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AppCircus comes to Nairobi
by Judith Owigar 25 Aug '11

25 Aug '11

The traveling showcase of creative and innovative apps,AppCircus<http://appcircus.com/>, will be hosted by the iHub <http://ihub.co.ke/>and Akirachix <http://akirachix.com>on the* *10th of September 2011. Developers can pitch in front of an international jury, formed by industry experts. The winner of the AppCircus will get an opportunity to be nominated for the *Mobile Premier Awards 2012*, which are held during the* Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.* The deadline to participate is the 31st of August! **[image: App Circus]<http://akirachix.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/appcircus_logo.png> The location will be at the *iHub_Nairobi’s Innovation Hub for the technology community* *at the 4th floor of the Bishop Magua Centre on Ngong Rd.*, *directly opposite the Uchumi Hyper. *Here are the rules for participation:* - Submissions and presentations to the AppCircus are FREE and open to any high school/college/university* student*. - Applicants must send one representative person to present the app live on stage. - Apps are submitted through the appcircus.com platform. - Registration and membership on appcircus is FREE! - appcircus.com members need to add the app to their profile before applying to an AppCircus. - Each App can only present in one AppCircus, except if it receives a Runnerup Waiver. - One app in each AppCircus will be nominated for the pool of apps from which the 20 finalists for the Mobile Premier Awards 2012 will be selected. - The app with most votes after the nomination winner, will receive a “Runnerup Waiver”, which allows it to apply again to be selected at another AppCircus. Judith Owigar | Skype: owigarj | Twitter: @owigarj

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Re: [Skunkworks] Google in Swahili
by William Muriithi 25 Aug '11

25 Aug '11

>> >>>> >>> >> >>>> >>> Of late we've ranted about being forced to use Google in Swahili. >> >>>> >>> But >> >>>> >>> it's good to realize that Swa is so recognized that it's on >> >>>> >>> Wikipedia as >> >>>> >>> well! >> >>>> >>> http://sw.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jorge_Luis_Borges >> >>>> >>> I prefer to read the article in English though considering the >> >>>> >>> amount of >> >>>> >>> time in my hands... >> >>>> >>> -- This unfortunately very true. I find that I can read far faster in English than in Swahili. This make it very hard to be loyal to it when you are in a rush. Unfortunately, as we use it infrequently, we rust further which just keep reinforcing the original problem. I kind of now understand how languages goes belly up. I used to be a wikipedia editor sometime back and I did not know how bad my swahili was until I tried to write a swahili version of an article I had authored in English. It was barely Swahili and I just had to trash it as it was embarrassing. Kind of felt sad about myself after that for a moment. William >> >>>> >>> Samuel Waithaka >> >>>> >>> Techiepreneur | http://groups.to/techiepreneur >> >>>> >>> http://www.linkedin.com/in/waithaka >> >>>> >>> http://twitter.com/samwaithaka

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App store for PC's
by Zack Githinji 25 Aug '11

25 Aug '11

Dear All, http://www.embarcadero.com/appwave/ -- Regards, Zack K. Githinji Technical Officer, Cell:+254 722 649199 E-mail:zachgithinji@gmail.com "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."

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Microsoft Dynamics Nav 2009 classic
by Catherine Ndavi 24 Aug '11

24 Aug '11

Hi, Who is using the above sofware development tool? i need help [?] -- Catherine Muute Ndavi 0729308445

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Capacity given By Mobile Providers
by peter kihara 24 Aug '11

24 Aug '11

Hi Skunks I ask what capacity do mobile providers give on their networks for internets service coz to my Understanding EDGE,3G,LTE just show us the through puts of the connection i.e you can have a 128KBps on a 3.6Mbps 3G connection And guys what is the best ways to test any links Capacity. Coz all have their way of testing and all pass. is their an independent testing server? *Regards Peter Muchangi Kihara Airtel 0733671118 Safaricom 0722671118 *

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HP enterprise solutions notes
by mabeya conseray 24 Aug '11

24 Aug '11

someone help me with the above certification notes please!!!!!! -- Regards Mabeya Seme Conseray ORACLE DBA mobile no. +254 724 204 543

