March 2016 - skunkworks - Skunkworks Site

More Corruption in Silicon Savannah!
by Charles Juma 17 Mar '16

17 Mar '16

Tl;dr Young dev school founder goofed and hired a criminal as CEO. Funds disappear and board approached by founder who do nothing and some even go as far as to sponsor an event by the criminal. Story leaks and cover up ensues. http://www.iafrikan.com/2016/03/16/how-perrin-vidal-clark-left-a-dev-school… Erik Hersman is front an center again on another scandal and it looks like part 2 will be quite revealing. These shenanigans have to stop! Alafu, where are the Kenyan tech bloggers? How are they getting scooped everytime?! /CJ

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M$ Cloud even M$ has no access to
by MotoBaridi 16 Mar '16

16 Mar '16

http://windowsitpro.com/cloud/microsoft-opens-azure-cloud-germany-even-it-c… http://blogs.technet.com/b/ralfwi/archive/2015/12/08/microsoft-cloud-in-ger… --

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Access point
by Mutinda Kitana 16 Mar '16

16 Mar '16

Hi, I need a quote for 2 access points that can do 3G. TP-link is fine if available. Regards, Mutinda.

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LG Motherboard/Power switch
by Dennis Kioko 16 Mar '16

16 Mar '16

Hi, A friend is looking a power switch or motherboard from an LG device, especially from those of you who have dead devices. Please do get in touch.

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Sql
by Mutinda Kitana 16 Mar '16

16 Mar '16

Hi guys, What reputable institution trains in the above? From scratch... -- Mutinda Kitana P.O. Box 55141-00200 Nairobi. Tel: +254-722944455

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Video and audio input card
by Charles Kamau 16 Mar '16

16 Mar '16

Hi Skunks, Anyone who knows where I can get this card for a desktop.... Video and audio input card, preferably video in HDMI. Kind regards, Charles. 0729079597.

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Hyper-V Availability, DRaaS
by Phares 16 Mar '16

16 Mar '16

Guys, A bit of a shameless plug, we have the ability to support your Hyper-V workloads https://nodeafrica.com/2016/03/15/increasing-customer-choice-announcing-hyp… Thanks! Phares

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Hard disk
by Kevin Ochieng 16 Mar '16

16 Mar '16

Anybody having this? IBM / SEAGATE 600GB 15K RPM SAS 3.5 INCH LARGE FORM FACTOR LFF CHEETAH 6GB/S HARD DRIVE (9FN066-039-IBM *Kevin Ochieng'* Skype : kevinjanabi Phone : +254 733229214 +254727217330

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Re: [Skunkworks] Zuku Quality Of Service... encl F gv
by Charles Kamau 15 Mar '16

15 Mar '16

U have von den gv the vonz

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JTL packages
by Wenses Rotich 14 Mar '16

14 Mar '16

Is there substantial difference bewteen JTL's residential and business packages e.g how would you compare 15mbps business to 20 Mbps residential. prize-wise 50% difference Compared to Zuku: Zuku-office and Zuku-Residential there is no difference in speeds only for office client is considered VIP thus first-line customer care and support and static IP if needed which you pay 1k for it, and of course pay more for zuku-office -- Kind Regards Wenses R. Network Engineer | *Soho Technologies* | +254 735 932 828 | www.soho.co.ke <http://www.soho.co.ke>

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Fwd: [programme-announce-il] ** APPLY NOW for the Internet Society Fellowship to IETF 96 - Berlin, Germany!!! **
by Mwendwa Kivuva 14 Mar '16

14 Mar '16

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Niel Harper <harper(a)isoc.org> Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2016 13:02:47 +0000 Subject: [programme-announce-il] ** APPLY NOW for the Internet Society Fellowship to IETF 96 - Berlin, Germany!!! ** To: "programme-announce-il(a)elists.isoc.org" <programme-announce-il(a)elists.isoc.org> Dear Colleagues, The Internet Society is hereby inviting applications for its latest Internet Society Fellowships to the IETF. The Fellowship programme allows technologists, engineers and researchers from emerging and developing economies to attend an Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) meeting. As you know, the IETF is the Internet's premier standards-making body, responsible for the development of protocols used in IP-based networks. IETF participants represent an international community of network designers, operators, vendors, and researchers involved in the technical operation of the Internet and the continuing evolution of Internet architecture. Fellowships will be awarded through a competitive application process. The Internet Society is currently accepting fellowship applications for the IETF 96 in Berlin, Germany: * IETF 96, 17-22 July 2016, Berlin, Germany. Information about the programme and links to apply can be found at: http://www.internetsociety.org/fellows-ietf Fellowship applications will close on 3 April 2016. Please complete the self-assessment<https://www.internetsociety.org/doc/ietf-92-fellowship-self-assessment> and review the selection criteria<https://www.internetsociety.org/node/9476> before applying for the Fellowship. I also encourage you to pass the information about the program to colleagues, friends, and individuals involved in your network that have a keen interest in the Internet protocol development activities of the IETF. The Internet Society Fellowships to the IETF are sponsored by Afilias, Google, NBCUniversal, Microsoft, and Verisign. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Niel Harper <harper(a)isoc.org<mailto:harper@isoc.org>>. Regards, ----------------------------- Niel Harper Senior Manager, Next Generation Leaders Programmes Internet Society 1775 Wiehle Avenue Reston, VA Email: harper(a)isoc.org<mailto:harper@isoc.org> Skype: OlokunBB Follow us on Twitter at @ISOC_NextGen<https://twitter.com/ISOC_NextGen>! -- ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh

