March 2014 - skunkworks - Skunkworks Site

How Android lost global open market share to Apple's integrated iOS
by Okechukwu 15 Mar '14

15 Mar '14

Its a long article, by an Apple insider, so am sure some of the Droid-heads here won't read it, but my salient lines from it are: ".......Google's free Android software has facilitated the rapid development of hardware products. But it isn't doing this very successfully, because the majority of Android licensees are losing money on Android hardware (including Google itself) because the products Android helps to "innovate" are not compelling enough to attract premium buyers" ".....while Google and its Android partners would love to have a larger cut of the lucrative, premium phone market, they have simply been unable to deliver products that the market desires, with the notable exception of Samsung. And Samsung's success hasn't been due to using Android; it's quite clearly due to using Apple's designs<http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/11/13/samsung-no-disputing-we-sold-appl…> ." "The reality is that Android isn't taking share from Apple; it's falling to maintain the dominant share position Sun's Java Mobile once held, and it's having to do this via desperate volume plays involving loss leaders or the razor thin margins of low end product categories that Apple isn't even bothering to address......." Full article - http://appleinsider.com/articles/14/03/14/how-android-lost-global-open-mark… ./Ok3ch

5 7

Re: [Skunkworks] OT Wanted: HD Decoder
by Peter Mugoh 15 Mar '14

15 Mar '14

Skunks, I am looking at procuring a HD DVB-S. If you can or know someone who can supply the same locally at a reasonable price, kindly contact me offlist with the Make, Model, Price and availability. Thanks and regards, Peter Mugoh

1 0

Electronic voting / polling system
by Oliver Ndegwa 15 Mar '14

15 Mar '14

Dear Lister's, I am looking for an electronic voting or polling system for hire to be used in a conference room.. The idea is to get delegates to vote on issues in real time as they come up during the conference.. Any one or any idea where I can get this? Please contact me. Thanks Oliver

4 4

[SKUNKWORKS] {Advert}: Galaxy Note 3 for sale
by Martin Gicheru 14 Mar '14

14 Mar '14

Hallo skunks, I'm selling my Galaxy Note 3 Black. Very good condition, still under full warranty, slightly over one and a half year of warranty still remaining. Everything in the box included (earphones, charger, unused earbuds) Asking 50k Comes with a Niulkin Snap on case, gold in colour. I'll kink up the images of it in a reply to this. Galaxy Gear also available for sale asking 20k. Talk to me offlist or here. Regards, Martin Gicheru | Editor, Techweez Tel:254721906171 | Website:http://www.techweez.com | Skype ID: martingicheru | Twitter ID:@martingicheru<https://twitter.com/martingicheru> |

2 3

8 maps
by John K. 14 Mar '14

14 Mar '14

8 maps that will change how you see Africa. I guess for us who are already here, we know these facts. An interesting read nonetheless. http://www.one.org/us/2014/03/13/8-maps-that-will-change-the-way-you-look-a…

1 0

Become a member of Internet society Kenya Chapter, with Benefits
by Kivuva 14 Mar '14

