August 2011 - skunkworks - Skunkworks Site

Ms office
by kimondo Duncan 15 Aug '11

15 Aug '11

I am making a template in ms office. I am unable to a vertical draw a line beyond the page edges. Any Ideas.

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Narok County Council
by Phares Kariuki 15 Aug '11

15 Aug '11

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Apple Vs Windows Server
by Andrew Kiptoo 15 Aug '11

15 Aug '11

I have a choice of a Windows or Apple Server. What would you suggest I go for and why for a small organization of about 20 people +. Regards, Andrew

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zuku.co.ke
by Gichingiri Kuria 15 Aug '11

15 Aug '11

Zuku website gets a nice redo, Joomla! shines on. Does this mean Zuku's main focus is TV? -- Gichingiri Kuria _________________________________________ www.website.co.ke / www.sokoletu.co.ke

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website review
by Amarjit Labhuram 15 Aug '11

15 Aug '11

Hey guys, A friend of mine would like to know your comments and criticisms on this site he has done for Dormans. Look forward to your responses. Link is below: http://www.dorman.co.ke Have a great day! Warm regards, Amarjit Singh Labhuram.

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Nairobi Python User Group Meetup 16th August 2011 : Mapping applications on Django and Plone
by miano skunks 15 Aug '11

15 Aug '11

The next Nairobi Python User Group meetup will be at the iHub at 6.00pm on 16th August 2011. Jude Mwenda will give a talk on the mapping applications he has built on Django, Christian Ledermann will do the same on his experience building mapping applications on Plone eg. http://iwlearn.net/ After that we'll open the floor to anyone who has Python mapping app/library/etc that they want to talk about. Beverages from Pete's Coffee will be on the house. See you all then! :) Miano.

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10 things you can do to improve your Web site right now
by maina 15 Aug '11

15 Aug '11

To all web developers/designers...what do u think? http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/10things/10-things-you-can-do-to-improve-y… -- David Maina. P. O. Box 8310-00200, NAIROBI, KENYA.. Cell:+254-721-950073. Registered Linux User #407239. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "By golly, I'm beginning to think Linux really *is* the best thing since sliced bread."

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Re: [Skunkworks] Hacker Group Anonymous Aims to Destroy Facebook on Nov. 5
by Okechukwu 15 Aug '11

15 Aug '11

Yes, this is what am talking about. A built in security from a distributed system. maybe out of the 500million users, you can cause disruption to maybe 200million users. ./Ok3ch On Wed, Aug 10, 2011 at 2:40 PM, Steve Obbayi <steve(a)sobbayi.com> wrote: > Its not really about the internal security guys, anon are most likely plannin a dos attack. The problem is FB physical infrustracture is spread far and wide across borders so youd have to attack a lot of real estate to cause an effect. Then again they are used to huge amounts of traffic daily from 700 million users... This is gonna be interesting challenge.. Unless dos is used to weaken the security and allow for a secondary attack > > steve > Sent from my Nokia phone > > -----Original Message----- > From: Okechukwu > Sent: 10/08/2011, 14:28 > To: > Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Hacker Group Anonymous Aims to Destroy Facebook on Nov. 5 > > > Personally, I think they can't. They can only cause serious disruption > to say half the infrastructure, but not to bring it to the point where > Zuckerberg gives up - Remember they are also paid security guys at FB > > ./Ok3ch > > On Wed, Aug 10, 2011 at 2:20 PM, Kinuthia Ngugi > <kinuthia.ngugi(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> na wanaweza! don't joke... >> >> On Wed, Aug 10, 2011 at 1:12 PM, ndungu stephen <ndungustephen(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >>> >>> At first I admired Anonymous - then they started attacking some quite >>> useful sites - that affected users who had nothin to do with their 'cause' >>> >>> And they started to sound like terrorists. >>> >>> Then a bunch of them got arrested last month - and I pitied them. >>> >>> >>> And now they want to attack Facebook ? To what end? >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 >> > _______________________________________________ > 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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Detailed Renderings Revealed: Apple’s Flying Saucer HQ
by John Ndambuki 14 Aug '11

14 Aug '11

http://mashable.com/2011/08/13/apple-flying-saucer-hq/#23303Approaching-the… Kind Regards John Ndambuki

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Fwd: [ke-internetusers] ITU Call for Ideas
by Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) 14 Aug '11

