April 2013 - skunkworks - Skunkworks Site

Amazon Web Services Users
by Adam Nelson 25 Apr '13

25 Apr '13

Hello, Some of you may know that I'm contemplating the deployment of a cloud services product physically located in Nairobi but using OpenStack so that devops people can use standard APIs. Physically locating the machines in Kenya should improve latency and perceived uptime (due to cable cuts not affecting connectivity) and make life easier for developers, administrators and users ... but I wanted to validate that with people on this list. Is anybody already using Amazon Web Services or an OpenStack implementation? Is anybody using a VPS or similar solution and paying more than $40USD/month? Would anybody be interested in a product like this with similar pricing to Amazon's (http://aws.amazon.com/ec2/pricing/)? If there were free trials, would people spend the time to learn more about how to leverage OpenStack APIs? Cheers, Adam

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research the tech / media / digital communications scene in Kenya
by david kamau 24 Apr '13

24 Apr '13

i am interested in relating the fields of development, political/social risks, and conflict in Kenya

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Pastel evolution
by Bernard Mwagiru 24 Apr '13

24 Apr '13

Listers, Anyone who offers pastel evolution installation and training contact me offlist. ./bernard

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Web ForWarD accepting applications
by Stephen 24 Apr '13

24 Apr '13

Greetings! In case you haven't heard about it yet, WebFWD is Mozilla's Global Accelerator that combines the best of startup and open source principles to help entrepreneurs build products to make the Web better and more open . For more info, check out our websitehere <https://webfwd.org/>. I am excited to announce that we are accepting applications online for our next class, a.k.a. WebFWD IV! The deadline to apply is June 5th . Our goal is to recruit another stellar WebFWD cohort consisting of teams from all around the world that share the same passion for the open Web. Here are a couple of important pieces of information about WebFWD: - It is a 3-month program consists of weekly training&exercises, office hours with experts, ongoing coaching from the world's best technologists, investors, designers, and other awesome folks. - It is "global" . Any team can participate from anywhere in the world once they are admitted . All they need is an internet connection and a web cam! W e'd love to have a team in the next cohort coming from your country! - So far we 've helped startups from the US, Canada, Germany, France, Sweden, India, Greece, Romania, and the Netherlands . - There is no charge or equity taken. We are doing this to help startups that are building products to make the Web better and more open. - We have a scouts program , helping us to get the word out, to raise awareness , and find startups that are a good fit. So why not WebFWD IV cohort has a team participating from your country ? If you are inter ested in helping : yay! Thanks in advance, -- Stephen Wanjau| Technical Writer, Techweez Tel:+254 722 238 165 | Website:http://uwanja.wordpress.com | Skype ID: stevewanjau | Twitter ID:uwanja |

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Re: [Skunkworks] [ISOC_KE] Kenya to host second Edition of the Africa IGF
by Kivuva 24 Apr '13

