May 2011 - skunkworks - Skunkworks Site

airtell network down.
by ndunda eric 31 May '11

31 May '11

Hey guys, I think there must be some sort of failed upgrade from this airtell guys. As from yesterday, it has been hell for me.i couldnt make any calls whatsoever and there network was down. I have realized that yesterday,from where the network strength bars on my right hand side of the blackberry, it was all 3g and the bars were only 2 and just a few minutes gone its back to gsm and full bars 5 in number! Could this be an issue of failed upgrade or what?

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Register and vote for M-Farm under companies that have the most potential under the TOP 50 SME’s chosen by infoDev
by Dorcas Muthoni 31 May '11

31 May '11

*Deadline: today, 31st May 2011 at 6pm Vote on the companies that have the most potential* under the *TOP 50 SME’s chosen by infoDev on* http://www.ideasproject.com/ideas/4137 Please register and vote for M-Farm (www.m-farm.co.ke) a revolutionary mobile application pioneered by two Kenyan female techies who have build an application to guarantee farmers optimal value for their produce by enhancing market access via a mobile agricultural commodity exchange ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commodities_exchange) platform. This application can make a big difference for rural farmers in Kenya trying to fetch the best prices and escape shortchange by middlemen. This application can be used by farmers all over the world. The application can facilitate our African farmers also fetch best value of their raw produce while exporting to international markets significantly enhancing the value African economies fetch on produce such as coffee, tea, pyre-thrum and many other tropic agricultural produce. -- Muthoni My Blog: http://rugongo.blogspot.com/ -------------------------------------------- Mahatma Gandhi once said:- First they ignore you, Then they laugh at you, Then they fight you, AND THEN YOU WIN!!!

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Core Network jobs
by kevin mutumah 31 May '11

31 May '11

Hello Skunks, My client is looking for technical guys with core networking experience in the field of telecommunication. below are the details of the Job. *Professional Related Working Experience* 1. Telecommunication / Electronics or Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering Degree from recognized University or equivalent thereof. 2. Minimum 3 years experience on O&M activities in the GSM technology related networks. 3. Minimum Requirement level of courses related to GSM and E/// MSC. 4. Good knowledge of mobile telephony Traffic scenario (GSM & UMTS) 5. Extensive Knowledge of Core Network SS7 Signalling protocol (BSSAP,MAP,ISUP,CAP,CS1+,GCP,RANAP,BICC,IPBCP) 6. Extensive knowledge of Core network Signalling routing (SCCP,MTP/MTP3b/M3UA) 7. Good troubleshooting experience on MSOFTX3000/MGW/SIWF/IGWB 8. Good knowledge of exchange definition like A & B number analysis, GT analysis, Routing case etc. 9. Working level of PC software packages. 10. Strong command of the English language, Arabic language knowledge will be considered as an advantage. 11. Strong communication and interpersonal skills (team work, commitments, self motivation). 12. High creativity and innovation. 13. Effective delegation by using all available resources. 14. Organizational Awareness. 15. Able to work under high pressure. 16. Customer focus. *[Position objectives]* All kind of Operation & Maintenance required of BSS of Ericsson, to maintain very good operation and stability of MTN South sudan * [Job Description and Responsibilities]* • Provide 2nd level O&M (Hardware & Software) for GSM core network. • MSC SERVER, MGW, SIWF, IGWB support. • Subscriber complains handling. • Integration support: Support testing between E/// MSC/VLR to HLR/AUC, BSC, SCP, VMS, SMS, GMLC, GPRS, etc. • Implementation of any cutover of new services, major network changes, and checking statistics after implementation. • Approving the work-orders prepared and checked by DT group before loading to re-evaluate the affect on the network. • Providing technical support for integrating any new services/projects. • Providing technical support for other departments in STC for any technical issues related to Huawei nodes as Engineering, Performance, Quality, Billing, and Customer Care, Provisioning & Mediation. • Providing technical support for inter-working problems with other vendors. • Providing second line and 24-hour support for all Huawei nodes (MSC SERVER/MGW/SIWF/IGWB) escalated from NMC surveillance & Field Engineers. • Create GCRMS ticket & follow up, troubleshooting the problem etc. • Following up the upgrades for all SS nodes, and performing network general tests after implementation in the pilot node. • Periodic auditing for the network performance through statistics. • Providing technical training for local staff. • Making operational standards and procedures, supervised daily operations and maintenance of different node/hardware types. • Preparation of contingency plans for special occasions, and emergency situations. • Working with performance group for enhancing the network performance as changing SS7 routing. • Definition of statistics files, measurement programs and demand reports on all SS nodes. • Serve as interface to product and technical managers regarding product issues, i.e. capacity requirements, product upgrades, etc. • Provide quick temporary solution to prevent service loss in emergency situations. • Health check and DT audit for the new node. Please note its an urgent ongoing project and c.v should be in *WORD FORMAT*to *hmulema(a)yahoo.com and kkmtumah(a)yahoo.com* as urgently as possible.

