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Free: Robotics Modeling Course.
by David Kiania | Asentric Consulting Ltd 18 Nov '13

18 Nov '13

Skunks, In case any of you guys are interested in online courses course on Robotic Modeling has sections related to robotics and image processing very interesting. https://iversity.org/courses/modelling-and-simulation-using-matlab?r=2d0b4 Happy Learning Kiania D. -- [Asentric Consulting Ltd] http://www.shutterdiplomacy.com I ask not for a lighter burden, but for broader shoulders. -Jewish proverb

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Re: [Skunkworks] Strange behaviour on Windows 8 phone
by Odhiambo Washington 17 Nov '13

17 Nov '13

Steve, I realize I wasn't clear. There is no cost to cut. The only cost is for the replacement SIM. I guess if you just go with the existing SIM card, the cutting is free. The reason I say 'I guess' is because every time I've gone to their shops, I'd also found it necessary to get a new SIM card due to some features missing on old ones... For instance, recently when I wanted to load credit on another phone using a recharge voucher, my SIM card app (is that what it's called?) could not accept 16 digits on the voucher/scratch card. A new SIM card was able to take the 16, while the old only accepted 12. So I almost all the time end up buying a new SIM card... confusion ilitokea hapo.:) On 17 November 2013 13:53, Steve Obbayi <steve(a)sobbayi.com> wrote: > Quite interesting Wash. Saf cut mine -- 3 times now at no cost at all. I > am surprised theres a cost to cut > > ------------------------------ > > *From: *"Odhiambo Washington" <odhiambo(a)gmail.com> > *To: *"Skunkworks Mailing List" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > *Sent: *Domingo, 17 de Noviembre 2013 10:23:44 > *Subject: *Re: [Skunkworks] Strange behaviour on Windows 8 phone > > > Safcom gives you the option for a factory cut (KES 200) or 'we cut normal > SIM card for you' (KES 100 or 50 - I don't recall!) > I bought my first factory cut SIM from Safcom in 2010, IIRC. So they have > always had them as I also remember referring some guys many times.. > > > On 17 November 2013 12:58, Dennis Kioko <dmbuvi(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Last time I checked, only Airtel had factory cut Micro SIMs, Saf cut for >> you in their shop, Orange cut for you in their shop and charge you the >> price of a beer for it, cause you know, they are market leaders. >> >> >> On Sunday, 17 November 2013, Odhiambo Washington wrote: >> >>> Or just get those factory-cut ones. QB and Airtel had them. I guess YU >>> and Orange too.... >>> >>> >>> On 17 November 2013 12:48, Dennis Kioko <dmbuvi(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> After experiencing the issue last Friday and consulting a high ranking >>>> Nokia official, the problem is a SIM card that is cut too close to the edge >>>> when converting to a Micro SIM. >>>> >>>> If you look carefully - you'll notice that your Micro SIM is snipped >>>> too close to one side, rather than spaced out evenly. You can have the >>>> Micro SIM replaced or try to adjust it in the slot. >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> with Regards: >>>> >>>> blog.denniskioko.com <http://www.denniskioko..com/> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> skunkworks mailing list >>>> skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>>> ------------ >>>> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >>>> 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 <http://my.co.ke> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Best regards, >>> Odhiambo WASHINGTON, >>> Nairobi,KE >>> +254733744121/+254722743223 >>> "I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler." >>> >> >> >> -- >> with Regards: >> >> blog.denniskioko.com <http://www.denniskioko.com/> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> skunkworks mailing list >> skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >> ------------ >> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >> 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 <http://my.co.ke> >> > > > > -- > Best regards, > Odhiambo WASHINGTON, > Nairobi,KE > +254733744121/+254722743223 > "I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler." > > _______________________________________________ > skunkworks mailing list > skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > ------------ > List info, subscribe/unsubscribe > 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 > ------------ > List info, subscribe/unsubscribe > 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."

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Re: [Skunkworks] Strange behaviour on Windows 8 phone
by William kibe 17 Nov '13

17 Nov '13

A trick I have read about instead of switching off the phone when all that happens switch the phone to flight mode for afew min n everything should come back to normal.Its worth a try. On Oct 25, 2013 7:20 PM, "Okechukwu" <okechukwu(a)gmail.com> wrote:

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Moneybookers $$
by Francis Nderitu 17 Nov '13

17 Nov '13

Anyone on the list using Moneybookers? I have $30 that have being idling in there for quite a while now. I wouldn't mind an Mpesa transaction. Thanks

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Offtopic: Selling a Nikkor 55-200mm VR lens
by Simon Mbuthia 17 Nov '13

17 Nov '13

Used only for a week (I'm selling it because I want a higher zoom range) http://www.bythom.com/55200lens.htm Contact me offlist if interested

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is someone identifying with this..
by Ken Muturi 17 Nov '13

17 Nov '13

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Fwd: Share the Google Transparency Report
by Kenny Rachuonyo 16 Nov '13

16 Nov '13

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Google Loon Jurisdiction
by solomon kariri 16 Nov '13

16 Nov '13

Will google loon balloons be under any Jurisdiction? Will any Govt be bake to shut down access to google loon baloons from its country? Does it mean that eventually govts will be stripped of the power to shutdown internet for its citizens? -- Solomon Kariri, Software Developer, Cell: +254736 729 450 Skype: solomonkariri

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Safaricom Mail Hosting Services..
by Odhiambo Washington 16 Nov '13

16 Nov '13

Hello world, For those of you who are hosting their mail/web services with Safaricom (from domains.safaricom.co.ke) what is your general experience? I advised and assisted a friend to sign up for these services yesterday afternoon. I have been configuring the services - starting with the mail accounts and my experience accessing the Cpanel/Webmail has been awful. Timeouts even when you are on SCOM's network (3G). Is this the norm or it's just an unfortunate day with the speeds? Do they allow allow sending from other networks - aka authenticated SMTP were someone to use MS Outhouse, for instance? -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 "I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler."

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Safaricom triple play
by David Kiania | Asentric Consulting Ltd 15 Nov '13

15 Nov '13

Not that it wasn't expected but looks like safaricom is planning to get into TV content business. Guess it's time for AccessKenya, Zuku, KDN and even DSTN to curl up to a corner and think competitive posture. When the Queen bee is on the rampage no one is safe. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-11-13/safaricom-ceo-says-company-to-dive… It only gets better. Kiania D.

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