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Banking App idea
by Kinpro Computers-All IT soutions 28 Aug '13

28 Aug '13

Then you would need API or direct Electronic data Exchange connection from each bank.then you can have webbased connection that can be utilized by computers,phones with webbrowsers, other wise you would need USSD infrastructure and liaison with telecoms to catch up with users in their networks. --------- Forwarded message ---------- From: kris njoroge <krsnjo(a)gmail.com> To: Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Cc: Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2013 11:06:28 +0200 Subject: [Skunkworks] Idea: Banking App idea Can't seem to find the initial email but this is not my original idea am just adding on to it. The basic idea is using your phone either smart or dumb or any device that has a mobile phone no you can make payments directly to anybody or entity using there phone number. So what would be the difference with the present system. One, it would be open, anybody who has a bank ac in whatever bank can have access to the system and can make and receive deposits directly into there bank accounts. Payments and deposits are done into your bank ac in real time. Key advantage is you don't have to withdraw to make payments. The implementation of this system would be endless eg landlords, chamas etc. The downside is that the banks are not everywhere and might be a challenge to get access to the funds but with the growth of agency banking it could work. Maybe, done the line we could come up with our own bank cards that are recognized in East Africa, cheaper than Visa/MasterCard that the masses could use as we move towards plastic money... Nicholas Peter.* Kinpro Computers.* *Box:*16954,Arusha. *Tel :*+255 732 972287.

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Re: [Skunkworks] “Safaricom stole my idea,” claims ManyattaRent founder
by Lucas.oketch 28 Aug '13

28 Aug '13

good advise. plus its high time patents are taken seriously in this country. lucas oketch Kevin Oeba <oeba.kevin(a)gmail.com> wrote: I wonder if the developer's reaction would have been the same if a 'small' mobile phone operator 'stole' the idea. Or better yet, if Safaricom 'stole' the idea when m-pesa users were about 5,000 ? Since the idea has been stolen, why not focus on improving your product ? do market research , add more features... On Fri, Aug 23, 2013 at 11:40 AM, Boniface <mboteb(a)gmail.com> wrote: Safaricom's response on the same page is very telling on the weaknesses developers have in sharing their ideas. As long as you are sharing an idea, I can recreate it in a different way and come up with a different idea. Sharing a product is however different. On Fri, Aug 23, 2013 at 12:28 PM, Antony Kimani <kimanianthoni(a)gmail.com> wrote: This is something that is not new and not unless as developers or ICT community look for a long term solution to this(queen bee) it shall continue to happen, just look at the history: MPESA PRSP - SEMATIME - where all their sms were blocked by safaricom EQUITY FAULU SEVEVSEAS MANYATTA RENT the list is endless. Antony..... On Fri, Aug 23, 2013 at 11:24 AM, Rad! <conradakunga(a)gmail.com> wrote: Out of a possible population of 7 billion + humans, it is naive to think your idea is unique. It is also naive to think Safaricom will only use MPesa to send money to your grandmother / family. Safaicom WILL take MPesa to its logical conclusion which is ubiquitous payments. On Fri, Aug 23, 2013 at 10:19 AM, Kevin Omondi <kevin.ouma(a)gmail.com> wrote: I do blame the guy. How in the world do you have conversations without an NDA in place. Regards Kevin Omondi On Fri, Aug 23, 2013 at 10:34 AM, Boniface <mboteb(a)gmail.com> wrote: Such stories have become common place. This is surely how to kill innovation. http://www.humanipo.com/news/30253/safaricom-stole-my-idea-claims-manyattar… _______________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________ 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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Looking for $25 Paypal
by Alex Ngatia 28 Aug '13

28 Aug '13

Hi guys, Anyone with the above? Please holla offlist. Can pay via Mpesa Regards, Alex

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OT: DLINK DIR-412
by maina 28 Aug '13

28 Aug '13

If you have Dlink DIR-412 - EVDO/CDMA wireless router please get in touch offlist with prices. Testing before buying is a must! -- 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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[Job Ad] Looking for a Technical Writer
by Phares Kariuki 28 Aug '13

28 Aug '13

Hi, Angani has an opportunity for internship for a Technical Writer, in Nairobi, Kenya, to write documentation, communication and training materials for our cloud based infrastructure. An ideal candidate will have excellent writing skills and verbal communication skills, experience writing software and hardware documentation. However, in the absence of these, a willingness to learn and a strong work ethic would suffice. Responsibilities: · Work closely with the technical team to understand and implement internal documentation needs. · Update the corporate wiki & company blog · Keep the company’s public facing Knowledge constantly updated. · Write and upload various HOW-TO’s that address issues customers typically face. · Manage the company’s FAQ’s. Skills · Attention to detail · Excellent English skills; proficiency in proofreading/editing, writing, and verbal communication · Ability to quickly learn how to use products · Ability to adhere to deadlines This is a three-month internship that should grow into a full time position. Please send us a one page CV along with an essay that’s at least 1,200words long, describing in detail the greatest technical challenge you’ve been able to overcome in your career (or as a student). Please send all correspondence to jobs(a)angani.co The deadline for applications is the 3rd of September 2013. -- Phares Kariuki

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Zuku rollout plan
by Jangita Nyagudi 28 Aug '13

28 Aug '13

Hi Guys, Does anyone know the Zuku roll out plan? We've been waiting in Karen for ages, and nobody (even at zuku) seems to know when it will get there. Anyone? J

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Registering a .mu domain
by Job Muriuki 28 Aug '13

28 Aug '13

I want to register a .mu domain but I can't seem to find any reviews on registrars before making an informed decision. Any pointers on this will be helpful. I tried popular registrars but the don't deal with most ccTLD. -- Regards, Job Njogu Muriuki, Phone: (+254) - 722906324 | 736333075 Skype: heviejob | Yahoo: heviejob Address: 42665 00100 Nrb

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Load Balanced Environment
by Nicholas A 28 Aug '13

28 Aug '13

Hi All, I have an ASP application running in load balanced environment. It is hosted in two servers and a one db. It has a load balancer (content switch) that is replicates activities between both servers. I have scripts that are checking for updated content on both servers, running on the task scheduler. The issue is that the users are being logged out after every five seconds upon logging in, other users cannot log into the system as so. All the timeout and idle time in the web config and IIS7 are okay. I did a session test and the users are not loosing their session IDs. What could be the problem or what is logging the users out?

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Laptops wanted
by Bwana Lawi 27 Aug '13

27 Aug '13

Hi guys, Any idea where I can get laptops with WiDi support locally? Mr. Lawi

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Standard Digital News : State warned on ditching copyrighted software
by awatila＠yahoo.co.uk 27 Aug '13

27 Aug '13

Last week, the Government issued a warning that in the next three years it will move its IT operations to Free and Open Source Software (FOSS), a move that will reduce cost by more than half in IT expenses. http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000066158&story_title=State-warn…

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