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eLearning Africa Conference Exhibition photos
by Dennis Kioko 31 May '11

31 May '11

Here is a collection of devices on display at the conference which attracted 1700 participants. most of the devices were thin client devices. http://www.cio.co.ke/Top-Stories/elearning-africa-2011-gallery.html -- with Regards: <https://twitter.com/#%21/denniskioko> <http://blog.denniskioko.com> www.denniskioko.com

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Mail server Attachment Size
by kimondo Duncan 31 May '11

31 May '11

Skunks and skunknettes, How do I configure a mail server to send send big attachments(Like 50 MB and more)? Is there a way i can integrate it with ftp or should consider online storage? Note: The server is on Linux box.The server is internally managed.

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Why are so many technology solutions companies so unclear about what they do?
by Webmaster 30 May '11

30 May '11

When I go to most Kenyan technology solutions websites, I usually find some philosophical mumbo jumbo on their frontpage that reads something like this: "Our company makes enterprise content management solutions for business that enable organizations to unify people, content and processes to minimize business risk, accelerate time-to-value and sustain lower total cost of ownership." For example: Dotsavvy http://www.dotsavvyafrica.com/ Seven Seas http://www.sevenseastech.com/ These type of introductions struggle so much to sound intelligent, but most users cannot tell head or tail of what you are offering, and the 'Back' button is quickly pressed. Give it to us straight, like industry leaders VMWare: http://www.vmware.com/ or Amazon Web Services: http://aws.amazon.com/ or Heroku: http://www.heroku.com/

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Online CV for techies
by Peter Karunyu 30 May '11

30 May '11

For those among thee that are predisposed to do things a tad bit differently, see here a template for an online CV: http://chris-creed.com/free/azuka/ It can be had from here: http://www.chris-creed.com/products/azuka/

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Re: [Skunkworks] The difference between a dreamer developer and one who will get rich
by sheeroh＠gmail.com 30 May '11

30 May '11

I'm sorry, but what are VC's?

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The difference between a dreamer developer and one who will get rich
by Joram Mwinamo 30 May '11

30 May '11

This is a follow up to a post about Developers and VCs in kenya Allow me to advance the following theory about developers who I believe will make breakthrough innovations and those who will keep waiting for VCs to knock on their doors or the govt to advance them funding. I believe the difference between the 2 is USERS. I had a conversation with a developer one day who is thinking about doing his own thing. In the absence of generous angel investors My advice was the following 1. Draw up the concept of whatever it is you want to do 2. Implement the solution starting off in a very small way. A basic app that performs the basic functions intended will do 3. Get the intended market using the software. Get some beta testers who are in the real world. Even if they are not paying for the application. 4. Use feedback from the beta testers to improve the product. 5. When you have refined it, you can now scale up and get people paying for a working solution that already has many evangelists. I dont believe technology adoption or even established competition is the barrier to succesful software development. People refuse to use technology for many reasons and most are psychological. But once you get people using the applications, then you can build up a user base based on referrals or you could even advertise at that point. With a growing user base that is loyal, you will get VCs not just knocking on your door but offering you money to scale up the product. Ideas are in plenty, working solutions are very very few. the above process will definitely take time and sweat, but its a surer way to go than to wait for people to cheer you on when you have nothing to show for it. -- Sent from my Voice Recognition Watch© -------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you.As we let our own light shine, we consciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our fear,our presence automatically liberates others.

