February 2011 - skunkworks - Skunkworks Site

Server HDD
by Simon Wainaina 25 Feb '11

25 Feb '11

hi all, is there anyone who might be having an ultra 320 SCSI HDD for: HP ML 370 HDD model BD07289BB8 Part number 365695-007 Regards, Simon

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Swiftglobal escalation procedure
by Simon Mbuthia 25 Feb '11

25 Feb '11

Hi guys, I'm having a problem with the above ISP and need to take a more drastic action to get some kind of assistance from them. Is there anyone who knows somene that I can contact there? I have contacted their support team, account manager, head of account managers, and some finance guy to try and get my domain name transferred to a different ISP and all I am getting is (what's the opposite of cooperation?). I am sick and tired of talking to people who are only taking me round in circles. I'd like to talk to someone who is more thoughtful of what their clients think of them. I'd appreciate if someone could help me in this regard. Me.

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Send mail from 2 internet links
by Simon Mbuthia 25 Feb '11

25 Feb '11

Hi guys, I happen to be on two ISPs [therefore two public IPs. My mail server uses an ISP [ISP-A] whose link which has been annoyingly erratic since yesterday. I wish to route my outgoing emails through the other ISP [ISP-B], but some servers reject our mails when we use that link due to inconsistent PTR records. What I mean is this: mail.mydomain.co.ke resolves to my ISP-A [public] IP address. When I route to ISP-B, the EHLO message would show a connection coming from mail.mydomain.co.ke, but the PTR would not be equal to the IP given by ISP-B [from which the email actually originates] and that is why some mail servers drop the connection at that point. Now my question: Is there a way I can combine dvert traffic to go out through my ISP-B box such that traffic appears to be from ISP-A? I tried using SNAT yesterday and it didnt work. Experiment: I was also wondering whether it is possible to route traffic based on the destination port, i.e. my mail and squid proxy server is 192.168.80.1/24 and also has 172.16.10.2/29. The ISP-A box is 172.16.10.1/29and ISP-B is 172.16.10.3/29 [not their real IPs :-P]. I would like to make the default gateway for my mail and internet server 172.16.10.3, but route outgoing SMTP only traffic through 172.16.10.1. I know port numbers are dealt with in the transport layer while routing is a lyer 3 affair, but Ibelieve all things are possible in computing. I would appreciate your ideas, suggestions, criticisms and even blank replies as are normally sent by some. Me.

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500GB WD hard disk required urgently
by Timothy Mutugi 25 Feb '11

25 Feb '11

Hi, A friend of mine urgently needs a hard disk like the one attached herewith but he can also settle for one with the same specs. If you have it, contact me offlist. Timo.

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VAT on local Software
by joseph karanja 25 Feb '11

25 Feb '11

Hello Skunkworks, I would like to find out if Value Added Tax is applied on locally developed software. Reason I ask is because I've noted that 'imported' softwares e.g. quickbooks, kaspersky etc do not attract VAT. If possible can we get someone from KRA or the media personalities to push this question to the relevant authorities for clarification. -- Regards, Joseph Karanja Sales & Marketing Director Olivine Technology Ojijo Plaza,Plums Lane, Off Ojijo Road, Parklands (Near Parklands Sports Club). www.olivinetech.com P.o. Box 14149-00800 Telephone:020-2667603 Mobile: 0720499322 Skype: karanja1984 DISCLAIMER: The information contained in or accompanying this e-mail is intended for the use of the stated recipient only. It may contain confidential, proprietary or legally privileged information. No confidentiality or privilege is waived or lost by any mistransmission. If you receive this message in error, please immediately delete it and all copies of it from your system, destroy any hard copies of it and notify the sender. You must not, directly or indirectly, use, disclose, distribute, print, or copy any part of this message if you are not the intended recipient. Any views or opinions presented herein are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Olivine Technology Limited. Nairobi, Kenya

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(computer science) john karanja
by john Karanja 25 Feb '11

25 Feb '11

hi skunks! so im wondering what i should take in uni im 17 in high school right now finishing this year. Im doing computer studies and doing php,html,html5,css3,css and planning to do mysql,java,ajax etc. I know im trying to do alot but im enjoying it. What would be your advice to take in uni and advice to do now. Thanks.

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Friday OT - Tech vs Human
by Davis Waithaka 25 Feb '11

25 Feb '11

Now that FiFa might introduce game line technology to assist the refs before 2014 WC, 1. what would a regular football-aware tech junkie feel about this 2. is the effect of this a reflection of what technology has done to mankind over time eg wikipedia vs encyclopedia 3. is the effect of this proof of the eventual marriage between man and machine - man thinks, machine ensures precision Davis.

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Kenya and Ecommerce sites
by Paul Kevin 25 Feb '11

25 Feb '11

IS it me or are Kenyans making more e-commerce sites than children? I really hate the labelling most use : "Kenyas e-bay", right, who....its annoying. So recently I went to craigslist http://kenya.craigslist.org/ and they have a kenyan version. No graphics, all text. Its kinda what www.mzoori.com are trying, and I give them marks for that. But Im tired of seeing the same things and the same layouts.

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Employment opportunity (South Coast, Mombasa)
by Njenga Charles 25 Feb '11

25 Feb '11

Hi all There is employement opportunity for an IT person in the hotel industry. The candidate must possess advanced knowledge in Micros-Fidelio hotel management system. (this will be the key consideration) other key strengths include; Planning, implementing and maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server Active Directory Infrastructure Knowledge of databases (MsSQL, mySQL, Oracle) Networking PC-Hardware/Software Support. the vacancy is in south coast, Mombasa. Contact me offlist for CV / any other details. Regards, Charles.

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<ADVERT> Full HD Media Home Theatre Players available
by Odhiambo Washington 25 Feb '11

25 Feb '11

Hello Skunks, Anyone interested in Full HD Home Theatre Players? The chipset for these devices is Realtek. You choose or buy your own size of HDD as they come without. Warranty period - 1 year. The specs are available at http://goo.gl/XvMhq Going price is $120. But there is room for negotiation:-) -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Damn!!

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