14 Aug '11

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Michael Onyango <monyango(a)africamail.com> Date: 2011/8/14 Subject: [ke-internetusers] ITU Call for Ideas To: ke users <ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net> *ITU call for ideas 12 Aug 2011 * [image: ITU call for ideas] ITU Telecom World 2011 has launched a competition where 60 young innovators will win the chance to pitch their ideas to industry leaders at ITU Telecom World in Geneva which is being held from 24 to 27 October. ITU Telecom World 2011 <http://world2011.itu.int/> has launched a global competition that gives 60 young innovators and digital innovators the chance to come to the event in Geneva (October 24-27) to pitch their ideas to the ICT industry. The three entrants from each category must have the best all-round concepts which will be voted for online by delegates attending ITU Telecom World 2011. The winners will share prize money totalling over CHF 50,000 to help them realise their digital dreams. Industry mentors will also continue to work with the six winners after the event to help them turn their vision into reality. Would-be innovators simply submit their idea online in one of two competition categories: - Young Innovators <http://world2011.itu.int/young-innovators/>: Entrants should be 18-25 years or age, and their idea must have been developed independently of any project with their current employer. The best ideas from around the world will win finalists an all-expenses-paid trip to Geneva, where they will benefit from two intensive days of training on how to best pitch their concept, culminating in a final ‘quickfire pitch’ at a grand final event on October 25. ITU is actively encouraging submissions from women and those still looking to enter the workforce. - Digital Innovators<http://world2011.itu.int/calling-all-geeks-and-not-profits/>: partnering with an NGO or other not-for-profit body: Entrants are encouraged to submit their ideas for new ways in which ICTs could help further their causes in areas like environmental sustainability, improved access to health and education, digital accessibility or the alleviation of poverty. The best partnerships will be brought to Geneva and trained on how best to pitch their developed idea, before making their final pitch on October 25. Entries will be judged on innovation, feasibility (technical implementation/cost) and applicant experience (ability to deliver). ITU Telecom World’s online community will initially vote on their favourite submissions, with the 60 most popular ideas from each category then submitted to a high-level selection panel of independent experts from the public and private sector, who will choose the finalists. In addition to the chance to win one of six cash prizes, the competition is designed to offer finalists an enriching experience that will help them better succeed in the competitive world of ICT development. As well as the chance to build a valuable network of new professional contacts worldwide, all contestants will have their pitches filmed and uploaded to YouTube, Facebook and the ITU Telecom website, to give them and their great ideas maximum global exposure. They will also be encouraged to blog about their experiences and their ups and downs on the ITU Telecom website during the two-day pitch development process, and to upload their own photos, videos and audio podcasts. “The Young Innovators and Digital Innovators competition draw on our long-standing expertise in facilitating youth events and harnessing the power of fresh, digital thinking,” said ITU Secretary-General Dr Hamadoun Touré. “Applications, services and products driven by next-generation networks can truly transform the everyday life of millions. These competitions offer a unique and exciting opportunity for young talent and digital innovators to receive the support, recognition and seed funding needed to turn promising digital ideas into valuable, working contributions to a better world.” The deadline for submissions is *15 September*. Young Innovators can enter online at: http://world2011.itu.int/young-innovators. Digital Innovators working with an NGO or not-for-profit can enter at: http://world2011.itu.int/node/add/idea<http://world2011.itu.int/calling-all-geeks-and-not-profits/> . _______________________________________________ ke-internetusers mailing list ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers -- Grace L.N. Mutung'u (Bomu) Kenya Skype: gracebomu Twitter: GraceMutung'u (Bomu)

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Fwd: Programmer needed
by Calvin Omari 14 Aug '11

14 Aug '11

Hi Techies, Please send your resume to the following contacts attached if you qualify 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 -- 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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laptop anti-theft advice... from you're friendly wannabe-geek :-D
by John Doe Smith Kamau KipNg'etich Jones 14 Aug '11

