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by Lawrence Kago 01 Dec '09

01 Dec '09

I seriously don't understand this.. My inbox gets at least 5 of such mails n same to sent items... Anyone with an idea what this is? ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: lawrencekago <lawrencekago(a)gmail.com> Date: 2009/11/27 Subject: 娃為我傳送深情。在放飛希冀的春天裏，我的琴聲是綠色的田野，我的歌聲是盛開的鮮花，只盼望有那麽一只花蝴蝶飛過來。沒有你，戀人， To: dgnianxin(a)126.com

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Is this a joke?
by James Muendo 01 Dec '09

01 Dec '09

Am in this cyber Peket, in Norwich Union Some impressive speeds I will say, and mind you this is peek hours...Have a look As usual Speedtest.net gives me some "serious" figures. http://www.mybroadbandspeed.co.uk/results/06114286.png http://picasaweb.google.com/TimRick/ScreenCaptures#5409865368914746146 James Muendo Leerick Office & Tech Supplies P.O Box 28016 - 00200 Nairobi,Kenya. Phone: + 254 725 567 508 gtalk: timrick Skype: tim.rick From: James Muendo [mailto:timrick@gmail.com] Sent: 20 November 2009 10:08 To: 'Skunkworks Forum' Subject: RE: [Skunkworks] Is this a joke? Now that kila mutu is bragging, just using other broadband meters away from speedtest, http://www.mybroadbandspeed.co.uk/results/05946197.png I downloaded an update of about 177MB within less than 10 min. James Muendo Timsoft Technologies & Solutions Ltd P.O Box 28016 - 00200 Nairobi,Kenya. Phone: + 254 725 567 508 gtalk: timrick Skype: tim.rick rickdeesadvantage.blogspot.com From: skunkworks-bounces(a)lists.my.co.ke [mailto:skunkworks-bounces@lists.my.co.ke] On Behalf Of David Mwangi Sent: 20 November 2009 09:42 To: fyodor(a)hushmail.com; Skunkworks Forum Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Is this a joke? My current speeds: http://www.speedtest.net/result/628124536.png On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 9:34 AM, fyodor <fyodor(a)hushmail.com> wrote: All, Last night i hit these speeds and thought i was high on something really divine.... http://www.speedtest.net/result/627509031.png Anyone else? -tyrus _IEEE Member _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24 <http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94> &t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke Other lists ------------- Announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general

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Locally-made LED scrolling display
by Joseph Wayodi 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

Hi people, We've just finished developing an LED [1] scrolling display, and are just about to start production. Check out a pic of the prototype: <http://tinypic.com/m/6itmw5/4>. It's dimensions are 185 x 16 x 6 cm. It's got a display area of 69 x 8 LEDs, and the LEDs are 1 cm apart, both horizontally and vertically. Other features include: - modifiable messages - variable scrolling speeds - accompanying desktop GUI desktop software for creating and entering messages If anyone would like to pre-order one, see a live demo, obtain more information, or is interested otherwise, please let me know. Regards, Joseph. [1] Light-emitting diode: <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light-emitting_diode >.

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internship
by Susan Makhanu 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

Hi Guys, Anyone in need of Internship, in the filed of IT. to be attached at ICT department Maseno University. email be your response. Kind Regards, Susan

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Ethanol in fuel from March 1st in some areas...
by aki 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

Bd article : http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Company%20Industry/-/539550/814434/-/ite…. BD article makes business sense i.e who wins and what benefits back to the country but article should also look into Ethanol use impact on import vehicles that will affect end users of the mix fuel. ( pre-igniton, mixture ratios, moisture retention, corrosion, what tests have been carried out by the relevant bodies in run up to the mix being commercially deployed )

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Fwd: Digital Tv
by Kevin Ouma 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

Resposne from The Digital TV secretariat on availability of the set top boxes. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Ambani, Alfred <Ambani(a)cck.go.ke> Date: Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 5:23 PM Subject: RE: [Skunkworks] Digital Tv To: Kevin Ouma <kevin.ouma(a)gmail.com> Not Yet bw Kevin. When we have that information, we will make it public. Meanwhile, the DTC is also looking into the issue to ensure the set top boxes are available on the local market by the time the signal is launched *From:* Kevin Ouma [mailto:kevin.ouma@gmail.com] *Sent:* Monday, November 30, 2009 8:03 AM *To:* Skunkworks forum *Cc:* Wangusi, Francis; Kandagor, Isabelle; Ambani, Alfred *Subject:* Re: [Skunkworks] Digital Tv Maling List Colleagues, Below is detailed response from the Digital Kenya Secretariat - very much appreciated. Does anyone know where I can buy a digital set top box in readiness for the test period or is it a business opportunity for me to fly to China. Mr Ambani do you know of any ? Kevin On Fri, Nov 27, 2009 at 4:30 PM, Ambani, Alfred <Ambani(a)cck.go.ke> wrote: Dear Kevin Thanks for your email copied to Digital Kenya secretariat We would like to inform you as follows; (i) The launch of the digital signal in Nairobi by KBC earlier scheduled for October 2009 was delayed due to delays in customs clearance of the digital transmission equipment. The signal is now scheduled to go on air officially just before the Jamhuri Holiday, but test transmissions shall commence early December (ii) All the existing TV stations that are currently broadcasting on analogue platform in Nairobi will be accommodated on the digital platform so that more or less the same content is transmitted in both analogue and digital format (simulcast). At the end of simulcast period, the CCK shall instruct broadcasters to shut down analogue TV transmitters and the future shall be all digital. The spare capacity on the multiplex will be taken by 2 or three new stations (iii) The supply of set top boxes will be left to the free market since the STBs are generally considered as consumer electronics and the CCK does not see any immediate need to intervene (but will monitor the market and if need arises, will institute whatever regulatory measures it thinks fit). In this regard, public notices were placed in the newspapers to inform interested persons on the opportunity to supply STB provided they comply with the minimum specifications issued by the CCK in conjunction with Digital Transition Committee. A copy of the public notice and the said specifications are available on the CCK website www.cck.go.ke for downloading by interested persons. We do not intent to control prices of STB but will leave to free market forces. In the near future, we may avail info on our website on names/contacts of the retailers, STB models in the market and perhaps their local prices for consumers to make reference to (iv) As indicated above, the specifications have been provided and KEBS is also in the picture as a national standards body. CCK will also carry out surveillance to determine the quality of STBs from time to time. In a nutshell, CCK will be the main focus in terms of standards as broadcasting is under its mandate (v) The issue of subsidy has been pursued with the Ministry of Information & Communication making specific proposals to Finance Ministry to consider zero rating taxes on STBs and digital broadcast equipment. The matter is still under consideration by the Finance Ministry and we are positive certain incentives will eventually be dished out. We are still awaiting official response on the matter (vi) We beg to disagree on mismanagement of information on the roll-out. Some time back, the Commission in collaboration with the DTC conducted initial awareness compaign on the migration under Digital Kenya Banner, and the consumer education is expected to be rolled out on large scale when the test signal is on the air. You may wish to note that colossal amount of money is necessary to run such campaigns. The digital broadcasting network will be rolled out in phases until the whole country is covered. A lot of information will become available as the project progresses. Also, KBC will in the near future run documentaries on the same so as to raise awareness. Considering that the signal will be available initially only in Nairobi, there is no need to begin massive awareness compaigns in other areas until that time when the service is about to be deployed. I trust this clarifies your questions. Don’t hesitate to get back to us if you need any further clarifications. Thank you *From:* Kevin Ouma [mailto:kevin.ouma@gmail.com] *Sent:* Tuesday, November 24, 2009 10:08 PM *To:* Skunkworks Forum *Cc:* digitalkenya *Subject:* Re: [Skunkworks] Digital Tv I have cced the digital Kenya secretariat on this communication On Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 10:04 PM, Kevin Ouma <kevin.ouma(a)gmail.com> wrote: I also heard on KBC radio that tests would begin any time between November 30th to 12th December. My questions are -For which stations will these tests be conducted -Where can people buy the set top decoders knowing that these tests are a week away -Is there a central body to ensure standards of these gadgets -is there subsidy on them I think the information flow on this rollout is being mismanged Kevin On Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 6:39 PM, Mark Mwangi <mwangy(a)gmail.com> wrote: Does anyone know how the progress of digital tv rollout in the country is goin on? The digital tv secretariat just ran a random ad in telly n that was it . . . They dont even have a site . . . Thought all the tv stations were to start transmitting in digital startin in october . . . And thot they wuld jump on to the freeview bandwagon . . . Anyone wit info includin cost of set-top boxes? -- Regards, Mark Mwangi http://mwangy.wordpress.com Skype : mark.mwangy _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke 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 Other lists ------------- Announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general

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Fwd: Fiber Cut in Italy
by Okechukwu 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

Seems the French have their fibre issues too :-) ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Hank Nussbacher <hank(a)efes.iucc.ac.il> Date: Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 10:40 AM Subject: Re: Fiber Cut in Italy To: nanog(a)nanog.org The first cable cut occurred at 13:43 GMT close to Vernegues-France involving a group of six cables, damaged by an excavator, interrupting the service on the segment Marseille-Lyon. The second cable cut occurred at 14:21 GMT on a highway near to Milano/Bersaglio, about 530km away, interrupting the service on the segment Milano-Zurich. Service was restored at 1:40 GMT the next day. It just shows that protected fiber rings do have an enemy - and his name is Murphy. -Hank > TI Sparkle just confirmed they are having a fault. > > Email from Telecom Italia Sparkle - Seabone NOC: > > Dear > We have a big fault ( fiber cut) in france 2 cuts and one in milan. > > We are working to solve it asap. > > Regards > > > ———————————————- Telecom Italia Sparkle SpA > Customer Assistance/Assurance I° t Se at bone Network Operations Center Via > M. Palocco, 223 – Rome, IT > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Varaillon Jean Christophe [mailto:varaillon at cosmoline.com] > > Sent: Monday, November 16, 2009 7:05 PM > > To: nanog at nanog.org > > Subject: Fiber Cut in Italy > > > > Hi, > > > > It seems that there is a major fiber cut in Italy (not really near nanog, so > > just in case...) > > > > I was just wondering if anybody has heard of any possible recovery time - as > > there is none official one yet. > > > > Thank you, > > > > Jean-Christophe VARAILLON

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OT: Western Digital Resellers
by Richard Bosire 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

howdy any idea who might be selling their kits in town, looking for a tv hard disk regards

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OT - Projector(s)
by Okechukwu 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

All, Looking for quotes for projector(s), preferably a Sony but any other good model will do - Not Chinese - If you are in the business, please send me a price list guide then we can take it up from there. ./Ok3ch

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Re: [Skunkworks] Skunkworks Digest, Vol 8, Issue 309
by Edward Kenyan 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

