February 2011 - skunkworks - Skunkworks Site

reasons to move to chrome
by mwei gideon 04 Feb '11

04 Feb '11

http://www.brighthub.com/internet/google/articles/49300.aspx Some of the special features of Google Chrome, that give it an advantage over other web browsers include: - Speed – Chrome uses the V8 JavaScript engine and DNS prefetching to look up sites faster. Overall, it has consistently performed much faster than its competitors other than (possibly) Firefox<http://www.brighthub.com/guides/firefox.aspx> 3, though results are disputed. - Security – 2 blacklists with the latest updates (for phishing and malware) are regularly downloaded off the internet and the system keeps informing users whether the sites they want to visit are harmful. In addition, Chrome attempts to ensure that malware on one tab does not infect another, nor does it install itself. Chrome allows a plug-in to operate in a different process while itself running under very low privileges to increase safety. Also, it avoids embedding of ActiveX controls and its ‘Incognito’ feature does not allow the browser to store any cookies or historical information from the sites. visited - also on security Understanding Chrome's Security Indicators on sites you visiting http://lifehacker.com/5743975/why-does-chrome-think-gmail-is-insecure - Stability – Chrome uses a multithread browser while a separate process is allocated to each site and plug-in, which allows for isolation for each tab whereby failure (or a breach) in one tab does not affect another tab. Another advantage is that overall memory allocation is less in this scenario. The ‘Task Manger’ actually allows Chrome users to see each tab site’s downloading details, memory usage, etc. - Interface – While the user interface is similar to other web browsers, the tab bar is flush with the top of the title-bar when the window is maximised, but appears below it when minimised. Chrome allows building of web applications as it includes ‘Gears’. The new tab page is different from most other browsers as it shows thumbnails of the 9 most visited sites. The ‘Omnibox’ functions both as a search and URL box and the tabs appear at the top of the window instead of the bottom as in most other browsers. - Extensions – Chrome supports some extensions featuring gesture recognition, additional development tools, etc, but these must be installed separately. - Tracking – Chrome allows Google to track usage details through mostly optional mechanisms, such as client ID, page not found, bug tracker, etc. Regular updates to Chrome are also available automatically, unless specifically excluded. Read more: http://www.brighthub.com/internet/google/articles/49300.aspx#ixzz1D1xCqyEg

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Wireless Print Server
by Jac 04 Feb '11

04 Feb '11

Hi I have a DP-G310 wireless print sever and Netgear WNDAP350, am planning on using the wireless print server on the network. The problem is I am not able to assign a static IP address to the print server. Though I am able to establish a connection between the print server and the AP. Your assistance please -- Jackson Gathoni

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URGENT: Wavecom Modem quote.
by Geoffrey Mimano 04 Feb '11

04 Feb '11

Hi guys, Looking for suplier for wavecom modem (Wavecom Fastrack Supreme 10 Quad Band Modem) like the one on this page (http://bit.ly/h9uT9O) or similar. Please email me privately. Thanks -- Mimano G. Muthondu, Software Developer skype : gmimano Mobile : +254 723 615 206

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Safer Internet Day 2011
by Barrack Otieno 04 Feb '11

04 Feb '11

Listers, http://www.sidfair.org/web/kenya/home http://www.sidfair.org/web/guest/home <http://www.sidfair.org/web/kenya/home>Best Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno Afriregister Ltd (Kenya) www.afrire <http://www.afriregister.com>gister.bi, www.afriregister.com<http://www.afriergister.com> <http://www.afriregister.com>ICANN accredited registrar +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno

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Oracle database administration course
by mabeya conseray 04 Feb '11

04 Feb '11

anyone interested in oracle DBA classes?visit Neuron Software solutions At Hazina towers 8th floor.ask for shem --

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Graphic Animators..
by [Brainiac] 04 Feb '11

04 Feb '11

Who thinks Kenya is in need of good graphics animators.... http://www.youtube.com/user/SoundAfricaMusic#p/u/7/IJ397vF22HI Disclaimer: I run the channel.... but the animations in this song are horrible, chance? design? or is my score in abstract art zero? -- *“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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<OT> Similar laptops. Please advise.
by toto mdogo 04 Feb '11

04 Feb '11

All, I am looking for laptops with the below basic specs. Which laptops are available locally that meet them? - Quad core processor - 4-6GB RAM - Discrete graphics card - with at least 1GB of RAM - Long-life batteries. -- t~0~t~0

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URGENT: Looking for Server quotes (Dell PowerEdge R710 )
by Geoffrey Mimano 04 Feb '11

04 Feb '11

Hi all. I am looking for someone who can provide me a Dell PowerEdge R710 server (http://dell.to/qJW5n) Please email me privately. Thanks, -- Mimano G. Muthondu, Software Developer skype : gmimano Mobile : +254 723 615 206

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$20,000 if you can hack Google Chrome
by Simon Mbuthia 04 Feb '11

04 Feb '11