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Fwd: [AFRINIC-Announce] Less than 3 Weeks Left to Apply for Fellowships AFRINIC-24
by Mwendwa Kivuva 14 Mar '16

14 Mar '16

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "AFRINIC Communication" <comm-announce(a)afrinic.net> Date: Mar 14, 2016 2:46 PM Subject: [AFRINIC-Announce] Less than 3 Weeks Left to Apply for Fellowships AFRINIC-24 To: <announce(a)afrinic.net> Cc: [Version française ci-dessous] Dear Colleagues, AFRINIC is offering fellowships for the AFRINIC-24 meeting to be held in Gaborone, Botswana, from 04 to 10 June 2016. The fellowship is reserved for individuals representing small organisations, universities, and media who are actively involved in Internet operations and development or ICT policies in their countries. The fellow is expected to positively and actively contribute to IP address management awareness in the AFRINIC service region. To qualify for the fellowship, you: - Should be a resident of Africa; - Must not necessarily be an AFRINIC member; - Must not necessarily have a technical background; - Are willing to help AFRINIC staff onsite; - Are willing to report on how this fellowship has benefited you/your organisation/country. Upon selection, AFRINIC will notify the selected fellows directly and allow them seven (7) days to accept or reject the offer. A public announcement of the fellowship awardees will be made after the acceptance by the selected candidates. Please find hereafter the schedule for the fellowship process: - 07 March 2016: Open Call for fellowship applications - 02 April 2016: Close of applications - 18 April 2016: Notification to selected fellows - 29 April 2016: Deadline for acceptance by awarded fellow - 02 May 2016: Final announcement and publication of the fellowship list The fellowship includes: - Assistance with round-trip airfare to the meeting venue - Hotel accommodation (bed and breakfast) for the AFRINIC Plenary including the AFRINIC trainings to the last day of the event If you think you meet the criteria above, please fill in the fellowship application form (http://registration.afrinic.net/events/node/5) and submit it with requested information before the 02 April 2016, 00:00 UTC. Good luck and we look forward to receiving your applications! For more information please email us at: fellowship[at]afrinic.net. Regards, The AFRINIC Meeting Team. …………………………………………………………………. Chers Collègues, AFRINIC offre des bourses partielles pour la réunion AFRINIC-24 qui aura lieu á Gaborone, Botswana du 04 au 10 juin 2016. Cette bourse est réservée aux personnes représentant une petite organisation, des universités, ou les médias qui sont activement impliqués dans le fonctionnement de l'Internet et de son développement, aussi bien que les politiques des TIC dans leur propres pays. AFRINIC s'attend à ce que le boursier participe activement à l'avancement des ressources IP à travers l'Afrique. Pour être éligible, vous devriez: - Habiter en Afrique - Etre un membre d'AFRINIC n'est pas obligatoire - Avoir une bonne base technique n'est pas obligatoire - Etre disposer à aider le personnel d'AFRINIC sur site - Nous envoyer un rapport complet des avantages que vous et votre organisation ont obtenu de cette bourse d'AFRINIC. Après la sélection, AFRINIC informera les Fellows choisis et leur donnera un délai de sept (7) jours pour accepter ou décliner l'offre. Une annonce publique sera faite une fois que tous les Fellows auront accepté l'offre. Vous trouverez ci-dessous la procédure de Fellowship: - 07 mars 2016: Appel à candidature pour le Fellowship - 02 avril 2016: Fermeture des applications aux Fellowship - 18 avril 2016: Courrier aux Fellows sélectionnés - 29 avril 2016: Date butoir pour l'acception de la proposition de Fellows - 02 mai 2016: Annonce finale de la publication de la liste des Fellows Le programme du Fellowship comporte : - Un soutien partiel d'un billet aller-retour à la réunion d'AFRINIC. - Une réservation de la chambre d’hôtel (lit et petit déjeuner) un (1) jour avant que les sessions plénières ne commencent jusqu’à la fin de la réunion. Si vous avez les critères requis, veuillez remplir le formulaire d'application (http://registration.afrinic.net/events/node/5) et nous le renvoyer avant 02 avril 2016, 00:00 UTC Nous vous souhaitons bonne chance et espérons recevoir vos applications. Pour plus de renseignements: fellowship[at]afrinic.net L’Equipe AFRINIC _______________________________________________ Announce mailing list Announce(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/announce