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Samsung Galaxy vs Iphone 4
by Kevin Omondi 24 Aug '11

24 Aug '11

Skunks, Came across this interesting Comparison table when doing background research on Iphone 4 and Samsung Galaxy S Plus before making a purchase. Is it just me or does the Samsung Galaxy S Plus come across as a better phone when one does an objective analysis ? General InformationSamsung Galaxy S Plus I9001<http://www.91mobiles.com/mobile/Samsung/Galaxy+S+Plus+i9001/9712.html> Apple IPhone 4 - 16GB<http://www.91mobiles.com/mobile/Apple/iPhone+4+-+16GB/7733.html> *Mobile Image* *Brand*Samsung Apple *Model* Galaxy S Plus I9001 IPhone 4 - 16GB *Weight* 119 g 137 g *Form Factor* Touch Bar Bar *Dimensions* 122.4 X 64.2 X 9.9 mm 115.2 X 58.6 X 9.3 mm *Operating Frequency* GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / HSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100 Mhz GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 Mhz *Keypad* *Dual Sim* *3G* Yes, HSDPA, 14.4 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps Yes, HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps *Display* ** ** ** *Display Colour* 4.0 Inches, Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M Colors 3.5 Inches, LED-backlit IPS TFT, Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M Colors *Display Size* 480X800 pixels 640X960 pixels *Touch Screen* Yes, Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen Yes, Capacitative Touchscreen *Messaging* ** ** ** *SMS* Yes Yes *MMS* Yes Yes *Email* Yes Yes *Pop Mail* No Yes *Push Mail* No No *Pocket Mail* No No *Inbox Capacity* Yes, Threaded View Yes, Threaded View *Camera* ** * * ** *Image capture* Yes, Rear Camera : 5.0 MP Camera (2592x1944 Pixels) With Auto Focus, Front Camera : 0.3 MP, VGA Camera (640x480 Pixels) Yes, 5 Mega Pixels Camera With Autofocus And LED Flash + Secondary Camera (Videocalling Over Wi-Fi Only) *Image resolution* 2592.0 X 1944.0 Pixels 2592.0 X 1944.0 Pixels *Image zoom* Yes, Digital Zoom Yes, 5x Digital Zoom *Video capture* Yes Yes *Video resolution* Yes, 720p@30fps Yes, 720p@30fps, LED Video Light, Geo-tagging *Video zoom* *Modes* *Music & Video* * * ** ** *Audio player* Yes, Music Formats : MP3, WAV, EAAC+, AC3, FLAC With Loudspeaker And 3.5mm Audio Jack Yes, Music Formats : MP3, AAC, MP3 VBR, HE-AAC, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, And AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, And WAV *FM* Yes, FM Radio With RDS No *Radio * No No *Speaker* Yes Yes *Tv output* *Audio Jack* Yes Yes *Video player* Yes, Video Formats : MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV, DivX, Xvid Yes, Video Formats : MPEG4, H.264, MOV *Data & Connectivity* ** ** ** *GPRS* Yes, Class 12 (4+1/3+2/2+3/1+4 Slots), 32 - 48 Kbps Yes, Class 10 (4+1/3+2 Slots), 32 - 48 Kbps *Edge* Yes, Class 12 Yes, Class 10, 236.8 Kbps *Mobile office* *Wireless Protocol * Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 B/g/n, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 B/g/n *Mobile sync* *Bluetooth* Yes, V3.0 With A2DP Yes, V2.1 With A2DP *Infrared* No No *Port* Yes, Micro USB V2.0 Yes, USB 2.0 *PTT* No No *Memory* ** ** ** *Inbuilt memory* *Memory slot* Yes, Micro SD Card No *Expandable* Yes, Up To 32GB No *Phone Book* Yes, Practically Unlimited Entries And Fields, Photocall Yes, Practically Unlimited Entries And Fields, Photocall *Call Information* ** ** ** * Dialled* Practically Unlimited 100 *Missed call* Practically Unlimited 100 *Received* Practically Unlimited 100 *Call recording* No No *Battery* ** ** ** *Battery model* liion1650mAh liion1420mAh *Talk time* Standard Talk time: Up to 17.3 Hours(2G), 7.8 Hours(3G)* Up toUp To 14 Hours (2G) / Up To 7 Hours (3G) Hours *Standby time* Standard Standby time: Up to 480 Hours(2G), 430 Hours(3G)* Up toUp To 300 Hours (2G) / Up To 300 Hours (3G) Hours Up To 300 Hours (2G) / Up To 300 Hours (3G) *Ringtone* ** ** ** *Polyphonic* Yes Yes *MIDI* *WAV* Yes *MP3* Yes Yes *AAC* *AMR* *M4A* *WMA* *Mp4* * Technology* ** ** ** *Java* Yes, Via Third Party Application No *OS* Android OS, V2.3 (Gingerbread) IOS 4 *Games* Yes Yes *Others* ** ** ** *FM Recording* No No *Torch light* No No *Call Blacklist* No No *SMS Blacklist* No No *One touch player* *Pocket MSN* No No *Browser* Yes, HTML, RSS Yes, HTML (Safari) *Skype calling* No No *Other Features* Organizer Voice memo/dial/commands Predictive text input Active noise cancellation with dedicated microphone Digital compass Google Maps Voice command/dial TV-out