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In the KE tech world and Silicon Valley--An amatuer view
by aki 30 May '11

30 May '11

Just been catching up on a thread on the other list, and something caught my attention. The subject line is to do with Silicon Valley. The more I look at the overall picture of the approach towards what ICT needs and can be done, the more I'm convinced that generally ( *not all* ) many kenyans are far more interested in mastering to become *brokers* that actually doing something. It seems becoming a broker is a very easy thing. I've read various articles and excuses as to why VCs, angle investors and others--mostly external-- should provide financing for tech projects etc. Yet, so far I've not seen any info about tech projects that has been funded by such. What I even fail to understand is that the impression of someone funding you to write some program, yet our local banks quite easily provide unsecured loans to a certain level. And taking software developement, the investment costs are quite low compared to generally most business that have to retain stock/asset values. *Something strange is being groomed in our tech culture for the last few years, and it seems it maybe an easier way for brokers to earn incomes or perks with a twist.* Now please someone tell me if the chinese back street programmers/developers are preparing a well written document to be presented to some VC, angel or Silicon Valley type operation so that they can get funding to "survive" while doing some development? I'm sure I saw a picture of a QUAD SIM phone somewhere.......... Is it just me who sees it like this, or do I have the wrong impressions? Corrections welcome...

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News site finds Tupac in New Zealand thanks to hackers
by Dennis Kioko 30 May '11

30 May '11

A few hackers were not happy about the PBS - a news site- view of Wikileaks and Bradley Manning. As a result, they made the news site "discover" Tupac living happily in New Zealand .... http://blogs.forbes.com/parmyolson/2011/05/30/thousands-like-fake-tupac-sto… -- with Regards: <https://twitter.com/#%21/denniskioko> <http://blog.denniskioko.com> www.denniskioko.com

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The Chinese Probrem - Kenya Railways upgrade
by ndungu stephen 30 May '11

30 May '11

(Transport Industry TI - not IT) I was really glad when I first heard that Kenya Railways was in the process of Tendering<http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000002577&cid=14>to upgrade the Railways into something really cool The artist/architect impressions I read in some magazine showed 3 ultra modern complexes rising above the current buildings of the 3 major towns. http://www.constructionkenya.com/833/donald-trump-interested-in-nairobi-gol… Nairobi @ 1.5 billion USD ( http://www.constructionkenya.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/reli2.jpg) Mombasa @ 1 billion Kisumu @ 750 million *Then in come the Chinese Probrem:* http://www.trademarksa.org/news/chinese-one-stop-shop-deals-do-not-augur-we… http://www.nation.co.ke/blogs/Chinese+one+stop+shop+deals+do+not+augur+well… *CV - Resume* Masters of African Government Tenders. Efficient at greasing any wheel or gear that squeaks in the government machinery. Cheap to the bone (prices and quality can be adjusted to fit your pocket). Does not entertain competition- (we shall import our own soil from China if we have to). Referees - check the bottom of your laptop, radio, flashlight, bulb, dvd player or tv for references. Contacts - refer to above; message will get to us. ====

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unlock safaricom modem
by nelson kinoti 30 May '11

30 May '11

Hi gurus can anyone unlock this model: E 1750

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mulutujackson@gmail.com is inviting you to www.maduqa.com
by mulutujackson＠gmail.com 30 May '11

30 May '11

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mailing list exclution
by Peter Kiogora Mucheke 30 May '11

30 May '11

Postmaster Please redirect all my skunkworks mail to this new address rogxv4(a)aim.com Thank you

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Airtel SMS Service sux!
by Odhiambo Washington 30 May '11

30 May '11

Of late, with Airtel, either 1. my sms does not get delivered to the recipient, OR 2. if it gets delivered, I do not get the delivery report My phone is configured to receive the delivery reports. I seem to get delivery reports 1% of the time. 99% I do not. When I check the status of the messages in the "Reports" folder, almost all are marked as "Pending". I believe there are engineers from Airtel reading this. The affected number is the one in my signature text below. Anyone else seeing the same symptoms and willing to help me out?? It's very important for me to get the two issues resolved, because I have resorted to calling the recipient, as a followup just to confirm they received my text, which is an extra expense (unless Airtel has it this way by design!). Calling Airtel Customer Care is even more irritating, as the chaps there do not appear competent enough to address any problems. They take you round, you get pissed off, then they say they'll forward your problem to "IT" and you should be called after 48hrs. Unfortunately, that marks the end of any communication from Airtel, as no one from their side ever gets to follow up on the problem you reported. I am not subscribed to any of their funny services apart from the "Preferred Numbers" and my line is a corporate line. PS: I have submitted a complaint to CCK as well via their complaints web link, because not it seems it's one of those cases of "naomba serikali iitusaidie". -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler. Please consider the environment before printing this email.