Anyone who knows where i can get good rates for hotel accomodation in Nanyuki. ________________________________ From: "skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke" <skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke> To: skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke Sent: Mon, November 30, 2009 1:01:36 PM Subject: Skunkworks Digest, Vol 8, Issue 309 Send Skunkworks mailing list submissions to skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke You can reach the person managing the list at skunkworks-owner(a)lists.my.co.ke When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Skunkworks digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: What if DSTV were an ISP? (Cryptographer Cryptanalyst) 2. Re: What if DSTV were an ISP? (aki) 3. Re: What if DSTV were an ISP? (Brian Lusiola) 4. Re: What if DSTV were an ISP? (Okechukwu) 5. Re: Google Wave Invites to give (Lenchipai Nakodony) 6. KDN LINKS down (excuseme yespliz) 7. Re: KDN LINKS down (Martin Muraguri) 8. Re: KDN LINKS down (Gichuki John Chuksjonia) 9. Re: KDN LINKS down (Brian Lusiola) 10. Re: KDN LINKS down (Edwin Wambua) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:09:19 +0300 From: Cryptographer Cryptanalyst <cryptographer.cryptanalyst(a)gmail.com> To: Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] What if DSTV were an ISP? Message-ID: <4b1f02190911300109q7799e1f8q1919d43655da75e3(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Pessimistic View: We have enough ISPs. licenses would be revoked later, for they will not be using them. Optimistic View: Another media: Internet via DVB-T, Internet via DVB-C, Internet Via DVB-S? We are not far from this... watch this space! *crypt0l0g1st* On Sun, Nov 29, 2009 at 1:07 AM, Dennis Kioko <dmbuvi(a)gmail.com> wrote: > they would get confused about their core business > > -- > with Regards: > > Get your free technology e-magazine in pdf format: Tekniaonline: > http://bit.ly/tekniaonline-2 > > 26 alphabetical pick up lines for dummies, only at: > http://gramware.blogspot.com > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > 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 > Other lists > ------------- > Announce: > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce > Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science > kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general >

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What if DSTV were an ISP?
by [ Brainiac ] 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

In this era of liberalization, and multiple licensing. What if DSTV, nation media, KBC, KTN and capital fm were given licences? -- Someone in Kenya cares about the environent. http://www.cra-africa.info

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FURTHER REDUCTION Garage Sale
by Martha Muriuki 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

Hi all, The earlier advertised sale at KDN's go-down along Msa road is on-going & there's a further price reduction for new and used items. Attached is the item list with prices attached Please take your pick & make arrangements to purchase. Terms cash. Dont miss out! Directions: The go-down is situated on Mombasa road, the 2nd building after Visions Plaza (former Swift Global Offices) right before the Nakumatt HQ entrance. Regards, Martha Muriuki. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -----Original Message----- From: skunkworks-bounces(a)lists.my.co.ke [mailto:skunkworks-bounces@lists.my.co.ke] On Behalf Of gideon.kirui(a)kdn.co.ke Sent: 26 November 2009 21:36 To: skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke Subject: [Skunkworks] Kdn Garage sale Kdn is doing its end year garage sale visit them at their warehouse at former swift global office msa rd for laptops ,pcs modems, UPS,adaptors ........ etc Sent from my BlackBerryR smartphone from Zain Kenya _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke 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 Other lists ------------- Announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general

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Looking for a GOOD, no... ALL ROUND website developer
by Kago Kagichiri 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

In these times where everyone claims to be a website developer, it's really hard to know any good ones. Some have since formed companies and stopped doing the "small" websites and others are REALLY good but are extremely hard to follow. Any good affordable developers out there looking to add some VERY innovative portals to their portfolio? We're not talking about company websites here, we're talking more of content-driven specialized functionality websites. -- K.K. -- The only reason I can't bring myself to hate or judge anyone is because no one is that important.

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Excel VBA macros
by Calvin Omari 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

Hi all I have an issue with an excell macro that is supposed to sort and copy to another sheet, any guru there who can sort me out Thanks

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Re: [Skunkworks] IMPACTS OF A WRONG PAT NUMBER IN A HP SERVER DL 580
by wambugu esther 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

Hi guys, i have a problem with a server where the server performance is unstable,one time it is good and the other time is completely slow causing the sybase server running on the machine to be slow too. On the hardware side we checked the RAM and the part numbers were:398707-051..im not an expert in hardware but can someone confirm to me whether this part number is certified for HP SERVER DL 580.Or what else could cause a new HP server to be so unstable in speed your response will be highly appreciated

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Help a SPAM Bomb Victim.. :(
by Simon Mbuthia 29 Nov '09

29 Nov '09

Hey guys, I am running MDaemon and it seems like someone has his spam guns pointed at me. Our server does a domainpop to our ISP, with which we have an account. When I log on to our mailbox at the ISP, I see a ton of junk mail. Our mail server in the office is terribly slow and when I look at the process monitor, I see MSpamD.exe hogging memory like nobody's business. It looks like someone is trying to DoS us... Anything I can do on the MDaemon configs to counter this attack? Kindly advise. S. -- שִׁמְעוֹן

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Re: [Skunkworks] HP SERVER DL 580 PERFORMANCE IS UNSTABLE
by wambugu esther 29 Nov '09

29 Nov '09

Hi guys, i have a problem with a server where the server performance is unstable,one time it is good and the other time is completely slow causing the sybase server running on the machine to be slow too. On the hardware side we checked the RAM and the part numbers were:398707-051..im not an expert in hardware but can someone confirm to me whether this part number is certified for HP SERVER DL 580.Or what else could cause a new HP server to be so unstable in speed your response will be highly appreciated - Done.

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Wifi cpe needed.
by Job Muriuki 29 Nov '09

29 Nov '09

Am looking for a client side wifi reciever for home use to connect to an access point just over 1km away. I came across the nanostation 2 but at 10k its a little above my budget if i can get its smaller brother the nanostation loco at a good price. Better stil any other solution to achieve the same it can be second hand and can be mounted outside. Thanx. -- Sent from my mobile device

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Some Statistics on KE TLD Hosting
by rsohan＠gmail.com 28 Nov '09

28 Nov '09

Finding myself at a loose end this afternoon, I decided to do some quick stats on the KE domain. Here are the results: *1. Total Domains registered:* * * accogoneorsc23996064072163528 *2. Growth Compared to 2007:* * * ac - 97.5% co - 51.6% go - 135.2% ne - 133.2% or - 13.7% sc - 211.1% *3. Hosting of core domain services (WWW, Mail, Nameserver):* All numbers are percentages. Provide top 6. XX - refers to private networks. Means my geoIP library could not resolve the location of the geographical location of the IP address. (Statistically, you could roughly account for this by redistributing this value, by weight, to known locations). * * *a. WWW: *(Tested by resolving geoIP of www.<domainname>.<ac|co|go|ne|or|sc>.<tld>) (US) 34.20 (XX) 29.20 (KE) 28.80 (HK) 01.20 (UK) 01.10 (DE) 01.10 *b. Mail: * (Location of the primary (lowest value) MX record): (KE) 51.90 (US) 21.30 (XX) 14.10 (DE) 05.20 (JP) 02.40 (CA) 01.00 *c. Nameserver:* (Location of all nameserver records): (KE) 41.80 (US) 32.00 (XX) 09.00 (EU) 03.50 (DE) 02.50 (CA) 02.50 *d. All: *( Consolidation of all records): (KE) 42.00 (US) 29.40 (XX) 14.70 (DE) 03.00 (EU) 01.70 (CA) 01.70 *4. Conclusions:* -Rapid growth in domain registration in the last two years -While core services are mostly being hosted in KE, local retention could be improved. Would be interesting to redo the study in two years to see how things have changed.

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Standard Web - Bandwidth Limit Exceeded
by Steve 28 Nov '09

28 Nov '09

The standard <http://www.standardmedia.co.ke> group cant afford this surely!! image attached

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how to password protect a folder in windows XP
by saich 28 Nov '09

28 Nov '09

Skunks has anyone of you ever found a free software that can password protect a folder without compressing it....i have only found commercial ones which are not very helpful..suggestions will be highly appreciated

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SITES TO HANGOUT AT 4 DESIGN INSPIRATION
by A. Mecca | AXE360 LABS 28 Nov '09

28 Nov '09

http://www.bandit3.com/ http://www.aristocraticadomus.com/ <http://www.aristocraticadomus.com/> http://www.electrolux.com.br/infinity/?select=low&tracker=no <http://www.electrolux.com.br/infinity/?select=low&tracker=no> http://www.stickanddrive.com/ and many others

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Fwd: I&M Bank InfoMail Service Response
by Solomon Mburu Kamau 27 Nov '09

27 Nov '09

Listers, I don't know whether it's right to send this here. But how does I&M send me an info mail and I don't bank with them? It beats logic here! ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Infomail <infomail(a)imbank.co.ke> Date: 2009/11/25 Subject: I&M Bank InfoMail Service Response To: solo.mburu(a)gmail.com I&M Bank Infomail Automated Email Response: Dear Customer, The Following Email Subject Line In Your Request Could Not Be Understood Subject Line : /11/23PATRICKNZIOKA<HYPERLINK"MAILTO:PNZIOKA Please Send A Separate E-mail Request To infomail(a)imbank.co.ke For Your Reference, Following Are Available Formats /BALANCE /AC (Type Your Account Number Here) e.g. /BALANCE /AC 00444420KES5 /STATEMENT /AC (Type Your Account Number Here) /DATE (type desired from-date in format DD-MON-YYYY) /MINISTAT /AC (Type Your Account Number Here) This is an autogenerated email.Please do not reply to this mail Incase of Any queries contact our Call Centre on 3221000 or email customercare(a)imbank.co.ke ********************************************************************************** The information contained in this communication is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and others authorised to receive it. Any views or opinions contained in this communication are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the I&M Bank LIMITED, it's subsidiaries or related companies. If you are not the intended recipient, please note that it is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful for you to disclose, copy, distribute or take action in reliance of the contents of this information. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify us immediately at invest(a)imbank.co.ke This communication has been scanned with 'McAfee Dr. Solomons & GFI Mail Security' for the presence of computer viruses. I&M Bank LIMITED, its subsidiaries or related companies will not accept responsibility if this communication contains any computer viruses or if the information contained in this communication is delayed or improperly transmitted. Thank you. ********************************************************************************** www.imbank.com -- Solomon Mburu Kamau P.O. Box 19343 - 00202 Nairobi Cell: (+254-0) 735 431041 Man is a gregarious animal and enjoys agreement as cows will graze all the same way to the side of a hill! AND It is better to die in dignity than in the ignomity of ambiguous generosity! http://dawn-in-kenya.blogspot.com http://smiley2.wordpress.com http://mburu.sikika.co.ke Sent from Nairobi, Kenya

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OT:DSTV Equipment:
by Cikz 27 Nov '09

27 Nov '09

Hi Guyz, Anyone who would be having any knowledge of someone disposing a dish and decoder with the price tag to it? Please contact me off list. Regards, Cikz.