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WHAT IS THE BEST ALL IN ONE PRINTER
by Ti Dave 24 Aug '11

24 Aug '11

Hi You Intelligent bustards, Am in the verge of purchasing an all in one printer for my office of five people. I had initially bought a Hp Office Jet 8500 wireless printer which is serving quite well. Now recently i found a need to have one more all in one printer and I thought of researching for the new stuff in the market. My prospects were the Hp Officejet 8500a eall in one. Epson WorkForce 8400 All in one Bt ive looked through the internet and heard very unpositive testimonials about this two from consumer review. Does have experience with this two or Have any suggestion of a sweet ass-all-in one printer that will not give me a headache or clean my pockets with cartridge replacements. Plus wireless would be an added advantage. -- Direct your attention to the best... http://www.bigbang.co.ke/

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Re: [Skunkworks] Skunkworks Digest, Vol 18, Issue 371
by Wycliffe Kenani 24 Aug '11

24 Aug '11

materials are not manna, you struggle to get it. otherwise anybody with java programming language referrence material to contact me through the same email ________________________________ From: "skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke" <skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke> To: skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 3:16 AM Subject: Skunkworks Digest, Vol 18, Issue 371 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: Microsoft Dynamics Nav 2009 classic (Joseph Maina) 2. Re: ??0T:???EX UK ITEMS FOR SALE????? (m mugo) 3. Re: Microsoft Dynamics Nav 2009 classic (Gregory Okoth) 4. Re: Microsoft Dynamics Nav 2009 classic (Joseph Maina) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2011 12:03:25 +0300 From: Joseph Maina <mainasoft00(a)gmail.com> To: Skunkworks Mailing List <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Microsoft Dynamics Nav 2009 classic Message-ID: <CAPpfU3MONbFnuP7fXwYGFrMiC1Wr-LUJgShjmnPgwj4LRVnjAg(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" I do , what helpd do you need? On Wed, Aug 24, 2011 at 11:46 AM, Catherine Ndavi <catherine.ndavi(a)gmail.com > wrote: > Hi, > Who is using the above sofware development tool? i need help [?] > > -- > Catherine Muute Ndavi > 0729308445 > > _______________________________________________ > 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 >

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Microsoft .NET Assistant and Firefox
by m mugo 24 Aug '11

24 Aug '11

Morning skunks. During update of Firefox, tried to download the subject matter Extension and it seemed to be taking forever so I killed off the process and seeked to remove it. Tis very unlikely I'll need to run many .NET applications using Firefox because M$ have locked a gazillion features to IE that ensures it's the only browser that can be used to run anything developed on their platform. Trying to uninstall it through browser and I'm unable to, I search around the web and then I bump into this.... http://robertnyman.com/2009/01/26/microsoft-force-installs-firefox-extension I have a few pointers as to what the anti-trust suits against M$ that I never seemed to understand a few years ago were all about.... Regards, Mugo

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Systems Support Vacancy
by purity mwangi 24 Aug '11

24 Aug '11

Good Morning, Kindly send in your applications and C.V.s for the position of Systems Support to; * HREmails(a)gerties.org and Cc. tallan(a)gerties.org * some of the duties are; - Respond to requests for technical assistance in person, via phone, electronically - Log all support requests onto the help desk software - Identify and escalate situations requiring urgent attention - Provide on-the-job training to new department staff members - Provide computer orientation to new and existing staff. - Perform hardware and software installations The application deadline is Friday the 26th of August 2011. Have a lovely day.

