September 2010 - skunkworks

Google Chrome 6.0.472.55 for Linux
by Dennis Kioko 09 Sep '10

09 Sep '10

Has chrome changed some of the settings? Since I updated to version 6, I cant search on the address bar and also pressing "Tab" to search a site is also not working. -- with Regards: sitting next to engineers can have some positive feedback: http://gramware.blogspot.com/2010/08/positive-feedback.html

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New Apple Ipod Touch with engraving US$229.00
by Calvin Omari 09 Sep '10

09 Sep '10

Hi Checkout this is there any skunk or skunkette in Diaspora who can get me one http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_ipod/family/ipod_touch?Email_OID… 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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GKenya - Google's developer and tech business days, comes to a close with an excellent local techpreneur panel session
by Mbugua Njihia 09 Sep '10

09 Sep '10

Caught most of the panel session on video - http://bit.ly/aOySi8 , it's in four parts which are going up as I send this out. There was lots of feedback on the Twitter feed #gkenya as the panel was in progress, be sure to pull that hash tag

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HP/Oracle Saga
by Phares Kariuki 09 Sep '10

09 Sep '10

This is getting interesting... http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-09-08/oracle-will-pay-hurd-950-000-a-yea… -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares |

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Re: [Skunkworks] receiving online payments
by kevin.ouma＠gmail.com 09 Sep '10

09 Sep '10

I and m bank are charging 160000 set-up and 20000 a month plus a portion of transaction fee i think some of these kenyan companies dont get it ..... Why didn't paypal charge charge these kind of fees because they wanted every possible small businesses to use their platform and leverage economies of scale no wonder im yet to see any local commerce initiative on the i and m bank platform -----Original Message----- From: Brian Munyao Longwe Sent: 26/08/2010, 1:14 pm To: Skunkworks Mailing List Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] receiving online payments Paypal (depending on which bank's debit/credit card you use) I&M bank have an online merchant service so if your client has a Nairobi account with them, they can have the website/shopping cart fully connected. Brian On Thu, Aug 26, 2010 at 1:01 PM, Gichingiri Kuria <gmail(a)gichingiri.com>wrote: > Hi all, > > I'm setting up a website that needs to receive online payments in Rwanda. > The first option that comes to mind is Moneybookers<http://www.moneybookers.com>. > Has anyone on the list used them? > Any other options to receive online payments in (East) Africa? > > I'd really appreciate an option. > > -- > Gichingiri Kuria > _________________________________________ > www.website.co.ke / www.sokoletu.co.ke > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > -- 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 :::0:96bf881fef7eb625f9f1e896315b4918:-1:x:::

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I have a question...
by [ Brainiac ] 08 Sep '10

08 Sep '10

:-) ive always wondered what guys mean by putting what I've put ion the header.... anyway, onto my question: Terrestrial TV broadcasting relies on the TV station transmitting the signal over a given radius and anyone with a reciever recieving. I would want to believe that the quality of the signal is not dependent on how many people are tuned in (right?) Using the same reasoning, is it possible to "broadcast" video using wifi, such that anyone with wifi reception capability can get the transmission crystal clear..... I ask this because i was reading some other thread where someone is talking about signal quality, bandwidth and number of concurrent streams... -- 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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Direct Marketing opt-out
by Wanjiru Njoroge 08 Sep '10

08 Sep '10

Hi Guys, I've got a question(s). Local banks and insurance firms are notorious for employing direct marketing as their main marketing strategy. It might work for them, but it totally pisses the rest of us of. I my pursuit for legal backing, i noticed Section (17) of the Kenya Information and Communication Act 2009. Where it states that i have a right to opt in or out of those irritating texts from my GSM provider. These are my questions: 1. Why are Queen bee and competition silent on this? (CCK a toothless-dog that only bits on pricing) 2. Does the same apply to other institutions that employ Direct Marketing as a strategy? e.g. Banks? They are after all using my personal information........ 3. How bright does my lawyer need to be for me to slap a lawsuit on my bank for breach of privacy? I did not finishing reading all the law so kuna vile i could have missed something. Please enlighten me :) Thanks Tweety -- Believe: - To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe ----Anatole France

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Anyone with Orange 3G+ Internet Everywhere EVDO on Linux?!
by Mark de Blois 08 Sep '10

08 Sep '10

Hi guys, Just wanted to find out whether someone managed to get the Orange EVDO modem working under Linux. I tried under Ubuntu 9.10 and am nog getting any carrier response, though I am sure it must be possible (I was able to connect under 9.04 I believe). I am hoping to use the Ubuntu box as an internet gateway for my LAN. Orange's deal of 1 KES per 1Mb seems to be one of the better deals. cheers, -- Mark Upande P.O. Box 30439-00100 Nairobi, Kenya www.upande.com linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/markdeblois twitter: http://twitter.com/mdeblois

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What would you buy online?
by [ Brainiac ] 08 Sep '10

08 Sep '10

Hello skunks/ettes. Setting tone for the evening, im posing a question that may offer insight to ecommerce thinkers in the country. While there is a lot you can sell online, there is no guarantee it will necessarily be all bought. So I pose the question, what typical product would you easily buy online in Kenya / E.africa... ? clothes? books? DVDs? ..... -- 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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Google TV
by David Kiania | Asentric Consulting Ltd 08 Sep '10

08 Sep '10

Did I miss this discussion on a thread? I think Google launching an Android-based TV functionality is big news. Which means with enough bandwidth our viewing experience is not restricted to KTN, NTV, Citizen etc These media companies become content providers in a sea of "unlimited" content. I know this spells nightmare for digital rights but more so for these media houses which depend on advertising revenue. It follows then that my adword appears on TV, Search for TV shows using the all powerful search engine ... now that's a disruptive trend. Check this for more http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vS0la9SmqWA or www.google.com/tv May we live in interesting times. Kiania D

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