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Re: [Skunkworks] Stopping Relay Messages
by David Njuki 27 Jul '16

27 Jul '16

Hi Dennis, Its always good to read the documentation of the whatever you want to setup. Here is a pointer to fix your relay issues http://www.postfix.org/BASIC_CONFIGURATION_README.html#relay_from -- Regards, @njukey

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Stopping Relay Messages
by Dennis Mugaya 27 Jul '16

27 Jul '16

Hi My mail server(squirrel mail,postfix and dovecot) is relaying messages from other user accounts that are not registered in my server how do i stop these relay messages. Its my first time to configure a mail server kindly assist am learning. Regards -- *Dennis MugayaNetwork Administrator*

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USSD services required
by David Mwangi 27 Jul '16

27 Jul '16

Listers, Am looking for a reliable provider for USSD service. Kindly send me a quote off-list with the following: - Fee for shared and dedicated including setup and maintenance fee - Per hop / per session charging and per which transactions volume - Availability on safaricom and airtel networks I will appreciate if this can be shared by tomorrow. Thanks, Regards, David

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Re: [Skunkworks] Networking Cocktail for Skunkworks - Please Register
by Peter Karunyu 25 Jul '16

25 Jul '16

On Fri, Jul 22, 2016 at 1:45 PM, Odhiambo Washington via skunkworks < skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > Does he still exist somewhere? It's ages since we heard from him! > I did encounter him on another car geeks forum, under a different name, but his inflammatory debate-inducing tactics were still the same, but he left that forum too under mysteriously circumstances too.

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Programmers Needed
by stephen kinyuru 25 Jul '16

25 Jul '16

As received. Anyone who has done programming or someone you know, forward your CV to wawireeliud(a)gmail.com. Urgent especially Javascript, Oracle, python, c++. Need like 50 people. Regards, Stephen.

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Re: [Skunkworks] [isoc_ke] Computer and Cyber crimes bill 2016 Day 1 of 5 Part 2 Offences
by Barrack Otieno 25 Jul '16

