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Private Beta Testers for a Drupal Theme
by Dennis Kioko 15 Nov '09

15 Nov '09

Hi guys, I have developed a simple Drupal theme based on a CSS layout with a dotted Black, Green and Red background(thanks to our national flag). I have only tried it out on flock . Anyone interested in downloading and testing it out can download the attachment. I am looking forward to your suggestions and feed back. Let me apologize for the gangster coding (code without comments) P. s. I am more of a coder and have little, if any talent in design. -- with Regards: Get your free technology e-magazine in pdf format: Tekniaonline: http://bit.ly/tekniaonline-2 Sterotyping: Abednego, tell the tribe by the name; visit the blog : http://gramware.blogspot.com

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Wifi nano station
by Mark Mwangi 15 Nov '09

15 Nov '09

Hey guys? Ave been looking for an internet solution thats affordable for me and i think butterfly wifi is the way to go . . . Prob is the signal @hme is pretty weak . . .Am told i need a nanostation to boost the signal . . . Any one wit pointers to affordable ones? The 8k price tag is pretty steep , . . -- Regards, Mark Mwangi http://mwangy.wordpress.com Skype : mark.mwangy

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Re: [Skunkworks] [kictanet] The Premier B.Sc. Computer Science Programme in Kenya
by Martin Njuguna 15 Nov '09

15 Nov '09

Hello everyone, Most of the contributions on this thread are focusing on the curricula and the finished product-ready for employment. Being an SCI graduate myself, I was left wondering where, if at all we shall apply all that knowledge. And who says that SCI* must produce employable graduates* anyway? We need not forget that the University must also 'churn out' researchers and entrepreneurs. Its very easy and obvious for all of us to extoll on the virtues of SCI producing graduates who are relevant to the industry and job market at the moment. However, it must also be noted that alot of students would gladly take up and scale their projects and various innovations to higher levels if only they were given the means to do so. Thus, if the University and SCI in particular can create an environment and a culture that encourages students to come up with market viable projects, and then create structures that will enable the projects/products/innovations to go to market, that to me would be a big plus, not only for the students but also for the country. Maybe SCI needs to find a way to either get a group of investors/mentors/.advisors who would partner with the students in developing market relevant solutions instead of waiting for the students to graduate and look for a safe secure job. Thanks in advance. Martin S. Njuguna Digital Vision Limited c:+254 721 440 543 e:martin@digitalvision.co.ke <e%3Amartin(a)digitalvision.co.ke> w: http://www.digitalvision.co.ke Skype: digitalv.ke > On Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 9:21 PM, Harry Delano <harry(a)comtelsys.co.ke>wrote: > >> >> John W, >> >> I agree with you to an extend. However, I feel that clustering of all >> these disciplines in one particular curriculum, either way or Cramming >> one course with all that can possibly be taught in class, and >> meet what the employer might be seeking for may not be practical in the long >> >> run. Infact this seems to be the case with the current curricula, where >> most of the disciplines within the current course outlines really never >> get applied anywhere. This is wasted knowledge. Just like, much of the >> physics and the Chemistry you and me learnt in High school may >> just have been a real total 'waste' of time, effort, and money. It might >> only serve to create some walking encyclopedias with knowledge that >> never gets applied. Let us develop Specialized Training Curriculas way >> before even the university entry.. >> >> Muthoni, if you would ask me, I would recommend that even before you >> overhaul the current University curriculum, a crucial section of >> stakeholders that comprise the High School, and probably the upper primary >> School fraternity, need to be brought into the fold in order to >> develop and adopt what I would call a "Bottoms-up" approach in arriving at >> curriculum that flows right through the entire Education system >> as currently structured, with vision 2030 in mind. >> >> Of course the other end of the production - The employers, who are >> consumers of the Finished products, are equally important, but also >> will need to make "Realistic" demands on the graduands.. When you demand >> that you need graduates who have done computer Science, >> Electronic Engineering etc, all compressed in one, it tends to lock >> out deserving prospects for the job. It may be cost-saving to look at it >> that way but in the long run it won't augur well for skills development >> that we have at our disposal. >> >> Please cast the net far and wide, it's just as a multistakeholder issue, >> at hand, just as the Constitutional Review is.. >> >> Regards, >> Harry >> >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* kictanet-bounces+harry=comtelsys.co.ke(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke[mailto: >> kictanet-bounces+harry <kictanet-bounces%2Bharry>=comtelsys.co.ke@ >> lists.kictanet.or.ke] *On Behalf Of *Walubengo J >> *Sent:* Wednesday, November 11, 2009 10:18 AM >> *To:* harry(a)comtelsys.co.ke >> *Cc:* skunk; waema(a)uonbi.ac.ke; moturi; sci-acad(a)uonbi.ac.ke; KICTAnet >> ICT Policy Discussions >> >> *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] The Premier B.Sc. Computer Science Programme in >> Kenya >> >> Muthoni M, >> >> I think its good to see Academia going back to the industry to ask for >> input in curricula development. Previous University Dons would rather claim >> it was their sole prerogative to say what needs to be taught and when and >> how it would be taught. >> >> Indeed just looking at the recent post from Eng. Kariuki regarding "ICT >> Jobs at Huawei" it shows the gap between industry and academia. Whereas most >> ICT University Curricula continues to be strictly segmented along EITHER >> "Computer Science/Info Technology" OR "Electrical/Telco Engineering" most >> employers seem to be looking for BOTH CompScience/IT and Engineering >> components from their candidates. >> >> The Challenge then becomes, should IT students be taught some >> Telco-engineering concepts or Should Electrical and other Engineers be >> taught IT concepts? I know I have not answered your question regarding >> inputs for the Computers Science program, but it is just that your question >> provokes more questions than answers... >> >> walu. >> >> >> >> >> --- On *Tue, 11/10/09, Muthoni Masinde <muthoni(a)uonbi.ac.ke>* wrote: >> >> >> From: Muthoni Masinde <muthoni(a)uonbi.ac.ke> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] The Premier B.Sc. Computer Science Programme in >> Kenya >> To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com >> Cc: "moturi" <moturi(a)uonbi.ac.ke>, "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" < >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>, "sci-acad(a)uonbi.ac.ke" < >> sci-acad(a)uonbi.ac.ke>, waema(a)uonbi.ac.ke >> Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 2:39 PM >> >> Dear Nancy, >> I agree with you; we actually review our curriculum every 4 years; the >> current one is 4 years old and that is why we are reviewing it. We have >> always done it through the approach you have described but this time >> round, >> we would like to incorporate stakeholders views. Quality assurance issues >> are well taken care of. >> >> The issue of specialisation from 2nd year seems to be favoured by many and >> we consider this. >> >> Thank you very much for the comments and indeed I will be glad to receive >> more ideas from ICSIT-JKUAT. >> >> Best regards, >> Muthoni >> >> >> On 11/10/09 12:03 AM, "n_macharia(a)yahoo.co.uk<http://mc/compose?to=n_macharia@yahoo.co.uk>" >> <n_macharia(a)yahoo.co.uk <http://mc/compose?to=n_macharia@yahoo.co.uk>> >> wrote: >> >> > Muthoni, >> > >> > This is a brilliant idea. In my view you benefit by eliciting very >> valuable >> > and resourceful ideas for the Curriculum from experienced and sharpened >> staff. >> > >> > An all stakeholder involvement in either curriculum review or >> development is >> > an IUCEA and CHE requirement. Its the right process for both academic >> quality >> > assurance and towards offering demand driven(ICT industry, Kenyas vision >> 2030) >> > and custom built training. >> > >> > The revision is long overdue. In any case the requirement is one cycle >> which >> > is in the period of five yrs. >> > >> > On CS, the direction focus should be specialisation from 2nd Year of >> study >> > after the foundation units. >> > >> > We in academia, believe in sharing "cable", here knowledge and ideas. >> Will >> > share this with ICSIT colleagues in JKUAT and come back to you. >> > >> > Nancy Macharia >> > Deputy Director >> > ICSIT JKUAT >> > Sent from my BlackBerry® >> > >> > -----Original Message----- >> > From: Tuma Barua <tumabarua(a)gmail.com<http://mc/compose?to=tumabarua@gmail.com> >> > >> > Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 17:19:40 >> > To: <n_macharia(a)yahoo.co.uk<http://mc/compose?to=n_macharia@yahoo.co.uk> >> > >> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<http://mc/compose?to=kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> >; >> > moturi<moturi(a)uonbi.ac.ke <http://mc/compose?to=moturi@uonbi.ac.ke>>; < >> waema(a)uonbi.ac.ke <http://mc/compose?to=waema@uonbi.ac.ke>> >> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] The Premier B.Sc. Computer Science Programme in >> Kenya >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > kictanet mailing list >> > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<http://mc/compose?to=kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> > >> > This message was sent to: n_macharia(a)yahoo.co.uk<http://mc/compose?to=n_macharia@yahoo.co.uk> >> > Unsubscribe or change your options at >> > >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/n_macharia%40yahoo.co.… >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > kictanet mailing list >> > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<http://mc/compose?to=kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> > >> > This message was sent to: muthoni(a)uonbi.ac.ke<http://mc/compose?to=muthoni@uonbi.ac.ke> >> > Unsubscribe or change your options at >> > >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/muthoni%40uonbi.ac.ke >> > >> > >> > ----------------------------------------- >> > This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by >> > MailScanner, >> > and is believed to be clean. >> > >> > +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ >> > UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI IS ISO CERTIFIED >> > >> > The University of Nairobi is committed to providing quality services to >> all >> > its clients. The University will monitor and review its quality >> performance >> > from time to time through an effective implementation of the Quality >> > Management System based on ISO 9001:2008 standard. >> > >> > University of Nairobi Website: http://www.uonbi.ac.ke/ >> > +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ >> > >> >> >> >> >> ----------------------------------------- >> This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by >> MailScanner, >> and is believed to be clean. >> >> +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ >> UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI IS ISO CERTIFIED >> >> The University of Nairobi is committed to providing quality services to >> all >> its clients. The University will monitor and review its quality >> performance >> from time to time through an effective implementation of the Quality >> Management System based on ISO 9001:2008 standard. >> >> University of Nairobi Website: http://www.uonbi.ac.ke/ >> +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<http://mc/compose?to=kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> This message was sent to: jwalu(a)yahoo.com<http://mc/compose?to=jwalu@yahoo.com> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jwalu%40yahoo.com >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> This message was sent to: martin(a)digitalvision.co.ke >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/martin%40digitalvision… >> >> >