14 Aug '11

tips, incase you're laptop gets stolen: *1) Install Prey [http://preyproject.com/]* -Check the link for detail on how it works... but in a nutshell, you can flag you're lap as stolen online. Of course, we're hoping the thug has a social-life and will occasionally go online to facebook with fellow thugs and terrorists. For starters, the webcam will silently activate, taking pics of whoever is using the lap, and upload the pics to you're prey-account. I *think* it can also take screen shots too... and additionally, the location of ur lap can be "estimated" using wifi/gsm location... I dont know how, but using my office internet, my lap is *very* accurately pinpointed on a google-map huku westie. Sijui ni uganga gani, and its not just my lap... it worked on 5yr old desktops with certainly no GPS... [?] ... moving on http://thisguyhasmymacbook.tumblr.com/ Well, the software above is really, really cool... as long as it stays on you're laptop.... so, to make sure it can never get deleted, uninstalled or formatted away: *a) format-proof you're laptop* -There are lots of ways to do this, but first and foremost, password protect the BIOS setup utility [the interface/menu thingy u get when you press "F2" or "F-wareva" as soon as your comp boots]... -Then [this step is important, coz without it, the step above is useless], set you're hard-drive as the first boot device. If you can, disable USB booting and PXE (network) booting. And if your BIOS is super-ninja-cool (like mwa's [?]), "unmark" everything *except* the HD as bootable!! well, my BIOS cant really do that... but its still super-ninja cool!!!! -If you're BIOS can also show a special "boot list" when you press some special key, disable that too (... that "boot list" thingy is something that allows you to quickly specify an alternative boot device without tediously re-arranging the boot order in the BIOS setup utility... it simply lists devices you can boot from, and you pick whichever you want).... yeah, my BIOS has that [?] --- basically, the above limits booting to your HD only, deterring any effort to format you're lap. And if you happen to have sensitve, important, NSIS-Ocampo-level data, you can rest assured it won't be so easily wiped away. nonetheless, a good skunkie is a skunkie with a good back-up policy... (come to think of it.... in that case, i have been quite a naughty skunky [?] gotta work on that) *b) "password-ize" admin access* - Step *a) *above prevents formats... but if you're comp can shamefully auto-login into an admin account (mnajijua you Windows users! [?]), tracking software like prey will be uninstalled quite trivially -So, password-protect you're admin account... and don't use "password" as a password (as the devil on you're left sholder advises)... unless you're doing that for test-bed setups like we do in our office (our grill doors excuse such behaviour [?])... instead...as the angel on ur ryt sholder is begging u to do, use a pass-phrase, like "this wanna-be geek is so fake and gay!! and boring!! and trolling!!" *c) dont completely lock-down you're lap* - so, from the above ste[s, you're average thug cannot use you're comp (password-protected user accounts), and he probably doesn't know how to format it (and the BIOS is pass-protected, just in case ) .... well, thugs being as shrewd as they are, will take-it-apart, and sell the components. That 1TB 10,000RPM drive in you're lap could bribe a year's worth of nosy cops... -so to prevent the take-apart, have a "guest-account" available.... and fill it up with a series or two, a movie or two, a game or two... anything to keep the thug using you're lap. put in some "blue-movie"s too (yes, thugs like movies which are blue [?]). and to ensure (some more) that the thug surfs with you're lap, place a text-file on the desktop labeled "bank usernames & passwords", and perhaps a link to a thug phishing site... :-), lol... that would be something, hehehehe .... to prevent take-it-aparts and the sale of lap components... seal it up with epoxy!! :-D, hehehhee Yeah... be that paranoid. At least it affords you "paranoid insurance". ... so, *summarizing the above* (and in case some of you were smart enuf to skip the crap ahead and jump ryt to this summary): 1) Install tracking-software like prey. 2) format-proof your lap as much as u can 3) password-protect the admin accounts 4) dont lock down your lap completely. have a no-password guest account, preferably with entertainment to forestall any take-it-apart plans Regards

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huawei x5
by John Doe Smith Kamau KipNg'etich Jones 13 Aug '11

13 Aug '11

... a while back, there was word (http://www.cio.co.ke/Main-Stories/huawei-ideos-x5-x3-s7.html) that the huawei x5 would be soon be sold by safcom. in fact, it was said that they would be made available in stores 3 weeks after the publication of that news entry on 17th may... so... is there any safcomist who can update us with info about the phone?

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MySpace Hacked
by Philip Musyoki 13 Aug '11

13 Aug '11

It seems MySpace has been hacked. Funny message.

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A Kenyan already did
by JOEL MUSUNGU 13 Aug '11

13 Aug '11

Kenya already did one better than that..its called www.bribespot.com It seems to me we are just not as good at marketing our efforts as our francophone brothers out west Message: 5 Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2011 23:33:50 +0300 From: Kinuthia Ngugi <kinuthia.ngugi(a)gmail.com> To: Skunkworks Mailing List <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subject: [Skunkworks] Cameroonian Develops Mobile Telephone Application To Fight Corruption Message-ID: <CABiBkd_Mqf46rMLApFvJqXmp3Sz4Dy8Niv8=UoBzy3rfDK-fRA(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" This ought to have been a Kenyan effort..... http://www.cellular-news.com/story/50442.php?s=h

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LinkedIn 'does a Facebook' - your name and photo used in ads by default
by The sherminator 13 Aug '11

13 Aug '11

Follow this link if you will: http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2011/08/11/linkedin-copies-facebook-does-a-… kind regards.