25 Jul '16

Many thanks Ali, Indeed such things happen when elections are around the corner, i also think the Computer and Cyber Crimes Bill will become more relevant as we approach elections, reading the act i cant help but observe that some of the offenses attract fines for as much as 7 million shillings are we getting over excited or is this the norm internationally? i hope other listers have had a change to review the bill. Regards On 7/25/16, Ali Hussein <ali(a)hussein.me.ke> wrote: > Barrack and all > > To address the issue of uhuru.co.ke in relation to the cyber crime Bill > 2006. > > Let me first address the issue of cybersquatting as opposed to the practice > of selling domains in the Domain After Market. > > Cyber-Squatting is best described as the practice of registering names, > especially well-known company or brand names, as Internet domains, in the > hope of reselling them at a profit. For example:- > > Walmart.co.ke > Carrefour.co.ke > Yahoo.co.ke (which incidentally I once owned when I didn't know any better! > :-) ) > Google.co.ke (which incidentally was free once not too long ago) > > The domain aftermarket is the secondary market for Internet domain names > which a party interested in acquiring a domain that is already registered > bids or negotiates a price to effect the transfer of registration from the > registered holder of that domain name. > The professional pursuit of speculation in the domain aftermarket is known > as domaining. The domain aftermarket has grown substantially, as an > increasing number of generic domains names that promise 'marketing appeal' > and 'desirability' are registered by domain warehouses, or resellers. > > The domain aftermarket is facilitated by auction houses which provide > communication methods for buyers and sellers to interact, often anonymously, > to negotiate and close a transaction. They often provide additional > services, such as financial escrow services and domain parking. > > Now let's address the uhuru.co.ke case. This is similar to the Evans Kidero > case sometime back. In that particular case the Good Governor's team had the > good sense to negotiate and acquire the domain that had slipped through > their fingers. > > So is Uhuru a Brand Name or a Generic Name? > > A quick look at Google search results indicate that the word Uhuru has a > generic meaning (freedom) and is also a name. > > So which one is it? A Brand Name or a Generic one. > > Let's do another exercise. > > Word. Generic name or brand name for one of the most successful computer > programs ever? > > You get the picture.. > > Does this issue belong in the Cyber-Security bill? > > My take:- A resounding NO. Let's apportion the blame where it belongs..with > the guys who should have known better and let such a valuable Generic Name > lapse. > > KeNIC are you listening? Seems like some people need 101 lessons on > Defensive Domain Registration. > > And to Corporates out there here's my advise for free:- > > Move your domain custodian services from the IT Department to the Marketing > Department. > > My two cowrie shells.. > > Ali Hussein > Principal > Hussein & Associates > +254 0713 601113 / 0770906375 > > Twitter: @AliHKassim > Skype: abu-jomo > LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim > > > "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what > no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi > > Sent from my iPad > >> On 25 Jul 2016, at 9:45 AM, Barrack Otieno via isoc <isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke> >> wrote: >> >> Listers, >> >> As you prepare your comments, we had an interesting case last week of >> www.uhuru.co.ke. Apparently the owner of the domain was ready to part >> with it for a tidy sum of money. There were counterarguments as to >> whether the domain was a generic name or whether it was a trademark >> :-)(you know what i mean), it also brought to fore the issue of >> cybersquatting and whether it is an illegal activity on the dot Ke >> space. There are those who felt that this is a genuine mode of >> business akin to speculation in real estate. Was this an offence in >> light of the Computer and Cybercrimes bill 2016? >> >> Regards >> >>> On 7/25/16, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> Listers, >>> >>> As announced last week, online discussions on the Computer and >>> Cybercrimes bill 2016 will start today. The Computer and Cybercrimes >>> bill can be accessed using the following link >>> http://www.mygov.go.ke/?p=11234. >>> >>> Today we focus on part II of the bill which focuses on the offences: >>> >>> Questions >>> >>> 1. Does the section address computer and cyber crime related offenses >>> in a comprehensive manner and according to International standards ? >>> 2. If it does not can you point out areas that need to be incorporated >>> into the bill? >>> 3. Are there clauses in this section that will impede the growth of >>> electronic commerce or affect online citizen participation as seen on >>> Kenyans on Twitter (KOT) ? If that is the case , how should the same >>> be phrased? >>> 4. Do you have any other proposals that can be incorporated into part >>> 2 to improve it? >>> >>> We welcome your feedback on the questions above, >>> >>> Thank you >>> >>> >>> Kelvin and Barrack >>> -- >>> Barrack O. Otieno >>> +254721325277 >>> +254733206359 >>> Skype: barrack.otieno >>> PGP ID: 0x2611D86A >> >> >> -- >> Barrack O. Otieno >> +254721325277 >> +254733206359 >> Skype: barrack.otieno >> PGP ID: 0x2611D86A >> >> _______________________________________________ >> isoc mailing list >> isoc(a)lists.my.co.ke >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/isoc > -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Computer and Cyber crimes bill 2016 Day 1 of 5 Part 2 Offences
by Barrack Otieno 25 Jul '16

25 Jul '16

Listers, As announced last week, online discussions on the Computer and Cybercrimes bill 2016 will start today. The Computer and Cybercrimes bill can be accessed using the following link http://www.mygov.go.ke/?p=11234. Today we focus on part II of the bill which focuses on the offences: Questions 1. Does the section address computer and cyber crime related offenses in a comprehensive manner and according to International standards ? 2. If it does not can you point out areas that need to be incorporated into the bill? 3. Are there clauses in this section that will impede the growth of electronic commerce or affect online citizen participation as seen on Kenyans on Twitter (KOT) ? If that is the case , how should the same be phrased? 4. Do you have any other proposals that can be incorporated into part 2 to improve it? We welcome your feedback on the questions above, Thank you Kelvin and Barrack -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Aquila is airborne. If this is not magic, what is?
by Mwendwa Kivuva 25 Jul '16

