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INSEAD Knowledge - Could IBM Become the Nokia of Supercomputers?
by Francis Nderitu 16 Jan '16

16 Jan '16

Hi Skunks, A good read. http://knowledge.insead.edu/operations-management/could-ibm-become-the-noki… INSEAD Knowledge http://knowledge.insead.edu/

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30 Years of Engineering the Internet
by Michuki Mwangi 16 Jan '16

16 Jan '16

Hello, Thirty years ago this week (16-17 January 1986) the very first meeting of what was to become the IETF was held. (You can take a peek at the proceedings here: http://www.ietf.org/proceedings/01.pdf) As you know, the IETF generally aims to be very focused on “getting the work done” and not big on ceremony. So nothing like a major retrospective is planned. However, various IETF milestones will be recognized over the coming year—starting today. To mark the occasion of the first meeting, IETF Chair Jari Arkko has published a blog post: https://www.ietf.org/blog/2016/01/30-years-of-engineering-the-internet/ You can additional blogs and posts on the Internet Society website http://www.internetsociety.org Happy Birthday to the IETF. Best regards, Michuki.

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Home UPS advice
by Peter Karunyu 15 Jan '16

15 Jan '16

Hey guys, Which UPSes do you use at home? My area has started experiencing regular blackouts, just about the time I wanted to setup a small home office... I would appreciate all your recommendations

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Critical OpenSSH Flaw Leaks Private Crypto Keys to Hackers
by Bernard Mwagiru 15 Jan '16

15 Jan '16

http://thehackernews.com/2016/01/openssh-vulnerability-cryptokeys.html?m=1

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Re: [Skunkworks] Netflix is now in Kenya!
by Arthur Buliva 15 Jan '16

15 Jan '16

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Re: [Skunkworks] Any IT Job Offers.
by Omingo Obiko 15 Jan '16

15 Jan '16

Much better argument Muriithi. Since I hope we're past my alleged 'ignorance' of LinkedIn, let's tackle luck. Actually, let me give a elaborate better on my perspective. I don't believe in luck, I believe in probability. You don't win the lottery unless you play, right? Better chances even, when you play smart. Say for example in the Shinda Nyumba na M-Pesa promotion, the criteria was that the more you play the better your chances of winning. You have 1 in a million chances of winning with just one entry if there are a million entries and you play only once. If however the criteria is that the winner is the player with the most entries, you have zero chance with just one entry, if other players send in more entries. I think life is more like the latter. All I'm saying is that just posting your profile on LinkedIn is not enough. Doing a great profile, compared to a good one increases your chances of being noticed. Engagement in relevant group discussions give may you further milage. Recommendations from your previous employers, lecturers and/or peers are great too. I bet you Warren Buffet didn't bet his career on luck. It's news when a man bites a dog, but not so much when a dog bites a man. More dogs bite men than men do dogs. ed On 14 Jan 2016 15:36, "Omingo Obiko" <edobie(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Haha, Alvin. Hold your horses man! > > I've at no point alluded to what seems to be your conclusion. What > ignorance do you talk of? I just said I don't believe in luck. Were you > recruited on LinkedIn because you were lucky, or was it because you had > good credentials and a well done/optimised LinkedIn profile? For your info, > I have also hired and been hired via LinkedIn too. > > Regards, > > ed > > On Thu, Jan 14, 2016 at 3:00 PM, Alvin Jason Ochieng <ajochola(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Omingo Obiko >> >> As a skunk your ignorance of Linked In baffles me. >> >> All the world re-knowned Recruiters use this site on behalf of all the >> biggest companies you >> can think of worldwide. >> >> https://www.linkedin.com/ >> >> try it . 300 million users worldwide can't be ''lucky''. >> >> >> Regards, >> >> >> >> On Thu, Jan 14, 2016 at 1:16 PM, Tony White via skunkworks < >> skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: >> >>> @George, my point was - post the linkedin url *here* so local guys can >>> easily see your skillset. If you are not on linkedin already, go sign >>> up, fill in your skills/experience, then post again here so we can >>> evaluate. 'I need a job' doesn't really work ;) >>> >>> Cheers, >>> >>> >>> On 14/01/2016, George Derry via skunkworks <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> >>> wrote: >>> > I didn't know those sites really work, well I don't mind trying... >>> > >>> > Rgds >>> > On Jan 14, 2016 12:20 PM, "Solomon Kariri via skunkworks" < >>> > skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: >>> > >>> >> Yes, >>> >> Many serious recruiters look for talent on linkedin >>> >> >>> >> Solomon Kariri, >>> >> >>> >> Software Developer, >>> >> Cell: +254721 956 172 >>> >> Skype: solomonkariri >>> >> >>> >> On Thu, Jan 14, 2016 at 10:45 AM, Alvin Jason Ochieng via skunkworks < >>> >> skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: >>> >> >>> >>> Well said Tony. The power of Linked In is grossly undermined :-) >>> >>> >>> >>> Been lucky to have been picked by a recruiter there ! >>> >>> >>> >>> On Thu, Jan 14, 2016 at 11:37 AM, Tony White via skunkworks < >>> >>> skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>>> It would help if you posted the url of your linkedin public page. >>> >>>> >>> >>>> >>> >>>> On 14/01/2016, George Derry via skunkworks < >>> skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> >>> >>>> wrote: >>> >>>> > Hey Skunks am currently looking for a Job in the I.T world or >>> >>>> > security >>> >>>> > systems any offers are welcome(0726390515) >>> >>>> > >>> >>>> >>> >>>> >>> >>>> -- >>> >>>> Tony White >>> >>>> >>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>>> 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 >>> >>> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> _______________________________________________ >>> >> 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 >>> >> >>> > >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Tony White >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 >> > > > > -- > OO > > www.omingoobiko.com > > >