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Google wave invite 29 invites remainig, First Come First Served basis
by Solomon Mburu Kamau 14 Nov '09

14 Nov '09

Skunk(ette)s, I've got 29 Google Wave invites to give out. If interested, let me have your email address. Send an email to me with 'Google wave invite' on the subject line. NB: The invite might take long before you receive it, apparently, Google must 'lick' all the stamps before the invite is sent out. So be patient. -- Solomon Mburu 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 https://smiley2.wordpress.com

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Google Wave Listings
by Alex Ngatia 14 Nov '09

14 Nov '09

Is there some place we can list the gwave contacts so guys can "wave" at each other -- Regards, Alex

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Game release 10th Nov : Call of Duty - Modern Warfare 2
by aki 14 Nov '09

14 Nov '09

Game of the decade? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=429l13dS6kQ

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joomla help
by Susan Makhanu 14 Nov '09

14 Nov '09

Hi guys, i need help with joomla, i need to put up a profile template which has the following fields. Academic Qualifications, contacts, areas of specialization, research/publications plus someones photo. with this one is able to log in, fill the above fields then upload the page, he/she can be able to edit his/her profile. Please help Kind Regards, Susan.

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The best testing platforms which give the worst results
by solomon kariri 13 Nov '09

13 Nov '09

Well, If you have any application, especially web and you want to do a real good test to make sure it will work anywhere, don't go far, simply test it under internet explorer and windows vista/xp or basically windows. They will give you the worst results that can be of your website or application. I think that is the only one good thing Micro$oft has to offer, but it was not intentional, it is as a result of creating a software that does very little for you. It in no way tries to think what you intended to do with sth but does it the way it likes and doesnt care what the result will be. ;) -- Solomon Kariri, Software Developer, Cell: +254736 729 450 Skype: solomonkariri

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EMOTIV EPOC CONSUMER VERSION IS OUT
by Lenchipai Nakodony 13 Nov '09

13 Nov '09

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Google wave invite (was 29 invites remainig, First Come First Served basis) is 4 invites remaining
by Solomon Mburu Kamau 13 Nov '09

13 Nov '09

Skunk(ette)s, I’ve sent an invitation to the following emails: 1. smuchai(a)gmail.com 2. benkamau(a)gmail.com 3. edgar.mwakaba(a)gmail.com 4. icanroot(a)gmail.com 5. kamau.albert(a)gmail.com 6. kisakye(a)gmail.com 7. rosewkaranja(a)gmail.com 8. billyx5(a)gmail.com 9. dmmare(a)gmail.com 10. timrick(a)gmail.com 11. wilsonmwangih(a)gmail.com 12. williexm(a)gmail.com 13. raidarmax(a)gmail.com 14. paulgichigi(a)gmail.com 15. motobaridi(a)gmail.com 16. wanjirunjoroge(a)gmail.com 17. cheez.mode(a)gmail.com 18. irusnjuguna(a)gmail.com 19. gichingiri(a)gmail.com 20. kagwejg(a)gmail.com 21. kaletikiri(a)gmail.com 22. samwaithaka(a)gmail.com 23. roymichoma(a)gmail.com 24. mwasjunior(a)gmail.com 25. dkarigi(a)gmail.com For ukanga(a)gmail.com and ochere(a)gmail.com, I sent the invite in a previous email with the same subject. I think your stamps have not yet been licked. :D PS: If you get an invite from me, please let me know and invite others, too! -- 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

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Wakenya.biz hacked - Security, security
by Samuel Wachira 13 Nov '09

13 Nov '09

Mambo bado.

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HP Buys 3COM
by Philip Musyoki 13 Nov '09

13 Nov '09

Seems HP has purchased the network equipment make 3COM. I still remember the good old days when 3COM and USRobotics ruled the IT world. But now this is the end of a sad chapter in te book of what was one of the great equipment makes of the 90s. I just wonder what HP is up to. Now they have surpassed IBM in revenues, what do they really want? Are consumers going to benefit by having a large company like HP dominate the computes, printers, services and networking industry?