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Connecting to a Microsoft SQL Database via Redhat 5
by Athar Ahmad Bhatti 13 Aug '11

13 Aug '11

Dear friends I wish you a lovely day. I am getting an error on redhat 5 not connecting to microsoft sql via isql. The error is that could not resolve destination host. I have even tried using the ip address of the instance. Kindly help. Thanks in advance Athar

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Idiot IT auditors
by Brian Ngure 13 Aug '11

13 Aug '11

I am still reeling in shock from the sheer stupidity shown in this link. http://serverfault.com/questions/293217/our-security-auditor-is-an-idiot-ho… Anyone got a local horror story to share? -- Regards Brian Ngure

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Cameroonian Develops Mobile Telephone Application To Fight Corruption
by Kinuthia Ngugi 12 Aug '11

12 Aug '11

This ought to have been a Kenyan effort..... http://www.cellular-news.com/story/50442.php?s=h

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Email marketing
by Muhile Abdulaziz 12 Aug '11

12 Aug '11

Halo all what is the best way to send HTML email campaigns and getting targeted emails from regions eg Tanzania

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<OT>WD-ext hdd 1 tb with ethernet port
by Yast Labs 12 Aug '11

12 Aug '11

Hey i got a wd 1TB ext hdd with an ethernet port going for 18k.anyone interested person can contact me -- Regards, Kenneth Njuguna, Sales Executive, YastLabs Computer Solutions, 0723511949.

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Kazi Kwa Vijana (Website Design)
by Joseph McDonald 12 Aug '11

12 Aug '11

Am looking for a freelance website designer/ developer who can design for a friend of mine. The budget is 25-30k ...duration 2 weeks.Starting Monday 15th My friend is an interior design and contractor and will also sell furniture online. Please if you are interested inbox me asap.Include your references Thanks

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$337.2 Billion Dollar Apple
by David Kiania | Asentric Consulting Ltd 12 Aug '11

12 Aug '11

Apple yesterday become the most valuable company ON EARTH by Market Capitalization after overtaking Exxon Mobil with a value of $337.2 billion. http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-08-10/apple-overtakes-exxon-becoming-… Question: How many windows (XP, Vista, 7,8, Mobile) do you think can fit in an Apple? (All pun intended) Kiania D. -- [Asentric Consulting Ltd] "The more you sweat in training, the less you bleed in war." - Navy SEAL INSTRUCTOR

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Pesapal
by Watchman 12 Aug '11

12 Aug '11

Greetings. They've been out long enough for people to now be able to give a review of them, i'd like to start using them for online work. Do they function properly? Pro's Cons? Any reviews appreciated. *W.* -- get to know more about me. *http://about.me/rahiminkara * this list is being *watched.*

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Second hand Nettops
by Job Muriuki 11 Aug '11

11 Aug '11

Where can I get 2nd hand Intel atom based nettops? And at what price? -- Regards, Job Njogu Muriuki, Phone: (+254) - 772333075 | 736333075 Skype: heviejob | Yahoo: heviejob Address: 42665 00100 Nrb

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Re: [Skunkworks] London Chaos
by Watchman 11 Aug '11

11 Aug '11

I'm curious as to whether after the *Election *Violence that stemmed in *KE*, our boys in blue were trained. If they were, why not send them in to the *UK *as *specialists *on dealing with this kind of violence that clearly has no meaning or direction. -- get to know more about me. *http://about.me/rahiminkara * this list is being *watched.*

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LinkedIn opts 100 million users into sharing private information within advertisements
by Kiti Chigiri 11 Aug '11

11 Aug '11

http://news.yahoo.com/linkedin-opts-100-million-users-sharing-private-infor…

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Creating XSD to class biding
by Oliver Ndegwa 11 Aug '11

11 Aug '11

Dear Skunks, I have a situation, I am trying to create a class from and SSD schema that can be used to convert request objects to xml and response of xml back to response object in .net. This method replaces the traditional way of doing web referencing to connect to API. Its a requirement by the API provider. Any one with such experience in this they can advice on the best and simplest approach, any help is much appreciated regards Oliver

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Mobile app diagnoses malaria from a single drop of blood
by Mmaina 11 Aug '11

11 Aug '11

http://www.springwise.com/health_wellbeing/lifelens/ -- It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker, that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own interest. *jonmaina8715(a)gmail.com *

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Please unsubscribe me
by Munyaradzi Chiura 11 Aug '11

11 Aug '11

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Re: [Skunkworks] Mobile tracker settings Samsung B5722
by Bonny Moses 11 Aug '11

11 Aug '11

Hi guys, hope all is well with u. Does Samsung B5722 has mobile tracker? if it does, where can i get the settings. -- Best regards, Bonny ................................................................................................................................... Please consider the environment before printing this email. <http://www.unhabitat.org/>

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Banking industry security
by m mugo 11 Aug '11

11 Aug '11

Is your money really safe with Banks? The link below and comments to it gets me worried http://www.nation.co.ke/News/Woman+s+agony+after+account+drained+dry/-/1056… Regards, Mugo