14 Mar '14

Do you have a project that can change your community? Then we will fund it upto $10,000. If you want to help shape the future of the Internet, we want you to join us! Please read on to learn how. How to join You can choose between two types of individual membership . - Global Member (free) - Sustaining Member (annual fee $75) The Internet Society is YOU. By working together* we believe *change is not only possible, it can happen now. Becoming a member, follow this link: http://www.internetsociety.org/get-involved/individuals Grants & Awards We encourage innovation and fresh thinking by providing grants and awards to relevant initiatives and outreach efforts that address the humanitarian, educational, and societal contexts of online connectivity. Find more here: http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/grants-awards Do you have a project idea? If you are an Internet Society chapter or individual member, you can submit your project idea and receive up to $10,000 USD. Funding will be provided to project proposals that are in line with the programme requirement<https://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/grants-and-awards/grants/communi…> s, selection criteria<https://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/grants-and-awards/grants/communi…>, and can be completed in a period of 24 months. *Call for Applications Now Open 3 - 31 March 2014.* Find out more on the $10,000 grand: http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/grants-awards/community-grants What We Do The Internet Society engages in a wide spectrum of Internet issues, including policy, governance, technology, and development. We establish and promote principles that are intended to persuade governments to make decisions that are right for their citizens and each nation's future. Everything we do is based on ensuring that a healthy, sustainable Internet is available to everyone - today and for the next billion users. Find more here: http://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do Join a Local Chapter - Kenyan Chapter An Internet Society Chapter brings together individual members of the Internet Society who share an interest and belief in the Internet Society's principles and mission and who are committed to furthering the Internet Society's goals and objectives. In other words, by working together within Chapters, members can help further our cause to achieve an open and free Internet. An Internet which is for everyone. Chapters are vital in providing the Internet Society with unique local and regional perspectives on emerging issues. There are currently more than 80 active Chapters across 6 continents Join a local Chapter here: http://internetsociety.org/who-we-are/chapters/join-chapter-0 Help us spread the word: Send any of the following tweets Add your voice to a roster of creative, engaging, and amazing thinkers. Join the @internetsociety & be heard http://bit.ly/NEgYzu Your imagination doesn't have restrictions, why should your Internet? Join the @internetsociety and create tomorrow http://bit.ly/NEgYzu You deserve a chance tell the world your own story. Let's work together to build an #openInternet for everyone http://bit.ly/NEgYzu With an #openInternet <https://twitter.com/search?q=%23openInternet> my community can tell its own stories - no matter how much we make or who we are. bit.ly/W7j8rB With a free and #openInternet I have the same opportunities online as anyone else.http://bit.ly/W7j8rB With an #openInternet I can do things like finish my homework at home, and turn it in on time. http://bit.ly/W7j8rB An accessible & #openInternet means I'm able to do the same things online as everyone else http://bit.ly/W7j8rB #accessibility An #openInternet means I can stay connected to my culture, friends, and family http://bit.ly/W7j8rB Help us fight for the world's right to connect and communicate http://bit.ly/1cilWfy #openInternet #InernetStrong Please spread the word and share among your networks. Past Kenyans who have won the community or individual project grant include: Davis Onsakia Alex Gakuru Crystal Kigoni Alice Munyua Njenga Wanganga Jessica Colaco Come, let us change our community, and the world we live in. Yours Sincerely, ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya. twitter.com/lordmwesh Internet Society Member.

1 0

Affordable Online Storage/Google Drive Slashes Prices
by James Waciira 14 Mar '14

14 Mar '14

There must be a number of people here using cloud backup actively. I've been a casual Dropbox user but with Google Drive significantly reducing prices <http://androidkenya.com/?p=540>, I think I'll it more actively and consistently. What are the general experiences listers have on cloud storage use? How about drawbacks? Other than the usual Internet speeds and data caps? Is Google Drive a with the new pricing a good option? I'm especially thinking of the 1TB for $9.99 a month option (KES 863.64*12 = 10,363.68 per year) Best, James W. -- gtalk : jwaciira | skype : jwaciira

6 6

Any body with a printer cartridge refiling set
by Kinpro Computers-All IT soutions 14 Mar '14

14 Mar '14

Hi skunks, Anybody with a cartridge refiling set. -Options,Descriptions, quotation off list is ok -- Regards, Nicholas Peter.* Kinpro Computers.* *Box:*16954,Arusha. *Tel :*+255 732 972287. *Mobile**:* +255 754 914652 *Email: *kinprocomputers(a)gmail.com =============================================== Products: Software systems for :School management, Point of Sale, Sacco and Microfinance,Vehicles /Fleet Maintenance manager,Hotels, Petrol Station,Document management, CRM, ERP,Accounting etc Services: web Design:Software Development: Outsourcing:Networking:Data centre:cloud computing:System Integration:And many More: Ho

1 0

ADVERT: LG GPAD 8.3'
by Francis Nderitu 14 Mar '14

14 Mar '14

Morning Skunks, I am disposing off my LG GPAD 8.3'. I use an LG Phone and having a LG Gpad just gives me the same experience. Here are the full specifications http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_g_pad_8_3-5673.php Price: Ksh 26,000 Contact me offlist.

1 0

[OT] Quote for Samsung Note 10.1 2014 edition WiFi Black 32gb
by James Nzomo 14 Mar '14

14 Mar '14

Hi, Does anyone have a quote for the above, kindly contact off-list.

1 0