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[SKUNKWORKS] Advise on DSLR
by Martin Gicheru 14 Mar '16

14 Mar '16

Skunks, I need to buy a DSLR. I would prefer to get one that will be an all-rounder, from shooting macros (really close-up photos and videos) to shooting video indoors, outdoors (event photography and video). I seek your advice on what options to pursue to get something current while not losing too much money. Suggestions on bundling also welcome, offers to sell too. Bundles would include lighting, sound extensions and different lenses for close-ups and long range. Regards, Martin Gicheru Managing Editor Techweez Limited, Office 10 Cathy Flats Lenana Road, PO Box 2252-00606, Nairobi, Kenya Skype ID: martingicheru | Twitter ID:@martingicheru <https://twitter.com/martingicheru> | Telegram: @martingicheru

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POLYCOM MEDIALIGN
by ELVIS NJOROGE 14 Mar '16

14 Mar '16

Dear team, Am looking for the above stated product (single display 55' and 70'). Kindly get in touch with me with an offer. Regards, Elvis 0722687938

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HP LTO 6 Solution
by Alvin Jason Ochieng 14 Mar '16

14 Mar '16

Morning Skunks, Any one in need of an LTO Back up solution. We have one readily available : # Description QTY 1 HP LTO-6 Ultr 6250 Tape DR 1U Rackmount 1 2 Seagate 2TB Expansion 2.5" Portable Drive 1 3 HP SAS Min-Min 1 x 2M Cable Assy Kit 1 4 HP LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25TB MP RW Data Tape 40 5 HP H222 Host Bus Adapter 1 Solution Price Ksh : 1,095,500.00 Get in touch on below contacts:

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Cisco 2-Port Fastethernet Layer3 - HWIC-2FE
by Denis G. Wahome 12 Mar '16

12 Mar '16

Looking for the above locally. R D

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OT: USB TYPE C to USB 2.0 or 3.0 CABLE
by Nelson T 12 Mar '16

12 Mar '16

Hello; Where can i get this item in Nairobi? -- Regards NT Communication is vital in this century....

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Zuku Quality Of Service...
by Michael Bullut 11 Mar '16

11 Mar '16

Greetings Team, How many of you have experienced greatly degraded speeds since Zuku carried out the upgrade of their respective Internet packages? Last night, I was clocking speeds of under 1 Mbps *(downsteam)* & I could barely catch up on my YouTube subscriptions. Anyone on this forum from Zuku that can address this matter? Warm regards, Michael Bullut. --- *Cell:* *+254 723 393 114.**Skype Name:* *Michael Bullut.* *Twitter:* * @Kipsang <http://twitter.com/Kipsang/>* *Blog: http://www.kipsang.com/ <http://www.kipsang.com/>* *E-mail:* *main(a)kipsang.com <main(a)kipsang.com>* *---*

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Macbook Pro internal hard drive cable
by Wilberforce Wamocha 11 Mar '16

11 Mar '16

If you have the above with the following details please send me the price and availability. Second hand will still be fine, should be Serial ATA Macbook pro 15", 2.66 GHz Core 2 Duo, Model A1287 Contact me offlist on 0717604479 Thanks and have a good day. <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> 0 viruses found. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> <#DDB4FAA8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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Dell Sfps
by Denis G. Wahome 11 Mar '16

11 Mar '16

Any one know where we can get the above locally. Need both MM and SM. R D

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Zuku Quality Of Service...
by Paul Manasse 10 Mar '16

10 Mar '16

I live in Bururburu and have seen no issue yet since upgrade. Download speed increased from an average of 1.2 Mbps to 1.7 Mbps. (I am on the former R10 now Infinite15).

