February 2012 - skunkworks - Skunkworks Site

HP Proliant DL380 HDD Upgrade
by Mike M. 22 Feb '12

22 Feb '12

I intend to upgrade this<http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HP-Proliant-DL380-G4-Dual-Xeon-3-6Ghz-64-Bit-Serv…>server to atleast 1TB of HDD space. What options do i have? Ideas about the cost?

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Received money on PayPal
by matere lusitche 22 Feb '12

22 Feb '12

Hallo skunks I received money on PayPal having registered using a visa card issued by equity bank. Unfortunately Equity say they do not have a contract with PayPal. How am I able to access this funds Thanks Zack

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Monitoring Mailing Lists
by Barrack Otieno 22 Feb '12

22 Feb '12

Listers, Educate me on how to monitor discussions or participation on mailing lists. Best Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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EA programmer
by Kinpro Computers-All IT soutions 22 Feb '12

22 Feb '12

Hi Aki, I find problem in reading emails in this digest, quotes look similar to original text. Yeah I have found this problem while in Kenya. Its very hard to find someone in Kenya especially in Nairobi who can recommend a customer to another person for free.I can imagine them hiding code.People dont know one thing, the code they are rushing to download was made by others` hard work. We should have a spirit of openness as others who has spent everything to bring opensource to us.There are lots of ways to benefit from recommending your fellow, if you dont have aproduct: - He might direct customers in later days. - He might offer commission per refferal. - Client might trust you and slowly turn you into a consultant. Many time when in Nairobi I bump with these kind of scenarios. You go to a shop where you shop regularly, and you ask for something, the guys finds that its not in stock, (Then he push to specs)he decides to opt what other Kenyans do, go to someone`s shop looking for the product, he goes all the way from shop to shop, store to store (time is passing-And everything else is paused), then he finds that he has few options as the product isnt available within his friends stores.Then a new problem arise,he cant get from another dealers without cash+ he cant buy as he isnt sure if the client will buy.He goes back to the client claiming the product isnt avilable in Nairobi (??????). Then it comes another scenario this time is Hi Tech gear.A customer is looking for a latest gadget for as cheap as possible. customer step in a shop, you buy one or two products, you request for another(this time a gadget with multiple versions), You ask for the latest. A shop keeper doesnt even know price ranges in town.He start with unclear words then he find a shield into specs( he doesnt get clues from the word "..the latest.." yet he want to make odeal out of it).Then a client ask if the shop keeper can help out so that this client can get into the store.Here the client want to see varieties, price so that he can make an optimum selection depending on the budget and demand.The shop keeper again because of his greed is in trouble again, he cant ask for a for disturbance fee, neither for a commission from the next shop owner for bringing business because he want a to up amount.And because he was caught by surprise, and the shop owner isnt within his circle of friends and product are price tagged.The guy decided not to be helpful at all.He looks like an idiot and misses evrything. I kindly request the guys in Nairobi unless you want to create an atmosphere where shoppers can find you to be reliable, an atmosphere where you can get clients directed by someone,an environment where someone appreciate refferals, talking about opensource is daydreaming. Regards, Nicholas Mmasi.* * *Kinpro Computers.* *Box:*16954,Arusha. *Tel :*+255 732 972287. *Mobile**:* +255 754 914652 *Email: *kinprocomputers(a)gmail.com Message: 3 Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:20:54 +0300 From: aki <aki275(a)gmail.com> To: Skunkworks Mailing List <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] ........ local ICT software/hardware/specialist development...Sound critical.. Message-ID: <CAMicrgixTGj24BAz4=s2QEGMHaZf86_hM=AhoRDSuCSVG8Q2Wg(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Hello @Nicholas from Arusha, :-) IMHO, I think a lot of the programmers in Kenya are involved in the similar things as what you do i.e. business software just that they don't like to talk about it or contribute to this list for fear of competition or other reasons which is understandable. This could one of the many reasons why programmers are looking at fast turn around times when it comes to free-code reuse thus the high popularity of free code. I believe for now it is important, as @Phares suggested, that the economies needs tech solutions at present and not in the future. Unfortunately, that is a truth to this given the difference of Apps development between us and others who do it out there, there is too big a gap to catch up soon. Some thots. Rgds. --

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Jobs ! Jobs ! - Temporary Project Assignments
by ndungu stephen 22 Feb '12

22 Feb '12

If you know of guys with experience in 2G Installation NSN Flexi-Hybrid transmission equipment please tell them to email their CVs to pkiloli(a)yahoo.com. Note they are need on a project to project basis . Terms of remuneration are negotiable. Note they are urgently needed.