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Business to Business Visit By Indian ICT Companies - 30th Nov. KICC
by Evans Ikua 27 Nov '09

27 Nov '09

FYI: ====================================================================== Business to Business Visit By Indian ICT Companies - 30th Nov. KICC ====================================================================== Dear Business Colleagues, The India High Commission in Nairobi, in conjunction with the Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC), is organizing a Buyer-seller-Meet on electronics and ICT products from India on 30th November 2009 at Batina Room, Kenyatta International Conference Centre, next to Delegates Conference Hall. The BSM will be inaugurated at 0930 hours and will continue for the rest of the day up to 17.00 hours. We are inviting you and your company to attend and make useful contacts with the Indian High Commission. To attend or for more information please contact Dourice Ofisi at the CSK offices 0721699483 or 3871822 or email her at dofisi(a)cskonline.org<http://lanetconsulting.com:2095/horde/imp/message.php?index=2465#>

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Got GoogleWave Invites [10]
by Isaak Mogetutu 27 Nov '09

27 Nov '09

Someone? Anyone? Everyone? Got 10 remaining! -- Stephen Leacock<http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/s/stephen_leacock.html> - "I detest life-insurance agents: they always argue that I shall some day die, which is not so."

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NSE and Nelly Data?
by aki 27 Nov '09

27 Nov '09

Many kenyan business sites are nowadays carrying Nelly Data Ticker. Question is : 1) Is Nelly Data a local app and by whom? 2) Is the NSE on local developed business app thus Nelly Data on offspring ? Interesting stuff ahead. :-)

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OT: geek toys price check
by Michael Kamunge 27 Nov '09

27 Nov '09

Hi guys!, I. About how much would the following phones go for? ( new ) 1) Sony Ericsson P1 or P1i 2) Sony Ericsson W810 3) Nokia E71 4) Nokia E63 5) Nokia E95 Can anyone suggest a good dealer/place to purchase at reasonabe prices? II. What's the best Palm smartphone one can get for 25k-30k (locally)? [ + a dealer with reasonable prices ] Your analyses/opinions will be most appreciated. Thanks,

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Looking for Nokia E55
by Brian Munyao Longwe 27 Nov '09

27 Nov '09

Hi y'all, Anyone know whether this phone can be found in Kenya yet? Pls sambaza me details... Lotsa lurv, Mblayo -- Brian Munyao Longwe e-mail: blongwe(a)gmail.com cell: + 254 722 518 744 blog : http://zinjlog.blogspot.com meta-blog: http://mashilingi.blogspot.com

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Looking for Quickbooks
by Evans Ikua 27 Nov '09

27 Nov '09

I am looking for a Quickbooks reseller. Any referrals please? Ikua

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Urgent IBM X32000 server
by henry kamabi 27 Nov '09

27 Nov '09

Hi where can i get this server. IBM X32000 1GB SAS hardisc 146 GB 15K rpm.. Please assist. Regards, henry +254721791608 On 11/27/09, wambugu esther <essiekui(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hi guys, > i have a problem with a server where the server performance is > unstable,one time it is good and the other time is completely slow > causing the sybase server running on the machine to be slow too. > On the hardware side we checked the RAM and the part numbers > were:398707-051..im not an expert in hardware but can someone confirm > to me whether this part number is certified for HP SERVER DL 580.Or > what else could cause a new HP server to be so unstable in speed > > > your response will be highly appreciated > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > 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 > Other lists > ------------- > Announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce > Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science > kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general >

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SOS: Asp.net Ajax tabs
by Edwin Wambua 27 Nov '09

27 Nov '09

Hi all, For those who have worked with asp.net 2.0 with the ajax toolkit extender,I'm wrestling with a slight issue here.I have a form with several tabs and on each tab there are 2 command buttons, save and exit; and save and go to the next page.The problem is that the button click events aren't firing.Endless googling reveals that the tabs arent saving client state correctly when postbacks, which I've used on some other controls in my tabs, are triggered.Please help. Edwin Wambua Tel No:+254721995519

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FURTHER REDUCTION Garage Sale
by Martha Muriuki 27 Nov '09

27 Nov '09

Hi all, The earlier advertised sale at KDN's go-down along Msa road is on-going & there's a further price reduction for new and used items. Attached is the item list with prices attached Please take your pick & make arrangements to purchase. Terms cash. Dont miss out! Directions: The go-down is situated on Mombasa road, the 2nd building after Visions Plaza (former Swift Global Offices) right before the Nakumatt HQ entrance. Regards, Martha Muriuki. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -----Original Message----- From: skunkworks-bounces(a)lists.my.co.ke [mailto:skunkworks-bounces@lists.my.co.ke] On Behalf Of gideon.kirui(a)kdn.co.ke Sent: 26 November 2009 21:36 To: skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke Subject: [Skunkworks] Kdn Garage sale Kdn is doing its end year garage sale visit them at their warehouse at former swift global office msa rd for laptops ,pcs modems, UPS,adaptors ........ etc Sent from my BlackBerryR smartphone from Zain Kenya _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke 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 Other lists ------------- Announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general

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PHP: dates between dates code review
by Peter Karunyu 27 Nov '09

27 Nov '09

I have been pulling out my hair for the last few hours... Given two dates in whichever format, e.g. 2009-10-06 and November 12, 2009, which is the best logical approach here to get all dates in between those two dates? I was thinking of converting the received dates into timestamps, then using mktime to add one day to the older timestamp till i get to the new one, but a small voice tells me there is a better way. Any ideas? Here is the code I am using. <?php /** * Get the days between two dates and return those actual dates in an array */ function getDaysBetweenDates($startDate, $endDate){ //initialize array that will get returned $daysBetweenDatesArray = array(); //attempt to convert the received dates into timestamps $startDateTimestamp = strtotime($startDate); $endDateTimestamp = strtotime($endDate); /*TODO: Problem 1: even if the received dates are bogus, strtotime() will convert them into sane timestamps, which might pass the checkdate() validation below */ //check that the received values are valid if (!checkdate(date('n',$startDateTimestamp), date('j',$startDateTimestamp), date('Y',$startDateTimestamp))) { //do some error handling here return false; } if (!checkdate(date('n',$endDateTimestamp), date('j',$endDateTimestamp), date('Y',$endDateTimestamp))) { //do some error handling here return false; } //dates received are probably valid /* Logic 1: One day has (24*60*60) seconds, therefore, if I can get the number of 86400 seconds between those two days, I can get those actual dates. Havent used this method Logic 2: Use mktime to add One to the start date, then increment $startDateTimestamp with 86400, i.e. the number of seconds in one day and loop it untill $startDateTimestamp is less than or equal to $endDateTimestamp. */ //variable to count the number of times the loop has run, will be used as index in the $daysBetweenDatesArray array $loopCounter = 1; //variable to store the dates found in between, not really necessary, the dates found could be put directly in the array $dateInBetweenTimestamp = ''; //assume startDate is included, put it as first element in array $daysBetweenDatesArray[0] = date('j-n-Y', $startDateTimestamp); while ($startDateTimestamp <= $endDateTimestamp) { //in order to use mktime, we will need seconds, minutes, hours, day, month and year for each date $startDateSecond = date('s',$startDateTimestamp); $startDateMinute = date('i',$startDateTimestamp); $startDateHour = date('G',$startDateTimestamp); $startDateDay = date('j',$startDateTimestamp); $startDateMonth = date('n',$startDateTimestamp); $startDateYear = date('Y',$startDateTimestamp); $dateInBetweenTimestamp = mktime($startDateHour, $startDateMinute, $startDateSecond, $startDateMonth, $startDateDay+1, $startDateYear); $daysBetweenDatesArray[$loopCounter] = date('j-n-Y', $dateInBetweenTimestamp); //increment loop counter $loopCounter++; //increment $startDateTimestamp $startDateTimestamp = $startDateTimestamp + 86400; } return $daysBetweenDatesArray; } ?> How to use: <?php $datesInBetween = getDaysBetweenDates('2009-01-01', '2009-01-30'); print_r($datesInBetween) ; ?>

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Crystal Watley has recommended this group to you
by crystal＠voicesofafrica.org 27 Nov '09

27 Nov '09

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Google wave invites
by Denis G. Wahome 27 Nov '09

27 Nov '09

7 left... R D

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trace source of DDOS attacks
by kennedy waweru 27 Nov '09

27 Nov '09

Hi guys, am in the process of tracing which machine on our network is responsible for DDOS. It seems we have a culprit and is now in a botnet. We have identified the specific segment from which this is comming from but they are a number of computers. Our portscan shows that the attacks are comming from a certain comp whose IP address is has never been allocated to anybody and is not active. Have you come accross a worm, trojan which projects a virtue IP address of something of the sort. Any ideas how we can do this quick enough without having to isolate each comp at a time, any good open source software out there, any good tips? thanks

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Bad news - Court ruling forces Mininova to end illegal torrents
by Okechukwu 27 Nov '09

27 Nov '09

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8382012.stm ./Ok3ch

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Re: [Skunkworks] I have Wave Invites to spend, anyone needing it ??
by Shekey 27 Nov '09

27 Nov '09

Send me one pliz. kmucheke(a)gmail.com

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Kdn Garage sale
by gideon.kirui＠kdn.co.ke 27 Nov '09

27 Nov '09

Kdn is doing its end year garage sale visit them at their warehouse at former swift global office msa rd for laptops ,pcs modems, UPS,adaptors ........ etc Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone from Zain Kenya

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On torrents and anti-piracy..
by Paul Njoroge 27 Nov '09

27 Nov '09

> > Mininova, the largest torrent site on the Internet, has removed all > torrents except those that were uploaded through its content distribution > service. > More<http://torrentfreak.com/mininova-deletes-all-infringing-torrents-and-goes-l…>. -- Best Regards, Paul Njoroge. Skype: njorogepaul

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Underground data center (in a former nuclear bunker) in Stockholm, Sweden
by Dorcas Muthoni 27 Nov '09

27 Nov '09

Underground data center (in a former nuclear bunker) in Stockholm, Sweden http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/10369477_vWpc7#718985583_iWPBD It has greenhouses, waterfalls, German submarine engines, simulated daylight and can withstand a hit from a hydrogen bomb. Hope we shall soon be seeing serious facilities in Kenya sometimes soon! -- Muthoni My Blog: http://rugongo.blogspot.com/ -------------------------------------------- Mahatma Gandhi once said:- First they ignore you, Then they laugh at you, Then they fight you, AND THEN YOU WIN!!!

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Broadband Hunting
by Phares Kariuki 26 Nov '09

26 Nov '09

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FW: RE: A LITTLE SECRET FOR THE SKUNKS
by Lenchipai Nakodony 26 Nov '09

26 Nov '09

Good evening. As i was asking sometime back... Please may someone from KDN let me know about the butterfly? It is actually (not being paid for), and this clogs the system.... Lenchipai Nakodony Suntel(K) Ltd Skype me:lenchiiz "Idealism is what precedes experience" > -----Original Message----- > From: lenchi(a)inbox.com > Sent: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:17:30 -0800 > To: skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > Subject: A LITTLE SECRET FOR THE SKUNKS > > There is word going round that butterfly is currently free of charge, > that there is a problem with their payment systems right now. Can anybody > confirm this? We might actually get a chance to test the speeds and know > which is, really, the faster option. > > > Lenchipai Nakodony > Suntel(K) Ltd > Skype me:lenchiiz > "Idealism is what precedes experience" ____________________________________________________________ Receive Notifications of Incoming Messages Easily monitor multiple email accounts & access them with a click. Visit http://www.inbox.com/notifier and check it out! ____________________________________________________________ Receive Notifications of Incoming Messages Easily monitor multiple email accounts & access them with a click. Visit http://www.inbox.com/notifier and check it out!