24 Apr '13

This is a great Milestone. Keep it up On 24 April 2013 11:37, Ronald Ojino <ronojinx(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Step in the right direction =) > Kudos team! > Ronald Ojino > > > On Wed, Apr 24, 2013 at 11:29 AM, Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote: > >> Great Barrack. >> >> Good to see ISOC Kenya Chapter is active and doing great stuff! >> >> Digital team! :) >> >> Ali Hussein >> CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd >> Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd >> >> +254 713 601113 >> >> "The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> On Apr 24, 2013, at 10:42 AM, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >> FYI >> -------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Kenya to host the 2nd African Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF) >> >> Dear Stakeholders, >> >> Following a bid submitted by the Government of the Republic of Kenya >> through the Ministry of Information and Communication in February 2013 and >> confirmed in March, the AfIGF secretariat is pleased to announce that the >> 2nd African Internet Governance Forum will be held in Kenya from 11-13 >> September 2013. The meeting will be hosted by the Government in >> cooperation with the Internet Society Kenya Chapter. >> >> Kenya has hosted with great success the 5th Internet Governance Forum >> (IGF), which had the highest number of participants in the history of the >> IGF. >> >> The AfIGF secretariat takes this opportunity to thank the Government and >> people of Kenya for agreeing to host, after Egypt, such an important >> African event. >> >> You are all invited to take part in AfIGF3. >> >> The AfIGF Secretariat >> >> Le Kenya abritera le 2eme Forum africain sur la Gouvernance de >> l’Internet (AfIGF) >> >> Chers Acteurs, >> >> Suite à l’offre faite par le Gouvernement de la République du Kenya à >> travers le Ministère de l’Information et de la Communication en >> février 2013 et confirmée en mars, le secrétariat AfIGF a le plaisir >> d’annoncer la tenue du 2eme Forum africain sur la Gouvernance de >> l’Internet au Kenya du 11 au 13 septembre 2013. La réunion sera >> organisée par le Gouvernement en coopération avec le Chapitre Internet >> Society du Kenya. >> >> Le Kenya a abrité avec un succès retentissant le 5eme Forum sur la >> Gouvernance de l’Internet (IGF), qui avait battu le record du plus grand >> nombre de participants de toutes les réunions IGF qui ont été tenues à >> ce jour. >> >> Le secrétariat d’AfIGF saisit cette opportunité pour rendre hommage au >> Gouvernement et à la population du Kenya d’avoir accepté d’abriter, >> après l’Egypte, un événement africain d’une si grande importance. >> >> Vous êtes tous invités a participer à AfIGF3. >> >> Le secrétariat d’AfIGF >> >> __________ >> You are receiving this message because you're a member of the community >> Discussion List on African Internet Governance Forum. >> >> A reply to this message will be sent to all members of Discussion List on >> African Internet Governance Forum. >> To reply to sender, send a message to mfaye(a)uneca.org. >> To unsubscribe, send an email to leave.aisi-ig-l(a)dgroups.org >> >> -- >> This message has been scanned for viruses and >> dangerous content by KeNIC MailScanner, and is >> believed to be clean. >> >> Kenya Network Information Center (KENIC) >> >> >> >> >> -- >> This message has been scanned for viruses and >> dangerous content by KeNIC MailScanner, and is >> believed to be clean. >> >> Kenya Network Information Center (KENIC) >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Barrack O. Otieno >> +254721325277 >> +254-20-2498789 >> Skype: barrack.otieno >> http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/ >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> isoc mailing list >> isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> isoc mailing list >> isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc >> >> > > > -- > Faith is a living and unshakable confidence. A belief in God so assured > that a man would die a thousand deaths for its sake. > > _______________________________________________ > isoc mailing list > isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc > > -- ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva For Business Development Transworld Computer Channels Cel: 0722402248 twitter.com/lordmwesh www.transworldAfrica.com | Fluent in computing kenya.or.ke | The Kenya we know

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Wireless Gateway
by Joe Maina 24 Apr '13

24 Apr '13

Hi Guys Where can I get this locally 4ipnet wireless billing gateway

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http://www.education.go.ke/emis/masterbasic.aspx
by Barrack Otieno 24 Apr '13

24 Apr '13

Listers, Just came across this, good initiative , your thoughts? Best Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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[Positions] Wordpress Web Designer / Developer & Social Media Management
by Chris W. 24 Apr '13

24 Apr '13

Are you good you or you know someone good in: i. Wordpress Development and UX? ii. Understand Social Media, Blogging and Content Writing? A company is looking to fill these positions. Send your resume including your portfolio and application skill sets. Make sure you state the position you're applying for. Regards, Chris_w. dabnix(a)gmail.com

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Re: [Skunkworks] Kenya to host second Edition of the Africa IGF
by Barrack Otieno 24 Apr '13