25 Jul '16

I would want to hear what Ms Ebele, the Head of Public Policy for Africa at FB, has to say on plans for the marginalised. It's beautiful, and audacious too. Aquila is a solar-powered airplane that can be used to bring affordable internet to hundreds of millions of people in the hardest-to-reach places. When complete, Aquila will be able to circle a region up to 60 miles in diameter, beaming connectivity down from an altitude of more than 60,000 feet using laser communications and millimeter wave systems. Aquila is designed to be hyper efficient, so it can fly for up to three months at a time. The aircraft has the wingspan of an airliner, but at cruising speed it will consume only 5,000 watts — the same amount as three hair dryers, or a high-end microwave. See the Youtube video: https://youtu.be/eOez_Hk80TI Regards ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh

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3rd Annual Africa Hackon tickets
by Solami Ltd 25 Jul '16

25 Jul '16

Hello Listers The 3rd Annual Africa hackon is happening this week on 28th and 29th. kindly note that the number of tickets are limited and fast running out, as of weekend only 77 remained. Don't be left out buy yours by dialing *229*23#__** now, brought to you by Haiya MTickets <http://www.haiya.co.ke/t.php?i=62>. Rgds Solami

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Re: [Skunkworks] OT:Laptop stealing in Nairobi Buses
by Mutinda Kitana 25 Jul '16

25 Jul '16

Hee, Gachanja. Your tweet has really been appreciated. Good work. -- Mutinda Kitana P.O. Box 55141-00200 Nairobi. Tel: +254-722944455 On Jul 19, 2016 12:01 PM, Gachanja via skunkworks <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > > I hope you guys don't mind. I shared this on my Twitter @Gachanja_ . Thought it could help https://twitter.com/Gachanja_/status/755054402097078277 > > > On 19 Jul 2016 11:44, "Patrick Kariuki via skunkworks" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: >> >> More information on these laptop and phone thugs; >> Operate in groups of 2 - 7 >> Smartly dressed and big bodied - (The reason why good Samaritans or members of the public are hesitant on reacting quickly to assist) >> Carry bags, large envelops, cardboard in large pieces of plastic paper bags >> Travel distance fare - 10/- to 50/- this maybe subsidized by the conductor working with them >> In certain reported cases especially at GPO and Yaya one of the thugs may have brandished a gun or threatened with physical harm or hurled insults to scare off good Samaritans. Maybe armed and dangerous. >> >> What could be done; >> >> Due to the numerous cases being reported, its a good time to create an app that collects data of geographical location of robbery or attempted robbery, matatu pickup stage location, route and license plate number.. this could over a period of time generate data that assist with arrests and offer case study information >> There's alot of information is going round on Social media about these thugs, there’s alot of awareness. >> The police can improve their self-defence, information gathering and thwarting techniques by getting involved on a few arrests >> >> Never fail to show up with your phone or laptop because of fear of a potential threat of robbery, the day you do, is the day you let these well fed hoodlums triumph... then while we pass the blame around, we should also think of what we can do to make a change, an app or affordable cctv solution in buses would be a start. >> >> >> On Mon, Jul 18, 2016 at 1:00 PM, Dennis Waweru via skunkworks <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: >>> >>> This guys are normally in Citi hoppa buses. They work very closely with the conductors. >>> Double m and KBS buses know them and are very wary on let them board their buses. >>> >>> According to my research this are the guys who do carjackings and other violent crimes at night but are pick pockets during the day. >>> >>> Take note of their MO (mode of operation) below: >>> 1. They are in a group of 4 or 5. >>> 2. They are all middle aged men with bloodshot eyes. >>> 3. They are usually dressed in casual clothes,( jeans, t-shirt, casuals shirts and sweat shirts) >>> 4. They stake out a victim who is not wary of his/her surroundings, especially people on a call, or deep in conversation with a seatmate or just absent minded. >>> 5. They fein having dropped a coin or keys. >>> >>> In all they conduct a surgical operation and have strength in numbers to back each other up in case of a confrontation. >>> >>> Please beware >>> >>> >>> On Mon, Jul 18, 2016 at 11:58 AM, joe mwirigi via skunkworks <<a href="mailto:skunkworks@li</blockquote></div>

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