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utp cable for Power Over Ethernet for nanostation
by Job Muriuki 13 Nov '09

13 Nov '09

Hi anyone who could help out here, Am having issues issues powering a nanostation2. The cable is about 30 meters long (cat5e) but I don't get a connection on the lan side of the POE. If I use a shorter cable it work ok. Just to make sure the cable (30mtrs) works i can use it between a switch and my laptop. Question: Could the utp cable quality which is low so it has high resistance? How can I solve this issue? Could using a cat6 cable help?

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Wanted within hours Sun StoreEdge L25 tape drive
by Jacob Odada 13 Nov '09

13 Nov '09

We want a Sun StoreEdge L25 tape drive or higher. Gives us a quotation immediately if you can supply. It is needed ASAP.

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Re: [Skunkworks] Google wave invite
by wilson mwangi 12 Nov '09

12 Nov '09

On 11/12/09, Solomon Mburu Kamau <solo.mburu(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Skunk(ette)s, > > I've got 29 Google Wave invites to give out. > > If interested, let me have your email address. > > Send an email to me with 'Google wave invite' on the subject line. > > NB: The invite might take long before you receive it, apparently, > Google must 'lick' all the stamps before the invite is sent out. So be > patient. > > -- > Solomon Mburu > 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 > https://smiley2.wordpress.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 > Please send me an invite. Thanks. -- “The circulation of confidence is better than the circulation of money.”

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www.kisstv.co.ke
by Gichingiri Kuria 12 Nov '09

12 Nov '09

Another Joomla website. I think it's well done -- Gichingiri Kuria _________________________________________ www.gichingiri.com / www.sokoletu.co.ke / www.website.co.ke / www.buyanzi.com

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Mac Air Book
by rocky mbithi 12 Nov '09

12 Nov '09

Hi All, Anyone who deals with Mac Air Books? Regards, Rocky Mbithi Tel:0721708325 Skype: rockymbithi

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Invitation to connect on LinkedIn
by Judith Mulinge 12 Nov '09

12 Nov '09

LinkedIn ------------ Skunkworks, I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn. - Judith Confirm that you know Judith Mulinge https://www.linkedin.com/e/isd/857215892/yy3gRsYE/ Every day, millions of professionals like Judith Mulinge use LinkedIn to connect with colleagues, find experts, and explore opportunities. ------ (c) 2009, LinkedIn Corporation

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Google Street View Trikes in SA
by Peter Karunyu 12 Nov '09

12 Nov '09

http://google-africa.blogspot.com/ I wonder when these will get here

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PAC Tuned
by Simon Wainaina 12 Nov '09

12 Nov '09

Hi People, Anyone with the number for PAC tuned garage..i know its off topic but...kindly

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GIS Opportunities
by John Yumbya 12 Nov '09

12 Nov '09

I just cleared Campus and looking to grow my career in GIS, any ideas of other Certifications to take. John

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What's Taking up Memory??!
by Samuel Waithaka 12 Nov '09

12 Nov '09

I'm using a machine that when booted, uses over 50% of the memory (way beyond the physical memory, majority of it is from the paging file-for nothing!). It then gets painfully slow... With just a browser, usage shoots to over 80%! A laptop on the same network behaves the same. The funny thing is that this memory is not accounted for (on the processes), and using other tools that show processes including hidden ones doesn't show either. There's Bitdeffender running, (laptop has kaspersky) and they are automatically updated. Both are on XP. Anyone familiar with this? Please help. -- Samuel Waithaka Techiepreneur | http://groups.to/techiepreneur http://blog.techiepreneur.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/waithaka http://twitter.com/samwaithaka

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Hotel Management System
by henry kamabi 12 Nov '09

12 Nov '09

Hi People Anyone with such or any leads i would appreciate. It would include restaurant management as well as guest/room management. Regards, henry

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Re: [Skunkworks] Oracle acquires Sun
by Arthur Simiyu 12 Nov '09

12 Nov '09

Just the thought that the future of MySQL, Java, Netbeans, OpenSolaris and so many more open source applications now lie in the hands of Oracle gives me shivers up my spine. regards, Simiyu

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Supply of 30 Dell PCs
by John Wesonga 12 Nov '09

12 Nov '09

A friend of mine is looking for a company that can supply 30 Dell PC's, specs are below: Dell desktop 330MT,PD-I.8Ghz,IGB Ram,160GB,7200rpm,DVD-RW,KEYBOARD,MOUSE,SPEAKERS,Win XP Pro,+LCD TFT 17" If you know anyone, or may be you can supply please send me a quotation/info -- John Wesonga http://www.multiplechoices.biz http://wesonga.peupe.net http://www.linkedin.com/in/johnwesonga http://www.twitter.com/jwesonga

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dynamic periodic table of elements
by Gichingiri Kuria 12 Nov '09

12 Nov '09

http://www.ptable.com/ -- Gichingiri Kuria _________________________________________ www.gichingiri.com / www.sokoletu.co.ke / www.website.co.ke / www.buyanzi.com

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Re: [Skunkworks] The best testing platforms which give the worst results
by Steve Obbayi 12 Nov '09

12 Nov '09

@Phares I am afraid I have to come to the defense of @Solomon and start by saying Internet Explorer sucks. It doesn't matter if IE has 65% of the market or not it sill sucks. to get FF or Chrome or safari onto your windows pc you must intentionally go in and download it but IE i found on your PC by default so that would be the 1st reason why its still the most popular. now if you have been following browser usage for years you will notice IE is loosing ground. Now the reason anyone on this list may not know that IE sucks is coz they don't bother to write code from scratch using CSS. When a developer pulls Joomla/Drupal etc off the web and installs it what they don't know is that the developers have gone through the headache just to make it work correctly in IE. So even though you use it you have no idea they have had to come up with work-arounds to handle IE Bugs. right now i am working on an online game canvass (from scratch) and the same code works on all browsers except IE. so when I am done i will have to do make a ie specific CSS version to take care of the bugs found in IE so I can cater for the 65% of internet users... it makes me sooo mad. Rule of the thumb when developing web applications. If you want to hack it for real, rule says develop on Firefox (which will work in chrome and others) then write another version of the CSS to handle IE bugs and wrap it like so...  for IE 5 specific  for IE 6 specific  for IE 7 specific  IE 8 added this meta tag to make things easier for us. As you well know a site may look okay in ie7 and breaks in ie8 so to solve that you need to add this to your meta tags <meta http-equiv="X-UA-Compatible" content="IE=EmulateIE7" /> This makes ie 8 behave like ie 7 All in all, If you wanna know why developers are so frustrated with IE? Its not coz its a microsoft product its because of bugs like this: http://www.positioniseverything.net/explorer.html SKYPE: sobbayi US: +1 202 297 6831 +1 202 470 0525 KE: +254 722 627 691 http://blog.sobbayi.com http://sobbayi.blogspot.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Phares Kariuki" <pkariuki(a)gmail.com> To: "Skunkworks Forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 3:32:14 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] The best testing platforms which give the worst results Well my point was and still remains, Internet Explorer sucks Unfortunately, you have not provided any concrete data to back up your argument. Currently IE has around 65% of the market share, so as a web developer, it would be terribly imprudent to disregard it. Secondly, IE has several benefits (one of them being seamless integration with Windows, Sharepoint is not as fluid on Firefox). I'm preaching for IE, however there is a concrete reason why they currently have lead market share. -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares |