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Graduate Internship/trainee Seeker
by steven ochiel 10 Mar '16

10 Mar '16

Good afternoon all, I recently completed my degree studies in Telecommunication and Information Engineering at JKUAT university awaiting graduation in June with Second class honors - Upper Division. I am currently seeking an internship opportunity to help me grow my professional skills further. I have a previous working experience in GSM systems working on microwave transmission sand radio access network. I also have an interest in networking and databases and I'm open to any other opportunities as well. Any help accorded would highly be appreciated. Below are my contacts. Thank you. E-mail: ochielsteve(a)gmail.com Mobile: 0728418867 Linkedin: https://ke.linkedin.com/in/ochielsteve

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Re: [Skunkworks] Peer review: Linux server setup checklist
by Mark Kipyegon 10 Mar '16

10 Mar '16

1. Use fail2ban to protect yourself from SSH brute force login attempts. My firewall logs always show activity from IPs in China and Eastern Europe. 2. Create system accounts to run your services. groupadd apache useradd apache -g apache -d /dev/null -s /sbin/nologin 3. For apache deploy mod_security and mod_evasive modules 3. Use MySQL secure installation /usr/bin/mysql_secure_installation 4. Deploy SSL * Unless you are running a file or mail server, I do not see the need to deploy anti virus. -- keybase.io/kipyegonmark On 9 Mar 2016, at 19:16, skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke wrote: > > Message: 4 > Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2016 19:12:51 +0300 > From: "Alex Watila" <awatila(a)yahoo.co.uk> > To: "'Peter Karunyu'" <pkarunyu(a)gmail.com>, "'Skunkworks Mailing > List'" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Peer review: Linux server setup checklist > Message-ID: <009501d17a1e$8ae4e800$a0aeb800$(a)yahoo.co.uk> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > REPOS (for Ubuntu 14. Adjust for the version you are using) > > * if needed > > * nano /etc/apt/sources.list > > * # kenya specific (add at the top) > > * deb http://ubuntu.mirror.ac.ke/ubuntu/ <http://ubuntu.mirror.ac.ke/ubuntu/> trusty main > * deb-src http://ubuntu.mirror.ac.ke/ubuntu/ <http://ubuntu.mirror.ac.ke/ubuntu/> trusty main > * deb http://ubuntu-archive.mirror.liquidtelecom.com/ubuntu/ <http://ubuntu-archive.mirror.liquidtelecom.com/ubuntu/> trusty main > * deb-src http://ubuntu-archive.mirror.liquidtelecom.com/ubuntu/ <http://ubuntu-archive.mirror.liquidtelecom.com/ubuntu/> trusty main > > * # generic (add at the top) > > * deb mirror://mirrors.ubuntu.com/mirrors.txt trusty main restricted universe multiverse > deb mirror://mirrors.ubuntu.com/mirrors.txt trusty-updates main restricted universe multiverse > deb mirror://mirrors.ubuntu.com/mirrors.txt trusty-backports main restricted universe multiverse > deb mirror://mirrors.ubuntu.com/mirrors.txt trusty-security main restricted universe multiverse > > * locate http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu and replace it withhttp://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu > > > > update the server > > * setup automatic updates > > * dpkg-reconfigure -plow unattended-upgrades > > * apt-get update > * repo keys > > * add-apt-repository ppa:nilarimogard/webupd8 > * apt-get update > * apt-get install launchpad-getkeys > > * apt-get upgrade > * apt-get dist-upgrade > > > > clamav antivirus > > * apt-get install clamav clamav-daemon > * freshclam > * /etc/init.d/clamav-daemon start > > > > clamav antivirus scan and update > > * crontab –e > > * 47 * * * * freshclam > * 00 00 * * * clamscan -r --bell -i / > > > > > > From: Peter Karunyu via skunkworks [mailto:skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke] > Sent: Wednesday, March 9, 2016 4:01 PM > To: Skunkworks forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Subject: [Skunkworks] Peer review: Linux server setup checklist > > > > Dear members, > > Every so often I get asked to setup a Linux server on some cloud provider, usually a LAMP stack, so normally I create one server to run Apache and PHP, and another server to run MySQL only. > > > > I am NOT a sys admin. So I picked up the TODO list below from the interwebs. > > > > Could someone please tell me if the items below are okay, or if there is anything new i should be doing, or not doing; for a simple, medium security, medium performance web or database server. > > > > Thanks in advance! > > > > https://gist.github.com/pkarunyu/da5e7d5d4062c70b6668

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JAVA vs Windows .Net
by Isaac Kimotho 10 Mar '16

10 Mar '16

Personally I am pro-Microsoft but this parody is just too awesome! Enjoy Geeks! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gxj9g6EXR2E -- [image: Best Regards] *=================================* *Isaac Kimotho KanyanjaSoftware Engineer* * P.O.Box - 35465, 00200 - Nairobi**Cell: **+254 724 346 453* *Skype: kimotholefty*

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Still looking for web dev's
by Watchman 10 Mar '16

10 Mar '16

Hi Guys, Still looking for web developers proficient with Foundation or Bootstrap. Rahim. -- get to know more about me. *http://about.me/rahiminkara <http://about.me/rahiminkara>* this list is being *watched.*

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