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Kiswahili Wikipedia Challenge
by Ngũgĩ Kĩmani 26 Nov '09

26 Nov '09

*Welcome to Kiswahili Wikipedia Challenge, sponsored by Google* We invite you to take part in this challenge to create Wikipedia articles in Kiswahili. We hope to make the online experience richer and more relevant for 100 million African users who speak Kiswahili. You've never created a Wikipedia article before? No problem. We will have training available at the start of the competition. The articles you create will be attributed to you, which will earn you instant and lasting online fame, and prizes will be given away to the winners who qualify. You could win a mobile phone, netbook or even a laptop. Other prizes include wireless Internet modems and wearable Google gear. All participants who meet the set criteria will receive a certificate of participation from Google for your efforts. *What is the Kiswahili Wikipedia Challenge?* This is your opportunity to bring Africa's information online by creating Wikipedia articles in Kiswahili. You can participate by translating English Wikipedia articles into Kiswahili or by writing your own articles from scratch. You can choose your own topic to write about. Are you a pursuing a degree in Physics? Translate the entry for 'condensed matter' from English to Kiswahili. Studying literature? Write an entry on your favorite local author. Or translate an article about your favorite musician or sports team. Just think about what topics would be of interest to some of the 100 million Kiswahili speakers worldwide. *Eligibility* The Kiswahili Wikipedia Challenge is open to students enrolled in participating schools and individuals who are passionate about the Kiswahili language. *How it will work* As a participant, you will be either creating original Wikipedia articles in Kiswahili or translating existing Wikipedia articles from English to Kiswahili. If you're creating a new article, you will do so via Wikipedia.org’s entry tools. If you're translating articles from English to Kiswahili, you will use Google Translator Toolkit, which integrates with Wikipedia so that you can upload your new article from there. Once you register, you will receive information on the venue and time for a one-day training. The training will include how to create Wikipedia articles with the help of the Google Translator Toolkit as well as general overview of Wikipedia. All articles submitted will be reviewed by Kiswahili Wikipedia Jury members who will assess the quality of your article and assign a 'point' per article. *Winners and Prizes* Winners of the prizes will be determined by a point system taking into consideration the number of articles submitted and the quality of the articles. We will also award prizes to the second place participants and runners up. Prizes includes laptops, mobile phones, prepaid internet access modems, Google T-shirts, and more. Participants will also receive certificate of participation. Please contact *kiswahili-wiki(a)googlegroups.com*<kiswahili-wiki(a)googlegroups.com>if you have any questions. Sign up to make a difference, have fun, and win some cool prizes. *Register now!* <https://services.google.com/fb/forms/kiswahiliwiki/> -- Ngũgĩ Kĩmani Fundi wa Mitambo

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A counter-challenge for Kai Wulff
by saidimu apale 26 Nov '09

26 Nov '09

Note: I don't know if Kai Wulff is on this list. If not, someone with his contacts please forward this to him? -------- Kai, I very much enjoyed the talk you gave to Skunkworks a few weeks ago (partial video on Youtube). I liked your example of SMS being a waste product (created for engineers to exchange test results on microwave alignments). I didn't know shit could taste so good. You're a funny guy, and a real techie it seems. Nice to see a prominent CEO with such an attitude. Here's a question you asked in the talk that pricked my conscience: "Where are the creative Kenyans who go out of Kenya and create companies > with interesting ideas? Where are they here? Are they the same ones that are > on blogs constantly complaining complaining that something has to change for > change to happen?" > I'm not in a position to speak for any bloggers/non-bloggers. But here's a counter-challenge to your challenge: I understand KDN has a network of traffic video cameras stationed at various places in Nairobi. How about opening up that stream and letting us attempt to perform real-time analysis to monitor, save and predict: - traffic flow - accidents - other related events Using this data to create dynamic traffic models, one can then actually start controlling traffic: - directly by signalling traffic-lights - directly by providing routing info to people's GPS devices - indirectly by notifying police on the ground (via SMS) - indirectly by providing real-time updates on the web I'm ready, and extremely interested, in such a project. Are you game, Herr Kai Wulff? Saidi PS I should note that the applications of such technologies go way, way beyond traffic control systems. Basically, you can apply the core principles wherever you need to automate pattern-recognition and act on them.

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I have Wave Invites to spend, anyone needing it??
by Willie Ong'uti 26 Nov '09

26 Nov '09

I have Wave Invites to spend, anyone needing it?? -- http://www.onlineduka.com - Search, Compare, Save.

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Facebook worm spreads with a lurid lure
by maina martin 26 Nov '09

26 Nov '09

hi all, be aware Some Facebook users have been infected with a worm after clicking on an image of a scantily clad woman, which then redirects the victims to a pornography site, according to security researchers http://www.techworld.com.au/article/327542/facebook_worm_spreads_lurid_lure The GOD FATHER OF SPAM NETTED One of the most notorious U.S.-based spammers was sentenced to more than four years in jail on Monday for a scheme that used spam to manipulate stock prices in order to make a profit. http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/327550/godfather_spam_sentenced_four_…

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Dimagi Careers
by Ukang'a Dickson 26 Nov '09

26 Nov '09

http://www.dimagi.com/about/careers/ extract: - Core developer on a project to coordinate cancer care with various domestic partners and systems for a NIH funded research project with Boston Medical Center. - Core developer on an open source J2ME mobile data collection application being used and developed in Tanzania, Uganda, South Africa, and Kenya. - Core developer on a C# based medical record system that is the national HIV care system in Zambia and being piloted in Ethiopia. - Core developer on a Python/Django based web application to help manage community health programs.

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send me wave invite
by Frank Maina 26 Nov '09

26 Nov '09

On Thu, Nov 26, 2009 at 11:49 AM, <skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > Send Skunkworks mailing list submissions to > skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > skunkworks-owner(a)lists.my.co.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Skunkworks digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: OT: KRA Graduate Trainee Aptitude test (Mr. Lawi) > 2. I have Wave Invites to spend, anyone needing it?? (Willie Ong'uti) > 3. Re: I have Wave Invites to spend, anyone needing it?? > (maina martin) > 4. Re: I have Wave Invites to spend, anyone needing it?? > (Abraham Mwangi) > 5. Re: I have Wave Invites to spend, anyone needing it?? > (richard muteru) > 6. Re: I have Wave Invites to spend, anyone needing it?? > (richard muteru) > 7. Configure Samsung SGH-D880 for Internet (Nick Wambugu) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:16:24 +0300 > From: "Mr. Lawi" <mail2lawi(a)gmail.com> > To: Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] OT: KRA Graduate Trainee Aptitude test > Message-ID: > <e0b11a530911260016l7ebb7f6aif088567e4c978580(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Most aptitude tests are IQ tests which are freely available on the > net. Try some of them. Don't be discouraged by the initial IQ rating, > though:) > > On 11/26/09, ndungu stephen <ndungustephen(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Dont forget abstract thinking tests and one time I also did a mechanical > > aptitude test.... > > > > e.g where would you hold a hammer ? What point would you place your hands > on > > a wheel barrow if a load sits at point A or B ? > > > > etc etc > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:29:46 +0300 > From: "Willie Ong'uti" <williexm(a)gmail.com> > To: skunkworks(a)my.co.ke > Subject: [Skunkworks] I have Wave Invites to spend, anyone needing > it?? > Message-ID: > <ff1c2a140911260029j3c9a5be5j649faee85fda81dd(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > I have Wave Invites to spend, anyone needing it?? > > -- > http://www.onlineduka.com - Search, Compare, Save. >

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Idirect KIT (VSAT) for sale
by Thuo Wilson 26 Nov '09

26 Nov '09

Hey, Anyone intrested in these; Someone want to sell as a kit; Was working on IDIRECT platform untill they moved to "fiber". Outdoor Kit is as below: 1.8 Meter Dish C-band 5w BUC Model NJT5669 Output 5.850-6.425Ghz Local 4.90Ghz DC input +15V to +30V iDirect 3000 series LNB For prices see me offlist; -- Best Regards, Thuo Wilson.

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Open 3g modem
by henry kamabi 26 Nov '09

26 Nov '09

Hi all I trust you are well. If someone know where i can source for an open 3G modem i would appreciate your directions on this. regards, henry

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Configure Samsung SGH-D880 for Internet
by Nick Wambugu 26 Nov '09