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Freelance Job Costing
by JOmoro 30 May '11

30 May '11

I am a motion designer who also does web design work. Though currently in full employment I like to pick up side jobs. Costing has been a major challenge and was wondering if there are any freelance (web or motion designers) who could tell what the average rate is in the market. Web Design:__? Motion Design:__? I know there are those who do websites for 3,000/= but just want to know on average what one would charge for either of these jobs. I hope the response will help other freelancers out there and help this industry grow professionally. -- Jansen Omoro http://jomoro.carbonmade.com/

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Re: [Skunkworks] Web Critique
by Watchman 30 May '11

30 May '11

Looking to get anyone to comment. Positive and negative on site: http://www.megapixels.co.ke Best. Watchman. -- ...and I shall shed my light over dark evil. For the dark things cannot stand the light.

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connect your PBX to mobile networks
by Eunice Wa 30 May '11

30 May '11

Dear All, We have the following German made FCT's in stock at a very good price. http://www.teles.de/data/pdf/products-and-solutions/en/ds-igate-fct.pdf Kindly contact me off list for a prices, few remaining. Regards, Eunice 0734 531794

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Nvidia Geforce GTX 230/250/280 (DDR3 PCI-e)
by James Maina 29 May '11

29 May '11

Happy Sunday all Does anyone have any of the above graphics cards, new or used & working ? Email me details and best possible (lowest) price. Thanks. Kind RegardsJames K. Maina Cell: +254-0721-490933 Email: jameskmaina(a)hotmail.com

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Blackberry service on safaricom:
by [ Brainiac ] 29 May '11

29 May '11

to the regulars of this service: 1: do you get 3G speeds on the 3G devices and if so, whats the latency like? 2: Are there monthly caps on allowable transfer... and thirdly... has anyone successfully tethered a Bold ? -- *“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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How do you find your nearest 3G Base Station.
by Vincent Wayodi 29 May '11

29 May '11

Is anyone aware of any websites/resources where you can find the location of your nearest 3G Base Station in your area including the name of the network provider. Like a map of your local area with the different mobile phone Base Stations displayed. I have trawled through Google and some of the websites for leading telecoms providers but cannot t find anything that’s accurate. Your assistance is very much appreciated Thanks Vince

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GOOGLE WALLET
by nerdalf 28 May '11

28 May '11

Hi, Self distracting secure element chip http://goo.gl/C5Dzc What will google come up with next just wondering would this ever give Mpesa a run for there money in the future? -- *"One who ask questions is a fool for five minutes one who doesn't is a fool forever."*

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Cisco 3750 switch
by Andrew Kerich 27 May '11

27 May '11

Hi Skunk(ette)s, I am looking for a Cisco 3750 48 port switch PoE 10/100/1000 speed. Please inbox quotation. Kerich.

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Request for Hardware
by Bernard Owuor 27 May '11

27 May '11

Hallos, I need 15 of the following pieces of hardware: PCs: - Intel® Pentium® Dual Core Processor E5800 (3.2GHz,2M,800Hz FSB) >- 4GB DDR3 Non-ECC SDRAM,1333MHz, (1 DIMM) >- 320GB 7,200 RPM 3.5" SATA, 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive with NCQ and 16MB Cache Monitors (15): Dell E Series E1911 19-inch Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor - Black Macbooks (5): http://store.apple.com/us/configure/MC503LL/A?mco=MTk0MjIwNjU - 2.13 GHz Processor - 4GB RAM - USB Ethernet adaptor - Mini Display Port to VGA Adaptor 500VA APC UPS (20) Regards, Bernard

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wireless Outdoor antennas point to multipoint
by Wagah Hayanga 27 May '11