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MOBILE MONDAY - 29th
by James Muendo 24 Aug '11

24 Aug '11

Join us this Monday the 29th of August at the iHub for our next MOMO meet up. We have a special focus on Mobile Advertising and are pretty excited to have InMobi as our keynote speakers. *InMobi is the world’s largest independent mobile advertising network. With offices on four continents we provide advertisers, publishers and developers with a uniquely global solution for advertising. Ournetwork is growing and now delivers the unprecedented ability to reach 314 million consumers, in over 165 countries, through more than 36 billion mobile ad impressions monthly. InMobi was recently selected as the 2011 AlwaysOn Top 100 Mobile Companies in Silicon Valley.* We will also be getting an update on upcoming mobile apps event AppCircus as well as some of the awesome work being done by the Ushahidi<http://www.ushahidi.com/> mobile team. - *AppCircus*– Judith Owigar of AkiraChix will be talking about AppCircus <http://appcircus.com/event/appcircus-in-nairobi> - *Ushahidi* Mobile Apps with the Ushahidi Team - *InMobi*- *The Economics of Your Ad Supported Application Business *with Terence Eden, Developer Community Manager, EMEA, InMobi Excellent opportunity to network with other mobile developers,entrepreneurs and enthusiasts. If you've registered before for other events please go ahead and register again .If you'd like to be present during the meet up in July please send us an email at talk(a)mobilemonday.co.ke and we will set up a slot for you. For more information check out: twitter: twitter.com/mobilemondayke facebook: facebook.com/mobilemondayke -- James M. Muendo P.O Box 28016 - 00200, Nairobi. Mobile: +254725567508 Skype:tim.rick | Twitter: @Sprint_media | gtalk: timrick | Web: www.sprint-interactive.com <http://muendoshead.blogspot.com/> <http://muendoshead.blogspot.com/>

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PesaPal, pesaPi et al
by Peter Karunyu 24 Aug '11

24 Aug '11

Good people, Other than PesaPal and pesaPi, who else provides an API for receiving and managing mobile money?

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what if?
by amanya 23 Aug '11

23 Aug '11

hi all it appears to me that we have increasingly turned this into a space to gripe. leading to a member wondering why anyone bothers to bring their website for review. is this the best we can do and be? we are hostile to people's shortcomings; even pointing out member's spelling mistakes. we, and i include myself, have tended to be quick to cut each other down. (and while thinking about this, i realized the tone of a recent post could have been polite and will be sending an apology off list. or should i do this on list?) what if our interest was to reach out as opposed to shoot down? is it possible to end this trend where members associated with particular organizations "lurk" on the list? can we reach out to industry players and say blog about whatever products they are bringing to the market having interviewed them? could we appreciate an idea and be understanding when its execution has hurdles? i fear for as long we are outside looking in, what we take for influence is nothing but hubris. a favorite TED talk is the Steve Jobs, 2005 Stanford Commencement Address, How to live before you die, http://goo.gl/aHefs (31MB). At the end he advices us to stay hungry, stay foolish. and that is a mantra we could do with as skunks. -- age is an issue of mind over matter. if you don't mind, it doesn't matter - mark twain

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Any ExtJs experts: Help me load this ExtJs code in a div. (id="ja-content-main")
by Kibui Maina 23 Aug '11

23 Aug '11

Example: Help me load the code below in a div. (*id="ja-content-main"*) *Ext.application({ name: 'HelloExt', launch: function() { Ext.create('Ext.container.Viewport', { layout: 'anchor', autoEl: 'center', items: [ { title: 'Hello Ext', html : 'This is to test Ext JS.' } ] }); } });* Kibui Kenneth Maina,* * * * *Tel:* +254 (0) 721 173 780 *Blog:* Opticom Solutions<http://opticomsolutions.blogspot.com/> *Website*: kit-b.com <http://www.kit-b.com> *Twitter:* @mainakibui<https://twitter.com/#%21/mainakibui> * * *Tools I Use:* Joomla, PHP, MYSQL, Learning Python, Amazon cloud hosting, WHM, Cpanel, Adobe CS4, Dreamweaver, Cent OS, Linux, Windows, Networking, Hardware, VM Ware.

