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Re: [Skunkworks] Kenyatta secures Microsoft support for computers
by Moses M.G 05 Jun '13

05 Jun '13

@Brian The world is not made up of FOSS only! There is a price to pay for everything...especially the good things in life, hence the reason why one would pay for RedHat Enterprise Linux! Why train students to use Linux only yet that is not the ONLY thing being used in the real world? If we expose the young ones to ALL the available technologies, i'm sure the ones who are meant to excel will quickly choose their paths and perfect their skills regardless of the underlying technologies! If my future kids will be able to write both Windows and Linux software with equal expertise, why would would I want to trade that for anything less? ./mosys ------------------------------ From: Brian Ngure <brian(a)pixie.co.ke> Sent: 6/4/2013 22:45 To: Skunkworks Mailing List <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Kenyatta secures Microsoft support for computers @Moses "The argument about open source vs proprietary software is invalid!" <----- WRONG What about all the extra laptops that could have been bought instead of paying license fees to Microsoft?? On Tue, Jun 4, 2013 at 10:35 PM, Moses M.G <mouzmuyer(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Two things; > > 1.0 The argument about open source vs proprietary software is invalid! We > are moving further and further away from that point where the O.S mattered > to a point where all you need is a SERVICE - think being able to create a > document regardless of whichever software you are using or hosting your > website on whichever server as long as people can access it! > > 2.0 I think getting proprietary software at a lower cost(or free) will > actually be good for our next generation! Reason with me; Once we have the > proprietary software, we can always download the FOSS alternatives and use > them as well! Therefore, we get the best of both worlds! I personally > started on a Apple machine(the very old ones) in lower primary, then > Windows later on in my education and yet my job right now entails using > enterprise Linux servers for 70% of my time! How about that? > > > On 4 June 2013 22:20, Kivuva <Kivuva(a)transworldafrica.com> wrote: > >> Micro$oft will continue to laugh all the way to the bank, as we debate >> merits of what platform to adopt. Anybody ever heard of Economic Hit >> Men (EHM)! I can assure you, we have been hit. >> >> Let's not forget that M$ is not evil. They are just trying as hard as >> everybody else to remain relevant in the hard economic times, and pay >> their shareholders. But should we do it with our blood? >> >> How many new computers are sold with proprietary M$ software in Kenya? >> How much of that hard earned capital could go into better use? Why >> have established and developed economies seen the need to move from >> propietary software to FOSS, to the extend of legislating in >> parliament? >> >> How comes the Open Source community was caught napping? How was M$ >> able to pull the carpet under them? >> >> Probably somebody with a bigger platform like Mr. Walubengo can write >> a blog where a bigger audience will be able to access the merits and >> de-merits of the government position to partner with Micro$oft. >> >> The question I ask myself is, "If I was paying for software license >> with my money, which direction would I take"? >> >> Have you ever tried to change a company who's employees were weaned >> with M$ and ICDL to FOSS? You will see Organisational behavour >> resistance to change at it's best. >> >> Remember "The foundation of a strong economy don't rest alone on the >> decision of Chancellors or the spending programs of government" - >> George Osborne >> _____________ >> Mwendwa Kivuva >> twitter.com/lordmwesh >> kenya.or.ke | The Kenya we know >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 >> > > > > -- > Kind Regards, > > Moses M.G. > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > -- Regards Brian Ngure

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Anyone based in Tanzania
by maina 04 Jun '13

04 Jun '13

Am looking for Tigo TZ contacts, especially sales contacts, the ones on their website not helping. -- David Maina. NAIROBI, KENYA.. Cell:+254-721-950073. Registered Linux User #407239. Registered Ubuntu User #35129. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "By golly, I'm beginning to think Linux really *is* the best thing since sliced bread."

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Firefox OS powered phone
by Stephen Wanjau 04 Jun '13

04 Jun '13

Hi! The Geeksphone which is the developer preview phone running the Firefox OS is here: http://www.techweez.com/2013/06/03/preview-eyes-on-with-firefox-os-powered-… Cheers, S

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website and server
by Sylvesta Kiprop 04 Jun '13

04 Jun '13

Anyone who can host a website and should be within kisumu and any one who can supply me with a server, contact me offline 0727328069

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Re: [Skunkworks] Asset Management System
by Kibe Wachira 04 Jun '13

04 Jun '13

Hi Peter, we provide such solutions at OTB Africa and our solution is able to integrate with other functions of the organisation like the General ledger and procurement of those assets. -- kind regards, kibe wachira. software developer. tel:+254721888474 email:kiffea@gmail.com

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Duping Google!
by Odhiambo Washington 04 Jun '13

04 Jun '13

Yes, I'd like to dupe Google that I live in the UK! I am trying to purchase something from Google Play and when I login, it tells me this: Sorry! Devices on Google Play is not available in your country yet. We're working to bring devices to more countries as quickly as possible. Please check back again soon. The computer I am using to access Play is actually in the UK. I wonder what setting they are looking at in my profile to make them say this, yet I can see the devices listed, with prices in ££. -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 "I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler."

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Re-Paper : Development boards with an eink display
by Laban Mwangi 04 Jun '13

04 Jun '13

http://repaper.org/ Looks really interesting for home automation projects. For example, - Display of current electricity usage - Display of the current water heater temp...

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Asset Management System
by Peter Osotsi 04 Jun '13

04 Jun '13

Dear Skunkers, anyone that offers the above system and how much? Alternately what do my colleagues use? I'm off to meeting and will need the info urgently. Peter Sent from my Windows Phone

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iphone 4 32 gb locked to 3 network UK
by Mark Mwangi 04 Jun '13

04 Jun '13

Is anyone able to factory unlock an iPhone locked to the three UK network? I am told it is super expensive. can anyone give me a good price? -- Regards, Mark Mwangi markmwangi.me.ke

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IBM Server
by Eric Muita 04 Jun '13

04 Jun '13

Hello Listers. Looking for an IBM products supplier. Anyone?? Eric Sent from my Android® Phone

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