March 2014 - skunkworks - Skunkworks Site

Open Source Conference
by Bernard Chiira 20 Mar '14

20 Mar '14

Hi Skunks, thought this may be interesting: *Strathmore University will on the 24th to the 28th March host an international conference called Idlelo. This is an Annual Conference on Free and Open Source Software and the Digital Commons. It will be attended by students and participants from more than 10 African countries, local government and counties, tech firms like Ushahidi and other organizations. Part of this conference (day one and two) will be for impacting technical skills and knowledge, offering a wealth of trainings including:* * FOSS Business Models* * Android Bootcamp* * Ushahidi Camp* * Open Data Camp* * LPI Bootcamp (training and certification worth 15k)* * Drupal* *This is a great opportunity for you to learn new skills, meet and socialize with open source software experts, network with potential clients and employers as well as get various certifications. All this for just KES. 5, 000 (for students) for a five day training!* *Do not miss out on this great opportunity. Sign up here <http://idlelo.net/> to be part of the biggest Open Source movement on the planet. * -- 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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[OT] USPS Shipping To Kenya
by Alex Ngatia 20 Mar '14

20 Mar '14

Hi guys, Who has used USPS to ship stuff to Kenya? Looking for information on lead time and also how they deliver: door step or post office box?

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ADVERT:DVR KIT
by Eric Muiruri 20 Mar '14

20 Mar '14

Hi Skunks, QSEE Lite DVR security Surveillance, 4 weather proof cameras day & night, DVR 500GB, 4 Channel DVR, 400 TV line Resolution, View remotely using internet or smartphone. 40 feet night vision. Device is selling at 45K. We can also set it up at a small fee of 12k.. See photos attached herein.. Contact me offlist if interested. Regards Eric Kiruthi

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RFQ - ETR machine - Mercury 130W
by John Swekenyi 20 Mar '14

20 Mar '14

Dear all, Someone is looking for the above, kindly send me quotes offlist (best quote) -- ****************************************************************************************************************** John Swekenyi Web Design *| *Web Hosting* | *Domain Registration | Software Development Email*: **swekenyi(a)solvitsolutions.co.ke <swekenyi(a)solvitsolutions.co.ke>* +254 724 687 063 / 736 081 314 ᐧ

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Re: [Skunkworks] Android Media Players Available (*Google TV*)
by Alex Nyalita 20 Mar '14

20 Mar '14

Hi Juggy, Yes supply of 5 pieces is achievable. Will have them dropped to you tomorrow. Kindly share your contacts off list. As indicated in my description, the device has a provision for ethernet port for fixed data line and usb ports where you can plug in a 3G/4G dongle. It has a very powerful in-build wifi as well. ---- Kind Regards, Alex Nyalita On Thu, Mar 20, 2014 at 10:10 AM, Juggy Boy <am.mambo(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Alex, > > Been looking for this device for eons. It does not only sound like a Media > player but also a mini PC to me, that is according to the reviews on net. > Kindly confirm you can supply five pieces by tomorrow mid-day. > > I see it can also be used as a router.... correct? > > ./AM > > > On Mon, Mar 10, 2014 at 1:33 PM, Alex Nyalita <nyalita(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hi Wilson, >> >> This goes, for Ksh 9,500. >> On Mar 10, 2014 12:26 PM, "Thuo Wilson" <lixton(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> impressive, how much in KE money and locally. >>> >>> Kind Regards, >>> Wilson./ >>> >>> >>> On 10 March 2014 10:45, Alex Nyalita <nyalita(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Morning Skunks, >>>> >>>> Grab yourself this<https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/40814472/MX_Media_HUB.jpg>awesome device today and dive into the world of unlimited possibilities. >>>> There is not limit to what you can do with this device be it entertainment >>>> or work. >>>> >>>> >>>> A few highlights below. >>>> >>>> Android Media Player<https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/40814472/MX_Media_HUB.jpg> >>>> >>>> Inbuild Hotspot/WIFI. >>>> 4x USB 2.0 Ports >>>> Google Play Store >>>> Stream Music online >>>> 100mbps Ethernet Port >>>> Android 4.2.x Jelly Bean >>>> Video Support: All formats >>>> Full High Definition 1080P >>>> Music Support: All formats >>>> Gaming: Supports 3D gaming >>>> Support up to 2Tb external HDD >>>> XBMC Full HD 1080p Media player >>>> Coaxial SPDIF Digital Audio Output >>>> Install over 100k Android applications. >>>> Supports Airplay, Miracast, Wifi, DLNA >>>> Built-in Wi-Fi - 802.11b/g/n internal Wifi >>>> Supports Wireless USB Keyboard/Mouse >>>> Stream HD Movies, TV Shows and Sports >>>> Remote Control + HDMI Cable Included >>>> Play music or video from internal or external storage. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ---- >>>> >>>> Kind Regards, >>>> >>>> Alex Nyalita >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> 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 >> > > > _______________________________________________ > 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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[OT] Android Media Players Available (*Google TV*)
by Alex Nyalita 20 Mar '14