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Orange Launching 3G Tommorow
by Kevin Omondi 23 Aug '11

23 Aug '11

On the back of the fantastic postpaid phone offers, I have just received info from relaible sources that Orange are likely to launch their 3G service tommorow. Lets wait and see, Kevin

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cyanogenmod
by Odhiambo Washington 23 Aug '11

23 Aug '11

Any top notch Droid owners using http://www.cyanogenmod.com/? Dennis?? Please say how good it is.... -- 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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Invitation to connect on LinkedIn
by Mabeya Conseray via LinkedIn 23 Aug '11

23 Aug '11

LinkedIn ------------ Mabeya Conseray requested to add you as a connection on LinkedIn: ------------------------------------------ Josiah, I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn. - Mabeya Accept invitation from Mabeya Conseray http://www.linkedin.com/e/-v5gv9x-grozgkxn-28/T4Pevh2Eh7RcyFJhPqi__ymPVOifi… View invitation from Mabeya Conseray http://www.linkedin.com/e/-v5gv9x-grozgkxn-28/T4Pevh2Eh7RcyFJhPqi__ymPVOifi… ------------------------------------------ DID YOU KNOW you can conduct a more credible and powerful reference check using LinkedIn? Enter the company name and years of employment or the prospective employee to find their colleagues that are also in your network. This provides you with a more balanced set of feedback to evaluate that new hire. http://www.linkedin.com/e/-v5gv9x-grozgkxn-28/rsr/inv-27/ -- (c) 2011, LinkedIn Corporation

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New KENIC website
by Peter Karunyu 23 Aug '11

23 Aug '11

http://www.kenic.or.ke/ And that is what happens when you put Joomla into the hands of someone who knows what they are doing! Kudos to whoever did that site! One tiny winy wish: I wish the picture of the bald dude could have been of one of the Kenyan models, maybe someone from Tahidi High, or Jua Kali, or Mzee Ojwang, or Peter Marangi...

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Huawei E172
by Odhiambo Washington 23 Aug '11

23 Aug '11

Anyone knows how to unlock this modem? -- 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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mp3z as ringtones on Droids
by Odhiambo Washington 23 Aug '11

23 Aug '11

I was looking for a way to make my mp3z (on SD Card) as ringtones, but found it so difficult to figure out. Then I resorted to RTFM and found these: *OPT1:* Referring to the SD card there is a folder named "music" (obviously you'll have to create it if you are using a new SD card). Page 106 in the manual... If you want, create folders within “music” to organize your music further. If you want to use certain music files as phone, notification, or alarm ringtones, then create the following folders: • ringtones - Music files copied to the “ringtones” folder will display in the phone (incoming call) ringtone menu. (Read more about setting a song as a phone ringtone in “Create ringtones from songs” on page110.) • notifications - Music files copied to the “notifications” folder will display in the notifications ringtone menu. • alarms - Music files copied to the “alarms” folder will display in the Alarm ringtone menu. Note: If you do not want a ringtone to appear in your music Library but you do want it to be available as a ringtone, then create the “ringtones”, “notifications”, or “alarms” folder outside your “music” folder. *OPT 2:* Instead of creating a "Music" folder, create a folder called "Media". Inside of it, create a folder called "Audio". Inside of that, place your mp3's. If you want them to be used as ringtones, put any or all inside another sub-folder called "Ringtones". Storage Card/Media/Audio/(mp3's you have) or Ringtones/(mp3's you have) In this way, you won't have to click on each one and "Use as Ringtones" in order to qualify it. I used OPT 1 and it worked for me to setup a ringtone. I am posting this here for my own future reference, because I know you guys already know so much abt Droids:-) -- 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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Google TV add-on preview for Android SDK now available
by Kevin Omondi 23 Aug '11