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Any IT Job Offers.
by George Derry 15 Jan '16

15 Jan '16

Hey Skunks am currently looking for a Job in the I.T world or security systems any offers are welcome(0726390515)

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Netflix
by Alex Gabriel 15 Jan '16

15 Jan '16

Happy New Year! Quick question. I already have Zuku internet 20mbs and Zulu Tv/Decoder. What do I need so that I can start watching Netflix? Well besides subscribing. Do I need to buy another decoder? Thank you. Yours sincerely, Alex Gabriel

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Power Distribution Unit
by James Muendo 15 Jan '16

15 Jan '16

Hi, I am looking for Raritan PX iPDU(PX 1000/2000). Any clue as to where I can get it? Regards, -- 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 <james(a)muendo.co.ke> <http://muendoshead.blogspot.com/>

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OT: Request for prices
by Job Muriuki 15 Jan '16

15 Jan '16

1. MediaCAT Desktop player for electronic notice board 2. Full HD 1080p, media broadcasting camera 3. Biometric thumbprint recognition systems Regards, Job Muriuki, Skype: heviejob

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Deal flow at the Spark Venture Fund
by Mbugua Njihia 15 Jan '16

15 Jan '16

I have received many requests to give more insights into the deal pipeline of the million dollar fund so here we go! - http://www.mbuguanjihia.com/business/deal-flow-at-the-spark-venture-fund.ht… ................................................................................................................................................................. Business, more than any other occupation, is a continual dealing with the future; it is a continual calculation, an instinctive exercise in foresight. ᐧ ᐧ

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Fwd: [InternetOrgs.Collaboration] IETF turns 30
by Barrack Otieno 15 Jan '16

15 Jan '16

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "IETF Chair" <chair(a)ietf.org> Date: Jan 14, 2016 11:27 PM Subject: [InternetOrgs.Collaboration] IETF turns 30 To: "I* Collaboration" <internetorgs.collaboration(a)elists.isoc.org> Cc: This week marks the 30th anniversary of the meeting that became the very first edition of IETF meetings now held three times per year. On 16-17 January 1986 in San Diego, California, 21 people attended what is now known as IETF 1. As we work on the day-to-day tasks needed to make the Internet work better, from time-to-time it is useful to consider our work on longer timescales. Here are my thoughts about the occasion: https://www.ietf.org/blog/2016/01/30-years-of-engineering-the-internet/ And happy birthday, IETF, on Saturday! Jari _______________________________________________ InternetOrgs.Collaboration mailing list InternetOrgs.Collaboration(a)elists.isoc.org https://elists.isoc.org/mailman/listinfo/internetorgs.collaboration

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Re: [Skunkworks] Any IT Job Offers.
by William Muriithi 14 Jan '16

14 Jan '16

> True Alvin. > > I however don't believe in luck. > > ed Omingo, I think if you look at life a little harder, you may reconsider the statement above. Life does through us a curved ball sometimes. I usually believe life is 50% your effort and 50% luck. Warren Buffet himself admit part of his success is luck. He once said if he was born in another country that he couldn't leverage his brain, life for him would have turned differently. Imagine the second richest man admitting that for a second. I do admire that guy. Look at the opposite too. If you are born as a girl in Congo, irrespective of all your effort, you are likely to get raped. What of those born blind? They didn't try hard enough? As I said, if you look at your life, there are things that if they didn't line up, things would have turned different. Our effort do tend to bias things to our favour, buts its good to be a bit meek when things go our way. Muriithi > > On Thu, Jan 14, 2016 at 11:45 AM, Alvin Jason Ochieng via skunkworks < > skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > > > Well said Tony. The power of Linked In is grossly undermined :-) > > > > Been lucky to have been picked by a recruiter there ! > > > > On Thu, Jan 14, 2016 at 11:37 AM,