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Linux mint aint sharing folders
by Michelle Shivu 22 Feb '12

22 Feb '12

How do i share folders in a LAN whose computers have Linux Mint and my laptop that runs on windows 7 platform?

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There is a god .. and i think he likes gaming :)
by geoffrey gitagia 22 Feb '12

22 Feb '12

http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/21/sony-patents-kinect-style-controller/ Yaaaayy -- GG

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google doodle...
by Kinuthia Ngugi 22 Feb '12

22 Feb '12

today's is really cool... Heinrich Rudolf Hertz

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experience Ubuntu from your android phone
by Gichingiri Kuria 22 Feb '12

22 Feb '12

Android phone connected to monitor, keyboard and mouse turns into Ubuntu desktop; with access to all files on your phone and android apps. http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/21/ubuntus-full-desktop-os-coming-to-multi-… -- Gichingiri Kuria _________________________________________ www.website.co.ke / www.sokoletu.co.ke

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[FOR SALE] IP PABX & Related Equipment
by Brian Munyao Longwe 22 Feb '12

22 Feb '12

*2 x Quadro16x IP PABX* The Quadro16x is ideal for the small to medium businesses with a higher need for FXS extensions. It is an IP router, SIP gateway and IP PBX all in one box. The Quadro16x is equipped with sixteen FXS ports for connection of standard analog POTS phones or fax machines. Eighteen additional SIP IP phones can be configured as local extensions. In addition, there are four FXO ports for connection to the PSTN. With a built-in QoS router, LAN and voice traffic can be routed to the Internet, eliminating the need for an additional IP router. The Quadro incorporates a stateful inspection firewall, NAT, DHCP client and server, IPSec VPN, and web browser configuration. the Quadro16x can support 50 extensions (16 analog + 34 IP/ or 50 all IP extensions). *Kshs. 150,000 each* *1 x Epygi Quadro E1 Gateway* QuadroE1: The Voice over IP Gateway The QuadroE1 is the complete PSTN/VoIP gateway for growing small businesses that want to establish for example a corporate telephone network. Connected over an E1 voice trunk for up to 30 (E1) concurrent calls to a PBX or directly to the local PSTN and via Ethernet to the Internet, the QuadroE1/ T1 seamlessly combines the cost reducing benefits of IP technology with the ubiquity of the PSTN, which opens a multitude of scenarios for free phone calls all over the world. Integrated Internet Access: The QuadroE1/T1 VoIP Gateway allows voice Internet access with firewall security, including NAT, policy and service based filtering . *Kshs. 80,000 (Initial Cost 200,000 but I have discounted as this equipment has been sitting in storage for over 3yrs)* * * *4 x Cisco ATA-188 Analog Telephone Adaptor* The Cisco ATA analog telephone adaptors are handset-to-Ethernet adaptors that allow regular analog telephones to operate on IP-based telephony networks. Cisco ATAs support two voice ports, each with an independent telephone number. The Cisco ATA 188 also has an RJ-45 10/100BASE-T data port. *Kshs. 5,000 each* *13 x SNOM HS-MM2 Headset* This Snom Headset offers versatility and features an intuitive design.The Snom HS-MM2 is compatible with the Snom 320, 360, 370, 820, 821, and 870 IP Phones. Supporting wear on either ear, the Snom HS-MM2 allows you to switch the single ear pad to whichever ear you would like to use. The HS-MM2 also has been updated with enhanced ergonomics and weighing at only 95g this Snom headset is light and offers good wearing comfort. The microphone on the Snom Headset features noice-cancellation and restrains background noise so that you can use the HS-MM2 in any environment. The Snom HS-MM2 is loaded with other business class features such as a flexible metal mic boom, a quick release fastener cord, an adjustable headband and much more. *Kshs. 2,500 as new (Original Price Kshs. 4,500)* -- Brian Munyao Longwe e-mail: blongwe(a)gmail.com cell: +254715964281 blog : http://zinjlog.blogspot.com meta-blog: http://mashilingi.blogspot.com "Give us clear vision that we may know where to stand and what to stand for, because unless we stand for something, we shall fall for anything."

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