23 Aug '11

Google TV add-on preview for Android SDK now available By Jerry Hildenbrand <http://www.androidcentral.com/users/jerry-hildenbrand> 22 Aug 2011 7:02 pm [image: Google TV]<http://cdn.androidcentral.com/sites/androidcentral.com/files/postimages/927…> Back in May at Google I/O 2011, we learned that Honeycomb would be coming to Google TV <http://www.androidcentral.com/first-look-honeycomb-google-tv>, and that we would be seeing an SDK add-on for developers to begin work on apps for the big screen. Since then, we've seen Honeycomb leak out for the Logitech Revue<http://www.androidcentral.com/honeycomb-beta-logitech-revue-leaked>, so we know it's pretty far along. Today the Google TV team has announced and released a preview of the Android SDK add-on, allowing developers to start getting ready for the Honeycomb update. This isn't something for the average Android user to play around with, even though a Google TV emulator on your computer may sound tempting. It requires a machine running Linux, with kernel-based virtualization built and operational. This means that the emulator won't be the sluggish build we currently see for Honeycomb<http://androidcentral.com/honeycomb>, and should make for a much better experience for the folks developing apps for Google TV. The Google TV team has also published design patterns and UI guidelines for Android on the television, with great notes about resolution, overscan, application scaling and other issues likely to crop up while writing apps for 1080p displays. We're excited to see Google getting ready for the Honeycomb update for Google TV devices, and it's great to see good tools for developers making their way out the door. Google TV could be the next big push from Mountain View, and a little pro-active planning will go a long way. For more information, or to get the tools ready and set up your own Google TV development environment, check out the source link.

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Discussion: Triangulation in GSM
by hellen masita 23 Aug '11

23 Aug '11

Hi skunks/skunkettes, in line with an earlier discussion on this being a technical forum... May i call upon your help without monetary gains taking an upper hand???? please :) i want to try and create an application for triangulating a mobile phone. i am at a loss on where to start....really!!! so i throw it to the floor. ******************* In a GSM network with than one vendor a proprietary software is normally supplied to handle their equipment including the BTS. Mobile phones however send Measurement reports which are standardized. these reports contain the following, 1. signal level of 6 best neignbours 2. signal quality\level of serving cell 3. the BTS can determine the Timing Advance of the Mobile(The distance (usually a range) the mobile is from the bts) as well as serving cell (Sector) Now, with just the Timing Advance(TA) and Serving cell, i can tell the general direction of a user. however i would like to use the other measurements to narrow down the location ************************* The significance of this is that it a network can track a phone that does not have a GPS. it would make phone thefts less bothersome among things. If guys discuss it for a bit, i'm sure i'll find my footing, regards, Hellen

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OnlineTransactions
by Watchman 23 Aug '11

23 Aug '11

Still trying to figure this one out, if i'd like to sell on ebay / amazon. what options do i have to rec'v payments? this is considering i don't have an international bank account. -- get to know more about me. *http://about.me/rahiminkara * this list is being *watched.*

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Bulletin Board
by george 23 Aug '11

23 Aug '11

Hi Skunks, I'm looking to create a small online bulletin board for my organization to post simple staff like meeting updates, does someone have a simple probably open source solution for this? Your suggestions are appreciated. Thanks,

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Safaricom Monthly Data | TOS?
by [ Brainiac ] 22 Aug '11

22 Aug '11

I would like victims, insiders or happy customers to tell me of any (if any that is) fair usage restrictions apply to the weekly 1000 bob internet and / or monthly 3000 bob Internet bundles. http://www.safaricom.co.ke/index.php?id=241 -- *“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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3Com switches
by TheMburu George 22 Aug '11

22 Aug '11

Need this anyone * 3Com Baseline Switch 2928 SFP plus 3CRBSG2893 (or later product number) –managed switch * 3Com Baseline Switch 2824 3CLBLUG24A (or later product number) –unmanaged switch I’m in need of about 4. -- Conservatism is the adherence to the old tried against the new untried.

