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by Peter Koinange 20 Jun '13

20 Jun '13

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Fwd: [ISOC] DEADLINE 24 JUNE 2013: Applications Open to the 2013 Internet Society Ambassadors to the Internet Governance Forum (IGF)
by Barrack Otieno 20 Jun '13

20 Jun '13

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Niel Harper <harper(a)isoc.org> Date: Wed, Jun 19, 2013 at 8:18 PM Subject: [ISOC] DEADLINE 24 JUNE 2013: Applications Open to the 2013 Internet Society Ambassadors to the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) To: "isoc-members-announce(a)elists.isoc.org" < isoc-members-announce(a)elists.isoc.org> *DEADLINE 24 JUNE 2013: Applications Open to the 2013 Internet Society Ambassadors to the Internet Governance Forum (IGF):* The Internet Society is pleased to invite applications for the 2013 Internet Society Ambassadors to the Internet Governance Forum (IGF). As part of the Internet Society's Next Generation Leaders (NGL) programme, the Ambassadorships to the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) are available to Internet Society members between the ages of 20 and 40. The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is a multi-stakeholder forum for policy dialogue on issues of Internet governance. It brings together government, private sector, and civil society stakeholders, including the technical and academic community, on an equal basis and through an open and inclusive process. The IGF facilitates a common understanding of how to maximize Internet opportunities and address risks and challenges that arise. *About the 2013 Ambassadors to the Internet Governance Forum (IGF):* In 2013, the theme of Internet Governance Forum (IGF) will be *“Building Bridges-Enhancing Multistakeholder Cooperation for Growth and Sustainable Development."* The Forum will be held in Bali, Indonesia from the 22-25 October 2013. Ambassadors to the IGF may be involved in various activities at the Forum, including contributions to the IGF Ambassadors' blog, participating broadly in the IGF meeting agenda and assisting with staffing of the Internet Society booth at the venue. Details of these opportunities will be confirmed in advance of the Forum. For more information, please visit: http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/education-and-leadership-programm… *How to Apply:* To apply to be chosen as one of the 2013 Internet Society Ambassadors to the Internet Governance Forum (IGF), please go to: http://zoomgrants.com/gprop.asp?donorid=2107&limited=314 *Please Note: If you have not used our ZoomGrants online application system before, please** register as a new user on the system. For those who have previously used our system, please use your existing username and password to apply.* In addition to completing the online application form, you will be required to upload a 2-3 page briefing paper as well as upload your most recently updated CV (with a photograph). The deadline for applications is midnight UTC on 24 June 2013. Successful candidates will be notified on 19 July 2013. *The Next Generation Leaders Programme:* The Internet Society’s Next Generation Leaders programme is supported by funding from SIDN. For more information about the Next Generation Leaders programme, please visit: http://InternetSociety.org/**Leaders <http://internetsociety.org/Leaders> You can also contact us at leaders(a)isoc.org. If you are interested in becoming a Corporate or Organizational partner of the Next Generation Leaders (NGL) programme, please email leader-sponsor(a)isoc.org Regards, ------------------------- *Niel Harper* Senior Manager, Next Generation Leaders Programmes Internet Society 1775 Wiehle Ave. Suite 201 Reston, VA 20190 *direct:* 571.299.2509 *mobile:* 246.243.3818 *skype: *olokunbb _______________________________________________ To manage your ISOC subscriptions or unsubscribe, please log into the ISOC Member Portal: https://portal.isoc.org/ Then choose Interests & Subscriptions from the My Account menu. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Job, Trainee or Internship position
by ingatze rodgers 20 Jun '13

20 Jun '13

Hi my name is Yuval Genga. Im a recent graduate of the University of Nairobi in Electrical Engineering. Im currently looking for job, trainee or internship position in telecommunications or IT. Any help will be highly appreciated

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Re: [Skunkworks] Portable Hand-Held Scanners
by kagwejg＠gmail.com 19 Jun '13