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Pesapal
by solomon kariri 11 Nov '09

11 Nov '09

I think pesapal is a good idea, but before we go ahead to do anything, we need to see strong ssl. Any monetary site should kick off with at least some really strong ssl certificate. I cant dare do anything like register with that site the way it looks like right now. -- Solomon Kariri, Software Developer, Cell: +254736 729 450 Skype: solomonkariri

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Googles new baby - an open source programming language
by Okechukwu 11 Nov '09

11 Nov '09

http://blogs.computerworld.com/15078/googles_go_a_new_open_source_programmi… ./Ok3ch

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Database programming
by Michael Omondi 11 Nov '09

11 Nov '09

Hi guys, A pal of mine just cleared colle (elec eng) and wants to learn some database programming.. he is clueless on what is the best language to learn now and where to get the training or certifications locally.. any ideas..

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Fwd: Vacancies and Career Tips for you
by Faith Nkatha 11 Nov '09

11 Nov '09

Nkatha Makeba There is no poverty that can overcome diligence ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Robert Alai Date: 2009/11/9 Subject: Vacancies and Career Tips for you To: bidii-afrika <bidii-afrika(a)googlegroups.com> ------------------------------ - Google is looking for Product Managers from Africa for Africa<https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=js&name=js&ver=DrJ3ioLCgHo.en_GB.&a…> - Behavior Change and Communication Officer, Gender Based Violence Program, Nimule<https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=js&name=js&ver=DrJ3ioLCgHo.en_GB.&a…> - Accounts Clerk/Cashier & Sales<https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=js&name=js&ver=DrJ3ioLCgHo.en_GB.&a…> - Insurance Advisors job<https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=js&name=js&ver=DrJ3ioLCgHo.en_GB.&a…> - Associate-Catalyst Principal Partners<https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=js&name=js&ver=DrJ3ioLCgHo.en_GB.&a…> - Associate-Catalyst Principal Partners<https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=js&name=js&ver=DrJ3ioLCgHo.en_GB.&a…> - Director-Catalyst Principal Partners<https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=js&name=js&ver=DrJ3ioLCgHo.en_GB.&a…> - Mt Kenya University Employment Opportunities<https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=js&name=js&ver=DrJ3ioLCgHo.en_GB.&a…> - Public Information Assistant<https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=js&name=js&ver=DrJ3ioLCgHo.en_GB.&a…> - Food Security & Livelihoods Adviser<https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=js&name=js&ver=DrJ3ioLCgHo.en_GB.&a…> - Human Capital Manager Job Vacancy: East African Cables<https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=js&name=js&ver=DrJ3ioLCgHo.en_GB.&a…> - Graduate Management Trainees and Nursing Officers Job Vacancies: The Nyali Children Hospital, Mombasa<https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=js&name=js&ver=DrJ3ioLCgHo.en_GB.&a…> - Fruits and Vegetables Processing Plant Jobs in Dar es Salaam<https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=js&name=js&ver=DrJ3ioLCgHo.en_GB.&a…> - Job Vacancies in Lamu Kenya: Doctor and Teacher Jobs<https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=js&name=js&ver=DrJ3ioLCgHo.en_GB.&a…> - Malaria Managers Job Vacancies: Healthright International Career Opportunities<https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=js&name=js&ver=DrJ3ioLCgHo.en_GB.&a…> - Programme Officer - Budget Information Programme Job Vacancy: Institute of Economic Affairs - Kenya (IEA - Kenya)<https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=js&name=js&ver=DrJ3ioLCgHo.en_GB.&a…> - Assistant Credit Controller Job Vacancy<https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=js&name=js&ver=DrJ3ioLCgHo.en_GB.&a…> - Zinduka Afrika Consultant for Development of a Strategic Plan<https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=js&name=js&ver=DrJ3ioLCgHo.en_GB.&a…> - Pioneer Training Institute Job Vacancies: Helpers, Security Guards and Labourers<https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=js&name=js&ver=DrJ3ioLCgHo.en_GB.&a…> Google is looking for Product Managers from Africa for Africa<http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MyAfricanCareer/~3/8HK4FfGy11I/google-is-loo…> Posted: 06 Nov 2009 02:31 AM PST If you know of anyone from any African Country with the following type of educational/professional background: Has a Computer Science Degrees Possibly has worked as a consultant Possibly has an... 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Re: [Skunkworks] MPESA Online
by Joram Mwinamo 11 Nov '09

11 Nov '09

When will safaricom launch an online Mpesa portal? I send a lot and its hell trying to keep up with your "statements" is this so hard to develop? I would like to be able to print and monitor my mpesa transactions. I hope someone out there is listening Joram

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Err: connection limit reache on your ip address
by Martin Muraguri 11 Nov '09

11 Nov '09

my mail is hosted on an a sun server belonging to jambo telkom, I get this error while trying to send mail via ms outlook on the safaricom connection. receiving is ok. it appears that the safcom ip is blocked on the server. can I change my safcom ip? the quys @ telcom can increase the number of allowed connections. please help-- Best Regards Martin Maina C: +254726937792 , +254770147485 T: +254 0202465663 E: martinmur87(a)gmail.com W: http://martingeek.110mb.com

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The near future headlines : Kenyan Shark Bites into History!
by aki 11 Nov '09

11 Nov '09

( After this one, over and out ) :-)) Despite enough planning and foresight into the deep sea underworld of fiber optic cables, Kenyan Telcom Operators have met a formidable competitor. A lonely shark suffering from territorial disputes had enough of this undersea cable induced interference that was causing a migrane headache. It was also scaring off suitable suitors for its next generation. The shark dubbed " Sharki Kali " was clear on its mission....................................... ( please feel free to add paras )

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Paying DSTV Monthly subscription
by James Kagwe 11 Nov '09

11 Nov '09

Every time I need to settle my monthly DSTV subscription I feel angry to the fact that I either have to walk in the hot sun and pay by Posta pay or send someone to do it for me. I once wanted to use standing instructions but was told by their staff that I must fill a form which I must get from their office in westlands. My question to them just in case there is one on this list is... What is so difficult in allowing us to use MPESA to pay these bills?