24 Apr '13

FYI -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kenya to host the 2nd African Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF) Dear Stakeholders, Following a bid submitted by the Government of the Republic of Kenya through the Ministry of Information and Communication in February 2013 and confirmed in March, the AfIGF secretariat is pleased to announce that the 2nd African Internet Governance Forum will be held in Kenya from 11-13 September 2013. The meeting will be hosted by the Government in cooperation with the Internet Society Kenya Chapter. Kenya has hosted with great success the 5th Internet Governance Forum (IGF), which had the highest number of participants in the history of the IGF. The AfIGF secretariat takes this opportunity to thank the Government and people of Kenya for agreeing to host, after Egypt, such an important African event. You are all invited to take part in AfIGF3. The AfIGF Secretariat Le Kenya abritera le 2eme Forum africain sur la Gouvernance de l’Internet (AfIGF) Chers Acteurs, Suite à l’offre faite par le Gouvernement de la République du Kenya à travers le Ministère de l’Information et de la Communication en février 2013 et confirmée en mars, le secrétariat AfIGF a le plaisir d’annoncer la tenue du 2eme Forum africain sur la Gouvernance de l’Internet au Kenya du 11 au 13 septembre 2013. La réunion sera organisée par le Gouvernement en coopération avec le Chapitre Internet Society du Kenya. Le Kenya a abrité avec un succès retentissant le 5eme Forum sur la Gouvernance de l’Internet (IGF), qui avait battu le record du plus grand nombre de participants de toutes les réunions IGF qui ont été tenues à ce jour. Le secrétariat d’AfIGF saisit cette opportunité pour rendre hommage au Gouvernement et à la population du Kenya d’avoir accepté d’abriter, après l’Egypte, un événement africain d’une si grande importance. Vous êtes tous invités a participer à AfIGF3. Le secrétariat d’AfIGF __________ You are receiving this message because you're a member of the community Discussion List on African Internet Governance Forum. A reply to this message will be sent to all members of Discussion List on African Internet Governance Forum. To reply to sender, send a message to mfaye(a)uneca.org. To unsubscribe, send an email to leave.aisi-ig-l(a)dgroups.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by KeNIC MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. Kenya Network Information Center (KENIC) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by KeNIC MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. Kenya Network Information Center (KENIC) -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] New gTLD Board Committee Consideration of GAC Safeguard Advice - Comment/Reply Periods
by Barrack Otieno 24 Apr '13

