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Kensheet.com and other unintentional 4 letter words
by Timothy Mutugi 30 Aug '11

30 Aug '11

Dear Friends, When choosing a name for a product, please make sure you think of how it will be pronounced on the phone on radio on TV and so on... www.kensheet.com looks good on paper ...but it sounds nasty on phone...tafakari hayo. Timo.

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Google Ads Personalization
by Kevin Omondi 30 Aug '11

30 Aug '11

Is it just me or google has now began serving ads based on stuff I search and browse a lot. I seem to get more ads related to Android and tech stuff. If so this is really cool. Kevin

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ACCESS CONTROL / CCTV - Who is the best & most affordable
by benson maina 30 Aug '11

30 Aug '11

Who is the best & most affordable

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ORANGE FLEXES ITS MIGHT WITH THE LAUNCH OF 21Mbps NETWORK
by Job Muriuki 30 Aug '11

30 Aug '11

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Muthoka Ndambuki" <damundx(a)gmail.com> Date: Aug 26, 2011 7:42 AM Subject: Fwd: ORANGE FLEXES ITS MIGHT WITH THE LAUNCH OF 21Mbps NETWORK To: "Job Njogu" <jnjogu(a)gmail.com> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Angela Nganga- Mumo <anganga(a)orange-tkl.co.ke> Date: Thu, Aug 25, 2011 at 8:09 PM Subject: ORANGE FLEXES ITS MIGHT WITH THE LAUNCH OF 21Mbps NETWORK To: Muthoka Ndambuki <damundx(a)gmail.com> Hello, Orange flexes its might in data with the launch of 21 Mbps * Most versatile 3G - 21Mbps network in Kenya- the second of its kind in Africa * Open commercially in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu * Network upgrade costs Orange Kshs. 4 billion * Orange unveils range of affordable and sustainable data solutions Nairobi, August 25, 2011... Orange has announced that it is firmly on course to retain its position as the leader in the data market, with the launch of its new 21Mbps network. Telkom Kenya CEO Mickael Ghossein said the new best-in-class network, with speeds of up to 21Mbps, will make it possible for mobile and computer-based users to derive maximum data values from Orange. For the discerning mobile user, Orange has unveiled another first for Kenya by introducing a range of HD Voice devices that would be readily available in all its stores countrywide. HD Voice capability enables customers to experience high definition voice calls, only available through Orange. As the true integrated operator, Orange has also unveiled a range of high speed internet devices for use across all consumer segments and announced a new data tariff structure that will see customers browse the net for as low as 0.40 cts per MB to a maximum of Kshs 4 per MB, for Pay as You Go service. In line with its simplicity proposition, the CEO also confirmed that these rates would be applicable across all its internet platforms. Another first for the market was the launch of a 3G shared broadband Wi-Fi router - Business Broadband which enables 6-10 users to connect to the internet at the same time, via a plug and play device. The Business Broadband becomes the first available wireless router in the market that is compatible to both GSM and CDMA networks and works on both Windows and Mac based operating systems. Orange, which currently has the highest number of wireless broadband subscribers, unveiled its new Internet Everywhere modem that offers speeds of upto 21Mbps that will retail at a most affordable price of Kshs 6,999/-. Customers will also have the ability to manage and control internet abuse through the newly launched parental control software that can be downloaded free of charge from the Orange portal. Ends.../

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OT: ▲▲▲▲QUICK SALE IPAD 1▲▲▲▲▲
by Amarjit Labhuram 30 Aug '11

30 Aug '11

Hey Guyz, My friend is selling an almost new ipad 1. for 40K. Its a 16gb. All accessories and box intact. If interested. call him on 0720 578 438 or call me 0720 816 546 May the earliest bird win. Have a great day! Warm regards, Amarjit Singh Labhuram.

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Barcamp 2011
by David Kiania | Asentric Consulting Ltd 30 Aug '11

30 Aug '11

Phares, If my memory serves me right there was a Barcamp 2011 in the cards for Aug. Did I miss it or it never happened? Kiania D. -- [Asentric Consulting Ltd] "The more you sweat in training, the less you bleed in war." - Navy SEAL INSTRUCTOR

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Voip Calling Rates
by Mr. Lawi 30 Aug '11