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Re: [Skunkworks] Toshiba Cables
by Joram Mwinamo 11 Nov '09

11 Nov '09

2 cables for laptops conked out and we just bought them this year.....is this a common problem and who can sort me out? Suggestions welcome, you can contact me offlist On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 5:46 PM, Joe Murithi Njeru <joe.njeru(a)gmail.com>wrote: > Hello Aki, > > Check this out: http://www.google.co.ke/search?q=sharks+attacking > +undersea > > +cables&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a > > > -----Original Message----- > From: aki <aki275(a)googlemail.com> > Reply-to: Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > To: Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Telecoms firms secure five global internet > paths????? > Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:40:59 +0300 > > On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 5:09 PM, mambo mutua <am.mambo(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Who is fooling who? > > http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Company% > 20Industry/-/539550/684036/-/u5blyuz/-/index.html > > @Mambo, thnks much for the article, you made my day... :-))))) Kweli, > ati sharks? LOL!!!!! What about the "sharks" along the national route? > I'm not even going to comment on the international routes as they are > not even worth considering if SHARKS take regular BITES along the > national fiber network. I cannot stop laughing at this poor PR > excercise, which I think the story line should have been about TATA, due > to its local pop with AK, securing different redundancy routes. > > Ok, now comes the real question. The key argument about pricing was that > investments need returns, so where did AK, UUnet get the capital to take > up different guaranteed routes at SLAs, let alone even one? The cat is > out of the bag....... > > Hehehe... :-) > > me thots and a big disclaimer : corrections welcome. > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > -- > Regards, > > Joe > Linux User: #361092 > SIP: joe.njeru(a)ekiga.net > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > -- Sent from my Voice Recognition Watch© -------------------------------------------------------------------- God is not an excuse for lack of discipline -------------------------------------------------------------------- Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate,but that we are powerful beyond measure.It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us.There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you.As we let our own light shine, we consciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our fear,our presence automatically liberates others.

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Re: [Skunkworks] Telecoms firms secure five global internet paths?????
by Steve Obbayi 11 Nov '09

11 Nov '09

Actually I could say you are right in that they are all forms of energy hence wavelengths. However the spectrum of light is way off so it wouldn't give the "symptoms" of electricity so to speak but it can do what electricity can do. thats why fibre optic cables work. but you are right anyway ----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Karunyu" <pkarunyu(a)gmail.com> To: "Skunkworks Forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 2:46:32 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Telecoms firms secure five global internet paths????? On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 9:00 PM, Steve Obbayi < steve(a)sobbayi.com > wrote: I would go for FALSE!!! Fibre optic signals are light pulses and not electricity hence no electromagnetic pulses... Steve, I thought light was an electromagnetic radiation, in the same family as gamma rays, x-rays and radio signals? Ama my memory fails me? :-) Here and here

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Telecoms firms secure five global internet paths?????
by mambo mutua 11 Nov '09

11 Nov '09

Who is fooling who? http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Company%20Industry/-/539550/684036/-/u5b…

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Re: [Skunkworks] [kictanet] The Premier B.Sc. Computer Science Programme in Kenya
by Walubengo J 11 Nov '09

11 Nov '09

Muthoni M, I think its good to see Academia going back to the industry to ask for input in curricula development. Previous University Dons would rather claim it was their sole prerogative to say what needs to be taught and when and how it would be taught. Indeed just looking at the recent post from Eng. Kariuki regarding "ICT Jobs at Huawei" it shows the gap between industry and academia. Whereas most ICT University Curricula continues to be strictly segmented along EITHER "Computer Science/Info Technology" OR "Electrical/Telco Engineering" most employers seem to be looking for BOTH CompScience/IT and Engineering components from their candidates. The Challenge then becomes, should IT students be taught some Telco-engineering concepts or Should Electrical and other Engineers be taught IT concepts? I know I have not answered your question regarding inputs for the Computers Science program, but it is just that your question provokes more questions than answers... walu. --- On Tue, 11/10/09, Muthoni Masinde <muthoni(a)uonbi.ac.ke> wrote: From: Muthoni Masinde <muthoni(a)uonbi.ac.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] The Premier B.Sc. Computer Science Programme in Kenya To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com Cc: "moturi" <moturi(a)uonbi.ac.ke>, "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>, "sci-acad(a)uonbi.ac.ke" <sci-acad(a)uonbi.ac.ke>, waema(a)uonbi.ac.ke Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 2:39 PM Dear Nancy, I agree with you; we actually review our curriculum every 4 years; the current one is 4 years old and that is why we are reviewing it. We have always done it through the approach you have described but this time round, we would like to incorporate stakeholders views. Quality assurance issues are well taken care of. The issue of specialisation from 2nd year seems to be favoured by many and we consider this. Thank you very much for the comments and indeed I will be glad to receive more ideas from ICSIT-JKUAT. Best regards, Muthoni On 11/10/09 12:03 AM, "n_macharia(a)yahoo.co.uk" <n_macharia(a)yahoo.co.uk> wrote: > Muthoni, > > This is a brilliant idea. In my view you benefit by eliciting very valuable > and resourceful ideas for the Curriculum from experienced and sharpened staff. > > An all stakeholder involvement in either curriculum review or development is > an IUCEA and CHE requirement. Its the right process for both academic quality > assurance and towards offering demand driven(ICT industry, Kenyas vision 2030) > and custom built training. > > The revision is long overdue. In any case the requirement is one cycle which > is in the period of five yrs. > > On CS, the direction focus should be specialisation from 2nd Year of study > after the foundation units. > > We in academia, believe in sharing "cable", here knowledge and ideas. Will > share this with ICSIT colleagues in JKUAT and come back to you. > > Nancy Macharia > Deputy Director > ICSIT JKUAT > Sent from my BlackBerry® > > -----Original Message----- > From: Tuma Barua <tumabarua(a)gmail.com> > Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 17:19:40 > To: <n_macharia(a)yahoo.co.uk> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke>; > moturi<moturi(a)uonbi.ac.ke>; <waema(a)uonbi.ac.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] The Premier B.Sc. Computer Science Programme in Kenya > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: n_macharia(a)yahoo.co.uk > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/n_macharia%40yahoo.co.… > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: muthoni(a)uonbi.ac.ke > Unsubscribe or change your options at > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/muthoni%40uonbi.ac.ke > > > ----------------------------------------- > This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by > MailScanner, > and is believed to be clean. > > +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI IS ISO CERTIFIED > > The University of Nairobi is committed to providing quality services to all > its clients. The University will monitor and review its quality performance > from time to time through an effective implementation of the Quality > Management System based on ISO 9001:2008 standard. > > University of Nairobi Website: http://www.uonbi.ac.ke/ > +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > ----------------------------------------- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI IS ISO CERTIFIED The University of Nairobi is committed to providing quality services to all its clients. The University will monitor and review its quality performance from time to time through an effective implementation of the Quality Management System based on ISO 9001:2008 standard. 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Re: [Skunkworks] Telecoms firms secure five global internet paths?????
by Peter Osotsi 11 Nov '09

11 Nov '09

Aki; i'm now getting fits and goose bumps. I thought the issue of sharks was addressed a long time ago? Ama sharks are evolving, too? (shark hunters now know where to find sharks, thanks to Kenyan telco's) From: aki <aki275(a)googlemail.com> To: Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:32:58 +0300 Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Telecoms firms secure five global internet paths????? And in more news, Sharks are attracted to under sea fiber optic cable due to ...<cough>The cable emits electromagnetic signals </cough>. TRUE or FALSE? :-))))) ----- Don't wait for success; hunt it down like there's no tomorrow.