27 May '11

hey guys please advice on the best model n place where i can acquire good wireless antenna - out door- point to multipoint. many thanks, Fred On Fri, May 27, 2011 at 5:18 PM, <skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > Send Skunkworks mailing list submissions to > skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > skunkworks-owner(a)lists.my.co.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Skunkworks digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: mailing list exclution (Odhiambo Washington) > 2. Re: mailing list exclution (Brian Mang'oli) > 3. Re: In the KE tech world and Silicon Valley--An amatuer view (aki) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 27 May 2011 15:29:42 +0300 > From: Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo(a)gmail.com> > To: Skunkworks Mailing List <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] mailing list exclution > Message-ID: <BANLkTimPM7C0iy0Fzd7XsQK-pEFCUqptKA(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Could be true... I forget the actual line now.. > > On Fri, May 27, 2011 at 15:16, Okechukwu <okechukwu(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > I thought it was you are given the F and the B, but you have to learn the > > Eye > > > > ./Ok3ch > > > > On Fri, May 27, 2011 at 3:10 PM, Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo(a)gmail.com > >wrote: > > > >> > >> > >> On Fri, May 27, 2011 at 14:12, kevin mutumah <kkmtumah(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> > >>> The guy maybe actually genuine and probably new and green to > skunkworks. > >>> A little help wouldnt be so hard guys > >>> > >> > >> If you don't even know how e-mail fwding works, really, you have a wee > bit > >> more time to join skunkworks. > >> It's like joining the FBI. You are given the F and the B, but you have > to > >> earn the I :) > >> > >> > >> > >> -- > >> Best regards, > >> Odhiambo WASHINGTON, > >> Nairobi,KE > >> +254733744121/+254722743223 > >> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ > >> I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler. > >> Please consider the environment before printing this email. > >> > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> 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 > > > > > > -- > Best regards, > Odhiambo WASHINGTON, > Nairobi,KE > +254733744121/+254722743223 > _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ > I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler. > Please consider the environment before printing this email. >

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quotation for supply of computers
by mabeya conseray 27 May '11

27 May '11

sales executives on the list please mail me off list a quotation for 10 computers(512 ram, 80gb hdd, dvd combo) plus connection labour cost and materials involved just for a small secondary school ASAP -- Regards Mabeya Seme Conseray mobile no. +254 724 204 543

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<OT>WD ext hdd with ethernet for sale
by Yast Labs 27 May '11

27 May '11

i got a WD EXTERNAL HDD WITH A ETHERNET PORT for sale going for 19k. also hp compaq desktop 500B,2.8ghz dual core,2gb,320gb,t.v card 26k contact me if interested. -- Regards, Kenneth Njuguna, Sales Executive, YastLabs Computer Solutions, 0723511949.

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1TB HP Hard Disks
by m mugo 27 May '11

27 May '11

Hello good people. Can you advice on where I can get these Hard Disks:- HP 1TB Midline 3G SATA 7.2K 3.5" LFF Hard Drive 454146-B21 or HP 1TB Midline 3G SATA 7.2K 3.5" LFF Hard Drive 454273-001 Planning the deployment of a backup solution where the data storage expected is rather high and do not want to go the NAS way. Regards, Mugo

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PayPal Sues Google & Former Execs Over Google Wallet
by Okechukwu 27 May '11

27 May '11

http://mashable.com/2011/05/27/paypal-sues-google-wallet/?utm_source=iphone… ./Ok3ch Sent from my iPad

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Joe Mucheru Fireside Chat {final take} http://youtu.be/flQ4CiYP7eA @ihubnairobi
by Mbugua Njihia 27 May '11

27 May '11

Joe Mucheru Fireside Chat {final take} http://youtu.be/flQ4CiYP7eA @ihubnairobi

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Looking for 20ft and 40ft Container
by Bonny . 27 May '11

27 May '11

Hi guys, Am seriously looking for a 20ft and 40ft container, any assistance will be really appreciated. -- Best regards, Bonny "There is progress whether ye are going forward or backward! The thing is to move!" "Perseverance is failing 19 times and succeeding the 20th." "There's never a "right time" to wait for. So whenever you get the chance, take a risk. "Never limit yourself because of others' limited imagination; never limit others because of your own limited imagination."