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Jumio Turns Webcams Into Credit Card Readers – And Why Merchants Will Welcome ‘Netswipers’ | TechCrunch
by matere lusitche 11 Aug '11

11 Aug '11

http://techcrunch.com/2011/07/26/jumio-turns-webcams-into-credit-card-reade…

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Process Maker
by Amarjit Labhuram 11 Aug '11

11 Aug '11

Hi guys, Had asked earlier about a WPS and someone had suggested Processmaker. I need their assistance once again or anyone proficient in deciphering web error codes. In the process of installing the app on a Debian machine and following the instructions provided here http://wiki.processmaker.com/index.php/2.0/ProcessMaker_Debian_Installation I have gone all the way to the point of now accessing the app from the web-browser. Its at this point where if I try accessing the app using * http://192.168.10.102:8010/* I get a *403 Forbidden: **You don't have permission to access / on this server*. error. If i do * http://localhost:8010/* I get *404 *Not Found: *The requested URL / was not found on this server. *error. The install directory is /opt and the sub directories (/opt/processmaker) are owned by *www-data* with *0751* permissions as indicated in the install link earlier. Below is my pmos.conf file. If i change the DocumentRoot to /www/var it works fine as it brings the default apache index page saying IT WORKS!! I suspect that its a permission problem but that's just my limited knowledge and seek your assistance. *# Please change the ip address with your server ip address and* *# the ServerName with you own subdomains.* * * *NameVirtualHost 192.168.10.102:8010* * * *#processmaker virtual host * *<VirtualHost 192.168.10.102:8010 >* * ServerName "192.168.10.102"* * DocumentRoot /opt/processmaker/workflow/public_html* * DirectoryIndex index.html index.php* * <Directory "/opt/processmaker/workflow/public_html">* * AddDefaultCharset UTF-8* * * * AllowOverRide none* * Options FollowSymlinks* * Order allow,deny* * Allow from all* * * * RewriteEngine on* * RewriteRule ^.*/(.*)$ sysGeneric.php [NC,L]* * * * ExpiresActive On * * ExpiresDefault "access plus 1 day" * * ExpiresByType image/gif "access plus 1 day"* * ExpiresByType image/png "access plus 1 day"* * ExpiresByType image/jpg "access plus 1 day"* * ExpiresByType text/css "access plus 1 day"* * ExpiresByType text/javascript "access plus 1 day"* * * * AddOutputFilterByType DEFLATE text/html * * * * </Directory>* *</VirtualHost>* Your advice on this is highly appreciated. Have a great day! Warm regards, Amarjit Singh Labhuram.

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Re: [Skunkworks] Google.co.ke Dafault
by Maingi Njoroge 11 Aug '11

11 Aug '11

Whats so hard` about clicking the Link which redirects you to the google homepage in English. For those complaining when a Language like Swahili is gaining more relevance in the dissemination of ideas and knowledge don't really grasp the significance of Lang in advancing human knowledge. Rgds M On Wed, Aug 10, 2011 at 3:04 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: Google.co.ke DEFAULT Language (Barrack Otieno) > 2. Re: Google.co.ke DEFAULT Language (Joseph Wayodi) > 3. Re: Google.co.ke DEFAULT Language (James Nzomo) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:01:15 +0300 > From: Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> > To: Skunkworks Mailing List <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Google.co.ke DEFAULT Language > Message-ID: > <CAKX6dsGKFVWEQGRQhH0ePa5rE6KwtESHe7AkEj8xV28UTHQsMA(a)mail.gmail.com > > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" > > @ Brainiac, i think the problem is user friendliness according to the O.B, > the complainant raised an issue that the language in question (swahili) was > too difficult so we are looking at the pros and cons of having swahili as > the default language of google.co.ke, but a lister has pointed out that it > is easy to switch to english, which solves the problem. Charges dropped!! > > On Wed, Aug 10, 2011 at 2:57 PM, [ Brainiac ] <arebacollins(a)gmail.com > >wrote: > > > Just wait a minute guys, are we assuming that a modern day user of google > > would be lost because of the handfold of phrases in swahili? i mean isnt > > google all about typing in the text box and clicking on enter? and > > navigating all about clicking on the O-s in Goooooooooogle..... > > > > On Wed, Aug 10, 2011 at 2:53 PM, James Nzomo <kazikubwa(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > > > >> And instead of complaining about it you should be taking this chance to > >> expand the vocab of this language > >> that is native to your motherland! > >> > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> 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 > >> > > > > > > > > -- > > *?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 > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > 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 > > > > > > -- > 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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Learning simplified: Khan Academy
by Tony Likhanga 11 Aug '11

11 Aug '11

Folks, You may know persons to whom this is invaluable. Kindly do the needful. http://khanacademy.org/ PS: It should make a perfect haloween present to some. :) Haloween is meant tobe spooky anyway. Tony

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animators help!
by Frank Maina 11 Aug '11

11 Aug '11

How can i compress an .flv file to very small kbs using after effect or another animation programme ?