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PHP Mail Function
by Peter Kip 11 Nov '09

11 Nov '09

Guys, I'm experiencing some problem with the mail() function. I have a feedback form I want to incorporate into the site, it is working fine with the commercial mail platforms like Gmail, Yahoo...., but it can't send mail when the values of the $to variable are POP based mail systems. This is the sample code. <?php $yourName = 'Online Commercial '; $yourEmail = 'peter.koech(a)gmail.com, peter.kipkoech(a)gmail.com'; $yourSubject = 'Lorem Lipsum'; $referringPage = 'http://www.standardmedia.co.ke'; function cleanPosUrl ($str) { return stripslashes($str); } if ( isset($_POST['sendContactEmail']) ) { $to = $yourEmail; $subject = $yourSubject.': '.$_POST['posRegard']; $message = cleanPosUrl($_POST['posText']); $headers = "From: ".cleanPosUrl($_POST['posName'])." <".$_POST['posEmail'].">\r\n"; $headers .= 'To: '.$yourName.' <'.$yourEmail.'>'."\r\n"; $mailit = mail($to,$subject,$message,$headers); if ( @$mailit ) { header('Location: '.$referringPage.'?success=true'); } else { header('Location: '.$referringPage.'?error=true'); } } ?> -- Nothing’s impossible the impossible just takes a little longer.

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Banks vs MPesa
by Billy 11 Nov '09

11 Nov '09

Safaricom has pretty much taken over the e-commerce service sector in Kenya. >From paying (water/elec) bills, online purchases (local) and even air/bus/train reservations. What is it exactly that is lacking within the banking sector such that one cannot go online and pay for any/all the above using their debit/credit card yet they can do it with mpesa which has only existed for a fraction of the time that banks have been in existence? -Billy

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orange internet with a phone as a modem, don't try this at home
by Dennis Kioko 10 Nov '09

10 Nov '09

After all the hullabaloo about how Orange had reduced their internet prices, I borrowed a friends line and got kshs. 150 credit to try their 150 Mb bundle. When I called customer care for instructions, I was told that I have to buy their fancy named modems, dial some funny looking numbers (#123#3#2#1) and use *99***1# or *99****1# depending on which customer care agent I chose to believe. (not the standard *99# used by most operators). In short, if I wanted to use my phone as a modem, I would have to use their kshs. 7 out of bundle rate. So I tried entering the settings in my computer, whose OS comes with pre-set settings for all other networks by the way, but even that proved to be a futile effort. As I figure out what to do with the credit I can't use, I can't help but wonder how hard a firm can make it hard to use their services. So I can't use Yu since their data service is yet to go countrywide while Orange is tied to their fancy named modems. I don't know about Zain (but their modems were still out of stock countrywide last week). You don't need to be an economist to figure out why Saf will make profits in the region of kes 20 billion this year. seems like they are the only ones after small consumers... -- Sent from my mobile device with Regards: Get your free technology e-magazine in pdf format: Tekniaonline: http://bit.ly/tekniaonline-2 A Campus Perspective, Comically wrapped in Satire : http://gramware.blogspot.com

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10 wave invites available, first come, first served.
by [ Brainiac ] 10 Nov '09

10 Nov '09

quite literally, as the heading reads. -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBQ2o0LcmnQ&feature=PlayList&p=B41970323E7D1…

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Google Wave Invites
by Andrew Wafula 10 Nov '09

10 Nov '09

Hello, I have 10 to give out. First 10 - respond to me directly and not to the list with your gmail address. Regards, ====================== Andrew Wafula Wapakala Web: www.wertsoft.com MSN: a_wafula(a)hotmail.com MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/awafula Blog: http://thewert.blogspot.com/ ========================================================================== If you have made mistakes...there is always another chance for you... you may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing we call 'failure' is not the falling down, but the staying down. - Mary Pickford "Great Minds Discuss Ideas; Average Minds Discuss Events; Small Minds Discuss People"

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Re: [Skunkworks] KDN links
by James Wachira 10 Nov '09

10 Nov '09

John, Going forward, how do you as a company deal with such [Vandalism/ Fibre cuts]? Are they preventable/avoidable? I can not imagine a future where they will be downtimes. Only last week we were not able to make calls on the safcon network due to cable breaks in the CBD... What is the way forward. Advice On Fri, Nov 6, 2009 at 7:00 PM, John H Mwangi <john.mwangi(a)kdn.co.ke> wrote: > Skunkers, > > > > Fiber resolved as from 1755 hrs. Happy surfing.. > > > > Pinging www-real.wa1.b.yahoo.com [87.248.113.14] with 32 bytes of data: > > Reply from 87.248.113.14: bytes=32 time=200ms TTL=55 > > Reply from 87.248.113.14: bytes=32 time=199ms TTL=55 > > Reply from 87.248.113.14: bytes=32 time=199ms TTL=55 > > Reply from 87.248.113.14: bytes=32 time=200ms TTL=55 > > > > Ping statistics for 87.248.113.14: > > Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss), > > Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds: > > Minimum = 199ms, Maximum = 200ms, Average = 199ms > > > > > > > > Kind Regards, > > > > John H Mwangi, > > Customer Support Services, > > Kenya Data Networks, > > P.O Box 62499 - 00200, > > Nairobi, Kenya. > > Tel: +254 020 5 000 000, 711 060 000 > > EXT 107 > > Fax: +254 20 5 000 329 > > URL: www.kdn.co.ke ; www.butterfly.co.ke > > msn: gmwazjh(a)hotmail.com > > skype: gmwazjjh(a)skype.com > > yahoo: gmwaz(a)yahoo.com > > > > > > ... "The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take > great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over > you with singing" ... > > Zephaniah 3:17 NIV > > > > *From:* skunkworks-bounces(a)lists.my.co.ke [mailto:skunkworks-bounces@ > lists.my.co.ke] *On Behalf Of *John H Mwangi > *Sent:* 06 November 2009 12:25 > *To:* 'Skunkworks Forum'; 'skunkworks' > *Subject:* Re: [Skunkworks] KDN links > > > > Hi Brian, > > > > We’ve had a cable cut at Voi, an act of pure vandalism. > > We however, have civil ongoing and hope to have the fault restored in the > shortest time possible. > > > > Kind Regards, > > > > John H Mwangi, > > Customer Support Services, > > Kenya Data Networks, > > P.O Box 62499 - 00200, > > Nairobi, Kenya. > > Tel: +254 020 5 000 000, 711 060 000 > > EXT 107 > > Fax: +254 20 5 000 329 > > URL: www.kdn.co.ke ; www.butterfly.co.ke > > msn: gmwazjh(a)hotmail.com > > skype: gmwazjjh(a)skype.com > > yahoo: gmwaz(a)yahoo.com > > > > > > ... "The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take > great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over > you with singing" ... > > Zephaniah 3:17 NIV > > > > *From:* skunkworks-bounces(a)lists.my.co.ke [mailto:skunkworks-bounces@ > lists.my.co.ke] *On Behalf Of *Brian Lusiola > > *Sent:* 06 November 2009 12:14 > *To:* Skunkworks forum; skunkworks > *Subject:* [Skunkworks] KDN links > > > > Just noticed the link has been put on satellite. > > Any word on whats happened to our beloved seacom? > > > > KDNers??? > > Regards, > -- > Lusiola Brian > Everyone has photographic memory, not everyone has film though. > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > -- Best Regards James Wachira Nairobi .ke tel:+254 728 024 897 | twitter: jwaciira | yahoo: jwaciira | gtalk: jwaciira

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Looking for a OSS Enterprise Operating System
by Jonah Tech 10 Nov '09

10 Nov '09

In ur opinions which is the best open source os that can be deployed at enterprise level. Including 1 support 2 Availability of software,patches 3 Good package management 4 Tried and tested 5 Acceptable

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MPESA API
by comark maloba 10 Nov '09

10 Nov '09

Any one know if there is an MPESA API that can be integrated into a website to sell digital data. -- Dilettante is good, know-it-all is bad.

