January 2012 - skunkworks - Skunkworks Site

The Megaupload Story - I read mischief
by Simon Mbuthia 20 Jan '12

20 Jan '12

Guys, I believe [perhaps with the exception of Steve Ndung'u - no offense :)] that ya'll are aware of MegaUpload's closure and the arrest of its top officials. I've been reading up on the whole thing and what I know or have so far found is that: - MegaUpload does the same stuff as a number of other filesharing sites such as rapidshare.com, depositfiles.com etc (not to mention P2P which does more or less the same thing, albeit without revenues going to anyone in particular) - MegaUpload signed a deal with a number of artists like The Game, Macy Gray etc to do a viral campaign for MegaUpload (see the MegaUpload song<http://www.google.com/search?q=the+megaupload+song> ) - The artists involved in the above campaign are all signed with UMG, one of the "top three" in the music industry - UMG instructed YouTube to take down the MegaUpload song video. Kim Schmitz (MegaUpload founder) asks what authority UMG has to issue takedown notices to YouTube over material owned exclusively by MegaUpload - UMG must be really big powerful. Vivendi owns UMG, therefore Vivendi must be quite big and uber-powerful Now my questions are as follows: - Who owns Vivendi? - Why is MegaUpload being targeted by feds? Don't give me that SOPA/PIPA/copyright stuff because rapidshare and its likes are still up Is there something we're not being told here? By the way, I've tried to find out who owns Vivendi and all I am getting is info on what Vivendi owns (and they own A LOT). It's like MegaUpload took some of UMG's "babies" and told them "Hey, I'll pay you to help me do a viral campaign for me, although guys use me to pirate your [or your mother - UMG's ] music. UMG wasn't pleased and the whole thing appears to have some political twist to it. What are your thoughts? And who do you think owns Vivendi [just curious]? S.

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EXcel error msg "Do you want to save changes you made......"
by Chege 20 Jan '12

20 Jan '12

Dear Skunks, Am receiving this msg from some pcs when i open an excel document even without making any changes ..anyone has a solution to this .. EXcel error msg "Do you want to save changes you made......" rgds Chege

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Israeli hackers take down Arab bank sites
by John Doe Smith Kamau KipNg'etich Jones 20 Jan '12

20 Jan '12

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates and the Gaza-based Arab Bank are both down at the time of writing, the latest victims in an escalating tit-for-tat war between Israeli and Arab hackers. Before the attacks, a group calling itself IDF-Team posted a message on Pastebin warning that the banks would be targeted in retaliation for an earlier hit on Israel's anti-drug authority's site. read more <http://bit.ly/y5d7Ok>

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Iphone 4s launched in Kenya
by Kevin Omondi 20 Jan '12

20 Jan '12

Orange has finally launched the iPhone 4S into the Kenyan market. Iphone 4S 16GB model at KSh 74,899, 32GB model at KSh 87,999 and the 64GB model at KSh 101,499. I reserve my comments on the pricing strategy.

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Anonymous hits back
by Jimmy Thuo 20 Jan '12

20 Jan '12

http://gizmodo.com/5877679/anonymous-kills-department-of-justice-site-in-me… This guys are the new revolution -- Best Regards Jimmy Thuo

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Gym Software
by James Kagwe 20 Jan '12

20 Jan '12

Good afternoon, My client needs to automate a gym and requires a software to do that. Some of the functionalities desired are; Members management,Members details, Fees Details, members attendance etc. Maintain an electronic booking chart. Members Access cards management. Keep staff details i.e attendance and payments. Capability to generate various daily reports If you have one, please contact me off list. Opensource solutions are also welcome. regards, James

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Apple Launches iBooks 2
by Philip Musyoki 20 Jan '12

20 Jan '12

Apple has today launched iBooks 2 that will let authors publish books to the iBookstore. This has a lot of potential, especially if authors and authors to be can bypass the complex book publishing system controlled by a few publishers. It is not easy to be author, that is if you are will to tow the Apple line. Books published on the iBookstore will have to be exclusive to Apple.

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Yammer-like Software for KE
by Kelvin 20 Jan '12

20 Jan '12

Hey Skunks Do you think there is market for Yammer-like software in KE? (https://www.yammer.com/) I was thinking it could be useful for companies with a large force of salespeople in the field. Would be cool to have the ability fo said salespeople to text some number and update their managers/colleagues in the office. What do you think? Does anything of this sort exist locally? Kelvin www.likechapaa.com <http://www.dukapress.com>www.dukapress.org

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Microsoft Bans Linux On ARM PCs
by maina 20 Jan '12

20 Jan '12

So they want to control how we use our comps? -- 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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Over 100 Government websites hacked - http://code-security.net/archives/114#comment-63
by Ben mukash 20 Jan '12

20 Jan '12

http://code-security.net/archives/114#comment-63

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