30 Aug '11

Hi guys, Which provider would you recommend for internet calls to Kenyan mobile phone, in terms of call quality and reliability? The internet from where the calls will be made is not thaaaat good. Any other options not on the list? Looks like fring is the cheapest from this list. Added advantage if the call can be made from an Android phone. I had no luck with google voice and Yahoo on this one Am especially interested in the offer from http://www.localphone.com/call/kenya Rates Summary: All the rates are per minute Google Voice: https://www.google.com/voice/rates?hl=en_KE&currency=USD#K Kenya - Landline : $0.14 Kenya - Mobile : $0.15 Kenya - Nairobi: $0.12 Fring: http://www.fring.com/fringout/rates/full/k Kenya Mobile : Cent/Min (US)10.2 Kenya Landline :Cent/Min (US)10.2 Yahoo PhoneOut: http://voice.yahoo.jajah.com/home/rates.castle#section10 Kenya : $ 0.208 Kenya, Mobile : $ 0.295 Kenya, Mombassa : $ 0.191 Kenya, Nairobi : $ 0.191 SkypeOut: http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/prices/call-rates/cheap-calls-to-kenya/ Kenya : 24.9¢ Kenya - Mobile :34.9¢ Kenya - Mombasa :22.9¢ Kenya - Nairobi :22.9¢ Nimbuzz: http://www.nimbuzz.com/en/nimbuzzout/rates landline USD 0.210 / Min mobile USD 0.337 / Min http://www.localphone.com/call/kenya Landlines : Nairobi : 6.9¢ All Other Landlines : 7.5¢ Mobiles Airtel, Orange, Safaricom, Yu : 8.9¢ All Other Mobiles : 9.4¢ Special Services : All Numbers 7.5¢

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Re: [Skunkworks] Remote Power Switch
by William Muriithi 29 Aug '11

29 Aug '11

Andrew You can also use a network enabled PDU. When a server become inaccessible, you ssh to the PDU and disconnect power from the server momentally. Work well with any server model. You need good record keeping else, you may power cycle the wrong server The other alternative is KVM, but they are messy as. Unless you are lucky and have a server with in build KVM like Dell C6100 William > > And if all are Dell servers, the you can connect them to one 'master' > server and have Dell management console - Am still yet to do the > set-up > > ./Ok3ch > > On Mon, Aug 29, 2011 at 1:22 PM, Joe Maina <maina307(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> Which kind of server do you have. Some servers have ILO which you can >> shutdown/restart servers remotely. >> >> On 29 August 2011 11:35, Andrew Kiptoo <andrewkiptoo(a)live.com> wrote: >>> >>> Dear All, >>> >>> I need a device that I can use to Power ON/OFF a server in a remote >>> location.? Anyone with an idea where I can get this device? >>> >>> Andrew >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 >> > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 8 > Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:07:58 +0300 > From: Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo(a)gmail.com> > To: Skunkworks Mailing List <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] yahoo and gmail accounts hacked > Message-ID: > <CAAdA2WMQpp2+=v3q-=CwAoyCDaZ4FXRuAc0e_yT2vOEPcY6i=Q(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Someone's e-mail account with Yahoo! has been broken into, the password > changed and alternative e-mail address changed as well. Then, to make the > matters worse (I am not sure you should have used this phrase), the cracker > has then tried to *extort* money from.. > > Wallace, yawa, I am an *odiero* lakini what you wrote does not come closer > to my mother tongue! I am trying to make good the grammar but I just > realized how inconsistent your subject line was to the message body. > > Let's see: > > Subject: Yahoo and Gmail Accounts hacked is a valid subject. However, > starting with "someone's account..." means it's one person who is affected, > not two, not more. > "the hacker has then tired to bribe for money from these collegues." > requires that you start your email introduction with something different > than "someone's". > > Anyway, kizungu ilikuja na meli. > > Please read the following instructions - http://goo.gl/Ej4tf and see if > Google will assist your friend(s). > > For Yahoo!, try this - > http://help.yahoo.com/kb/index?locale=en_US&page=content&y=PROD_ACCT&id=SLN… > > > > On Mon, Aug 29, 2011 at 14:47, wallace ngene <wallacengene(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> >> someones acc has been hacked in yahoo,password reset and alternative email >> reset...then to make matters worse,the hacker has then tired to bribe for >> money from these collegues. >> ive tried to contact the yahoo and gmail support team to no avail. >> any ideas on how to handle this situation? >> Cheers >> Wallace. >> -- >> WALLACE NGENE TARURU >> wallacengene(a)gmail.com >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Skunkworks mailing list >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >> ------------ >> Skunkworks Rules >> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >> ------------ >> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >> > > > > -- > 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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Remote Power Switch
by Andrew Kiptoo 29 Aug '11

29 Aug '11

Dear All, I need a device that I can use to Power ON/OFF a server in a remote location. Anyone with an idea where I can get this device? Andrew

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Chinese Tech
by JOEL MUSUNGU 29 Aug '11

29 Aug '11

Listers, This should lighten up your lazy Sunday http://blog.jitbit.com/2011/04/chinese-magic-drive.html LOL

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