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ISA - Information Systems Audit
by James Mutuma 22 May '15

22 May '15

Hallo Skunks, Do you have interests in having your institution a clear audit of Information Technology Systems? Get to me on jmkmutuma(a)gmail.com or james.mwangi(a)dskenya.com -- James Mutuma Mwangi Diamond Systems (K) Limited P. O. Box 27681-00506 james.mwangi(a)dskenya.com NAIROBI T: +254 724 220219/+254 788 185005

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Fornet vs Checkpoint
by mash lists 22 May '15

22 May '15

All, Among the 2 appliances named above, what would be your preference and why? Please restrict your responses to only the 2!

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Re: [Skunkworks] safaricom MPESA API
by James Maina 22 May '15

22 May '15

www.unistrat.co.ke Talk to muriuki 0722145366 On Fri, May 15, 2015 at 1:55 PM, Michael Pedersen via skunkworks < skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > Hi Isaac (and everyone else). > > These are good questions to ask on the pesapi mailing-list ;-) > Anyway let me respond inline here: > > On 5/15/15 1:25 PM, Isaac Kimotho via skunkworks wrote: > > Hi, > I have the following question on the above. > > 1. Has safaricom developed an API for their MPesa ? > > > Supposedly yes - so far it's only "big" partners that have been given > access to it hence the "normal" paybill users have not yet gotten all the > gory details. > I suspect it's only a matter of time until the information gets out ;-) > > > 1. With the new MPesa dashboard design ,the changes made do they > affect the PesaPi API? > > > Yes it does. > For Mpesa Paybill PesaPi only relies on the IPN functionality now. > Previously it as relying on both IPN and Scrabing in an effort to increase > reliability. > > PesaPi still works with paybill accounts but the reliability has been > reduced a bit (annoyingly so) - I am (slowly) working on improving it. > > > > 1. PesaPi API has it been upgraded and simplified? > > > Since when ? > > Yes - PesaPi is often updated and if it has been long since you have tried > it then you may not have seen the inbuilt configuration tool which makes it > totally easy to setup these days. > Compare your experience with whats described on: > http://www.pesapi.com/howto.html > > > > 1. Is there another way around it? > > > There are many ways around it. > > If you want it "easy" you can pay someone to handle all the mess it is > integrating directly with the telco's. I.e. Jambopay, Lipisha, PesaPal, > etc... > > If you don't want to pay anyone for handling the integration you can do it > yourself it's not super difficult.... If you want to save time and avoid > writing and maintaining the code yourself then you can use PesaPi, or any > other code you can get hold on that does the job (I only know PesaPi to be > freely available but several people have their own solution and if you are > friends with them..) > > > .. > Mike > > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > -- Kind Regards| James Maina Mburu *: P O Box 31758,NBI, 00600 (: 0723 631 541/0754 889 605

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skunk_lette good in wordpress
by Henry Kamabi 22 May '15

22 May '15

Hi good people, Please refer me to good web designer/ develop who is in wordpress to assist in completing few projects on the same. I will really appreciate the referral and kindly let the wp gurus inbox me. Regards, Henry

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Entry Level I.T Support Engineers
by Noah Ogori 21 May '15

21 May '15

1. Good attitude for the role - VERY KEY2. Good Communication Skills - VERY KEY 2. At least 1 year working in End User IT Support - Software + Apps, Hardware, Networking3. BSc. Comp Science of Related Degree Send me CVs - noah(a)microcarelimited.com NO Certificate Attachments - Will review when the right time comes.

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Re: [Skunkworks] ERP/CRM for a county gov
by Hosea Kandie 21 May '15

