August 2011 - skunkworks - Skunkworks Site

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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