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Advice on Blackberry
by Okechukwu 15 Mar '11

15 Mar '11

A friend of mine, who is not tech-savvy even a single bit, has asked me to buy him a Blackberry (he believes the best one's are out of .ke) and am not a fun of RIM, so I ask the fans out there, what model should I get for him? Money is not the issue though. Please advice and I promise to say thank you. ./Ok3ch Sent from my iPad

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Nokia Ideastorm - because research and market knowledge is the Achilles heels for many mobile developers - http://bit.ly/gJUCcI
by Mbugua Njihia 15 Mar '11

15 Mar '11

We all know that talent is not everything in a cut throat capitalistic market. Market knowledge is the key to converting talent to scrilla, kaching ching, moola, rent, gas money you name it. So for the mobile developer seeking to scratch the consumer itch and have that translate to revenue, I introduce the Nokia Idea Storm challenge. Developers have everything to gain from this initiative as Nokia are asking consumers in Kenya and Uganda what they want .and giving developers free access to this information, enabling them to customize their apps to local needs. More here - http://bit.ly/gJUCcI

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Safaricom Innovation Board finally constituted http://bit.ly/dTUjy6
by Mbugua Njihia 15 Mar '11

15 Mar '11

Yesterday was a day of many wins for local developers who have been keen on getting a foot into the mobile operator ecosystem, to monetize their innovations or services. So what is it that happened?Safaricom has kinda pulled a fast one on the competition yet again by partnering with Strathmore University and Vodafone to setup the Safaricom Academy that will offer an Internationally recognized Master of Science in Telecommunication Innovation and Development (MSc. TID) Degree. This positions Safaricom very well to tap into the growing talent and idea pool from an increasingly innovative tech sector.The academy will provide students with a link to the iLabAfrica from where they can get assistance with access to seed capital, mentorship programs, physical space and a variety of tools necessary for the development, testing and deployment of mobile services.But for the thousands of other creative's and developers who may not take the program, it is exciting to know that the Safaricom Innovation Board has now been constituted. Safaricom Innovation Board finally constituted - http://bit.ly/dTUjy6

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IDEOS Email Setup
by sheeroh＠gmail.com 15 Mar '11

15 Mar '11

Hi skunks, I'm trying to set up Exchange mail on my colleague's Ideos phone. After putting in the email and password, the next page has a form for filling in the server name, the username and setting the SSL certificates On this page, there is a 'Next' button but no matter what mechanisms I use to press it, nothing happens. It doesn't look inactive so what could the problem be? Is it that the Ideos does not support Microsoft Exchange? Your comments will be appreciated. Thanks.

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Google launches free Gmail web-to-SMS service in Uganda
by Joshua Twinamasiko G. 15 Mar '11

15 Mar '11

Dear all, Google this morning launched Gmail-to-SMS in Uganda. The PC-chat-to-mobile-text service allows users to send and receive chat messages for free as text messages. This is particularly helpful when you need to make a quick consultation with a colleague at work who isn’t online. More details here: http://pctechmagazine.com/news-a-blogs/news/387-google-launches-free-web-to… Regards, Joshua Twinamasiko G. Managing Editor, PC Tech Magazine Published monthly by PC Tech Communications Ltd. t: +256 312 274 869 m: +256 774 143 720 / +256 701 143 720 www.pctechmagazine.com | www.pixelmagic.co.ug | www.joshtwin.com

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Good Prices on nanos.
by Yast Labs 15 Mar '11

15 Mar '11

nanostation 2,nanostation m2,nanostation5,nanostation m5 at very good prices call 0723511949 -- Regards Kenneth Njuguna Sales Executive, YastLabs computer solutions Your IT shopping pride

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Re: [Skunkworks] Queen bee shake-up: the Chinese connection
by King'ori Gitahi 15 Mar '11

