his "CCNA - Advice" thread, I thought it would be an opportune time to ask this. Say I'm working towards being a System Admin, What is the right place to start? What skill set do I need to have? What I'm I required to do in terms of professional courses, private study etc? Are these possessional courses over-rated, is there such a thing as the self taught System Admin? Regards, //James

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Manage your .ke domains (nameservers and WHOIS details
by EACdirectory 15 Sep '10

15 Sep '10

Management of your .ke domains is now easy. You don't have to call to change your nameservers, or change your domain WHOIS contacts. The portal to use: https://cokedomains.com/index.jsp For purchasing the domains, note that the system works on prepayment: Pay , get credit then buy domain name by yourself This is only possible for cases where EACdirectory is the registrar Create an account today Regards Emily

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Prepaid credit cards
by Timothy Makobu 15 Sep '10

15 Sep '10

Hi all, Is there any financial institution in Kenya that offers prepaid credit cards? Something like this http://ibux.co.uk/about-us.html ? regards, Tim.

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Joomla freelancer needed
by Gichingiri Kuria 15 Sep '10

15 Sep '10

Hi, I need a freelancer who is very comfortable with Joomla and its major extensions. My collegue left mid-project and I'm avoiding a pile-up, so you need to be available immediately. Please send me an email bragging about your skills and links to your Joomla conquests. -- Gichingiri Kuria _________________________________________ www.website.co.ke / www.sokoletu.co.ke

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HDMI Cables
by Ericko 15 Sep '10

15 Sep '10

Helloo All Hope the week is good, I am wondering who Knows where i can get HDMI Cables cheaply around Tao or does anyone know where i can find or a contact? please feel free to let me know *Eric Muiruri N G.designer/W.designer*

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Request for Quotes
by Jangita 15 Sep '10

15 Sep '10

Hey Guys, We are implementing some project that requires the following hardware. Please send over quotes to chris(a)ronellafrica.com Thanks 1 Rack (42U), 15" LCD, Keyboard, Mouse, 8 port KVM Switch 306 Metres CAT6 Cable 20 CAT6 7ft Patch Cables 2 LAN Switches: 24 Port L2 4 Intel Servers: (One CPU Upgradable to Two CPUs), Rack-Moutable, 1 Dual CPU Intel Quad Core Nehlam Processor / 12GB RAM / 2*146GB HDD /Raid Controller 0+1 / RPF / PRK / DVDRW / Quad port NIC 2 SAS HBA Cards with LC-LC Cable for Rack Servers 2 RED HAT: Red Hat Advanced Platform, Standard (unlimited sockets) 1 year including cluster suite 1 Backup Drive - Single Slot with Tape Cartridge 2 USB 160 GB DAT Drive with 5 Data Cartridges 1 SAS Storage: Dual Fibre Channel RAID controller cards / 2 SAS cables / 2 SAS Mini cables / 2 PDU 6 300 GB-15K rpm SAS HDD 2 ADAX: 4 E1/T1 HDCIII plus 124 MTP2 links (LPe) 2 1 Stack: CCPU ISUP MAP Distributed stack 2 inet Crystal-Clear Plus: Single Server with 2CPU license, Version: 6 1 JBOSS application Stack support license with 2 OS & Mysql Jangita | +254 76 918383 | MSN & Y!: jangita(a)yahoo.com Skype: jangita | GTalk: jangita.nyagudi(a)gmail.com

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supermarket pos
by henry kamabi 15 Sep '10

15 Sep '10

hi am source the above for a small supermarket.mkulima mdogo..kindly let me know kama u anyone has this system. Inbox with pricing. Thanks, henry 0738193081 On 9/11/10, James Muendo <timrick(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Going through some stuff online I stumbled on this site, > > http://www.mpangowakando.com/tk/ > > Beat that! > > -- > James M. Muendo > Timsoft Technologies & Solutions Ltd. > P.O Box 28016 - 00200, > Nairobi. > Mobile: +254725567508 > skype:tim.rick > > http://muendoshead.blogspot.com/ >

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