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VGA to TV
by Timothy Kyalo 11 Aug '11

11 Aug '11

Hi Guys, I'm looking to connect a computer to a television set that does not have a VGA or and S-Video input. To accomplish this, I'm thinking of using a VGA to component (converter/cable) or at worse VGA to RCA. Any ideas where one can source this in town? Kind regards, Kyalo

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Job vacancy for a Creative Developer
by Allan Ouma 11 Aug '11

11 Aug '11

Hello Good People, I have just posted the vacancy on our website http://wingusolutions.com/vacancies.html Interested candidates apply. Allan Ouma P.O. Box 12731 Nairobi 00400 Kenya

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Drudge Report Drives More Traffic Than Facebook & Twitter Combined
by Timothy Mutugi 11 Aug '11

11 Aug '11

I think sometimes it is better to keep a website (very) plain and (very) simple... http://goo.gl/69uXK ...you mean it has only 2 employees...? http://www.drudgereport.com/ Timo.

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Sony Projector Lamp
by Peter Muchemi 11 Aug '11

11 Aug '11

Dear All, Where can i buy a sony projector lamp? For how much? Am told mine is dead! -- Regards http://www.software.co.ke

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Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
by Migwi 11 Aug '11

11 Aug '11

Somebody please get for me this Camera soonest possible.Resolution 12.1 Megapixel HD Recording Format 720p (HDTV) LCD Screen Size 3 in. Optical Zoom 12x Digital Zoom 4x -- *J.M. MIGWI* *JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY ICT - INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEPT* CELL No: 0722 507887 / 0734 507887 Email: migwijm(a)jkuat.ac.ke <migwijm(a)icsit.jkuat.ac.ke> migwimwangi(a)yahoo.com Blog: www.www.migwimwangi.blogspot.com www.facebook.com/migwijm www.twitter.com/migwimiggs

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Mapping Lost and found items with ushahidi.
by Brian kiprop 11 Aug '11

11 Aug '11

I was thinking of using ushahidi to create a map that enables good Samaritans to map lost and found Items like valuable things and passports e.t.c. The map could also help the ministry of immigration deal with the headache of lost ID's. Instead of reprinting IDs they could just search for it among the lost IDs that will be crowd sourced. I want to know what you guys think. I know some guys had that idea in the IPO48 event although it never got off the ground. Thanks in advance.

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Re: [Skunkworks] [kictanet] Julisha National ICT Market and Indicators Survey
by Paul Kukubo 11 Aug '11

