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Developer Wanted
by Samuel Waithaka 09 Dec '14

09 Dec '14

Hello people, kindly share: A developer wanted, over 3 years of experience. Skillset required include: - OOP PHP - PHP Frameworks - JQuery - Database design - Must be good in SQL - Others: Java Send CV offline. -- Samuel Waithaka http://twitter.com/samwaithaka

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Re: [Skunkworks] Safaricom Data
by Peter Mugoh 09 Dec '14

09 Dec '14

Skunks, Is anyone experiencing problems with Safaricom Data (Modems) and Blackberry Services? Regards, Peter

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Interactive PDF creator
by Claude D'souza 09 Dec '14

09 Dec '14

Morning folks, I need help designing a form like the one attached below (DropBox link). Its basically an interactive PDF that I can assign fields to and that can expand to accommodate lengthy answers, check boxes etc. Something similar to what UN application forms use created by Adobe inDesign or similar If there's a someone who has done it professionally please get in touch, happy to compensate for time and efforts. https://www.dropbox.com/s/rru1a4uml7k84vl/Sample%20PDF.pdf?dl=0 -- Claude A. D'souza Personal Mobile: 0722887311 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudedsouza <http://uk.linkedin.com/in/claudedsouza>

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LTE/4G and the state of broadband and Universal Access in Kenya
by Mwendwa Kivuva 09 Dec '14

09 Dec '14

(Apologies for cross-posting) Nothing is as great as high internet speed. That is the mantra on Safaricom's 4G page (1). Safaricom's 4G/LTE service is the first of its kind in the region and promises a browsing experience like never before. Long Term Evolution (LTE) is a standard for wireless communication of high-speed data for mobile phones and data terminals.(2) To use LTE you need a 4G capable Device (phone/tablet/modem), Change to a 4G enabled SIM card and be in an area covered by the 4G service i.e. Some parts of Nairobi and Mombasa. With the rollout of 4G in some parts of Nairobi and Mombasa, we are exploring the state of "real" broadband in Kenya, the cost to the common citizen, and coverage. As we continue to privilege those of us in urban areas, how are we catering for the interests and needs of the marginalized? TESPOK in August issued a statement (3) advising it's members not to pay Universal Service Fund (4) until they meet with the Communications Authority Director General and ICT cabinet Secretary to clearly define the procedures and processes of administering the 0.5% of operators' annual revenues. What is the current state of USF in Kenya? Is it operational? Is the 0.5% sufficient to have any impact in society? Are the USF Council members (5) representative of the Internet community in Kenya? Are all stakeholders interests taken into consideration in forming the council? Would these distinguished citizens know the troubles the user in Kitui goes through when he has to climb a flag-post to get network signal, or the parcel that arrives in Lokitang after a month? Internet Society Kenya Chapter and Kictanet seeks to engage in a series of online discussions covering various trending issues which will culminate in a public consultative forum with industry and policymakers to share the feedback from the community and see how best we can influence and shape the Internet landscape in Kenya. Your valuable contribution is always appreciated. Sincerely, ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya Secretary, Internet Society Kenya. NOTES (1). http://www.safaricom.co.ke/personal/internet/safaricom-4g-lte (2). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LTE_%28telecommunication%29 (3). http://www.tespok.co.ke/?p=310 (4). http://ca.go.ke/index.php/purpose-of-the-fund (5). http://ca.go.ke/index.php/universal-service-advisory-council

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by Patrick Kariuki 09 Dec '14

09 Dec '14

Lenovo S2030 11.6" N2830/2gb/500gb/Win 8.1 touch/wifi/bt/camera/vga/lan port/usb/hdmi KES 28,190 inc VAT (4 day offer) If interested, please contact me offlist.