26 Nov '09

Its done, the problem was actually on their side but Peter Mathenge of E-care was right on top of it. This is the first time I have some nice words for Safaricom. Nick Forwarded conversation Subject: [Skunkworks] Configure Samsung SGH-D880 for Internet ------------------------ From: *Nick Wambugu* <nick.wambugu(a)gmail.com> Date: 2009/11/26 To: skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke Cc: customercare(a)safaricom.co.ke As usual I cant get through to Safaricom 100 yet I need my phone Samsung SGH-D880 configured for web access. Maybe someone in Skunkworks has a similar phone and is already configured, then I can call you to assist me. Or just maybe there is someone from Safaricom who might want to assist me or call me back on 0723 656 445. Nick Wambugu ---------- From: *Steve Muchai* <smuchai(a)gmail.com> Date: 2009/11/26 To: Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Send a blank SMS to 445, you should be sent the settings automatically in a short while. BR, S -- Sent from my socks® _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke 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 Other lists ------------- Announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general ---------- From: *Nick Wambugu* <nick.wambugu(a)gmail.com> Date: 2009/11/26 To: Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Sorry - I forgot to mention I sent the blank SMS to 445 and got three messages back that I was asked to save but it still did not work. I think the problem is about one message overwriting the other one - How can I deal with this? Nick 2009/11/26 Steve Muchai <smuchai(a)gmail.com> ---------- From: *Customer Care* <customercare(a)safaricom.co.ke> Date: 2009/11/26 To: Nick Wambugu <nick.wambugu(a)gmail.com>, skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke Cc: Customer Care <customercare(a)safaricom.co.ke> Dear Nick, Thank you for your email. Please save the GPRS and MMS settings below and then switch your phone off and on before attempting to access internet: *Safaricom GPRS* *Menu > Browser > Profile settings* > Select an empty profile Select. • Proxy Name *Safaricom GPRS* • Home URL *http://wap.safaricom.com* • Bearer *GPRS Only* • Select *GPRS Setting* • Proxy *Disable/Off* • APN *safaricom* • Login ID *saf* • Password *data* • Press Save Twice Return to Browser and then select Current Proxy. Highlight *Safaricom GPRS* and press* Select* * * *Safaricom MMS* *Menu > Messages > Settings >* *Multimedia message* > *MMS profiles **> Profile setting*.** Select an empty profile Profile name: *Safaricom MMS* Server URL: http://mms.gprs.safaricom.com Proxy *enable* IP address*: 172.022.002.038* Port*: 8080* APN:* safaricom * Login id:* saf* Password:* data* Press save two times Return to *MMS *> select *Current profile.* Highlight *Safaricom MMS *> *Select* Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us on this email address. Thank you for choosing the Better Option. *Kind Regards*** * * *Peter Mathenge* *E-Care* *Customer Management* *From:* Nick Wambugu [mailto:nick.wambugu@gmail.com] *Sent:* Thursday, November 26, 2009 9:40 AM *To:* skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke *Cc:* Customer Care *Subject:* [Skunkworks] Configure Samsung SGH-D880 for Internet ------------------------------ *Note:* The information in this email and any attachments is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended only for the use of the named addressee. Emails are susceptible to alteration and their integrity cannot be guaranteed. Safaricom Limited does not accept legal responsibility for the contents of this email if the same is found to have been altered or manipulated. The contents and opinions expressed in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Safaricom Limited. Safaricom Limited disclaims any liability to the fullest extent permissible by law for any consequences that may arise from the contents of this email including but not limited to personal opinions, malicious and/or defamatory information and data/codes that may compromise or damage the integrity of the recipient’s information technology systems. If you are not the intended recipient please notify the sender and immediately delete this email from your system.Unless expressly stated by a duly authorised officer of Safaricom Limited nothing contained in this email message may be construed as being an offer to contract or an acceptance of an offer capable of constituting a contract between Safaricom Limited and any recipient(s) of this email. ------------------------------ * * ---------- From: *Thuo Wilson* <lixton(a)gmail.com> Date: 2009/11/26 To: Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> 2009/11/26 Nick Wambugu <nick.wambugu(a)gmail.com> Did you reboot phone? Check on profiles and activate accordingly - the auto message works fine. Dont have Sumsang though. Wt. _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke 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 Other lists ------------- Announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general ---------- From: *James Muendo* <timrick(a)gmail.com> Date: 2009/11/26 To: Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Hi, Am sorry if this discourages you, but most of the Samsungs 880 have issues with internet access. I had an experience with one, I dumped it for a Berry and later a Nokia. The software it has I think has issues. Regards; James Muendo Leerick Office & Tech Supplies P.O Box 28016 - 00200 Nairobi,Kenya. Phone: + 254 725 567 508 gtalk: timrick Skype: tim.rick *From:* skunkworks-bounces(a)lists.my.co.ke [mailto: skunkworks-bounces(a)lists.my.co.ke] *On Behalf Of *Thuo Wilson *Sent:* 26 November 2009 10:57 *To:* Skunkworks Forum *Subject:* Re: [Skunkworks] Configure Samsung SGH-D880 for Internet _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke 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 Other lists ------------- Announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general ---------- From: *Solomon Mburu Kamau* <solo.mburu(a)gmail.com> Date: 2009/11/26 To: Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> 2009/11/26 Thuo Wilson <lixton(a)gmail.com> I hope you did not play around with some Samsung short codes, which are easily available online! I played around with them and deleted all the data including the Wap settings. Sending an SMS to 232 (I'm on Zain) I'm told that I can't get the settings as my phone is nit configured. Just check your IMEI and see whether it's giving you 15 different digits, if it's giving you all zeors, you are in hot soup, like I'm. So I need to get a new handset. -- Solomon Mbũrũ Kamau P.O. Box 19343 - 00202 Nairobi Cell: (+254-0) 735 431041 Man is a gregarious animal and enjoys agreement as cows will graze all the same way to the side of a hill! AND It is better to die in dignity than in the ignomity of ambiguous generosity! http://dawn-in-kenya.blogspot.com http://smiley2.wordpress.com http://mburu.sikika.co.ke _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke 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 Other lists ------------- Announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general ---------- From: *Nick Wambugu* <nick.wambugu(a)gmail.com> Date: 2009/11/26 To: Customer Care <customercare(a)safaricom.co.ke> Hi Peter, Thank you very much for your response. I have followed all your instructions and rebooted the phone but it still wont work. Is there anything you might have omitted? Please note that this is a new phone and has not been tampered with - so I would expect it to work. You assistance will be highly appreciated. Nick 2009/11/26 Customer Care <customercare(a)safaricom.co.ke> ---------- From: *Nick Wambugu* <nick.wambugu(a)gmail.com> Date: 2009/11/26 To: Customer Care <customercare(a)safaricom.co.ke> Peter, Could it have anything to do with my SIM card? Nick Hi Peter, > ---------- From: *Customer Care* <customercare(a)safaricom.co.ke> Date: 2009/11/26 To: Nick Wambugu <nick.wambugu(a)gmail.com> Cc: Customer Care <customercare(a)safaricom.co.ke> If you are using the number 0723656445, you need to reboot your phone again since the line has not registered on GPRS network yet. If you are using a different number, please send it for further check. *From:* Nick Wambugu [mailto:nick.wambugu@gmail.com] *Sent:* Thursday, November 26, 2009 11:28 AM *To:* Customer Care *Subject:* Re: Configure Samsung SGH-D880 for Internet *Error! Filename not specified.* * * ---------- From: *Nick Wambugu* <nick.wambugu(a)gmail.com> Date: 2009/11/26 To: Customer Care <customercare(a)safaricom.co.ke> Yes I am on 0723 656 445 and I have rebooted > Phew! it is now working. Man why does it have to be Rocket Science just to configure internet on a phone? Have a good day

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OT: KRA Graduate Trainee Aptitude test
by lydiah ndirangu 26 Nov '09

26 Nov '09

Hi Guys, I am going for KRA Graduate Aptitude Test soon. Anyone with ideas on what kind of questions I am likely to encounter. Highly Appreciated.

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Configure Samsung SGH-D880 for Internet
by Nick Wambugu 26 Nov '09

26 Nov '09

As usual I cant get through to Safaricom 100 yet I need my phone Samsung SGH-D880 configured for web access. Maybe someone in Skunkworks has a similar phone and is already configured, then I can call you to assist me. Or just maybe there is someone from Safaricom who might want to assist me or call me back on 0723 656 445. Nick Wambugu

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PIRATEBAY TO PAY SEEDERS?
by Lenchipai Nakodony 26 Nov '09

26 Nov '09

I don't know about you, but this is just illegal(to the major companies spending millions in developing softwares), for the seeders, a discount on the software you actually bought or pirated, thanks to piratebay. http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/pirate_bay_acquired_for_78_million_con… Lenchipai Nakodony Suntel(K) Ltd Skype me:lenchiiz "Idealism is what precedes experience"

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delphi component for ETR register DITRON ZIP model
by Peter Muchemi 26 Nov '09

26 Nov '09

Hi All, anyone with a delphi component for ETR register DITRON ZIP model called ecrCom2. -- Regards http://www.software.co.ke ------------------------------------------------------------------

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Visual studio, Dreamweaver Error
by Ogure Obunga 26 Nov '09

26 Nov '09

@all, I had just installed Visual Studio in a machine that has Dreamweaver. Apparently, Dreamweaver fails to start, throwing a JIT exception. That's when it occurred to me that I had not enabled JIT debugging during the installation of Visual studio. To enable JIT debugging in Visual studio, go to Tools/Options/Debugging/Just-In_Time. Just a thot to let you avoid such pitfalls. That made me wonder if the debugger used is just one, embedded in the machine or each program comes with its own debugger!!!

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Asterisk & Mailing Lists
by Kariba Moko 26 Nov '09

26 Nov '09

Hi People, Does anyone know where I can get solutions on the following . Asterisk Wireless VOIP solution . Online Newsletter Solution Proposals accepted Kind Regards Kariba Moko Nick Creations NICK CREATIONS LTD - DIVERSIFYING BRANDS ---------------------------------------------------------- 5th Floor, 5th Avenue Office Suites 5th Ngong Avenue, Ngong Road Telephone: +254 20 20 25 043 Cellphone: +254 721 715 780 | +254 733 715 783 Email: <mailto:info@nickcreations.co.ke> info(a)nickcreations.co.ke | <http://www.nickcreations.co.ke/> www.nickcreations.co.ke

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Windows firewall/ics service problem..windows services failing to start
by wallace ngene 26 Nov '09

26 Nov '09

hallo skunkers, recently ive been experinecing a problem with some services failing to run,including windows firewall/ics service. The most common services whuich fail to start are as follow: DHCP client,Network Connections,windows firewall,workstation service The windows firewall service fails to start even after forcing it to restart and gives out an access denied error message.Also when the service fails to start,one cannot connect to any device on the network including printers computers(they are on the domain) Also generic host process error message has become rampant.Confiker virus was on the network before but this has been quarantined by Nod32 antivirus .Any tool to remove confiker from the network would help Any ideas on how to resolve this would be helpfull -- WALLACE NGENE TARURU wallacengene(a)gmail.com

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Mobile ERP solutions
by Frank Maina 26 Nov '09

26 Nov '09

Hi am researching mobile ERPs and wondering where i can find solutions in Kenya?

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Redirection Causes Host of Problems - DAGv3 (by ICANN)
by Gakuru Alex 26 Nov '09

26 Nov '09

Redirection Causes Host of Problems, Says ICANN Posted by Kara Reeder Nov 25, 2009 12:00:05 PM ICANN has suggested banning the practice of redirecting Internet users to a third-party Web site or portal when they misspell a Web address and type a nonexistent domain name, reports NetworkWorld. According to ICANN, the practice has many drawbacks. For example, users could get longer response times if the site to which they're supposed to be redirected goes down. Not to mention, redirection sites are prime hunting ground for hackers who want to send users to their own servers. A draft memo also points to privacy issues: If party A intended to send information to party B under certain privacy legislation relevant to A and B and NXDOMAIN substitution causes the information transit through or be delivered to party C (the redirection service), which may bound to a different jurisdiction and local law, there may be consequences for the sender or the registry. ICANN wants domain owners who believe there is a legitimate use for redirection to justify its reasoning why security or stability issues will not be a problem. <http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/community/news/gov/blog/redirection-causes…>

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Mobile Boot Camp - Kenya Edition
by Jessica Colaço 26 Nov '09

26 Nov '09

Hi All, You are cordially invited to - Mobile Boot Camp - Kenya Edition. More details at: http://mobilebootcamp.srcc.co.ke Regards, -- Jessica Colaço Blog: www.jessicacolaco.wordpress.com Skype ID: jessica.colaco Twitter ID: JessicaColaco

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FOSS Point-of-Sale system required
by Ngũgĩ Kĩmani 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

Hello, I'm looking for a FOSS Point-of-Sale system, and one that will work with KRA tax printers. Please tell me where I can get. -- Ngũgĩ Kĩmani Fundi wa Mitambo

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twitter collaboration
by saidimu apale 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

hey ppl, I have a twitter sub-project I'm working on and wondering if anyone is interesting in collaborating. Here's a brief description: 1) collect data from twitter's public stream 2) extract basic meta-data from the JSON dump from 1) 2) categorize tweets according to language (not necessarily the same as location) 3) categorize tweets according to content (this is the hardest part, and most interesting to me) I need help with 1) and 2). I have a ruby script (go it online) that is collecting data from a bunch of people's tweets. The data I'm collecting right now isn't much, just over 1MB/minute. The script is based on the excellent Ruby twitter library (tweetstream) but I'd like the script to be made much more robust. The output of 1) is a json dump that I also need help with (this can be in any language that has good json parsers). The idea is to extract date/time info, the sender of the tweet, whether it's a retweet, what links are in the tweet, which other twitter username is in the tweet, what hashtags are referenced etc etc. Just very basic meta-data. Presently I have some code that can do 3). But the code gets confused sometimes since each tweet is really small and sometimes includes multiple languages in it. For instance, I'd like to be able to identify a Kenyan (regardless of where they're physically located) solely by their tweets. It's a lot harder than it appears, but I think it's doable. Ultimately I'd like to be able to automatically cluster tweets according to content, but that is a long-term project that I may not be able to achieve. But it's worth a try I think. This will all be open-source, so there is no direct monetary compensation. I'm doing it to learn concepts that I think will be extremely useful. I'd love to answer any other questions you have about this. Interested? Holla. saidi PS Don't sell yourself short and assume you can't do it. You're probably more skilled than you allow yourself to believe, or at the very least you can quickly learn where that is necessary. PPS As you may have guessed, this isn't really about twitter. Twitter just happens to be a great source of huge amounts of freely available data. And it also happens to contain a wide spectrum of people/topics/places, making the info contained within extremely valuable.