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The worst use of Joomla
by Paul Kevin 27 May '11

27 May '11

I thought we were the experts in Joomla. Look at http://kenyaviongozileo.com/ How many free templates are there that look way better than.....even the default joomla template looks waaay better. They actually took time to make a template called "1sr_first" ..... [?]

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iHub open for ADC contestants
by wesley kirinya 27 May '11

27 May '11

Hi Skunk(ettes), Posting on behalf of Bernard (M-Lab): The iHub will be open all Saturday night for the Android Developer Challenge (ADC) contestants. Android gurus will be available as well. If you have questions, you may direct them to Bernard (bernard(a)mlab.co.ke) Regards.

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<OT> HIGH SPEC LAPTOPs FOR SALE - DV6 - FIRST COME FIRST SERVE
by Alvin Jason Ochieng 27 May '11

27 May '11

HP Pavilion dv6-6078si Dark Umber Metal Finish !!! Entertainment Notebook PC Intel® Core™ i5-2410M (2.3 GHz, 3 MB L3 cache) Processor; 6GB DDR3 Memory; 750GB SATA HDD; Super Multi DVD Writer DVD+/-R +/-RW; AMD Radeon HD 6770M (1 GB DDR5)Graphics; 15.6” High-Definition LED HP BrightView Display; HP Pavilion TrueVision WEBCAM, Beats sound system; TouchPad supporting Multi-Touch gestures and On/Off button; Full size keyboard with integrated numeric keypad; Wireless 802.11b/g/n; Bluetooth; 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN; Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit; 1 year warranty. Bundled Software: Symantec™ Norton Internet Security™ 2011 (60 days live update); HP Games Console; Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash Player, Microsoft Office 2010 ready + FREE HP 16" Travel Essential Kit (includes carrying case and optical mouse) @ 90,000/= HP Pavilion dv6-6077si Dark Umber Metal Finish !!! Entertainment Notebook PC Intel® Core™ i7-2630QM (2.0 GHz, 6 MB L3 cache) Processor; 8GB DDR3 Memory; 1TB SATA HDD; LightScribe Blu-ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer; AMD Radeon HD 6770M (1 GB DDR5) Graphics; 15.6” HD+ High-Definition LED HP BrightView Display; HP Pavilion TrueVision WEBCAM with Integrated Digital Microphone (VGA low-light); Beats sound system; TouchPad supporting Multi-Touch gestures and On/Off button; Full size keyboard with integrated numeric keypad; Wireless 802.11b/g/n; Bluetooth; 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN; 5-in-1 card Reader; Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit; 1 year warranty. Bundled Software: Symantec™ Norton Internet Security™ 2011 (60 days live update); HP Games Console; Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash Player, Microsoft Office 2010 ready + FREE HP 16" Travel Essential Kit (includes carrying case and optical mouse) @102,000/= HP Pavilion dv7-6051si Dark Umber Metal Finish !!! Entertainment Notebook PC Intel® Core™ i7-2630QM (2.0 GHz, 6 MB L3 cache) Processor; 8192MB DDR3 Memory; 2 x 1TB SATA HDD; LightScribe Blu-ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer; AMD Radeon HD 6770M (1 GB DDR5) Graphics; 17.3” HD+ High-Definition LED HP BrightView Display; HP Pavilion TrueVision WEBCAM with Integrated Digital Microphone (VGA low-light); Beats sound system with integrated subwoofer; TouchPad supporting Multi-Touch gestures and On/Off button; Full size keyboard with integrated numeric keypad; Wireless 802.11b/g/n; Bluetooth; 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN; 5-in-1 card Reader; Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit; 1 year warranty. Bundled Software: Symantec™ Norton Internet Security™ 2011 (60 days live update); HP Games Console; Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash Player, Microsoft Office 2010 ready @ 113,000/= For further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thanks & Kind Regards, Alvin Ochola Sales Account Manager Greenline Technology Limited Personal Cell: Airtel +254 733 313923 Safaricom +254 722 313923 Office Tel : 020-651755/552086 Office Wireless - Office Cel:0722-219938 / 0733-610758 FAX : 020-559841 Skype: alvinochola | MSN : a_ochola | Yahoo : alvin.ochola(a)yahoo.co.uk | Googletalk : ajochola Email: info(a)greenline.co.ke

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Airtel Systems Crash
by Odhiambo Washington 27 May '11

27 May '11

>From the look of things, Airtel appears to have experienced a major system error/glitch - affecting probably thousands/millions of their clients. I have 6 dead corporate lines as I write this. I don't listen to the radio while working but I wonder if they have explained it in some Radio/TV updates. Anyone? PS: Sorry for the x-posting. -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler. Please consider the environment before printing this email.

