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Did Linus really reverse engineer the Unix Kernel or did he add more innovative features to it?
by aki 03 Dec '11

03 Dec '11

Its amazing how its seems now looking at it differently. Being the genius he was, did he add more innovative features to the Linux kernel? For those who know both the Unix and Linux kernel well enough, please enlighten us more. -- **--Have you done any code today?--**

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Bill shock
by Patrick Karanja 02 Dec '11

02 Dec '11

Hi, Interesting reading about Bill_shock<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_shock> wonder if we can have the same legislation especially for KPLC. Do we have any initiatives on the same in kenya for telecommunication. Apparently you can configure telecommunication to eliminate instances of Bill shock as well. regards Patrick

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List of Best Computer Games for 80s and 90s
by Mugambi Kimathi 02 Dec '11

02 Dec '11

I just got thinking.. the kind of games that kids play these days are a far cry for good old days here is my list of best games… whats yours? 1980s Played on Kaypro Computer (CPM Operating system, green scene) which still works till today. - Ladder, - Catchum , - Aliens and - Clone Wars (i even created a clone wars game using pascal) 1990s Played on Mac Classic (System 6.1 Apple) Still works till today - Pipe Dream - Klondike 1990s Played on x86 clone computer with DOS - Lotus 123 - Prince of Persia - Lemmings Mid 1990s on x386 clone computer with DOS - Wolfenstein 3D (The best game of CENTURY)

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Performance degradation - Help sought
by muskiv 02 Dec '11

02 Dec '11

Skunkers, Here's the scenario: There is a core application that is build on a 2 tier client/Server architecture. Total number of users at any one time over a WAN is approx 100. The app runs on a MS SQL 2005 DB that resides on a Primary server whose specs are as follows: 1. RAM: 40 GB 2. CPUs - 8 Proliant QUAD Core E7320 2x2M cache processors 3. Network Interface: Gigabit ethernet card 4. RAID 5 config for the main DB drives - where the main DB files reside. 5. RAID 1 + 0 config for the log files on a seperate disk 6. WAN traffic is on 256k/256k links from satellite locations The problem: 1. As users are being added into the WAN, performance has been deteriorating. 2. On report generation, everything seems to crawl to a halt. *What are the likely contributors to performance degradation*?

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<OT>laptops available
by Yast Labs 01 Dec '11

01 Dec '11

hey i got the following laptops on sale: HP 630,core i3,2GB,320GB Toshiba c660 CORE i3 2GB 320GB Dell 5040 cel,1GB,320GB HP mini also Nanostation 2,rocket M2,WD 1TB 2.5" and many more visit www.yastlabs.co.ke for prices and more. -- Regards, Kenneth Njuguna, Sales Executive, YastLabs Computer Solutions, 0723511949,0789467090 http://www.yastlabs.co.ke

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Oracle Solaris earlier releases
by Andrew Kerich 30 Nov '11

30 Nov '11

Hi, I am looking for the earlier releases of Solaris ( 9 and 10 6/06 ("U2")) for SPARC systems. Please let me know if you have. cant seem to get download links. Kerich

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Poor Work who ever did this for KNEC Council Needs whipping
by Mickey Mickey 30 Nov '11

30 Nov '11

just click link and inform them if you can http://www.examscouncil.or.ke/ -- MICHAEL A. AKUNGA (+254) 0726 174 815 michaelakunga(a)gmail.com michaelakunga(a)yahoo.com http://michysoft.blogspot.com "I have a dream that one day nitapita katikati "

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Job Vacancies
by Pithon Kamau 30 Nov '11

30 Nov '11

We are looking for software Developer with competent skills on vb 6, vb.net, ms sql server, crystal reports. we have variety of solutions in VB 6, VB.net and others in Ms Access. We shall be doing migration of platform of some solutions in Ms Access Platform to vb.net and ms sql server. also there shall be issues of support on existing applications. Of Preference In case you get someone with KNEC Diploma with 2 yrs experience is an added advantage The person should demonstrate past experience on work done on mostly Desktop Based Application also knowledge in Web Based Applications is an added advantage, Not just web design Send CV to jobs(a)dataflexsolutions.co.ke Regards -- Pithon K. Kamau Mobile: 0723 588705 / 0733 686562 *Tel*: +254 20 8083989 *Website*: www.heartbitsolutions.com *Blog*: www.heartbitsolutions.com/blog Website Design, Domain Registration, Website Hosting, Corporate Email Solutions, Website Maintainance, Website Marketing, Logo Design and Branding, Computer Hardware and Maintainance, Network Design and Set Up............. *"Better Late Than Never, But Never Late is Better"*

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Strange things
by Joseph Maina 30 Nov '11

30 Nov '11

guys check this http://shine.yahoo.com/at-home/strange-security-hackers-could-set-printer-f…

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gtalk desktop client for linux
by [ Brainiac ] 30 Nov '11

30 Nov '11

Hello skunks, Im looking at being able to replicate the features of google talk, especially being able to send text messages and reading from my address book like i do on my email client. Does anyone here know of any linux client able to accomplish this? -- *“The twentieth century has been characterized by three developments of great political importance: the growth of democracy, the growth of corporate power, and the growth of corporate propaganda as a means of protecting corporate power against democracy”* ~ Alex Carey ~ Tel No: 0x2af23696

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