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laptop for sale
by miky maina 10 Nov '09

10 Nov '09

acer laptop for sale Duo core 2.0, 2GB ram, 250gb hard disk ant one intreasted holla regards

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Downloading at 2MB/sec at Cafe in CBD at 1bob/minute
by wesley kirinya 10 Nov '09

10 Nov '09

Are most internet cafe surfing at these speeds? I'm thrilled at this! I've managed to download a 237MB file in less than 5 minutes. 8~) 8~)

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Drupal/GIS Meetup
by Phares Kariuki 10 Nov '09

10 Nov '09

Hi, There will be a Drupal/GIS Meetup with Robert Sodden. Teleposta Tower's, 4th Floor, From 5.30 pm. http://developmentseed.org/blog/2009/nov/03/drupal-meetup-nairobi-november-… All are welcome :). Thanks, -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares |

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Fw: web designer job
by wesley kirinya 10 Nov '09

10 Nov '09

Don't contact me! Email for contact person is kfmwaura(a)yahoo.com --- On Tue, 11/10/09, Kevin Mwaura <kfmwaura(a)yahoo.com> wrote: From: Kevin Mwaura <kfmwaura(a)yahoo.com> Subject: web designer job To: "Wesley Kiriinya" <kiriinya2000(a)yahoo.com>, "Stephen Mbugua" <fliqa(a)yahoo.co.uk>, "Robert Munuku" <rsmunuku(a)gmail.com>, "allan watoro" <alwatoro(a)gmail.com>, bbahawal(a)hotmail.com, lahesen(a)yahoo.com, totallyjazzed(a)yahoo.com, "Sam Namale" <namalesamamira(a)yahoo.com>, "dennis mbogua" <spliffstart(a)yahoo.co.uk>, "Mike Awiti" <waomike(a)yahoo.com>, "John Mburu" <nineinchcutie(a)yahoo.com>, "mucheru mwangi" <mucheru(a)googlemail.com>, "Eric Mureithi" <erico_shui(a)yahoo.com> Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 12:27 PM Hello, An established PR and Marketing Agency is looking for a permanent inhouse web designer. Must be competent in both design and scripting fundamentals including xHTML, CSS, MySQL, PHP and maintaining content management systems. Back end knowledge is paramount as design work will be done in teams. If you know anyone who may be interested in the job please ask them to contact me at this email address. Regards, Kevin Mwaura

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Nokia N97
by Joram Mwinamo 10 Nov '09

10 Nov '09

Hi I need help updating a version that has no official software for the recent firmware update because of the region it was made for. I want to do this with minimal harm to existing software, anyone having similar issues and found a solution? -- Sent from my Voice Recognition Watch© -------------------------------------------------------------------- God is not an excuse for lack of discipline -------------------------------------------------------------------- Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate,but that we are powerful beyond measure.It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us.There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you.As we let our own light shine, we consciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our fear,our presence automatically liberates others.

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LMR Crimping Tool
by MotoBaridi 10 Nov '09

10 Nov '09

Anyone know where to get $subject above? <motobaridi>

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Re: [Skunkworks] Safaricom Bites, Again!
by Bernard Mwagiru 10 Nov '09

10 Nov '09

@Geeh The question is about a simple call diversion.Not about number hunting. bernard -----Original Message----- From: Geeh Cheezmode Sent: 10/11/2009 9:12:01 am Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Safaricom Bites, Again! James if I get you right, that service is available. A number (usually a PABX) is set up in the HLR and the IN as well and ofcourse the MSCs/MSSs. When you dial the number the HLR returns a msg with a flag indicating n numbers are available for that number. so what happens is that customers only have one number to dial but the number itself is linked to other predefined numbers in a pool , so when the primary number is not available it picks the next in the pool (defined in the IN) and so on in a round robbin manner. but you have to pay of it since its the same as a normal MTC. On 10/11/2009, Solomon Mburu Kamau <solo.mburu(a)gmail.com> wrote: > I thought, if you divert your incoming calls from 072*******1 to > another number on the same network, it should not be charged, but if > you divert to another network, you are liable to be charged, > singularly or double. > > My few queer thoughts > > On 10/11/2009, Eric Mugo <kabugum(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> chargeable Call Diverts have been there from 2002/3. >> >> On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 8:06 AM, James Kagwe <kagwejg(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> I think we are missing the point. Say you call 0722*****1 which is >>> diverted >>> to 0722*****2 from your line 0722*****3, what Safaricom does is that you >>> are >>> charged for the call on your line 0722*****3 and also on line 0722*****1. >>> Meaning that you pay double for the same call. >>> >>> I would compare this to what in telecom was reffered to as a pilot line >>> setup, which I'm not sure still exists. An organisation with several >>> corporate telephone lines used to identify one as the pilot line and all >>> calls to that line would be automatically diverted to any other free line >>> so >>> that client would only memorise one simple line instead of many corporate >>> lines. >>> >>> Telecom if my memory serves me right never used to charge for this >>> service >>> and even if they did it was a one off cost. What Safaricom is doing is >>> not >>> fair. >>> >>> my thots >>> >>> >>> >>> Okechukwu wrote: >>> >>>> what do you guyz expect? You divert and then they pay for you the cost >>>> of diversion? Diverting your calls is like calling the number you are >>>> diverting to when someone calls you - it can never be free - and this >>>> is the norm all world round, not unique to sufferingcon >>>> >>>> ./Ok3ch >>>> >>>> On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 7:29 PM, Mark Mwangi <mwangy(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>>> Seems pretty normal to me . . Afterall you are making safaricom call >>>>> zain through your line . . Thus you should pay for it. . >>>>> >>>>> On 11/9/09, James Kagwe <kagwejg(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> has been there for years....I discovered a while ago. I don't know why >>>>>> but just hope smtg could be done about it. >>>>>> >>>>>> MotoBaridi wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> ...noticed something weird with safaricom: >>>>>>> 1: when i divert my safcom line to another network, my safcom airtime >>>>>>> gets deducted EVERY TIME i receive a diverted call (on the other >>>>>>> line) >>>>>>> 2: when my safcom line HAS NO AIRTIME, and is diverted to another >>>>>>> line, safcom declares me MTEJA >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ...at first, i couldn't make sense of what was happening to my safcom >>>>>>> airtime, but now i have tried, tested and confirmed. anyone else been >>>>>>> bitten so?... >>>>>>> >>>>>>> <motobaridi> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >>>>>>> >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>> 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 >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> 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 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> 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 >>> >> > > > -- > Solomon Mburu > 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 > https://smiley2.wordpress.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 > -- "If you're going through hell, keep going." Winston Churchill _______________________________________________ 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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hacked by blazle on internet explorer
by wallace ngene 10 Nov '09

10 Nov '09

Hallo folks...has anyone experienced the following browser hijack problem?ive tried removing the entries from the registry but it re-occurss even after i reformatted the pc...any ideas woul;d be of great help... |Regards, Wallace -- WALLACE NGENE TARURU wallacengene(a)gmail.com

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Google Acquires AdMob For $750 Million
by Mbugua Njihia 10 Nov '09

10 Nov '09

Google has just announced that it has acquired AdMob , the mobile ad platform that has been especially popular on the iPhone, for $750 million. This is a big win for the company's early investors, which include Sequoia Capital and Accel Partners (this is a huge day for Accel - they were also investors in Playfish, which was just acquired by EA). More recent investors include DFJ and Northgate Capital.

