February 2013 - skunkworks - Skunkworks Site

Kenyan microcredit firm wins IBM SmartCamp award
by Kevin Omondi 08 Feb '13

08 Feb '13

Skunks, Im elated to share good news over a global award for a company that yours truly is proud to be part of. We beat 8 finalists from all over the world in a tight contest. http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Kenyan-microcredit-firm-w… Kev

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FAIBA and VPN
by Odhiambo Washington 08 Feb '13

08 Feb '13

Is anyone on this list using the JTL's Faiba and has been able to establish a VPN session from behind their router? Just want to share ideas. -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler.

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Co-Founders in Tech startups
by Jack Amayo 08 Feb '13

08 Feb '13

Hi y'all, I'm interested to know how most of you guys who have gone to start their own tech startups (or are about to), go about in finding a business partner. Sure you can partner with friends, family members etc. But what if you are looking for an individual with a specific skill set? Assuming you are a technical person, and need a co-founder who will handle the business end of things like sales, talking to investors ... you know ... the things we tech would rather not deal with. Are there resources like websites, forums where one can get connected with here in Kenya? What qualities will you be looking for apart from complimentary skillsets? Any other thoughts on these? Regards, Jack

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Vacancy: MS Exchange 2010 Enterprise Email / AD Administrator
by Samuel Wachira 08 Feb '13

08 Feb '13

We are currently seeking a Microsoft Exchange Administrator to work at our client site in Nairobi kenya. This is a six (6) month contract, renewable. Candidate MUST have experience with design of Active Directory, Messaging, and Unified Communications, in a large organization. Candidates should be well versed in scripting technologies specifically with Active Directory automation experience, Powershell and VBScript. History of new technology exploration through industry research and/or conference attendance. . Needs to be able to work with other teams collaboratively to design solutions to customer requests and resolve issues in a timely fashion to meet customer SLAs. Ability to document work and the environment necessary for internal and customer communication. Position will require On-Call work. Job Skills: * 2+ years of experience in systems/server/network administration in a Windows environment * Must possess hands-on experience implementing, maintaining, administering, and upgrading/migrating all of the following: * Microsoft Active Directory * Microsoft *Exchange* 2007/2010 * Windows Servers 2008 * Practical knowledge and a large experience of infrastructure services delivery techniques ITIL Certification or experience A MUST * Familiarity with Enterprise Architecture concepts and best practices * Familiarity with Google Apps * Ability to organize issues and prioritize in a fast paced environment with hard deadlines Interested candidates: please send your CV's OFFLIST and attach your CV and relevant documents. Thanks and kind regards, Samuel Wachira

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Digital PABX
by Moses M.G 08 Feb '13

08 Feb '13

HI, As a hobby project I would like to build a digital PABX using asterisk and a Safaricom line. I have a spare computer that I would like to use for this purpose. Has anyone done this before? I need pointers specifically on how to build the interface between the SIM card, computer and my small network at home. What hardware did you use to hold the SIM card and does it have a standard ethernet port to connect it to my 'digital PABX'? My end objective is to have the set up this way: Incoming calls -> Asterisk box -> Calls routed to softphones installed on the computers -> Me receiving calls and saying "M.G customer care. How may I help you" -> Impress family , friends and the Mrs(Designate) and eventually earn the grand title of 'Immortal Family Geek'(IFG) -> Live to be 140 and then die happy having lived a fulfilling life! :) I would be keen on spending as little money as possible seeing as this is just a fun project for me to explore the world of Asterisk/Open-Source Digital PABXs. -- Kind Regards, Moses M.G.

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Cisco Aironet 1400 Bridge Needed Urgently
by Eric Mwania 08 Feb '13

08 Feb '13

Dear Skunks, I just lost a 1400 Bridge due to power Surge . Where can i get one or who (company) has a Quote i direct someone to pick the Equipment from them . This is Urgent -- Eric Mwania

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Websense Guru out there
by Eric Mugo 08 Feb '13

08 Feb '13

Skunks, I'm having a recurring issue with Websense setup as a Proxy. The general issue is that occasionally it fails to identify the Distinguished name of a user from the Active Directory which results in a user attempting to browse being allocated the default (the most restrictive). This results in numerous calls to I.T helpdesk by very unhappy internal customers. Is there anyone who has had this issue with websense and how did you resolve it? I have googled and cant quite get a concrete solution. Anyone experienced the same. EAKM

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AD: ASUS GOOGLE NEXUS 7 CELLULAR TABLET (BRAND NEW) FOR SALE
by Alex Kirkpatrick 08 Feb '13

08 Feb '13

-1GB RAM -1.2GHZ QUAD-CORE PROCESSOR -32GB STORAGE -SIM CARD READY -ANDROID OS, v4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to v4.2.1 (Jelly Bean) price is 47,000/- if interested hit me offlist .. -- *Alex Kirkpatrick* *51010-00100 GPO Nairobi* 0736201379

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SPSS V.20
by David Nyamboki 08 Feb '13

08 Feb '13

Hey Skunks Anyone with SPSS STATISTIC VERSION 20. Need one pesa ya haraka haraka. If you have kindly holla .bck

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Inspired Designs
by Areba Collins [ ＠BrainiacKE ® ] 08 Feb '13

08 Feb '13

Short of the many recycled block with fading / swiping / scrolling image header and twitter, facebook, linkedin icons across at the top, what inspirational site designs can you share today done locally? Something like this? http://www.gatonegro.cl/eng/productos.html Have an Inspired Friday... -- *“The twentieth century has been characterized by three developments of great political importance: the growth of democracy, the growth of corporate power, and the growth of corporate propaganda as a means of protecting corporate power against democracy”*

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