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Open Bravo
by Mbugua Njihia 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

Anyone done a commercial implementation of Open Bravo? Drop me an email offlist

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Cisco space program : Internet Router in Space, or IRIS program
by aki 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

23 Nov 2009 Intelsat announced that an Atlas V rocket provided by United Launch Alliance successfully launched the Intelsat 14 satellite (IS-14). Liftoff of the Atlas V 431 configuration booster occurred at 1:55 a.m. ET, followed by signal acquisition and spacecraft separation nearly two hours later at 3:53 a.m. ET. The satellite, built by Space Systems/Loral, will provide high-powered data services through its C- and Ku-band payload to Intelsat customers throughout Latin America, Europe and Africa. Once IS-14 is operational, it will replace Intelsat's 1R satellite at 315º E, providing customers with capacity that has a useful life slated to last the next 16 years. "IS-14 kicks off our 11-satellite investment campaign, the largest in our company's history. This satellite provides capacity for our growing network services and government customers," said Dave McGlade, Intelsat CEO. "Our customers use our infrastructure as an essential component to deliver in-demand services that include cellular backhaul to enable wireless communications in remote regions, broadband networks for enterprise and oil and gas applications, and IP trunking services for Internet connectivity." IS-14 Carries IRIS Hosted Payload The spacecraft also carries a hosted payload for the Internet Router in Space, or IRIS program, for Cisco. "We believe IRIS will extend broadband services on demand in the sky. The Cisco IRIS payload will merge communications received on various frequency bands and transmit them to multiple users," said Steve Boutelle, Vice President, Cisco Global Government Solutions Group. "Once in service, the IRIS payload will support network services for voice, video and data communications, enabling U.S. military units and allied forces to communicate with one another using Internet Protocol (IP) and existing ground equipment." "Such hosted payload programs are prime examples of how governments can take advantage of commercial platforms to meet long-term communication requirements in an economical way," said Kay Sears, President, Intelsat General Corp.

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Consultant Network Engineers (Cisco)
by Odhiambo Washington 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

Are there folks on this list who are $subject? Please talk to me off list. -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ "If you have nothing good to say about someone, just shut up!." -- Lucky Dube

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SES will invest a total of $75Million into O3b satellite Internet
by aki 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

SES has made a minority investment in O3b to support the development of O3b's satellite-based, global internet backbone designed to reach the "other three billion" people in the developing world who today do not have access to the internet. SES joins Google, Liberty Global, HSBC and North Bridge Venture Partners to become a significant investor in O3b. SES will invest a total of 75 Mio. USD in the company, and will provide engineering and commercial support to O3b in order to assist the company's development. O3b is building the world's first ultra-low latency, fiber speed satellite network to serve as a global internet backbone and next generation backhaul infrastructure for people and businesses in emerging markets. The company will be able to combine the speed of a fiber network with the global reach of a satellite system, and will partner with telecommunications providers and internet service providers (ISPs) to serve billions. "O3b's positioning perfectly meets our vision of bringing people closer together through the power of satellites, " said Romain Bausch, President and CEO of SES. "Through its innovative satellite technology, O3b will be able to provide emerging markets with fast, competitively priced internet connectivity that is currently only available to the developed world. As we look to celebrate our 25th anniversary next year, and reflect on how far we have come since we were a young start up company, we are excited to embrace and support this next generation infrastructure initiative, and to help O3b make their vision and ours a reality." "We are delighted to welcome SES alongside our existing investors," said Greg Clarke, CEO of O3b. "SES already reaches billions of people through the global reach of their satellite network. Now they will be able to join us in offering an advanced solution to those who have so far been poorly served, or completely cut off, from the internet the greatest business and information resource of our time. The financial, technical and commercial support of SES will help make O3b one of the most innovative communications companies on the planet, bringing broadband internet access to the "other three billion" who currently have no access to these services." O3b will initially launch eight satellites that will be placed in medium earth orbit (8,000 kilometers from the earth), which is some four times closer to the planet than geostationary satellites at over 35,000 kilometers, and accounts for the low latency. Based on O3b's current spectrum allocation in the Ka frequency band, the company has the option to launch many more satellites in the future. This innovative satellite system will cover approximately 70 percent of the world's population with fiber quality internet connectivity at attractive terms and conditions.

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logo
by Thomas Odol 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

I need a nice logo done for me very urgently and if you can do something fine please contact me off the list. regards, Thomas -- _

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Windows 7 Piratebay
by David Mugo 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

Hi, Now available in Nairobi! Dont have time for distribution, anyone in town at a convenient place i will drop an ISO file. This is not commercial, its for your testing, am no liable for any fights microsoft might raise with you. David. -- ------------- http://blog.majibu.com

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How many Decibels make the new NEMA laws effective?
by aki 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

The law is now out of noise pollution, I wonder how many Db's and what devices will Nema use to enforce the law? What is considered noise pollution and who was Nema targetting? Are they going to go around using devices similar to breath analysers or speed detectors and have these sound Db meters been verified and gazetted as devices used by the agency? Ama, Nema will use staff " EARS " to verify noise levels, but this traditional tools will be highly inaccurate. Nation page 5 carries a story of threats of arresting people. My question is, on WHAT basis are they carrying out the threats and using WHAT tools? Haiya, all Subaru vehicle owners, watch out that the exhaust booosters that you have in your cars do not fall into this category. The boosters are considered legal in many countries as they fall within a certain noise range. Who will exploit another law meant to " tame " kenyans noisy habits....... :-) Me thots.

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Isnt it time we had torrents, p2p and file sharing in "our internet" ?
by [ Brainiac ] 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

Ok, this is not about the morality of p2p file sharing, its not even distribution, or the stuff alex and co were discussing over today. Hear me people? Our Internet? YES, i have come to conclude that there are basically two internets, our internet (the one you get when your speedtest nairobi that makes use of the local loop, and the "other internet", which is the one thats on the other end of the fiber. Im just thinkin, its time we did our own p2p to maximize on the available capacity, have local seeds and local leeches kind of thing. So, to start us off, Ive got the time, internet connection and skill. (and script to accompany the whole thing). Anyone with datacenter infrastructure and a rapidshare.co.ke domain?

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HP Laptop & Desktop Repair
by Jared Koyier 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

All Please recommend to me companies or individuals that can diagnos and repair wide range of HP products,majorly laptops and desktops computers. Thank you Jared

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Kai' Talk
by Mbugua Njihia 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

The whole series at least what I got is on youtube. Just search for Kai Wullf @ Edwin, thanks hadn't seen that guys were getting errors when going to the blog

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Livedemo of Taesk CMS
by Michael Pedersen 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

Hi Skunks, Lately I have been preoccupied with a number of other things, so I have not have had much time for Taesk. However it has not been a complete standstill: We finally got a live-demo site up and running - if you want to "try" Taesk without all the trouble of installing it, you can now just click a button. The live-demo can be accessed from: http://www.taesk.org/Demo On a related not Taesk 1.6.8 (and 1.6.7) have also been released - and finally includes the missing database file (kind of embarrassing). Still working on an install-guide however - soon to come. But please take a look at the CMS on the live demo and let me know what you think. n.b. be alert that the live-demo "resets" every 3 hours (on top of the hour). Regards Michael Pedersen

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Google, the best friend for Him or Her......
by aki 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

Well until a few years ago pets, diamond rings, ferraris, helicopters, 280SELs, Cessnas usually dominated this area. Now all that is changing and kenyans too should embrace the Google's effective search. Google has made it possible for many to find answers to questions that would have taken days/years to look for a decade ago. But many have not embraced it nor have they welcomed Google! While the almost entire world's search information sits freely on Google computers, it is amazing to learn that majority of the non-technical population still struggle to look for information. Though there are no official figures to backup the questions, one would be tempted to assume that these. What is this google thing? Why should I use it? Who will it benefit? 99% of all the tech population and especially website developers will add google analytics to the footer somewhere on website pages, this has no meaning to the other non-technical population. They will also use google to do many things. As local reps of Google, Google Kenya should start an awareness campaign in Kenya. And I propose a theme, as suggested in the subject line: *Google, the best friend for Him or Her....* ( lol!, ama do I need a break? ) have a nice one all. :-)

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Re: [Skunkworks] Isnt it time we had torrents, p2p and file sharing in "our internet"
by Sammy Njoroge 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

