March 2014 - skunkworks - Skunkworks Site

LATENCY: THE SILENT KILLER
by Patrick Mithamo 26 Mar '14

26 Mar '14

Physical latency is one of the least understood but important properties of modern network infrastructure. This webinar will attempt to define latency, characterise it at all major points in the end-to-end network and provide techniques operators can use to mitigate latency in modern systems towards the goal of providing a better QoS for end-users. It provides a broad general overview of conceptual arguments useful for minimising latency with reference to specific implementations where necessary. The goal of the webinar is to get EANOG members to start thinking about optimising latency as we move to a world of local content. Please join: Dr.Ripduman Sohan, Director of Research, Angani Ltd. On Thursday March 27th 2014 to gain more insight. This virtual training will be on webex (see details below) and was initially targeted at the East African Network Operators Group (EANOG). Please forward the links to friends partners and anyone that might be interested. We expect a varied audience so it will be a great interaction. ------------------------------------- To join the training session ------------------------------------- To join the training session on Thursday March 27, 2014 ,use the following credentials : Session number: 206 669 186 1. Go to https://cisco.webex.com/ciscosales/k2/j.php?MTID=tff0a606efabe2269dc14bdb52… 2. Enter your name and email address. 3. Enter the session password: eanog 4. Click "Join Now". 5. Follow the instructions that appear on your screen.

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Ticketing System
by charles kungu 26 Mar '14

26 Mar '14

Hello, I have a client who requires a ticketing system that can perform the below minimum tasks: Issue Tickets Authenticate tickets The system should be Centrally managed from a single database. Application Scenarios: Games (Football,athletics etc.) Social Events (concerts,plays, movie theatres etc) Training Events Anyone who can offer this contact me off list with your proposals. -- Regards, C . K

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iClock 660
by Alex Mungai 26 Mar '14

26 Mar '14

Hello, Anyone with the ZK iClock 660 time attendance?

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Compressed Air
by Daudi Were 25 Mar '14

25 Mar '14

Hi people, Where in Nairobi can I get compressed air cans/dusters/blowers etc for proper computer cleaning? Please share. (I know some of you are tempted to say "parliament" but please restrain yourselves!) D -- Daudi Were | daudi(a)were.co.ke Technology + Strategy Too brief? Here's why! http://emailcharter.org

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RE Intern IT/Admin
by paul wambugu 25 Mar '14

25 Mar '14

Mr Andrew is the position still open??

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Launch your Startup in Healthcare Enter The GE Healthcare Challenge
by Bernard Chiira 25 Mar '14

25 Mar '14

Greetings, GE is accepting applications for the GE Healthcare Challenge launched at #Idlelo6. This is the chance of a life time to launch a startup in healthcare to tackle the problem of maternal and child mortality in Kenya and Africa. How Do You Enter Submit your idea/solution here<https://docs.google.com/a/strathmore.edu/forms/d/1jVVMTevyxrTetOHHOzgEXBeC-…> What do you get: If GE, FOSSFA and @iBizAfrica like your idea, you will be selected to enter the finals for a chance to win: 1. Free incubation at the ultramodern @iBizAfrica business incubator- here you get access to office space, Internet, mentoring and coaching, legal advice, access to funding and more! 2. Support from GE to launch and scale your solution Apply Now for a chance to be selected and win the GE Healthcare challenge! Read more about the GE Healthcare challenge here<http://www.ibizafrica.co.ke/images/pdfs/ge%20challenge.pdf> . *NOTE: THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS TOMORROW AT 11:00 AM (EAT)* *Spread the word!!!* -- Bernard Chiira Twitter: @Benshira <https://twitter.com/Benshira> | Facebook: bmchiira<https://www.facebook.com/bmchiira>| G+: Bernard Chiira <https://plus.google.com/u/0/100789417128616157631/posts> | Skype: bchiira

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Re: [Skunkworks] Tecno Phantom A+ Screen
by Peter Mugoh 25 Mar '14

25 Mar '14

Skunks, Any leads to anyone who can replace the screen for the above phone? Contact me off list with offers. Regards, Peter Mugoh

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OT: add funds to paypal
by Brian L 25 Mar '14

25 Mar '14

quick question Is it possible to add funds to paypal from the nakumatt global card? I am getting this message when I try to Add Funds is Not Available PayPal does not currently offer the ability to add funds from your bank account. Anyone know what I'm doing wrong, need advice. Thanks in advance. -- Lusiola Brian |3 R 1 /-\ |\|