11 Aug '11

Catherine Did you access the links to the presentations detailing objectives and methodology of the proposed study that I had sent out in response to your mail? http://www.ict.go.ke/index.php/grants-a-research/julisha Heregoes; Survey Objectives 1. Understanding the Kenyan ICT Ecosystem and trends in the market. 2. Sizing the ICT Market and its sub segments (hardware, software, services, etc) in Kenya. 3. Compiling a baseline of key ICT KPIs 4. Bench-marking key Kenya ICT indicators against six countries (Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Philippines, Brazil and Turkey) 5. Understanding the ICT Skills availability, demand and gaps Survey Beneficiaries 1. ICT vendors and their channel partners. 2. Education institutions (Kenya Education Network) 3. Businesses as ICT end users. 4. Residents as ICT consumers at large. 5. Various ICT Stakeholders (MoIC, CCK, e-government directorate, Kenya BPO Society, ITES and BPO Companies, MNCs). To your question. This study is phase one. During phase 2 in a year's time we shall make impact assessments. Of great interest to listers is that to the best our knowledge, no study currently has established market sizing of the ICT sector (beyond the operator space) to look into the various sub-segments of hardware, software and services. Many local and international investors are eager to see the results of this. To another question by another lister, we shall make available the research results to the widest audience possible. On Wednesday, August 10, 2011, Catherine Adeya <elizaslider(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > Hmmmmm.....let me believe a response will come as they are pertinent questions that would help the study. > > Catherine > > --- On Mon, 8/8/11, robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> wrote: > > From: robert yawe <robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Julisha National ICT Market and Indicators Survey > To: "Catherine Adeya" <elizaslider(a)yahoo.com> > Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Date: Monday, August 8, 2011, 7:11 AM > > Hi Catherine, > I noted your pertinent query to one Mr. Paul Kukubo and was waiting for a response which, as expected, has not been posted which has made we raise this question. > "are postings from the account titled Paul Kukubo done by him or is it a robot that scans the web and sends out automated messages?" > I raise this question because whenever any postings are made from that account and one of the listers responds or requests clarification the post goes cold. Maybe it is time that the list administrator implements a mechanism to stop automated postings. > When issues are posted and not responded to it turns the list into an advertising and monologue platform which defeats its objective. Such static information needs to be posted on organisation websites and in newspapers not on a discussion forum especially when the originator has absolutely no intention of having the issue discussed. > It reminds me of a statement by one very wealthy local businessman who said of tenders "if your participation in a tender is when you see it advertised then you are wasting time and money by responding as by this stage the recipient of the tender is already known". > Have a good week all. > Regards > > Robert Yawe > KAY System Technologies Ltd > Phoenix House, 6th Floor > P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 > Kenya > > Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696 > > ________________________________ > From: Catherine Adeya <elizaslider(a)yahoo.com> > To: robertyawe(a)yahoo.co.uk > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Sent: Sat, 6 August, 2011 11:07:49 > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Julisha National ICT Market and Indicators Survey > > Thanks for this information Paul, however, if possible, kindly share the Objectives of the study; it will inform a little more. Also do you plan this to be an impact study combined with one assessing potential in the ICT industry? A little clarity may help so you can benefit from the excellent researchers here on Kictanet. > > Nyaki > > --- On Fri, 8/5/11, Paul Kukubo <pkukubo(a)ict.go.ke> wrote: > > From: Paul Kukubo <pkukubo(a)ict.go.ke> > Subject: [kictanet] Julisha National ICT Market and Indicators Survey > To: elizaslider(a)yahoo.com > Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Date: Friday, August 5, 2011, 2:03 PM > > Julisha: National M&E ICT Survey > > With the arrival of broadband connectivity through three (3) submarine cable systems, the Kenyan IT market and indeed many business sectors are to grow rapidly; allowing for the introduction of new and advanced services, further setting the stage for the development of ICT as a valid contributor to Kenya’s GDP. > > Developing ICT skills remains a constant issue to be addressed by end users, vendors, and even governments. Public‐private partnerships between vendors and governments to set up facilities for technology and knowledge transfer continue to gain momentum, especially in view of the Government long-term plans to make ICT a key part of the Kenyan Economy. > > Rationale for the Proposed Survey > > Given the dynamic changes happening in the Kenyan IT market and its vision to become the hub for IT in the region; Kenya ICT Board plans to conduct a detailed analysis within the with the aim of understanding the following issues: > > Understanding the Kenyan ICT Ecosystem, its players, factors for growth and trends in the market; > > Sizing the ICT Market and its sub segments (hardware, software, services, etc.) in Kenya; > > Compiling a baseline of key ICT indicators (access, usage, penetration, etc.); > > Benchmarking key competitive ICT indicators against six countries in emerging markets; and > > Understanding the ICT Skills availability, demand and gaps among vendors, end users and residents. > > Beneficiaries of the Proposed Survey > > The key beneficiaries of this survey's results include the following groups of stakeholders: > > ICT vendors and their channel partners; > > Education institutions (Kenya Education Network); > > Businesses as ICT end users; > > Residential consumers at large; and > > Other ICT Stakeholders (MoIC, CCK, e-government directorate, Kenya BPO Society, etc.) > > Survey Benefits > > The survey deliverables will engender a range of benefits supporting its objectives. The major benefits are summarized as below: > > Level > > Benefit > > Benefits to the IT Industry > > Understanding the current usage and penetration of the IT within Kenya > > Identifying lucrative IT industry opportunities for Kenya and developing a strategy to increase adoption of progressive IT technologies within the country > > Contributing to development of information society in specific and Kenya as a hub for ICT in general. > > Benefits for Kenya ICT Board > > Understanding the current state with regards to ICT barometers and growth trends > > Understanding major challenges and opportunities for these areas > > Understanding Kenya's position with regards to its peer countries > > Gaining ownership of key IT topic areas and spearheading the implementation of initiatives in these areas in conjunction with Government empowered and private sector associations > > Understanding the current availability of ICT skills and the gaps > > Reinforcement of Kenya ICT Board's thought leadership role > > Benefits for other IT stakeholders > > Understanding the state of IT within Kenya > > Understanding the key challenges of ICT in Kenya and analyze how to develop Kenya as the ICT Hub in the region > > Creation of programmes (based on the results of the study done by IDC) to augment the local Kenyan ICT industry and the ICT skills available. > > The findings of the research will be used by Kenya ICT Board to analyze the current situation on the Kenyan ICT market and build actionable plans for IT development in the country. They will also benefit the industry and citizens at large. More details will be availed on www.ict.go.ke < http://www.ict.go.ke/> shortly > > 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 <http://www.ict.go.ke/> > local content project: www.tandaa.co.ke <http://www.tandaa.co.ke/>, www.facebook.com/tandaakenya > twitter:@tandaaKENYA > BPO Project: www. doitinkenya.co.ke <http://doitinkenya.co.ke/> > Digital Villages Project: www.pasha.co.ke <http://www.pasha.co.ke/> > > > personal contacts > _______________ > > Cell: + 254 717 180001 > > > skype: kukubopaul > googletalk: pkukubo > personal blog: www.paulkukubo.co.ke <http://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 > > -----Inline Attachment Follows----- > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke < http://us.mc339.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/elizaslider%40yahoo.com > > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. > > KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.