24 Apr '13

Listers, FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Glen de Saint Géry <Glen(a)icann.org> Date: Wed, Apr 24, 2013 at 10:14 AM Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] New gTLD Board Committee Consideration of GAC Safeguard Advice - Comment/Reply Periods To: "africann(a)afrinic.net" <africann(a)afrinic.net> http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/gac-safeguard-advice-23apr13-en… ****New gTLD Board Committee Consideration of GAC Safeguard Advice Comment / Reply Periods: Comment Open Date: 23 April 2013 Comment Close Date: 14 May 2013 - 23:59 UTC Reply Open Date: 15 May 2013 Reply Close Date: 4 June 2013 - 23:59 UTC**** Important Information Links**** Public Comment Announcement<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-23apr13-en.htm> **** To Submit Your Comments (Forum)<comments-gac-safeguard-advice-23apr13(a)icann.org> **** View Comments Submitted<http://forum.icann.org/lists/comments-gac-safeguard-advice-23apr13/> **** Brief Overview**** Originating Organization: **** New gTLD Board Committee**** Categories/Tags: **** - Contracted Party Agreements**** - Second-Level Domains**** - Top-Level Domains**** Purpose (Brief): **** To solicit input on how the New gTLD Board Committee should address GAC advice regarding safeguards applicable to broad categories of New gTLD strings.**** Current Status: **** GAC Beijing Communiqué issued on April 11, 2013 includes GAC Advice on New gTLDs.**** Next Steps: **** New gTLD Board Committee will consider how to address GAC advice on New gTLD safeguards.**** Staff Contact: **** Jamie Hedlund**** Email Staff Contact<jamie.hedlund@icann.org?subject=More%20information%20on%20the%20New%20gTLD%20Board%20Committee%20Consideration%20of%20GAC%20Safeguard%20Advice%20public%20comment%20period> **** Detailed Information**** Section I: Description, Explanation, and Purpose: **** On 11 April 2013, the Governmental Advisory Committee issued its Beijing Communiqué in which it provided advice on New gTLDs. The Board New gTLD Committee, acting on behalf of the full Board, will now consider how to address the GAC Advice. To help inform this process, the Committee has directed staff to solicit comment on how it should address one element of the advice: safeguards applicable to broad categories of New gTLD strings. Accordingly, ICANN seeks public input on how the Board New gTLD Committee should address section IV.1.b and Annex I of the GAC Beijing Communiqué.**** Section II: Background: **** One of ICANN's key responsibilities is introducing and promoting competition in the registration of domain names, while ensuring the security and stability of the domain name system (DNS). Below are major milestones in the program leading up to the GAC Beijing Communiqué:**** - ICANN's Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) begins a policy development process to consider the introduction of new gTLDs in 2005**** - The "GAC Principles Regarding New gTLDs" is presented to the ICANN Board in 2007**** - ICANN Board adopted 19 specific GNSO policy recommendations for implementing new gTLDs in 2008**** - ICANN undertakes implementation process to address stakeholder concerns, such as the protection of intellectual property and community interests, consumer protection, and DNS stability during 2008-2011. This work includes public consultations, review, and input on multiple draft versions of the Applicant Guidebook**** - The Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) and the ICANN Board engage in intensive consultations regarding the GAC's "scorecard" advice on new gTLDs during first half of 2011**** - In June 2011, ICANN's Board of Directors approved the Guidebook incorporating most of the GAC's scorecard advice and authorized the launch of the New gTLD Program**** - ICANN opens the New gTLD application window on January 12, 2012. On June 11, 2012, ICANN reveals the 1,930 New gTLD applications received and posted them for public comment**** - On October 12, 2012, the GAC issues its Toronto Communiqué, indicating that "[t]he statements and commitments detailed in individual gTLD applications are a critical input to the GAC's work" and advised the ICANN Board "that it is necessary for all of these statements of commitment and objectives to be transformed into binding contractual commitments, subject to compliance oversight by ICANN."**** - On November 20, 2012, the GAC files and publicly posts 242 Early Warnings on individual New gTLD applications.**** - On February 5, 2013, in response to advice provided in the Toronto GAC Communiqué, the New gTLD Program Board Committee approves a public comment period on a proposed "Public Interest Commitments Specification" as a mechanism to transform application statements into binding contractual commitments, as well as to give applicants the opportunity to voluntarily submit to heightened public interest commitments. On March 6. 2013, ICANN posts the 499 PIC Specifications submitted by applicants.**** The GAC met during the ICANN Beijing Meeting and provided additional advice to the ICANN Board regarding the New gTLD program. Relevant to this public forum is Section IV.1.b of the GAC Beijing Communiqué, which states, "To reinforce existing processes for raising and addressing concerns the GAC is providing safeguard advice to apply to broad categories of strings." The safeguard advice appears in Annex I of the Beijing Communiqué. **** ICANN officially notified applicants of the publication of GAC Advice on April 18, 2013, triggering the 21-day applicant response period per the Applicant Guidebook Module 3.1. The applicants' responses and the input received in this Public Comment Forum will serve as important inputs to the New gTLD Board Committee's consideration of the GAC Advice.**** Section III: Document and Resource Links: **** - ICANN Announcement on GAC Advice Issued on New gTLDs<http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/announcements-and-media/announcement-18apr13-en> **** - GAC Beijing Communiqué<http://www.icann.org/en/news/correspondence/gac-to-board-18apr13-en.pdf>[PDF, 156 KB] **** Section IV: Additional Information: **** N/A**** ------------------------------ (*) Comments submitted after the posted Close Date/Time are not guaranteed to be considered in any final summary, analysis, reporting, or decision-making that takes place once this period lapses.**** ** ** ** ** Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat *gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org* *http://gnso.icann.org***** ** ** _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/africann -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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