Have the current (one week old) copy of Ubuntu karmic repository 32bit, anyone willing to host 35gigs only ???? On Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 10:08 PM, <skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > Send Skunkworks mailing list submissions to > skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > skunkworks-owner(a)lists.my.co.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Skunkworks digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Isnt it time we had torrents, p2p and file sharing in > "our internet" ? ([ Brainiac ]) > 2. Part time Work (Imelda Mueni) > 3. Re: Part time Work (Erik Hersman) > 4. Re: Part time Work (Erik Hersman) > 5. Re: Digital Tv (Kevin Ouma) > 6. Re: Digital Tv (Kevin Ouma) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:26:05 +0300 > From: "[ Brainiac ]" <arebacollins(a)gmail.com> > To: Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Isnt it time we had torrents, p2p and file > sharing in "our internet" ? > Message-ID: > <1e3a5bc00911241026j2ac4fcefl1861b6666084213d(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > @rsohan , > > To me, the morality of whether a download is legal or illegal is > inconsequential. I believe an effort to develop an infrastructure for > exchanging, downloading and sharing big files is invaluable. In whichever > form, it will allow for download of both legal and not so legal files. > > What do you guys think? > > > On Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 9:21 PM, rsohan(a)gmail.com <rsohan(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > > > Why not focus on legal downloads? For example, a local mirror of the > > common Linux distributions would not only be extremely useful but also > > economically advantageous as it saves on outbound bandwidth and > encourages > > more people to actually give it a try. > > > > I'm sure that if this was actually presented in a coherent, logical > fashion > > it may even be possible to get funding from industry (CISCO, etc). > > > > IIRC there was an effort to achieve this locally, I'm not sure if its > still > > around though. > > > > > > > > On Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 6:05 PM, [ Brainiac ] <arebacollins(a)gmail.com > >wrote: > > > >> Great! Pentest in 43 seconds. Now this is what am talking about, anyone > >> for a KDN server pleasse? > >> > >> > >> OK, lets split this: > >> > >> 1: Someone to offer space at the KDN datacenter or offer (me :-) ) > >> Bandwidth. > >> 2: Someone to offer a machine with really really big space. > >> 3: Someone to offer time and effort to help us in setting up the server. > >> 4: Some guys to volunteer to support the platform and dedicate time to > >> maintaining data, software and add manage memberships. > >> > >> We will be heading somewhere really cool. > >> > >> Cheers. > >> > >> > >> On Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 8:53 PM, Simon Mbuthia <simon.mbuthia(a)gmail.com > >wrote: > >> > >>> Cool, > >>> > >>> To show my support for this, I have upped some pentesting eBooks > thereto. > >>> > >>> Downlinks are http://www.get.co.ke/files/get/62 for Penetration > Tester's > >>> Open Source Toolkit, Vol. 2~tqw~_darksiderg.pdf [27 MB] > >>> http://www.get.co.ke/files/get/63 for The Ethical Hack A Framework for > >>> Business Value Penetration Testing~tqw~_darksiderg.pdf [4 MB] > >>> > >>> Enjoy :) > >>> > >>> > >>> 2009/11/24 [ Brainiac ] <arebacollins(a)gmail.com> > >>> > >>> I do hope he is listening somewhere in the background. p2p is a > necessary > >>>> evil, and the kind of traffic it can drive to your network is super, > not > >>>> forgetting a development like a locally made / hosted version of > something > >>>> like limewire / emule. I think it would be the best utilization of > >>>> resources. > >>>> > >>>> What thinks you? > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> On Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 8:32 PM, James Muendo <timrick(a)gmail.com > >wrote: > >>>> > >>>>> I think Kai talking in a Skunkworks meeting that they can host > >>>>> something that is valuable, and this is it. Anyone at KDN lurking > into the > >>>>> list? > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> James Muendo > >>>>> > >>>>> Leerick Office & Tech Supplies > >>>>> > >>>>> P.O Box 28016 - 00200 > >>>>> > >>>>> Nairobi,Kenya. > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> Phone: + 254 725 567 508 > >>>>> > >>>>> gtalk: timrick > >>>>> > >>>>> Skype: tim.rick > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> rickdeesadvantage.blogspot.com > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> *From:* skunkworks-bounces(a)lists.my.co.ke [mailto: > >>>>> skunkworks-bounces(a)lists.my.co.ke] *On Behalf Of *[ Brainiac ] > >>>>> *Sent:* 24 November 2009 20:27 > >>>>> *To:* Skunkworks Forum > >>>>> *Subject:* Re: [Skunkworks] Isnt it time we had torrents, p2p and > file > >>>>> sharing in "our internet" ? > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> @Lmwangi, nice website. > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> IMHO , wananchi vs kdn, KDN!. > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> anyone with KDN willing to offer space and bandwidth? (scrap that, > just > >>>>> pipe in a T1 into my home in malindi :-) ) > >>>>> > >>>>> On Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 7:49 PM, Lmwangi <lmwangi(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >>>>> > >>>>> Hi, > >>>>> > >>>>> On Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 4:16 PM, [ Brainiac ] < > arebacollins(a)gmail.com> > >>>>> wrote: > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> So, to start us off, Ive got the time, internet connection and skill. > >>>>> (and script to accompany the whole thing). Anyone with datacenter > >>>>> infrastructure and a rapidshare.co.ke domain? > >>>>> > >>>>> There's get.co.ke > >>>>> example: http://www.get.co.ke/files/get/59 > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> _______________________________________________ > >>>>> Skunkworks mailing list > >>>>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > >>>>> 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 > >>>>> Other lists > >>>>> ------------- > >>>>> Announce: > >>>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce > >>>>> Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science > >>>>> kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> _______________________________________________ > >>>>> Skunkworks mailing list > >>>>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > >>>>> 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 > >>>>> Other lists > >>>>> ------------- > >>>>> Announce: > >>>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce > >>>>> Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science > >>>>> kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> _______________________________________________ > >>>>> Skunkworks mailing list > >>>>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > >>>>> 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 > >>>>> Other lists > >>>>> ------------- > >>>>> Announce: > >>>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce > >>>>> Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science > >>>>> kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general > >>>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> _______________________________________________ > >>>> Skunkworks mailing list > >>>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > >>>> 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 > >>>> Other lists > >>>> ------------- > >>>> Announce: > >>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce > >>>> Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science > >>>> kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general > >>>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> -- > >>> ????????? > >>> > >>> _______________________________________________ > >>> Skunkworks mailing list > >>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > >>> 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 > >>> Other lists > >>> ------------- > >>> Announce: > >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce > >>> Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science > >>> kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general > >>> > >> > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Skunkworks mailing list > >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > >> 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 > >> Other lists > >> ------------- > >> Announce: > >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce > >> Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science > >> kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general > >> > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Skunkworks mailing list > > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > > 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 > > Other lists > > ------------- > > Announce: > > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce > > Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science > > kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general > > >

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Let's make it easier to register businesses in Kenya
by Kelvin 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

Hi guys, and ladies A few days ago, I was helping my niece to register a new business. She wanted to register a (limited liability) company. We found someone to do it for us - the person, a lawyer, charged us Kshs 20,000/- Now, I was just thinking. If any man/woman in the street wants to start a business and needs a company, they would need to also pay this 20,000, wouldn't they? For many start up businesses that I have known, this amount is simply too much. The money can be better used elsewhere. In the spirit of helping all of us become better, financially and otherwise, I was thinking if at all we can do anything to make it easier to register companies in Kenya. The biggest hurdle is drawing up the Articles & Memorandum of Association, isn't it? While at school, we were taught that there are draft copies of these documents at the registrar. Is that so? Are they usable? My idea is this: can we make draft copies of these documents that can server "any business under the sun" and make them available for free download to anyone? In my humble opinion, it would be of massive help to aspiring entrepreneurs out there. While at it, perhaps we can also do the same for partnerships, sole proprietorships and other forms of businesses. Ama? What do you think? I'm no lawyer so, *who wants to help?* Kelvin www.likechapaa.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We help make your website a success. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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RF Equipment Needed
by Tony Likhanga 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

Hi good people, Anyone with links to where I can obtain materials for an FM radio RF system comprising RF combiners, Feeder cables, splitters & Antennas. I have the full list of specs but as a general guide-line this will do. Specs: 20kw, 50 Ohm, 87.5-108MHz

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Google apologizes for offensive first lady image
by aki 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

Tue Nov 24, 2009 9:14PM EST SAN FRANCISCO - Google Inc. is apologizing for a racially offensive image of the first lady that appears at the top of the list when users search for pictures of Michelle Obama on its site. Google placed a text ad above the image titled "Offensive Search Results" that states "Sometimes our search results can be offensive. We agree." Users who then click on the ad are directed to a letter from Google that explains its results "can include disturbing content, even from innocuous queries" but notes that Google doesn't endorse content on these Web sites. Google says its search formula relies on thousands of factors to rank a Web page's importance, and says it doesn't eliminate search results simply because of user complaints. However, Google says it will take down images in certain cases, such as when required by law to do so. "We apologize if you've had an upsetting experience using Google," the company wrote. Mountain View, Calif.-based Google also posted about the issue in a user support forum. Spokesman Scott Rubin would not elaborate on how the image ended up as the number-one result for the first lady. He said the company did remove one site displaying the image from its results because it included viruses, which Google policy prohibits. But a different Web site later posted the same image, he said. The White House declined to comment. This is not the first time Google has apologized for content in its search results. The company issued a similar response in 2004 when the top result for the term "Jew" pointed to an anti-Semitic Web site.

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Kai Wullf, Skunkworks talk Series part one here - http://bit.ly/6vqPen
by Mbugua Njihia 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

Part 1 of Kai Wullf, CEO Kenya Data Networks giving a talk at Skunkworks meet up at the multimedia university - http://bit.ly/6vqPen

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Skunkworks Meeting, Talking Mapping, Mikel Maron
by Phares Kariuki 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

Hi, Next Skunkworks meeting is on December 1st. Teleposta Tower's 4th Floor. We will be talking about the Map Kibera Project, Open Street Maps etc. Main speaker will be Mikel Maron. Mikel has previously worked as a Senior Developer for Yahoo Europe and has an academic background in information sciences as well as evolutionary computation. He is the founder of Mapufacture <http://www.mapufacture.com/>and currently a board member at the OpenStreetMap Foundation. <http://www.openstreetmap.org/> His blog can be found at www.brainoff.com Meeting starts at 6 pm -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares |

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Future Soft Softwares
by Grace Bomu 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

Hi, i got a call from FutureSoft software company of India. They are interested in partnering with a Kenyan software company. Their niche is banking/ industry software. If anyone is interested, please contact me for more details. Nmutungu(a)gmail.com regards -- Sent from my mobile device Grace L.N. Mutung'u (Bomu) +254721898732 +254736091242 Kenya

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Part time Work
by Imelda Mueni 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

Hi, A buddy of mine is looking for part time work , he is a web developer by profession mainly uses php, mysql and java so he is looking some thing to be doing after 4pm till 8pm ,even volunteer work on this field would be great and teaching ...please note it should be on part time basis cause he has a full time job else where , incase of any thing please let offlist or onlist thanks all -- God cares!

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“Hi, I'm an Android app.” “And I'm a rejected iPhone app.”
by aki 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

By Nicholas Bonsack - Fri Nov 20, 2009 Though you may think us to be iPhone fans all the time, we really do want to root for the underdog. Whether it's Google's Android or Palm's webOS, the smartphone industry could really use a David to the iPhone's Goliath to promote competition and better products all around. So it comes as a bit of a downer when we hear that Android development isn't going so well. Gameloft, whom you may know for making dozens of well-designed mobile games that look an<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/macworld/tc_macworld/storytext/gamelofttoc…> awful<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/macworld/tc_macworld/storytext/gamelofttoc…> lot<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/macworld/tc_macworld/storytext/gamelofttoc…>like certain other popular games, has told Reuters<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/macworld/tc_macworld/storytext/gamelofttoc…>that it (among others) has decided to invest less in developing for the Android platform. Gameloft's finance director Alexandre de Rochefort states that the problem is that “[the Android's application store] is not as neatly done as on the iPhone,” resulting in a market that doesn't encourage Android customers to buy applications for their phone. Rochefort further goes on to explain that “on Android, nobody is making significant revenue” because Google hasn't done a very good job of promoting software on the Android. iPhone games alone have made for a very generous 13 percent of Gameloft's revenue in the last quarter. By comparison, Android games only make for about 0.0325 percent of that revenue—*400 times* less. We've reported on a steady<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/macworld/tc_macworld/storytext/gamelofttoc…> exodus<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/macworld/tc_macworld/storytext/gamelofttoc…>of smaller developers from the iPhone platform, thanks to the App Store's often murky policies. If Gameloft's claims are true, we may see more of the larger developers start to move away from Android—or continue to stay away—thanks to a lack of marketing. In the past, Google has largely relied on viral marketing, its partners, and word of mouth to promote its own products. Perhaps Google could stand to learn a thing or two from Apple's marketing? “Hi, I'm an Android app.” “And I'm a rejected iPhone app.