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SQL Trivia
by James Maina 27 May '11

27 May '11

Whats the difference between IN and NOT EXISTS? A difference of 30 sec in performance! Have a great day! James K. Maina Cell: +254-0721-490933 Email: jameskmaina(a)hotmail.com

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PHP Profiling
by Peter Karunyu 27 May '11

27 May '11

To the PHP devs out there, a simple question; which tool/feature do you use to profile your code? Some use CI's profiler, some use PHP's core functions, some use their own functions, some use xdebug... I simply wish to know which is the most popular tool for profiling.

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JOB AD: Software/Hardware Sales Personnel Required
by Luke Kuvheya 27 May '11

27 May '11

Hi Guys, A pal is urgently looking to fill the "subject" position for a startup. Send CV's to info(a)synopa.com also indicate expected salary. Regards, Luke

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Question : A string as a bool value
by aki 27 May '11

27 May '11

- I'm working on setting up an http interface and one requirement that am working with was to take a string and use it's status as a bool. The result of the string I then run the bool in a conditional if/else block, and it works fine when true but is not triggered when false. Even tried with a null, same result. Anyone been down this road and willing to share some info? I believe this question is not language dependent. -File stream: Not sure whether the stream referred to in programming is in binary format? E.g. in the comms world, streams are modulated binaries in a digital signal i.e the payload binaries are carried by a modulated carrier. Anyone care to discuss the file streams in programs. Cheers. :-)

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Question
by Brian Ngure 26 May '11

26 May '11

Just a simple trick question to see if guys are on their toes [?] public class Test { public static void main(String[] args) { int n = 0; for (int m = 0; m < 5; m++) { n = n++; System.out.println(n); } } } Output: 0 0 0 0 0 Why? Who will be first to answer correctly? -- Regards Brian Ngure

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Safaricom Sued...
by Peter Karunyu 26 May '11

26 May '11

For ye all who were wondering where Alex Gakuru went to, well, here<http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate+News/-/539550/1168808/-/rojned…>he is. Goes to show that some people talk, and others walk the talk.

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Leading Magazine names Ushahidi's David Kobia among most creative in 2011
by Paul Kukubo 26 May '11

26 May '11

Listers Congratulations are in order to Ushahidi's David Kobia for being named 14th in the leading magazine Fast Company's annual Creative 100 for 2011. http://www.fastcompany.com/most-creative-people/2011/david-kobia-ushahidi#p… We must celebrate these gains being made by individuals who are putting Kenya on the global ICT map on the back of their intellectual and entrepreneurial ability. Fast Company is a leading publication on business, technology, creativity and entrepreneurship which is widely read globally and is considered staple reading in Silicon Valley Circles and is available here at certain bookshops. Paul Kukubo Chief Executive Officer, Kenya ICT Board PO Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya 12th Floor, Teleposta Towers Koinange Street Tel +254 20 2089061, +254 20 2211960 Fax: +254 20 2211962 website: www.ict.go.ke local content project: www.tandaa.co.ke, www.facebook.com/tandaakenya twitter:@tandaaKENYA BPO Project: www. doitinkenya.co.ke Digital Villages Project: www.pasha.co.ke personal contacts _______________ Cell: + 254 717 180001 skype: kukubopaul googletalk: pkukubo personal blog: www.paulkukubo.co.ke personal twitter: @pkukubo ____________________ Vision: Kenya becomes a top ten global ICT hub Mission: To champion and actively enable Kenya to adopt and exploit ICT, through promotion of partnerships, investments and infrastructure growth for socio economic enrichment

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PIVOT25: East Africa's Biggest Mobile Tech Event
by Jayeesh Bhalla 26 May '11