19 Jun '13

Maybe you'd consider Camscanner for androind. Then you could use ur smartphone to scan. Hope the book is not very big. Merlin <emmanuel(a)merlin-digitalkenya.com> wrote: >On 04/06/2013 15:44, Jac wrote: >> Gilbert >> >> a crossing my fingers on this but still optimistic. Will let you know >> if am successful! >> >> Thanks >> >> >> On Tue, Jun 4, 2013 at 3:17 PM, Gilbert Kiprono <onorpik(a)gmail.com >> <mailto:onorpik@gmail.com>> wrote: >> >> Boss that one you are never going to get it in east africa. >> >> >> On Tue, Jun 4, 2013 at 3:02 PM, Jac <jack.gathoni(a)gmail.com >> <mailto:jack.gathoni@gmail.com>> wrote: >> >> Hey >> >> >> Anyone who knows where I can get hand held scanner that I can >> use to scan a book or documents that are already bonded(binding)? >> >> Something like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIz03cTGCAY >> >> >> I need one urgerntly. Nay leads? >> >> Thanks >> >> -- >> Jackson Gathoni >> >> _______________________________________________ >> skunkworks mailing list >> skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke <mailto:skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> >> ------------ >> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >> http://orion.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 <mailto:skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> >> ------------ >> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >> http://orion.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 >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Jackson Gathoni >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> skunkworks mailing list >> skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >> ------------ >> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >> http://orion.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 > > >Hi > > Yes we have them on order , We have portable scanner with WIFI . > >Kindly check our local registration site www.merlin-digitalkenya.com >and click our products or go direct to below url > >http://merlin-digital.com/hdd-usb/portable-scanners.html > >Br > >Emms >0722858418 > > >_______________________________________________ >skunkworks mailing list >skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >------------ >List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >http://orion.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

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Desktop support Technician
by Martin Mwai 19 Jun '13

19 Jun '13

Hi, We are looking for a Desktop support Technician Provide basic hardware, software, and applications support for our clients who may have multiple locations and/or a complex technical environment including specialized technologies or systems that must interface with the network. Key Requirements: - Diploma or Degree Information Technology or equivalent and some relevant technical training. - Knowledge in troubleshooting and repairing computers and printers. - Understanding of computing procedures and standards and desktop and network configurations. - Understanding of Windows XP, Vista and 7, including Office 2003, 2007 and 2010. - Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills. - Excellent customer relation skills. - Excellent team player. - Ability to anticipate and manage change. - A+, N+ and CCNA Certifications are an added advantage. *Responsibilities* - Provide professional customer service support and call closure. - Proper paperwork and communication internal and external to the organization. - Assembles computer systems from components. - Troubleshoot, repair and maintain printers, Computers and laptops. - Upgrades components and peripherals in computer hardware. - Configures and optimizes a computer system. - Installs various operating system and application software. - maintains required documentation. - Researches problems and investigates new software products. - Install and Configure a wide variety of software on clients computers - Maintain and administer clients LAN. - Providing users with appropriate support and advice. - Managing crisis situations, which may involve complex technical hardware or software problems. - Keeping up to date with the latest technologies. - Other technical assistance duties as assigned. - Must be a team player. Applicants should send a cover letter and CV to info(a)nairobiwebspace.com by 26th June 2013.

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Internet slow today?
by MotoBaridi 19 Jun '13

19 Jun '13

Hi Skunks, Is anyone else experiencing a general slowness of internet connectivity? I'm experiencing this at 2 different sites (within Nairobi), served by 2 different ISPs. Anyone?

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Microsoft To Start Dumping Surface RT To Schools
by Garr Patronas 19 Jun '13

19 Jun '13

Skunks, Maybe this is what the laptop-per-child will get? http://www.dailytech.com/Microsoft+Offering+SchoolsColleges+199+Surface+RT+… http://www.zdnet.com/microsoft-launches-surface-rt-discount-for-schools-700… G.P

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Fwd: [kictanet] Test Engineers - STB cable & satellite
by Barrack Otieno 19 Jun '13

19 Jun '13

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> Date: Wed, Jun 19, 2013 at 10:17 AM Subject: [kictanet] Test Engineers - STB cable & satellite To: otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Listers We urgently need the above. Requirements as follows:- Please inbox me or sambaza. *Requirements:*****  Technology areas: Cable and Satellite STB testers  Technologies: MPEG, DVB SI, IPTV, Web****  Digital TV Set-Top Box Testing****  Test Execution using DVB & IPTV head-end equipment****  Test Execution of IPTV Set-Top Boxes and hybrid DVB – IPTV Set-Top Boxes** **  Bug Reporting and management *Tasks:*  Summarizing requirements, objectives for the test projects  Test Plan writing****  Specifying test cases & test procedure & test coverage****  Estimating required time for test execution****  Test Execution and Coordination of Test Execution****  Bug management****  Test Result Reporting (Technical & Management) Thanks 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 _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/otieno.barrack%40gmai… The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Tianhe-2
by Patrick Kariuki 19 Jun '13

19 Jun '13

China's research and development capabilities; 1. FreeBSD reloaded and fortified for a server operating system - Kylin - http://www.dancefire.org/article/Kernel_Similarity_Analysis.html 2. INTEL microprocessors (Imported) 3. Homegrown microprocessors to run server management tools 4 Homegrown network, programming and debugging environments, system control, management tools and desktop environment. And there's your cyber-warfare superpower!

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ND filter 77mm nikon lense
by Mark Mwangi 18 Jun '13

18 Jun '13

Hey anyone know where I can get the above? Some pals have got theirs stuck on a lens mount for a smaller lens. -- Regards, Mark Mwangi markmwangi.me.ke

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