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Safaricom IPN issues
by Allan Kibet 14 Jan '16

14 Jan '16

Hi Guys, Anyone having safaricom IPN issues since yesterday? I cant seem to get Mpesa payment notifications. Thanks

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OT: Call for Participation
by Stephen Wanjau 14 Jan '16

14 Jan '16

https://blog.webmaker.org/call-for-participation-join-the-digital-skills-ob… Stephen Wanjau Tel:+254 722 238 165 | Skype ID: mana.nas | Twitter ID: uwanja <http://www.twitter.com/uwanja> | *It is within reach. Believe it. *

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VACANCY IN BUSINESS FIELD
by Patrick Okello 14 Jan '16

14 Jan '16

I have a brother who's done diploma in business administration, any referrals for a placement will highly be appreciated. regards Patrick

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Rooting andoid
by Emmanuel 14 Jan '16

14 Jan '16

Hi lists i urgently need a tech who can root android and make a software that i have work . contact me urgently only if you know rooting. Regards, *Emmanuel Macharia* *Cell:+254.722.858.418 - Personal* *Cell.+254-738-858-418 -Direct * ************************************************************************************* *One thing i always do is Forget the past and Match forward towards Success*

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Looking for Industrial attachment - ICT Field
by Thuo Wilson 14 Jan '16

14 Jan '16

Hello People, My niece is looking for industrial attachment, she is pursuing Business Information Technology at KCA University.. Kindly let me know if you got any opening for 3 months only within Nairobi or Thika. Kind Regards, Wilson./

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Looking for a Front-End Developer
by Frankline 14 Jan '16

14 Jan '16

*Hi all,* *I am looking for a talented front-end web developer to build a clean, responsive website for a small startup. The website will be a one page scroller with 4-5 sections. Of course it will be mobile-first, clean, responsive and generally awesome. Preferred technologies: Bootstrap, HTML5.* *This is a short-term project and the designer will work at their chosen time. Interested parties should contact me offlist with their kick-ass portfolio.* *./Frankline*

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REe:Any IT Job Offers.
by Kinpro Computers-All IT soutions 14 Jan '16

14 Jan '16

@Alvin you are right. Linkedin is one of the most powerful things out there for both recruiter and job seekers. Well written profile with certain link can assure you regular calls from all over the world. 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 > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2016 11:45:45 +0300 > From: Alvin Jason Ochieng <ajochola(a)gmail.com> > To: Tony White <tony.mzungu(a)gmail.com>, Skunkworks Mailing List > <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Any IT Job Offers. > Message-ID: > <CAOpXj6aotsK4hnvqJbPu-C=wQt-o= > NkvwnE9HrkAwEOCAYD38g(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Well said Tony. The power of Linked In is grossly undermined :-) > > Been lucky to have been picked by a recruiter there ! > > On Thu, Jan 14, 2016 at 11:37 AM, Tony White via skunkworks < > skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > > > It would help if you posted the url of your linkedin public page. > > > > > > On 14/01/2016, George Derry via skunkworks <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > > wrote: > > > Hey Skunks am currently looking for a Job in the I.T world or security > > > systems any offers are welcome(0726390515) > > > > > > > > > -- > > Tony White-- ,

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Short term s/w developer
by Felix mwai 14 Jan '16

14 Jan '16

Hi Skunkworks, My workplace requires a short term developer to work on a simple panel management software for a period of about 3 weeks, the project will be developed in PHP - CI Framework please contact offline. -- Regards Felix Mwai Software Developer. Mobile 0720453684.

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CISA June 2015 Whatsapp group
by Yvonne Murenga 14 Jan '16

14 Jan '16

Hi Skunks, the above group is available for anyone interested. Members are from all over the world.

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ICT Asset /Inventory Management
by James Kagwe 14 Jan '16

14 Jan '16

Skunks, I am interested in a system for Asset /Inventory management specifically for ICT assets. Kindly propose what you've used, I want tried and tested software preferably off the shelf. rgds, James Kagwe

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Re: [Skunkworks] RACK-MOUNT PC
by ELVIS NJOROGE 13 Jan '16

13 Jan '16

Alvin, PC. I'll come for a server a little while later.Alvin Jason Ochieng <ajochola(a)gmail.com> wrote:Elvis, Rackmount PC or Server? If server contact me offlist. On Wed, Jan 13, 2016 at 4:19 PM, ELVIS NJOROGE via skunkworks <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: Hello guys, Anyone here who supplies the above subject item? If you do, please get back to me. Regards, Elvis _______________________________________________ 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

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RACK-MOUNT PC
by ELVIS NJOROGE 13 Jan '16

13 Jan '16

Hello guys, Anyone here who supplies the above subject item? If you do, please get back to me. Regards, Elvis

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