June 2013 - skunkworks - Skunkworks Site

Linux troubleshooting.
by Watchman 03 Jun '13

03 Jun '13

Hi Guys, Trying to help a non-linux friend troubleshoot her machine in Nairobi. I'll be back by Thursday but she can't use her machine and I can't remote boot in. She's on UB. 13 Latest update ran yesterday and she rebooted this morning to get updates set in. As she tried to log back in, her password won't let her boot in. Tried resetting password via recovery but got nada. Anyone here tech savvy enough to get this issue sorted out? And what will you charge? She's in Parklands. * * *W.* -- get to know more about me. *http://about.me/rahiminkara * this list is being *watched.*

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Zain/Airtel SMS downtime
by Garr Patronas 03 Jun '13

03 Jun '13

Hi Skunks, Monday blues faded away by now I hope. Anyone else experiencing SMS failures on Airtel since about 10-ish today morning.? Calls & Internet work fine, but outgoing SMSs just fail. Incoming seems to be working fine.since about 10-ish today morning. Any ideas how to resolve this are appreciated too. Thanks. Rgds, G. Patronas

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Application Development Intern (AppDev)
by Andrew Kibe 03 Jun '13

03 Jun '13

*Application Development Intern (AppDev)* * * *Summary* The AppDev intern will have the responsibility of assisting the AppDev team develop applications in both web and mobile platforms. This position will also provide support to all employees; common sense and professionalism is required. *Responsibilities* - Reviewing current systems - Presenting ideas for system improvements, including cost proposals - Working closely with analysts, designers and staff - Producing detailed specifications and writing the programme codes - Testing the product in controlled, real situations before going live - Preparation of training manuals for users - Maintaining the systems once they are up and running *Must have:* - knowledge in the following; PHP, MySQL, Linux, Apache - developed applications and must showcase them - a strong work ethic, organization skills. - the desire to learn and is not afraid to ask questions. - ability to maintain confidentiality at all times. - Dependable. - Ability to work under little supervision while meeting deliverable. *Working Conditions:* - Flexibility to work in shifts including weekend and graveyard whenever needed. - If you work for clients you'll have to spend a lot of time on their premises, so you might have to work away from home if the client is located far away. To apply, send an email to jobs(a)clydesystems.com or call +254 718 419 493. Kindly don't apply if you are still in college or university. Regards, --- Andrew Kibe *CIO* | Clyde Systems Ltd Tel: +254 718 419 493 | jobs(a)clydesystems.com <akibe(a)clydesystems.com> www.clydesystems.com

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Contact Form
by Simon Wainaina 03 Jun '13

03 Jun '13

Hi Guys, What script would I use to have the actual message of the contact form on my website show when I receive an email notification? I can receive the emails on clicking submit but not the actual user input-ed message. Rgds, Simon

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Re: [Skunkworks] Server Hosting
by Michael Bullut 03 Jun '13

03 Jun '13

By the way, referring to KDN's Sameer location... Sent on the run, Please excuse errors & omissions! On May 31, 2013 6:45 PM, "Michael Bullut" <main(a)kipsang.com> wrote:

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Looking for Nissan Anti Theft system (NATS) Intelligent Key
by Job Muriuki 03 Jun '13

03 Jun '13

I need a spare key for a Nissan Note. It comes fitted with NATS (Nissan Anti Theft system) which uses a key fitted with a transponder and an Intelligent Key for key-less operation. I contacted DT-Dobie and quoted 30,000 sh which I find a lot for a spare key unless I can get a locksmith who has such keys for Nissans. Any pointers? -- Regards, Job Njogu Muriuki, Phone: (+254) - 722906324 | 736333075 Skype: heviejob | Yahoo: heviejob Address: 42665 00100 Nrb nbsp;|

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Re: [Skunkworks] skunkworks Digest, Vol 40, Issue 5
by William Muriithi 03 Jun '13

03 Jun '13

> > In business revenue is generated for the moment as you plan for the > volatile future. > Agree, there is no way they can pass revenue because of technology. They are already invested in it - a sunk cost. Most likely they are not getting a good deal from apple or they don't think there is enough interest. > Mark's argument is point on > > On 02/06/2013, Adam Nelson < William

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OT: Apple tv generation 2
by Athar Ahmad Bhatti 02 Jun '13

02 Jun '13

Hello friends, Does anyone have a new or used generation 2 apple tv for sale. If yes please contact me offlist. Athar

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Outsourced IT work
by Peter Muchemi 02 Jun '13

02 Jun '13

Hi All. Overtime I've noted that local IT companies implementing Oracle, SAP, Temenos, Finacle and similar range of suites are making use of the "H-1B" Rockets. Considering the CS/BBIT/IS graduates who have flooded the market over the last decade, does it in any way allude to the local quality for enterprise level coding works. Peter.

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Re: [Skunkworks] Burglaries and break - in's
by MotoBaridi 01 Jun '13

01 Jun '13

It's these kinds of interesting *factoids* that keep skw ticking. Thanks Steve! On Thu, May 30, 2013 at 7:59 PM, Steve Obbayi <steve(a)sobbayi.com> wrote: > Its not so that chickens don't make noise at night but it is that they > dont make noise when they cannot see (in the dark) so as long as you dont > switch on the lights you can pull off stealing 300 chickens quietly > > ------------------------------ > > *From: *"Bwana Lawi" <mail2lawi(a)gmail.com> > *To: *"Skunkworks Mailing List" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > *Sent: *Jueves, 30 de Mayo 2013 9:47:01 > *Subject: *Re: [Skunkworks] Burglaries and break - in's > > > Another possible explanation is that they wait till am asleep to make noise > > > On Thu, May 30, 2013 at 11:32 AM, maina <dmaishe(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Bwana Lawi you are joking right? Kuku kienyenji makes very much noise >> whether night or day, the only chicken that rarely makes noise even during >> day time are kuku za kizungu(GMOs),, akina broilers, layers etc! >> >> >> On Thu, May 30, 2013 at 9:39 AM, Bwana Lawi <mail2lawi(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Chicken dont make noise at night/in darkness. >>> >>> >>> On Thu, May 30, 2013 at 9:36 AM, Timothy Mutugi <timothymutugi(a)gmail.com >>> > wrote: >>> >>>> Oh my goodness gracious me... >>>> >>>> How does one actually manage to steal 300 chicken? >>>> >>>> Were they still alive or were they cooked? >>>> >>>> Timo. >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> 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> >>>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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> >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> 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." >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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> >> > > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > --

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