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Help needed: Transcend External HDD case
by Steve Muchai 25 Mar '14

25 Mar '14

Hi ladies and gents, I've got a fairly new Transcend external 1TB 2.5" SATA that's suffered some damage to some pins of the USB cable connector. The drive is OK and I've been able to retrieve data using another external drive's SATA connector but I'd very much like to get it to work with the original case (the shockproofing is awesome). So basically, if anyone out there has a broken drive with a similar connector, or a compatible casing, kindly get in touch. I've attached links to pics of the connector on the drive and the corresponding cable. Otherwise, if you've got leads on where I can buy a decent looking and well-padded casing please let me know. I'd also like to share a lesson learnt; always disconnect the cable from the drive. This damage happened because I left it connected and dropped it in the bottom of my laptop bag, which I then proceeded to drop. Regards, Steve -- This message represents the official view of the voices in my head. DSC_0729.JPG<https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9MXk5qEV5K-Z3I0emowU3Fyeno1aGtqZWZoNzBaNGR…> DSC_0731.JPG<https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9MXk5qEV5K-R1ZFbmt4TGN6UUxrTlllQS1fcWZXaS0…> -- This message represents the official view of the voices in my head.

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Wordpress pretty permalinks
by Samuel Gitau 25 Mar '14

25 Mar '14

Hello Patrick, Try and create a new .htaccess file and upload it to your server? Did you start developing the site on localhost? Sam. On Tue, Mar 25, 2014 at 11:47 AM, <skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > Send skunkworks mailing list submissions to > skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > skunkworks-owner(a)lists.my.co.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of skunkworks digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: [SKUNKWORKS] Galaxy S5 with explicit Google messaging > (Mark Mwangi) > 2. Wordpress pretty permalinks (patrick kinyua) > 3. Re: Intern - IT / Admin (Obi wan riobani) > 4. Re: Wordpress pretty permalinks (Ken Muturi) > 5. Re: Resturant POS System (Richard Sinda) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2014 10:54:22 +0300 > From: Mark Mwangi <mwangy(a)gmail.com> > To: Skunkworks Mailing List <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] [SKUNKWORKS] Galaxy S5 with explicit Google > messaging > Message-ID: > < > CAH5fjchOx7-bM7VVhy5UTwm5QknADcEfwpP5nWaUh0HQhG3RHw(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > @Martin a disclosure of interest would be good right about now. > > I dislike the Touchwiz interface and all its versions. It actually makes it > harder to do things for me since I have to learn afresh a new interface and > way of doing things. It also feels rather dumbed down in my opinion. > > For regular users I suppose this is a good thing but for me this is too > iPhone like in terms of anyone can use it. Not that the Vanilla android is > difficult to use. > > > On Mon, Mar 24, 2014 at 9:44 PM, Fernandez Muruthi > <fernamuruthi(a)gmail.com>wrote: > > > Martin, > > You really prefer Samsung. Don't you? > > Regards, > > Fernandes Muruthi. > > > > Dennis that weird user interface is what makes it easy for users to do > > things that matter to them, like finding widgets, touch and hold controls > > on the notifications area. We had this conversation offline with Waciira > > also on this list. > > > > Nexus is a clean UI but TouchWiz makes doing things easier for the > average > > user. Just like the familiar experience by Nokia in the days of Symbian. > > > > I will contribute onto the Xperia Z2 versus Galaxy S5 later when others > > give their input. I had a short time with Xperia Z2 in Barcelona as they > > launched it same time with Nokia X and I had interviews to do. Galaxy S5 > on > > the other hand, I've been with it a few days now and I know quite a lot > > about it. > > > > Regards, > > Martin Gicheru > > Editor Techweez > > On 24 Mar 2014 21:20, "Dennis Kioko" <dmbuvi(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > >> Is there much difference between a Nexus and a Samsung to most users, > >> other than a weird user interface on one? > >> > >> The Z2 and Galaxy S5 are pretty similar. Would go for the Z2, but you'd > >> rather wait until a month after both devices are available to read up on > >> the experience. Sometimes manufacturers screw up on the software and > there > >> are issues. > >> > >> > >> -- > >> with Regards: > >> > >> blog.denniskioko.com <http://www.denniskioko.com/> > >> > >> > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> 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 > > > > _______________________________________________ > > 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, > > Mark Mwangi > > markmwangi.me.ke >

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