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Dialup Services from ISPs
by Odhiambo Washington 22 Aug '11

22 Aug '11

Hello list, Are there people who still use the Dialup services in Kenya? I mean those who plug in a telephone line (from TKL or it's successors) and does a dialup to some ISP? I am thinking that with the advent of 3G/WCDMA the dialup service was rendered obsolete. I have some US Robotics modems which I can donate to someone who can use them, especially in a "community" project. -- 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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Backup Isolation tool
by [J'Alego Karuoth Nyakwar Osuma] 22 Aug '11

22 Aug '11

Good people, Am facing some challenges with users files and documents. I have servers on several locations that sync users documents which are later on backed up on a central storage. Ideally all files are on My documents folder that syncs to the server. My challenge is to remove Multimedia files ( Music, Video) that are eating up on the storage I need to isolate the files prior to scheduled synchronization and backup Anyone with a solution on this please share and advice.... Mathews +254731714000

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Sage Pastel
by Kelvin 22 Aug '11

22 Aug '11

Hi Skunks Anyone on this list deals with Sage Pastel? (Legit licensed copy, of course) Kelvin www.likechapaa.com <http://www.dukapress.com>www.dukapress.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We help make your website a success. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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WIMAX BTS For SALE
by Space-Networks 22 Aug '11

22 Aug '11

Interested please send me mail separately -- Regards, David Space-Networks +254208007010 www.space.co.ke Your Africa VSAT installer partner

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hi
by BRANTON OBWARI 22 Aug '11

22 Aug '11

kindly send me a quote on the same item ,i mean a docking station for Dell latitude ,E5410

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Docking station
by Zack Githinji 22 Aug '11

22 Aug '11

|Hi all, If anyone has a docking station for a Dell latitude E5410 please get intouch ASAP with the quote, thanks. -- Regards, Zack K. Githinji Technical Officer, Cell:+254 722 649199 E-mail:zachgithinji@gmail.com "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."

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Laptops for hire
by Garr Patronas 22 Aug '11

22 Aug '11

Hi techies, Anyone know of any company that offers laptops for hire? Particulars are: 2 days, within Nairobi, for a conference. Kindly in-box me the contact info. Regards, G. Patronas

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Excel 15 Digit Precision Limit
by Mr. Lawi 22 Aug '11

22 Aug '11

Hello Skunks, Anyone with ideas how to circumvent this? I need to do calculations involving numbers with way more than 15 significant numbers. LibreOffice Calc has the limit as well. Its got something to do with IEEE 754 standard, am meant to understand. Mr. Lawi

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CCNP's job available
by Eunice Muthee 22 Aug '11

22 Aug '11

Anyone who's CCNP certified looking for a job, please contact me offlist.

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Samsung Galaxy Pro - GT-B7510
by Thuo Wilson 22 Aug '11

22 Aug '11

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Credit Card payment solutions
by Calvin Omari 21 Aug '11

21 Aug '11

Hi Skunks, Trust your weekend is cool, I am pondering on how to incorporate a credit card payment solutions to a website I am working on and to enable payment online, anybody who has done so (especially on php) please adivice on how to go about the following 1. Security levels e.g SSL (verisgn etc) 2. How the transaction is done between banks or and the website 3. Credit Card validation - how to verify whether the card is genuine 4. How to make the transaction semaless and secure Regards -- 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. Calvin Omari Systems Software Developer http://www.facebook.com/barongo

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FreeBalance Government Resource Planning
by Alex Ngatia 21 Aug '11

21 Aug '11

Hi guys, Anyone who's familiar with FreeBalance <http://www.freebalance.com> GRP, having done some work with it or know someone who has? Please get in touch with me or Emmanuel (copied) offlist. Regards, Alex

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Changing service providers
by John Doe 20 Aug '11

20 Aug '11

Hi Skunks, I am just curious. Given that Airtel,YU and Orange have been cheaper than Safaricom for eons, why aren't we moving to their networks enmasse? Is it because we don't like saving pennies? So, I'm doing a poll. Two questions; why are you still on Safaricom? What would it take to lure you from Safaricom? For myself its simple..my employer foots my phone bill. I could care less. If it weren't for that I'd probably be on airtel. Cheers.

