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If you deal with, or use, Enterprise 2.0 applications...
by saidimu apale 26 Aug '09

26 Aug '09

... I'm interested in your opinions: http://bit.ly/MdFcq Saidi

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It sucks to be in Nairobi if you want a burger...
by saidimu apale 25 Aug '09

25 Aug '09

... from the Economist: http://bit.ly/kV9p6

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The Techies Poem searching for an Internet Service
by Kevin Ouma 25 Aug '09

25 Aug '09

With the Landing of Fibre, The future's still not brighter Because zuku is a zuzu and zain is still a pain with Safaricom a price con and Orange is still a lemon and Africaonline has gone offline and need I mention Kenya Bitter Networks or Access Denied Kenya so where is hope for the Internet user with the many technical service seducers, maybe apple may should start an ISP Then u wont have to compare an apple with an ........................( fill in the blanks) Disclaimer :This is on a lighter note

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Time for skunkworks and other online lists to really stand up and be counted.
by Areba Collins 25 Aug '09

25 Aug '09

Indulge me for a moment here friends. This list forms a big bulk of tech advisory in this market, this means many people in the list will be heard when decisions, like which ISP to choose are laid out in many companies across the country. I feel sad that that many issues raised here are not addressed as seriously by the multi nationals because they can get away with it. What if we made it impossible to get away with it? What if this group, and many similar groups played the watchdog role using purely empirical methods? For instance, engaging in an online analysis of which companies are offering value for money for users? Im thinkin a skunkworks list of shame / excellence for ISP'S published monthly, using pre determined criteria more or less like they rate phones, cars . . . Etc and using our in-group connections (media, business weekly, online lists and school bulletins . . . Etc ) try to have this reach as many as possible in the market. Wouldnt this at least make some companies re-think their bullying tactics? Or this is just utopia. . -- Its Possible! Collins Areba Omwoyo +254 735 824872 / +254 720 516758 arebacollins[at]gmail[dot]com

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Ubuntu username and password
by Joshua Mwendwa 25 Aug '09

25 Aug '09

Good People, I forgot my Ubuntu login Username and Password.Any ideas of how to recover them? Thanks in advance.

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Lookin for 4 day lease for Mac?-Paid
by wesley kiriinya 25 Aug '09

25 Aug '09

Hi good people, I would like to lease/rent/... a Mac for 4 days ASAP. The Mac should have the XCode development tools and iPhone SDK v. 2.2.1 setup. Contact me off list. 8~)

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Secure ICT 2009 Conference, skunkworks, Security Forum and NSP members
by Gichuki John Chuksjonia 25 Aug '09

25 Aug '09

Hi guys. The prices for Skunkworks, Security Forums and NSP has been reduced to 10,000 per person by Secure ICT 2009 Conference Committee Registration instructions: 1. Go to http://secureict.co.ke/registration.aspx 2. Please fill in all the required information. 3. Please fill in either "skunkworks, student, security or NSP" for company/organization Great Holidays ./Chuks. -- -- Gichuki John Ndirangu, C.E.H , C.P.T.P, O.S.C.P I.T Security Analyst and Penetration Tester infosigmer(a)inbox.com {FORUM}http://lists.my.co.ke/pipermail/security/ http://nspkenya.blogspot.com/ http://chuksjonia.blogspot.com/

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image upload
by Josphat 24 Aug '09

24 Aug '09

hi skunks am doing a project on an online curio shop and am using php and mysql. all files are hosted on the school's server. I want to upload a photo to my database in such a way that i can see it when using any computer in the school different from the one i used to upload. i also want to be able to edit the photo(i.e, replace it with another one). Currently, i can only see it when using the computer i used to upload the photo. If anyone knows how to do that, please help. Thanks in advance. +254726982020 or +254732982020

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Taking The Linux Plunge
by Mark Mwangi 24 Aug '09

24 Aug '09

Ave finally decided to take the plunge once and for all and dump windows for Linux. . . Ubuntu to be precise. . . .Windows costs money to obtain,maintain and retain. . . . .its become abit too much. . . . . .any advice out there to help me sail these new waters?. .. am sort of a total newbie. . . -- Regards, Mark Mwangi http://mwangy.wordpress.com

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Census Night Security Tips
by Kevin Ouma 24 Aug '09

24 Aug '09

Guys I know this is an IT forum but believe security info is beneficial to everyone. Security awareness on Census. 24 – 31 August 2009. As you are all aware the Kenya government will conduct National Population and Housing Census in Kenya . The enumerators will be counting Kenyan citizens only. Counting of people will start on the night of 24 August 2009 and continue upto the 31st August when counting is schedule to end. People will be counted with reference to where they spent the night of 24 August. It is expected that enumerators will take 30 minutes in each house although this may vary. Security agencies are fully involved and are part of the national and district census committees. The Police Commissioner has assured all Kenyans that there will be enough security during this exercise. The enumerators will be accompanied by at least two police officers. Enumerators will also be accompanied by village elders or headmen who are well known by the householders. Enumerators will have official ID cards and t-shirts for ease of identification. Also, they have been recruited from the locality where they live. Therefore, they are people who are known by the locals. If you have any questions about the census email: info(a)kenyacensus2009.go.ke or send an sms to 3225 (Zain or Safaricom). • Beware of Imposters During Census • Thieves will try and take advantage of people during the upcoming census. Before you open your door for the enumerators, ensure the following; • When your door is knocked, use your spy hole and gauge the demeanor of the people knocking. Check also whether they are accompanied by policemen. You can as well call your neighbor and confirm the presence of enumerators. • Both the enumerators and the police MUST positively identify themselves using their employment cards. • Do not open/permit anyone to access your house before they disclose their identity. You can ask them to slide the identity underneath the door if in doubt. • Make prior arrangements with your security guard or even a neighbor and ensure you are updated at all times. • The guard should also identify the enumerators and the police before allowing them access into the premises. • For security reasons, arrange to be in your house early enough and remain indoors overnight. Most policemen are engaged in escorting enumerators and police patrols will be diminished due to their engagement in the census and you do not need to be told what that means in relation to crime in general. • If in doubt about the identity of census takers that come to your property, alert your security service provider or call your local police station for assistance. Please exercise caution during these nights as scoundrels can take advantage of this exercise to perpetrate crime. all the best and get counted, safely ... :)

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