15 Mar '11

Very true Kiania, Clearly where there is smoke there is fire. KG For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others. Nelson Mandela� > ----- Original message ----- > From: "David Kiania | Asentric Consulting Ltd‎" <kianiadee(a)gmail.com> > To: "Skunkworks Mailing List‎" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Queen bee shake-up: the Chinese connection > Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:54:11 +0300 > > >Kingori, > > Saw the story on NTV, I guess the unreliable undependable source just > racked up credibility points. Larry Madowo that was a great piece. > > Well according to insiders all C-level positions should be filled > within a week. Sounds like the decision has been made already, it > takes longer to decide between pasta and noddles. > > Kiania D > > > On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 4:14 PM, King'ori Gitahi > <kingorigitahi(a)ovi.com> wrote: > > Rumour is major fraud among the big wigs. �Haven't heard bout the chinese > > angle to it. But there is absolutely no reason to cross breed a goose that > > lays Golden eggs. �Unless it delivers 5 eggs hides one and > > declares 4. �This > > is all pure conjecture but i agree with Kiania. > > > > KG > > > > > > For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way > > that respects and enhances the freedom of others. > > > > Nelson Mandela > > > > > > > > > > ----- Original message ----- > > From: "Nicholas Mutinda‎" <mutindah(a)gmail.com> > > To: "Skunkworks Mailing List‎" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > > Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Queen bee shake-up: the Chinese connection > > Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:49:40 +0300 > > > > If Bob has to perform, then he has to let go of the top management > > (especially) with stiff competition and harder times ahead, he needs guys > > who appreciate cost cutting and strategy that keeps the company competitive. > > The management there now were employed when sf started and they have the > > "monopoly" mindset and that is why they still run back to govt when > > competition gets stiff. > > > > On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 3:30 PM, Okechukwu <okechukwu(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> > >> Thought so too - if it ain't broke, don't fix it - so if its being > >> fixed, it must have broken > >> > >> ./Ok3ch > >> > >> On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 3:22 PM, David Kiania | Asentric Consulting > >> Ltd <kianiadee(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> > Think about it why change or shakeup an exceptionally performing winning > >> > team? > >> > > >> > > >> > On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 2:46 PM, David Kandie <dkipkulei(a)gmail.com> > >> > wrote: > >> >> Joseph, you have spoken. The shareholders are also watching if he can > >> >> fit to Michael's shoes. > >> >> > >> >> On 3/14/11, Joseph McDonald <mcdonaldoj(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> >>> Just to add ...CEOs come with different briefs, Michael grew the > >> >>> business, > >> >>> Bob has to show better ratios, less capital employed to earn a > >> >>> shilling,improvement of percent profit over operating income et al, > >> >>> They are > >> >>> competing with �indian firms and this rightsizing will shock many the > >> >>> signs > >> >>> are there,affected �Staffers should simply look for jobs. > >> >>> > >> >>> On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 1:16 PM, Joseph McDonald > >> >>> <mcdonaldoj(a)gmail.com>wrote: > >> >>> > >> >>>> I dont think the shake-up is about the Chinese connection,it is a > >> >>>> common > >> >>>> corporate practice.It happened at EABL as well. > >> >>>> > >> >>>> It is called the 7s (Strategy,Structure,System,Staff,Skills,Style and > >> >>>> Shared Values). Every corporate will come with is new set of the 7s. > >> >>>> > >> >>>> Mr.Bob has his *strategy* so he has to get a *structure* which will > >> >>>> support the strategy.Unfortunately that structure will affect the > >> >>>> *staff*because the structure has defined > >> >>>> *skill* set required to perform.Lastly you need new people to get new > >> >>>> management *style.* > >> >>>> > >> >>>> > >> >>>> On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 11:42 AM, Joe Maina <maina307(a)gmail.com> > >> >>>> wrote: > >> >>>> > >> >>>>> Am seeing a scenario where KACC will get bitten coz its interrupting > >> >>>>> business as usual watch this space. > >> >>>>> > >> >>>>> On 14 March 2011 11:24, Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo(a)gmail.com> > >> >>>>> wrote: > >> >>>>> > >> >>>>>> > >> >>>>>> > >> >>>>>> On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 11:03, David Kiania | Asentric Consulting > >> >>>>>> Ltd < > >> >>>>>> kianiadee(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> >>>>>> > >> >>>>>>> This comes from a highly unreliable and undependable source but > >> >>>>>>> has > >> >>>>>>> nuggets of truth. Apparently Bob has instituted changes at Queen > >> >>>>>>> bee > >> >>>>>>> after getting a dossier from KACC on Chinese "brown envelop" > >> >>>>>>> activity > >> >>>>>>> at > >> >>>>>>> their highest ranks. It's apparent very few of the politburo can > >> >>>>>>> claim to be above reproach and instead of a public flogging he's > >> >>>>>>> opted > >> >>>>>>> for a more tactical and methodical surgery. > >> >>>>>>> > >> >>>>>>> The result of who goes and who stays will surprise all and sundry > >> >>>>>>> ... > >> >>>>>>> next 7 days will be critical keep watching the news. It also gives > >> >>>>>>> him > >> >>>>>>> a chance to assert his own management team and determine agenda. > >> >>>>>>> Who > >> >>>>>>> said Bobby is a place holder? > >> >>>>>>> > >> >>>>>>> I love corporate politics. > >> >>>>>>> > >> >>>>>>> > >> >>>>>> David, > >> >>>>>> > >> >>>>>> I take cognizance of your opening disclaimer, but I'd still love to > >> >>>>>> wonder why KACC did not just take the bulls by the horn? > >> >>>>>> > >> >>>>>> The Chinese are known (reputed) for their "brown envelop" culture > >> >>>>>> yes, > >> >>>>>> but if KACC can do this, then we are not fighting corruption! Word > >> >>>>>> also > >> >>>>>> has > >> >>>>>> it that the Chinese are so much involved in projects within the > >> >>>>>> Kenyan > >> >>>>>> govt > >> >>>>>> systems, courtesy of "brown envelops" changing hands at the highest > >> >>>>>> level. > >> >>>>>> KACC must be having all the knowledge. > >> >>>>>> > >> >>>>>> > >> >>>>>> > >> >>>>>> -- > >> >>>>>> Best regards, > >> >>>>>> Odhiambo WASHINGTON, > >> >>>>>> Nairobi,KE > >> >>>>>> +254733744121/+254722743223 > >> >>>>>> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ > >> >>>>>> Damn!! > >> >>>>>> > >> >>>>>> > >> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ > >> >>>>>> Skunkworks mailing list > >> >>>>>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > >> >>>>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > >> >>>>>> ------------ > >> >>>>>> Skunkworks Rules > >> >>>>>> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > >> >>>>>> ------------ > >> >>>>>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke > >> >>>>>> > >> >>>>> > >> >>>>> > >> >>>>> _______________________________________________ > >> >>>>> Skunkworks mailing list > >> >>>>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > >> >>>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > >> >>>>> ------------ > >> >>>>> Skunkworks Rules > >> >>>>> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > >> >>>>> ------------ > >> >>>>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke > >> >>>>> > >> >>>> > >> >>>> > >> >>> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> -- > >> >> ------------------------------------------------------- > >> >> Advanced Excel Training for Nairobi Professionals. > >> >> Email: training(a)opencastlabs.com to receive course catalog > >> >> _______________________________________________ > >> >> Skunkworks mailing list > >> >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > >> >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > >> >> ------------ > >> >> Skunkworks Rules > >> >> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > >> >> ------------ > >> >> Other services @ http://my.co.ke > >> >> > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > -- > >> > > >> > [Asentric Consulting Ltd] > >> > > >> > "You don't build a business, you build people who build your business > >> > for you" - Brad Sugars > >> > _______________________________________________ > >> > Skunkworks mailing list > >> > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > >> > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > >> > ------------ > >> > Skunkworks Rules > >> > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > >> > ------------ > >> > Other services @ http://my.co.ke > >> > > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Skunkworks mailing list > >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > >> ------------ > >> Skunkworks Rules > >> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > >> ------------ > >> Other services @ http://my.co.ke > > > > << 2.dat >> > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------- Ovi Mail: > > Making email access easy > > http://mail.ovi.com > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Skunkworks mailing list > > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > > ------------ > > Skunkworks Rules > > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > > ------------ > > Other services @ http://my.co.ke > > > > > > -- > > [Asentric Consulting Ltd] > > "You don't build a business, you build people who build your business > for you" - Brad Sugars > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > ------------ > Skunkworks Rules > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > ------------ > Other services @ http://my.co.ke > -------------------------------------------------------------- Ovi Mail: Making email access easy http://mail.ovi.com

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Safaricom Business Support Annoyance
by Odhiambo Washington 15 Mar '11

15 Mar '11

Is there anyone here using Safaricom WiMAX (or Fiber)? I'd like to know if you've ever managed to call 0722 002222 (Safaricom Business Support) and managed to find a techie to help you? It looks like the guys all sign off from 9pm. I have never managed to get them after this time many times. It's so annoying when there is no one to address your problems. -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Damn!!

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GSM Interface Needed - Single SIM PSITEK Model
by Frank Kiprono 15 Mar '11

15 Mar '11

Hello, I urgently need two of the above.If you have or know where i can purchase,kindly contact me. I have attached pics of the front and rear looks of the one i had but which no longer works. It has four LEDs at the back. POWER, SIM, GSM and MODE. Regards.

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Co-op Mbanking
by Paul Kevin 15 Mar '11

15 Mar '11

Is Mbanking as daft as co-op where they charge you to use their short code 667?

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