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Google Spreadsheet scripts (send attachment from Google Spreadsheet)
by David Kandie 20 Aug '11

20 Aug '11

Skunks, I have a challenge here, I have a Google Form that is embedded in my website (www.opencast-labs.com) that users fill when they register upn visiting the site. I want the Google Form >>> that lands my data in Google Spreadsheet to automatically send an attachment (SendMail script) to the visitor ( using the email address supplied ),. Please send me suggestions and or quotation of how much it will cost for one to develop such a script ( bear in mind that I use Google Apps and would like to have data revolve around it). In the next phase I would like to have the CRM am using communicate with the spreadsheet. Inbox me on: david.kandie(a)opencast-labs.com And please no LMGFY >>I tried it but in vain.

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.co.ke
by Amarjit Labhuram 19 Aug '11

19 Aug '11

Where or from whom can i purchase a .co.ke domain name?? Have a great day! Warm regards, Amarjit Singh Labhuram.

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+++ Skunking Dance +++
by Tuma Barua 19 Aug '11

19 Aug '11

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150276297918686 we can also excel in technology like this - as young as we are, right?

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Use Google+ For An Easy Home Surveillance System | TechCrunch
by matere lusitche 19 Aug '11

19 Aug '11

http://techcrunch.com/2011/07/21/use-google-for-an-easy-home-surveillance-s…

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locally available = pay more. How high would you go?
by Daudi Were 19 Aug '11

19 Aug '11

Good morning Skunks, I am interested at where you draw the line on how much more you would pay for goods locally if you can get them "cheaper" online elsewhere. Take for example Macbook Pro 17" i7/2.2 GHz/4GB/750GB This costs KSH 299,000/- at The Junction Mall. Walk in with the money, walk out with the machine >From the Apple store it costs USD 2656 after tax = KSH 252,000/- A difference of KSH 47,000/- Considering you can get someone to carry it over for you and you very generously give them KSH 10,000/- for their troubles this leaves KSH 37,000/- better off than buying it locally. But you have to wait, you have to find someone accommodating and trustworthy to make the purchase on your behalf, you have to find someone trustworthy and accommodating to bring the machine over etc. For some us all that is worth saving KSH 37,000 others would just pay the KSH 37,000/- extra and have the machine immediately. What would you do? Where do you draw the line? 10k? 50? 100k? Thanks D

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Page orientation
by Solomon Mbũrũ Kamau 19 Aug '11

19 Aug '11

Listers, How do I insert a landscape page between two portrait pages in a word document? Asante!!!

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Fwd: [ISOC_KE] ISOC Meeting: Live Now
by Barrack Otieno 19 Aug '11

19 Aug '11

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Paul M <paulitrix(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2011 at 11:48 AM Subject: [ISOC_KE] ISOC Meeting: Live Now To: isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke Dear listers, The ISOC meeting has commenced. We dearly regret the state of our audio. Otherwise you can follow remotely on: https://freetrial.webex.com/freetrial/j.php?ED=152709792&UID=494663702&PW=N… -- :-) Paul M _______________________________________________ isoc mailing list isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc -- 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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queuing secondary domain mails
by Edwin Ngige 19 Aug '11

19 Aug '11

Am using Zimbra on a server which works well on my main domain. I have other domains where secondary preferred pref points to this server. What I want to achieve is, the main server to be queueing mails for other domains if the first preferred server is down or unreachable. Zimbra works together with postfix. Linux Guru`s pls assist. Edwin 254 722 841853

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Cisco Aironet 1140 Series Access Point
by Humphrey Kirui 19 Aug '11

19 Aug '11

Guys, Anyone know where I can get one of these: Cisco Aironet 1140 Series Access Point. Specifically "AIR-AP1141N-x-K9 - Single-band Standalone 802.11g/n" Rgds, Humphrey.

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How do you handle mail from mailing lists.
by kipropest 19 Aug '11

19 Aug '11

Since the emails can become too much to handle when they go to the in-box for me, what I do is I create a filter for all emails from skunkworks and I put them under a label and then I skip them from going to the in-box. I don't know if you guys have other creative ways of handling the mail.

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