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Afrinic 11
by Phares Kariuki 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

Hi, Afrinic 11 is currently going on. Streaming @ http://streaming.afrinic.net:8000/afrinic-11.ogg Jabber Conference @ afrinic-11(a)conference.jabber.org<afrinic-11(a)conference.jabber.org> -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares |

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"Call on hold" audio files with voice over
by Crystal Watley Kigoni 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

Dear Skunks, Does anyone know how to do "call on hold" audio files with a voice over? Crystal -- Crystal "Naliaka" Watley Kigoni Voices of Africa for Sustainable Development crystal(a)voicesofafrica.org http://www.voicesofafrica.org/ "You must be the change you wish to see" - Gandhi

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Skill requirements and availability
by Al Kags 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

I was at an SME discussion forum in which SME's were talking about skill - or the general lack of multi-dexterous skill. At some point we were talking about the technological requirement of SME's. Quite a number of them wished that they could have (relevant here) a techie who is excited about technology, who therefore has a genuine aptitude for hardware and software management, BUT ALSO is able to manage their website effectively managing copy, working out online promos and such. Of course some might say that this is an unreasonable requirement. But I have learnt from people who have grown that specialisation is a good thing that limits all kinds of growth. They, those I have learnt from, became successful and top in their industries because they could wash dishes and cook gourmet meals... I.e. They could offer several unrelated expertise. It occured to me to wonder: what's the prevailing view here? Kags

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KDN Butterfly
by Murigi Muraya 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

Can someone from KDN tell us more about the Butterfly Service (Wi-Fi and ADSL). Which areas are covered in Nairobi? How does one access it ...

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Invitation to Youth Public Lecture: Youth unemployment, challenges and opportunities in economic development
by Mr. Lawi 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

For those interested... Invitation to Youth Public Lecture: Youth unemployment, challenges and opportunities in economic development *PUBLIC LECTURE * *BY * *MS. OBIAGELI EZEKWESILI, VICE PRESIDENT * *WORLD BANK – AFRICA REGION* *TOPIC: YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT* Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 Venue: University of Nairobi – Education Theatre 2 Time: 5:30 – 6:30 pm All participants kindly be seated by 5:15 pm *Enquiries: Maureen Kimoriot – **mkimoriot(a)worldbank.org*<mkimoriot(a)worldbank.org> *; tel: 3226482* *World Bank – Kenya* *www.worldbank.org/ke* <http://www.worldbank.org/ke>

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HP LAPTOP NX6110
by Felix mwai 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

Anyone in the list with a clue where i can get the following? *HP LAPTOP NX6110* fully working motherboard (without things like the processor,fan or any other accessories,just a clean motherboard.)

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PIRATE BAY
by James Muendo 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

I think most of you know this, but for those who don't, pirate bay (www.piratebay.org) is all what you might want to use for anything you might need to download. James Muendo Leerick Office & Tech Supplies P.O Box 28016 - 00200 Nairobi,Kenya. Phone: + 254 725 567 508 gtalk: timrick Skype: tim.rick rickdeesadvantage.blogspot.com

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we are determining your ICT future -- at this moment..
by Gakuru Alex 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

For those that are never interested in participating on ICT Policy, legislation and regulations... This is just to let you know that we at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies discussing Kenya Communications Regulations (CCK's) that will determine if service providers will continue giving you whatever quality of services they do at unregulated/restricted prices, no statements, who will be licensed on .ke sub domains, digital certification services, consumer protection, complaints and resolutions regulations, broadcasting-frequency allocations/content... the works http://www.cck.go.ke/current_consultations/ Here to engage with service providers, government and regulator to uphold consumer rights. regards, Alex Gakuru

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Is this a joke?
by fyodor 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

All, Last night i hit these speeds and thought i was high on something really divine.... http://www.speedtest.net/result/627509031.png Anyone else? -tyrus _IEEE Member

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Forget Safcom Check this out
by Max Muraya 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

Cudnt believe it myself check this speeds out for Butterfly. This speeds were maintaned frm wen i logged in at lik 7.30pm to when i was logging out at 11pm. During the day it was the usual slow bt at night i downloaded lik 2movies and an mp3 album :-). If they can maintain these speeds esp being wireless and unlimited i think safcom will loose many clients for as long as they charge guys per MB!!!!!

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portforwarding
by Job Muriuki 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

Am trying to setup port forwarding on an alvarion cpe router without success. the ip is public so i can access it from anywhere. I have attached a screenshot of the web interface. Anyone ever set up portforwardng on such. I want to configure a server remotely?

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A LITTLE SECRET FOR THE SKUNKS
by Lenchipai Nakodony 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

There is word going round that butterfly is currently free of charge, that there is a problem with their payment systems right now. Can anybody confirm this? We might actually get a chance to test the speeds and know which is, really, the faster option. Lenchipai Nakodony Suntel(K) Ltd Skype me:lenchiiz "Idealism is what precedes experience"

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"Jail broken" iPhones hacked by new virus
by aki 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

By Jim Finkle - Mon Nov 23, 2009 5:09PM EST BOSTON (Reuters) - Hackers have built a virus that attacks Apple Inc's iPhone by secretly taking control of the devices via their Internet connections, security experts said. The virus has been detected in the Netherlands and can only attack iPhones whose users have disabled some pre-installed security features, according to analysts monitoring the progress of the virus. The hackers are trying to use the virus to obtain passwords to banking sites, according to Graham Cluley, a researcher with anti-virus software maker Sophos. When an iPhone user tries to access a bank website, the Duh Worm directs the browser to a look-a-like site controlled by the hackers, Cluley said. A spokeswoman for ING Group said the Dutch banking giant discovered a criminal network that attempted to steal banking credentials via hacked iPhones. Dutch clients of ING have been targeted, but there was no indication that clients outside the Netherlands have to worry, she said. ING has not received any reports from clients that their credentials have been lost, but the bank was monitoring client accounts for suspicious transactions, the spokeswoman said. The only iPhones that are vulnerable to the Duh Worm are "jail broken" phones, where users disable key Applesecurity features to get around the terms of usage agreement that they are designed to enforce, analysts said. For example, Apple prevents users from switching service providers to unauthorized carriers and limits users to the approximately 100,000 programs that the company has vetted for installation on the device. There are thousands of unauthorized programs covering areas including Internet phone calls, WiFi access and pornography. "The vast majority of customers do not jailbreak their iPhones, and for good reason. These hacks not only violate the warranty, they will also cause the iPhone to become unstable and not work reliably," said Apple spokeswoman Natalie Harrison. Three independent security experts said that it is best for iPhone users not to jail break their devices because the security risks are greater than the benefits. "They're leaving their back door open. Every one else knows what the key is to open that door," Cluley said. The ING spokeswoman said: "People who use their iPhones in a regular way have nothing to fear." The case, which was widely reported by security experts on Monday, is the first in which iPhones have been recruited into a "botnet," or army of infected devices that hackers can control from a central "command and control center." Early this year an unknown criminal gang built a botnet with millions of PCs using a worm known as Conficker. Security researchersfeared that it might wreak havoc on April 1 based on code in the worm's software, but that date passed with little fanfare. Since then, security researchers say that a limited number of Conficker-infected PCs have been used to spread spam, sell fake anti-virus software and perpetrate identity theft.Mikko Hypponen, an expert on Conficker and chief research officer for security software maker F-Secure, said that Duh could spread from the Netherlands to other countries. Like the authors of Conficker, the hackers who wrote Duh are motivated to spread the worm because they too are looking for a payoff from their work, he said. "It's clearly written to make money. That's a first on the mobile side," Hypponen said. To be sure, iPhones that have not been jail broken face their own security challenges. Yet so far Apple has been able to stay ahead of the hackers. In July the company issued a software patch to fix a critical bug uncovered by two researchers that made the device susceptible to secret attacks using the SMS system, which mobile devices use to send text messages. Apple shares rose 3 percent on Monday to $205.88 on the Nasdaq

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Inside Google's Advertising Empire
by aki 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

By JR Raphael, PC World - Mon Nov 23, 2009 6:00PM EST Google 's gobbling up another advertising company, the search giant has announced. Google will acquire Teracent<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/insidegoogles…>, a Silicon Valley startup specializing in "intelligent display advertising." Yep -- that means more online ads customized specifically for your visit. Teracent, of course, is far from Google's first foray into the online advertising world; as most people who use the Web can't help but know, Google-served ads are practically everywhere these days. Here's an overall look at Google's ad-related acquisitions and how they play into your online life. *Teracent: **Google's Display-Advertising Acquisition* Reading the way Google describes Teracent<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/insidegoogles…>, it's not hard to understand how it'll fit into the company's advertising ecosystem. "Teracent's technology can pick and choose from literally thousands of creative elements of a display ad in real-time -- tweaking images, products, messages or colors," Google's official blog posting<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/insidegoogles…>explains. "These elements can be optimized depending on factors like geographic location, language, the content of the website, the time of day or the past performance of different ads." Teracent's technology is expected to become available to advertisers using Google's Content Network and DoubleClick program. Yahoo, incidentally, announced an advertising partnership<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/insidegoogles…>with Teracent earlier this year. There's no word yet how the Google acquisition could affect that relationship (though "badly" might be a logical guess). *Google's Past Ad Acquisitions* The Teracent acquisition comes just two weeks after Google announced it was buying mobile advertising provider AdMob<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/insidegoogles…>-- a deal worth a whopping $750 million in stock. AdMob focuses primarily on display ads and mobile application ads. Translation: Get ready to see a whole lot of Google-powered advertising on your mobile phone. Prior to AdMob, Google's ad-related acquisitions had revolved around the Web and even the airwaves. (Some say the G-gang is also aiming for in-brain advertising<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/insidegoogles…>, though I'm pretty sure those rumors are unfounded.) So what are some of the other noteworthy purchases, and how have they affected you? Time for the quick tour: • *DoubleClick: *Bought for $3.1 billion in 2007<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/insidegoogles…>, DoubleClick delivered a massive network of advertisers into Google's already-strong advertising system. You can thank DoubleClick for all the Google-run display and rich-media ads around the Net -- prior to DC's entry, those had been a relatively small part of Google's advertising empire. • *AdScape: *In-game advertising firm AdScape entered the Google domain<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/insidegoogles…>in March of 2007, drawing speculation<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/insidegoogles…>of massive Google-led virtual worlds on the way. To its credit, Google did launch Lively<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/insidegoogles…>last summer. It took only a matter of months, however, for the service -- which, by some accounts, had turned largely into a virtual teenage groping ground<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/insidegoogles…>-- to get shut down<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/insidegoogles…> . What's AdScape doing now? Good question. It's somewhere in Google's advertising empire, just presumably in a quiet corner. One day, though, the big G's targeted advertising may pop up in a game near you. • *dMarc Broadcasting: *Even further down on the list of not-quite-so-successful ad attempts is dMarc Broadcasting, bought by Google<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/insidegoogles…>in January of 2006. The company was meant to help Google get into radio advertising<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/insidegoogles…>, and it did -- for a short while. Earlier this year, the Google radio ad idea died<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/insidegoogles…>, effectively sending dMarc to the gDump and Google ads off of America's airwaves. • *Applied Semantics: *Ah, the one that started it all. Google grabbed Applied Semantics<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/insidegoogles…>in 2003, marking the beginning of the AdSense program and Google's status as a serious advertising player. You know all those little text ads that pop up on Google searches and on countless other Web sites? You can thank Applied Semantics for getting that ball rolling and providing the foundation for the various Google ads we see today.

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