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Re: [Skunkworks] Localized language for smart phones in Kenya - Mistari App
by Kennedy Kairu Kariuki 08 Dec '14

08 Dec '14

Wait until you get one of those "xoxo" texts, by mistake of course ...But seems they are able to communicate at that level (I don't understand how) On Mon, Dec 8, 2014 at 4:53 PM, Odhiambo Washington via skunkworks < skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > > Someone please help me here. Is SHENG slowly becoming an official language > or sorts? My experience listening and doing small time analysis with the > speakers tells me that the SHENG isn't universal. There are words which are > region-specific and are not easily understood across the divide unless > 'transported' to other regions. > > Okay. I don't have anything against SHENG. It's just that I don't speak > it. I am an old cat:) > > > > On 8 December 2014 at 16:24, Kennedy Kairu Kariuki via skunkworks < > skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > >> Hi All, >> >> The Mistari app by Solami is finally out. >> You can access it on Google Play - >> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.solami.mistari.latin&hl=en >> >> - No more autocorrecting your SHENG & SWAHILI words! >> - No saving/adding SHENG & SWAHILI to your device dictionary anymore! >> - Get all your SHENG & SWAHILI to your android tablet r smart phone. >> - Define your vernacular and build on it. >> >> >> All Free* >> >> >> Kind Regards, >> >> Kennedy KK >> >> Mobile: +254721699119 / +254725292261 >> Skype: k.kairu >> Gtalk: kkairu >> >> >> >> >>>>>> On Wed, Jan 22, 2014 at 11:31 AM, Claude D'souza < >>>>>> claudedsouza1(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Here's the one I'm using >>>>>>> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.backup >>>>>>> Its only an app backup and recovery tool, it doesn't have any >>>>>>> dictionary built in >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 4:54 PM, TheMburu George <themburu(a)gmail.com >>>>>>> > wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Found so many heliums which one are we talking about here? Does it >>>>>>>> have sheng/swahili etc already inbuilt? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> ./TheMburu >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 1:39 PM, Claude D'souza < >>>>>>>> claudedsouza1(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Not as far as I know. But I want to try and do that over the >>>>>>>>> weekend and see if it's possible with a friends phone >>>>>>>>> On 21 Jan 2014 11:47, "Mark Mwangi" <mwangy(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> does helium allow for aggregation of dictionaries? >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 11:41 AM, Bwana Lawi <mail2lawi(a)gmail.com >>>>>>>>>> > wrote: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Why not consolidate the dictionaries we have and use Helium to >>>>>>>>>>> restore? Just thinking >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 11:07 AM, Claude D'souza < >>>>>>>>>>> claudedsouza1(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> +1 SwiftKey. Saves your 'dictionary' across all the devices you >>>>>>>>>>>> use and learns your language and style from your emails, social media >>>>>>>>>>>> updates etc (so accurate it's scary). >>>>>>>>>>>> Using Helium (Playstore) I'm able to back up my dictionary and >>>>>>>>>>>> share it with other Android devices >>>>>>>>>>>> On 21 Jan 2014 11:00, "Mark Mwangi" <mwangy(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> Excellent Idea this one. Hope someone with the chops and time >>>>>>>>>>>>> can take it and run with it. I would be client no. 1. And I would be >>>>>>>>>>>>> willing to pay a reasonable fee. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 10:58 AM, Leonard Kore < >>>>>>>>>>>>> leonardkore(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> I use an app called swiftkey...after a few months of >>>>>>>>>>>>>> 'learning' my sheng/swa I`m good. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> However I dont know whether you can download/transfer your >>>>>>>>>>>>>> language usage to another new phone >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 10:49 AM, TheMburu George < >>>>>>>>>>>>>> themburu(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hi Skunks >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I don't know if its only me who after I buy a smart phone I >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> have to spend several weeks adding my sheng, swahili and other locallized >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> words to the English dictionary before I find it enjoyable to use. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> My question is this: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 1. Is a quicker way to do this, if so kindly share. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 2. If no, I was suggesting the app developers here can >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> create an app we just install and it loads those words. We can become >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> contributors of the words initially to have a database. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ./TheMburu >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Conservatism is the adherence to the old tried against the >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> new untried. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 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 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Leonard Kore >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>>>>>>>>> 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 >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>>>>> Regards, >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> Mark Mwangi >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> markmwangi.me.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 >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>> Regards, >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Mark Mwangi >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> markmwangi.me.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 >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> Conservatism is the adherence to the old tried against the new >>>>>>>> untried. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>>> 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 >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> Claude A. D'souza >>>>>>> Personal Mobile: 0722887311 >>>>>>> LinkedIn: http://uk.linkedin.com/in/claudedsouza >>>>>>> >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>> 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 >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Conservatism is the adherence to the old tried against the new >>>>>> untried. >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>> Conservatism is the adherence to the old tried against the new untried. >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 >> > > > > -- > Best regards, > Odhiambo WASHINGTON, > Nairobi,KE > +254733744121/+254722743223 > "I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler." > > _______________________________________________ > 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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Reliable Public D.N.S. Servers...
by Michael Bullut 08 Dec '14