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Apple Wins Injunction Banning Samsung Selling Galaxy Tablet in Europe
by Okechukwu 11 Aug '11

11 Aug '11

The Apple vs. Samsung war is getting murkier by the day - http://www.cellular-news.com/story/50387.php?s=h ./Ok3ch

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Google.co.ke DEFAULT Language
by moses njuguna 11 Aug '11

11 Aug '11

ATT to Google kenya techies, Can you Kindly take google default back to English..This business of figuring out what "Wavuti", "Mpangilio wa zana" , "iliyo kwa kache" MEANS is Driving us NUTS..Or better still take the Default to the local slang/sheng, otherwise 90% of kenyans dont understand Kiswahili Sanifu..

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Revisiting; List Etiquette
by Phares Kariuki 11 Aug '11

11 Aug '11

The skunkworks list brings together the technology community in Kenya and beyond. The subscribers to the list have diverse background. Participation in the list, like participation in any community, requires a common basis for communication. These basic rules of etiquette hopefully will help keep our communications civil and useful. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ **** What constitutes inappropriate posting? **** -> Personal Attacks, discrimination based on race, tribe, age, or anything really are frowned upon and not allowed. -> Obscenities are not allowed. -> Thread hijacks are not allowed. -> Spam is not allowed. Unsolicited marketing of products is not allowed. Products can only be mentioned in response to requests for information/products/service -> We have people of many different backgrounds on the list. What may seem as idle humor to one, may be offensive to another, we need to be cognizant of everyone's diversity. -> A professional tone would help. **** What is proper etiquette when composing new messages **** -> Not everyone on the list uses a high speed connection to read mail. If you need to include the contents of a file, it would be prudent to put that information on a website somewhere (use the Skunkworks Bulletin Board (( http://my.co.ke/phpbb) for instance) and paste the URL within your message. -> Please format your message so that it is legible, and PLEASE DO NOT SHOUT!!!!! -> Many of us do not have English as our first language, so let us avoid criticizing each other for spelling or grammatical errors. -> For OFF TOPIC messages, please use the Skunkworks Bulletin Board ( http://my.co.ke/phpbb) The list is meant for technology related discussions, so anything else is OFF TOPIC. **** What is proper etiquette when replying to existing messages **** -> Please include relevant text from the original message. Condense the message to a size that does not lose the gist of the original message. -> Consider using some means to identify which text came from the original message from your text. Many of us prepend the “>” to the original message, which makes it more legible. -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 720 406 093 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares | B: http://www.kaboro.com/ |

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Invitation to connect on LinkedIn
by Al Kags via LinkedIn 10 Aug '11

10 Aug '11

LinkedIn ------------ Al Kags requested to add you as a connection on LinkedIn: ------------------------------------------ Mulutu, I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn. - Al Accept invitation from Al Kags http://www.linkedin.com/e/nlu5iq-gr6ithbh-2j/XqwhZ3Ffzi6Tax09giG2G5ucHu2sPa… View invitation from Al Kags http://www.linkedin.com/e/nlu5iq-gr6ithbh-2j/XqwhZ3Ffzi6Tax09giG2G5ucHu2sPa… -- (c) 2011, LinkedIn Corporation

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Fwd: Fake Firefox update email - don't click, or you may have your passwords stolen
by Anthony Lenya 10 Aug '11

10 Aug '11

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Anthony Lenya <tlensya(a)gmail.com> Date: Wed, Aug 10, 2011 at 3:58 PM Subject: Fake Firefox update email - don't click, or you may have your passwords stolen To: "Security Forum All information security discussions in Africa are done here (Hacking, Decryptions, Security management, physical security, Disastor Recovery, Security Assessments etc etc)" <security(a)lists.my.co.ke> http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2011/08/08/fake-firefox-update-email-malwar…

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DEFCON 19 PRESENTATIONS
by nerdalf 10 Aug '11

10 Aug '11

all presentations downloadable here http://goo.gl/TFlr5 -- *"One who ask questions is a fool for five minutes one who doesn't is a fool forever."*

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