20 Mar '14

Morning Skunks, Grab yourself this<https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/40814472/MX_Media_HUB.jpg>awesome device today and dive into the world of unlimited possibilities. There is not limit to what you can do with this device be it entertainment or work. A few highlights below. Android Media Player<https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/40814472/MX_Media_HUB.jpg> Inbuild Hotspot/WIFI. 4x USB 2.0 Ports Google Play Store Stream Music online 100mbps Ethernet Port Android 4.2.x Jelly Bean Video Support: All formats Full High Definition 1080P Music Support: All formats Gaming: Supports 3D gaming Support up to 2Tb external HDD XBMC Full HD 1080p Media player Coaxial SPDIF Digital Audio Output Install over 100k Android applications. Supports Airplay, Miracast, Wifi, DLNA Built-in Wi-Fi - 802.11b/g/n internal Wifi Supports Wireless USB Keyboard/Mouse Stream HD Movies, TV Shows and Sports Remote Control + HDMI Cable Included Play music or video from internal or external storage. ---- Kind Regards, Alex Nyalita

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Sorting out this small connectivity issue at the farm:
by Collins Areba 20 Mar '14

20 Mar '14

Not server farm, but an actual farm , you know? Soil, animal poop and puff adders. Hello skunks, My farm is very remote, i have very spotty network (safaricom and in other spots airtel) and for a long time i found my phone looking for gprs signal in the best of locations. But data is not what im worried about, its voice. Who knows of a way of boosting cellular signal? Or handset with (ahem) adaptive antennae that would "improve" reception? Or cellular repeaters? (Is there even such a thing). I am also looking for a workaround, that involves redirecting when offline to one number, which is permanently in an area with good network. And then somehow routing through an ip network or maybe ham radio so i can receive calls from anywhere in the farm.... I am willing to do a wifi blanket, but devices and a layout that would make my routing ideas is still out of my head... Anyone better knowledgeable to suggest an approach / design? Sent from my iPad

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SMS short code and gateway services API provider for Rwanda
by Joseph Wayodi 20 Mar '14

20 Mar '14

Hi people, Could any of you recommend a Rwanda-based SMS short code and gateway services API provider? I would like to have a web application send and receive SMS messages to and from mobile phones in Rwanda, using a dedicated Rwandese short code. Integration with this gateway provider should be via web APIs. Regards, Joseph.

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FB down for maintenance??
by Odhiambo Washington 19 Mar '14

19 Mar '14

Anyone else unable to post to FB or login to FB?? -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 "I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler."

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Internet Sales Reps Required
by George Irungu 19 Mar '14

19 Mar '14

Hi, A friend is looking for Internet Sales Reps to sell Internet connections mostly in central province. The reps should either have a cert or diploma in IT because of troubleshooting and preferably fresh from college. They should also operate from the same area e.g. apply to market/sell in Thika and its environs if you live in Thika to minimize costs. If you know any such candidates please request them to send their application or enquiries to kidzco.ke(a)gmail.com Thanks,George

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