26 May '11

Official Video for PIVOT 25 - East Africa's Biggest Mobile Tech Event - http://vimeo.com/24254256

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300m x 2 UG cables available at 680/- meter negotiable
by benson maina 26 May '11

26 May '11

Contact me offlist if interested

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Location information to unlock more value for mobile services - http://bit.ly/iAIJFt
by Mbugua Njihia 26 May '11

26 May '11

Life is mobile, and with that mobility comes the tricky element of relevance in service delivery to a mobile consumer. While content has been said to be king, context and relevance must be taken into account, otherwise that content is useless data. Location on mobile can be tapped into via different ways; CellId, GPS, Agps and lastly user generated. For you to use mobile services, your mobile phone must communicate with a mast and these masts have known locations. The mast with which your mobile communicates changes as you move and by triangulating data from these interactions we can determine your location. GPS stands for global positioning system and this uses a series of satellites to derive location information. User generated location is subjective entry of one's location onto a system. There are many services that can be taken to the next level once location information is appended. Take directory services for example, and assume you were looking for a Chinese restaurant. With your location plugged into the service, you will receive particulars of restaurants that are close by, as it makes no sense to get a listing of a restaurant in Kisumu, yet you are in Nairobi. Location information to unlock more value for mobile services - http://bit.ly/iAIJFt

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IP Developments in Kenya
by Oliver Ndegwa 26 May '11

26 May '11

It is indeed a great move and an impression to see the milestones we have made the last couple of years. Techies embracing change and keeping with the changing fortunes of time. Especially of importance is amount of knowledge and hunger for SIP integration which I know everyone is getting involved in, including the technology giants though they are doing it silently. This is important for us the Open Source/ open standards people who believe that open systems and interoperability is a life style and is the future of communication. I believe we have done well... 1. Terrestrial and marine fiber opening the opportunity for broadband and VOIP 2. Cloud business with Telcos now looking at opportunities in hosted services 3. IP CENTREX, the next big buzzword in Kenya for the next one year or so [Voice as a Service] 4. Technocrats getting ready for *Internet Protocol version 6* *5. Asterisk coming of age and corporates starting to think outside the box. The solution works and has the right support. This means opportunities for developers to now improve on Unified communication. what more can we do? Apps for asterisk like what Android has done. We are the next silicon valley if not better.* * * *I must admit that the SIP evangelists have done well, their *resilience* and consistency over time has created the right attitude and confidence in the market for custom solutions for UC.* * * For developers in this forum, i guess we are posed with an opportunity to develop Apps around the IVR, USSD, UC, CRM, Onnet and offnet Billing solutions, Social networks for corporates, Shared services systems both video and data. Systems that integrate with Open standards systems out there. Not to mention that companies like snom and Polycom have done so much already in support of the same. This of course has seen companies like microsoft moving in to certify these products in readiness for microsoft UC [OCS and Lync} there is definitely something special about SIP people. Cisco developing the TIP protocol to allow interoperability for telepresence implementors. I believe there is much happening on IP and I believe there is no better forum to open up these opportunities than on skunkworks. My 1 cent, any one who has more info on SIP, IPV6, VOIP, IPcentrex, Session border control etc. Please share.... regards Oliver SIP Evangelist - _________________________________________ Experience SIP - Today’s Hottest Communications Protocol Comes of Age

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by John Doe Smith Kamau KipNg'etich Jones 26 May '11

26 May '11

please add steve.kim41(a)gmail.com to the mailing list

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ICT Association of Kenya and KEMU University Confrence
by PATRICK WAIRAGU 26 May '11

26 May '11

Skunks There is a Banner advert on Nation Media website http://www.nation.co.ke , 4th banner from the left, about an ICT conference that is organised by ICT association of Kenya and KEMU University. Check it Out.

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Django Pre-select Radio Button
by Ndungi Kyalo 26 May '11

26 May '11

Am trying to pre-select a radio button created with the django.forms library : choices = forms.ChoiceField( widget = forms.RadioSelect(), choices = [ ['a', 'i liked it'], ['b', 'i did not like it'] ], required=True ) How would I go about getting the 'a' choice pre-selected on a freshly loaded unbound form ?

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