21 May '15

@ Clement very academic. ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Tue, 19 May 2015 22:02:15 +0300 > From: > > Clement Kitetu <clement_kitetu(a)yahoo.com> > To: Alvin Jason Ochieng <ajochola(a)gmail.com>, Skunkworks Mailing List > <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Subject: > > Re: [Skunkworks] ERP/CRM for a county gov > Message-ID: <A03FBAD1-ADEF-48CA-90CD-804AA7B788E2(a)yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > The best way to go about this may be to understand what your client > requires. So you have several meetings with them to capture requirements. > Then define scope > That may be helpful to manage your stakeholder expectations > The rest is project management > > Clement > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 19, 2015, at 2:56 PM, Alvin Jason Ochieng via skunkworks < > skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > > > > Without a budget I never touch Government !! > > > > Olie you are right you can waste alot fo your time !! > > > >> On Tue, May 19, 2015 at 1:05 PM, James Muendo via skunkworks < > skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > >> Hi, > >> > >> County business is no joke unless you have an influential person on > board. Share more specs too, I can help where I can. > >> > >> Regards, > >> > >>> On 18 May 2015 at 21:36, Oliver Ndegwa via skunkworks < > skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > >>> A lot of people I know keep off county government business. However > all this depends on budgets as erp and crm's come in all shapes and sizes > including custom solutions developed by skunks in here. Kindly share more > details in terms of requirements and we can advice further. > >>> > >>> My two cents > >>> Oliver > >>> > >>>> On May 18, 2015 5:43 PM, "Evon Wangari via skunkworks" < > skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > >>>> Hi Team, > >>>> > >>>> I have some contact with a county gov. They hv proposed a Crm/Erp. > Whats the best option to capture Hr maybe or any other dept. Experienced > Engineers, please help > >>>> > >>>> Evon Wangari > >>>> > >>>> _______________________________________________ > >>>> 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 > >> > >> > >> > >> -- > >> James M. Muendo > >> > >> P.O Box 28016 - 00200, > >> Nairobi. > >> Mobile: +254725 567 508 > >> Skype:tim.rick | Twitter: @MMuendo | gtalk: timrick | Web: > www.muendo.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 > > > > > > > > -- > > ALVIN OCHOLA > > 0722-313923 > > www.greenline.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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Empty reply from server
by Allan O. 21 May '15

21 May '15

Hi, I have implemented the Codeigniter Rest Server <https://github.com/chriskacerguis/codeigniter-restserver> as described in numerous tutorials. I can make requests like *http://localhost/folder/api/controller/postfunction <http://localhost/folder/api/controller/postfunction>* and get a JSON response. The issue is when I host the files on a different server. Making a request like *http://server_ip/api/controller/postfunction <http://server_ip/api/controller/postfunction>* I get the response as status 0 with the message *Empty reply from server*. After combing StackOverflow, I understand that the issue could be as a result of the request timing out or being cancelled before a response was received. But when I access *http://server_ip/api/ <http://server_ip/api/>* I get 404 from Codeigniter. Which is okay. The issue arises when I access the controller file Controller.php i.e. *http://server_ip/api/controller/ <http://server_ip/api/controller/>* Any thoughts on how to go about resolving this? NB: the Controller.php has this line of code require APPPATH.'/libraries/REST_Controller.php'; Could this be a source of the issue? Regards, Allan

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2TB 3.5" HDD Required
by Alex Nyalita 21 May '15

21 May '15

Skunks, I need a 2TB 3.5" HDD. Offers zikuje. ---- Kind Regards, Alex Nyalita

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MICROSOFT WINDOWS SERVER 2003 END OF SUPPORT
by Alvin Jason Ochieng 21 May '15

21 May '15

Time is running out on July 14, 2015. If your business is running Windows Server 2003, then you probably already know that after this date, there will be no more patches, updates and support available. *HOW PREPARED IS YOUR BUSINESS FOR SERVER MIGRATION? * Lack of preparation can affect security, compliance and operational cost, which can cause critical data and application issues. If you are running Windows Server 2003, you are not alone. Millions of companies must still deal with the upcoming end of support. Take action and migrate to Lenovo Servers and Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2. *WANT TO KNOW HOW YOU COMPARE? * Lenovo® System x® and ThinkServer® based on Intel® Xeon® processors are better together with Windows Server 2012. The performance boosting benefits of upgrading your servers and software can reach: • Up to 66% decrease in idle power consumption • Up to 30% reduced latency • Up to 90% annual energy cost reduction *QUESTIONS? * Contact your Lenovo Sales Representative. The powerful, efficient, and more secure heart of your datacentre. Lenovo servers featuring Intel® Xeon® Processors, Intel Solid State Drives and Intel 10 Gigabit Converged Network Adapters. info(a)greenline.co.ke ALVIN OCHOLA 0722-313923

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Safaracom Downtime
by Benson Maina 21 May '15

21 May '15

Morning People if you haven't received an SMS/ Calls within the last 3 days. Despite being be to call, text, surf... Its not luck, call customer care. They say they have been having on and off times!!!! Q1. Is it legal for them to not inform us of the issues Q2. Why would this happen Q3. What can a frustrated subscriber do Q4. Is it possible to forward calls be forwarded to my zain line

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