08 Dec '14

Greetings Listers, Apart from OpenDNS and Google Public D.N.S., which other public D.N.S. servers can I configure my forwarders with? Warm regards, Michael Bullut. --- *Cell:* *+254 723 393 114.**Skype Name:* *Michael Bullut.* *Twitter:* * @Kipsang <http://twitter.com/Kipsang/>* *Blog: http://www.kipsang.com/ <http://www.kipsang.com/>* *E-mail:* *main(a)kipsang.com <main(a)kipsang.com>* *---*

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HP Scanjet G3310 Power Adapter...
by Michael Bullut 08 Dec '14

08 Dec '14

Greetings Team, Does anyone have a spare power adapter for the below? Contact me offlist... Warm regards, Michael Bullut. --- *Cell:* *+254 723 393 114.**Skype Name:* *Michael Bullut.* *Twitter:* * @Kipsang <http://twitter.com/Kipsang/>* *Blog: http://www.kipsang.com/ <http://www.kipsang.com/>* *E-mail:* *main(a)kipsang.com <main(a)kipsang.com>* *---*

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18-Inch SAS 29 Pin to SATA Cable with LP4 Power (SAS729PW18)
by The sherminator 08 Dec '14

08 Dec '14

Looking for the following cable locally,Any leads would be appreciated: *StarTech 18-Inch SAS 29 Pin to SATA Cable with LP4 Power (SAS729PW18)* http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-18-Inch-Cable-Power-SAS729PW18/dp/B000V72AQ4… Its features include - Allows you to connect a SAS hard drive to a SATA controller - *One cable provides both power and data connections* Call me on *0715840821 *if u have it in stock or know where I can procure one. Regards

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East Africa Datacenter Tour
by Riyaz Bachani 08 Dec '14

08 Dec '14

This is your chance to see the most ultra-modern and impressive datacenter in Kenya ! The EADC team are opening up for a unique once-only tour to the tech community. Please RSVP as slots are limited. http://community.ihub.co.ke/blogs/21883/east-africa-data-centre-eadc-tour The East Africa Data Centre is a carrier-neutral data centre along Mombasa Road. *On December 10th 2014*, the EADC is showcasing their ultra modern facility to the Kenyan tech community. At 2000 sq/m across four floors, it is the largest Tier 3 data centre in east and central Africa. Purposely built to international standards, it offers guaranteed availability of power and cooling making it a perfect fit for business that require cloud services. A panoply of services offered by EADC are reliable space for dedicated hosting, interconnect services, collocation, disaster recovery, network-based services, applications and cloud services to carriers, network providers and enterprises from across the continent. The tour of the facility will be followed by a mini cocktail. A bus shuttle service will depart from the Bishop Magua Centre to the venue at 1:15 pm. Please be punctual.

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