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Re: [Skunkworks] [ke-internetusers] Forward: Is CDMA cell phone technology already dying? ---request for members' views
by Gakuru Alex 10 Nov '09

10 Nov '09

On Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 11:37 AM, Alex Gakuru <gakuru(a)gmail.com> wrote: > I am requested to solicit your views on below. What would be your opinion? > --- > Is CDMA cell phone technology already dying? > > “I think CDMA has its own market, especially in the rural areas so it > is about customer choice. Our intention is now to convert it to EVDO.” > - Joe Deng, Huawei Vice President for Sub-Sahara Africa > ---- > > regards, > > Alex > > _______________________________________________ > ke-internetusers mailing list > ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net > http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers >

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Off Topic Posts
by Phares Kariuki 09 Nov '09

09 Nov '09

Guys, Please, anything that has to be labeled OT should *not* be posted... It's *obviously* in violation of the forum rules. Thanks -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares |

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Safaricom Bites, Again!
by Mbugua Njihia 09 Nov '09

09 Nov '09

:-) there is nothng wrong with your experience. You diverted to another network meaning a call has to be originated from Safaricom to your other line. Of course the charge will be on your current line and once its out of credit you go mteja coz the call cannot be originated from your number anymore.

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Looking 4 Working HUBs
by Joe Murithi Njeru 09 Nov '09

09 Nov '09

Hello All, I'm supporting some legacy system (Scelbi & Mark-8 Altair & IBM 5100 Computers - lol!) and I need to find 24port hubs. Yes I said hubs not switches. If anyone has any lying around please contact me offlist -- Regards, Joe Linux User: #361092 SIP: joe.njeru(a)ekiga.net

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G.I.S Graduates needed for a short term Projects
by saich 09 Nov '09

09 Nov '09

If you have graduated with a degree in Geographical Information Systems please contact me offlist with your details...or ou know anyone who has and is looking for a project please let the know

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cicsco 2960g switch
by Roba gikonyo 09 Nov '09

09 Nov '09

Hi am looking for 2 cisco 2960g switches- 48 port, any ideas on the places i can check? thanks and regards, Robert -- It is difficult to see the picture when you are inside of the frame

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VSAT Dish
by Michael Omondi 09 Nov '09

09 Nov '09

Who knows someone/ company that buys VSAT dishes.. i have one

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THE ‘SARE CHUKI- KENYA NI YETU!’ - PEACE CONCERT with EMMANUEL JAL- SUDANESE WAR CHILD
by nancy bosire 09 Nov '09

09 Nov '09

Greetings, go to URL: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=163461171313&ref=ts Feel free to contact me for more details. Peace is not the absence of conflict but the presence of creative alternatives for responding to conflict -- alternatives to passive or aggressive responses, alternatives to violence. Spread the Word. -- Sincerely yours, Nancy Bosire Managing Director Blueline Synergy Limited Tel: 020 2317230/29 Mobile: 0721907995 info@bluelinesynergy.com,nancy@bluelinesynergy.com http://www.bluelinesynergy.com Domain Registration.Web Design & Hosting.Software Development.LAN/WAN setup.Maintenance.Projectors. New/Used PCs & Laptops.Computer Accessories.Office Stationary "Your consistent thoughts create your consistent results." "Whatever your mind expects and demands, it will find a way to produce it." - Napoleon Hill 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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OT: October Elec Bills
by Richard Bosire 09 Nov '09

09 Nov '09

howdy Is it me or the elec bills for the month of October have surged by over 30%. I feel robbed Regards

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mysql error
by saich 09 Nov '09

09 Nov '09

I have a serious error with my server which runs on fedora 9 and mysql 5 which is givingme the following error.....has anyone ever encountered it Can't connect to local MySQL server through socket '/var/lib/mysql/mysql.sock' (2)

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Serviced Office
by Evans Sibilike 09 Nov '09

09 Nov '09

Anyone with info or contacts for serviced office agencies in Nairobi? Thanks Evans

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FreeBSD distfiles mirror
by Kevo 09 Nov '09

09 Nov '09

To get FreeBSD distfiles locally, in /etc/make.conf put the following: MASTER_SITE_OVERRIDE="ftp://mirror.ac.ke/BSD/FreeBSD/ports/distfiles/${DIST_SUBDIR}/"

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Imagining: Nokia Laptops with internet chip.
by Kariuki Martin 09 Nov '09

09 Nov '09

I was thinking....what if a company like Nokia introduced a laptop with a chip that automatically connected the user to the internet?...as a built in feature :D wouldn't that be a blast!? -- Regards Martin

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Antivirus for windows server
by Michael Omondi 09 Nov '09

09 Nov '09

Hi guys, I am running windows server 2003. I have tried Kaspersky, Norton and Fsecure, and they are all not compatible. Which antivirus runs best with this OS Thanks.....

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Linq to XML
by aki 09 Nov '09

09 Nov '09

Hello, I've already googled and binged but can't find what am looking for. I'd to use XML to create, store and call data but avoid using DOM parser. One big problem I ran into was creation of .xl and .csv tab data file creation where data is to be bound to organised cells or tabs. Anyone know of online reading material or a site that covers the subject line? Want to work with things like XElement and not XmlElement.... Cheers.

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A virus framed me
by Mr. Lawi 09 Nov '09

09 Nov '09

One more reason why you should invest in that antivirus. http://tech.yahoo.com/news/ap/20091109/ap_on_hi_te/us_tec_a_virus_framed_me

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Re: [Skunkworks] Google Wave
by John Macharia 09 Nov '09

09 Nov '09

I have 12 more invites!! Any1?? Mike Ditka <http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/m/mike_ditka.html> - "If God had wanted man to play soccer, he wouldn't have given us arms."

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Re: [Skunkworks] Eastern Africa ICT Consumers Convening 12-13 November, 2009
by Gakuru Alex 08 Nov '09

08 Nov '09

Hi Vincent, Sorry, took longer to respond I was on my "business" Gmail (gakuru@) -this one's mostly for lists.. I am chairing the organizing committee, co-fundraising, web presence and overall logistics. To co-ordinate- our the best person would be Martin (in-charge of venue, facilities, services, etc). He's closely working with Grace at the secretariat ~ both now cc'd. But should you ever need me, just shoot an email or buzz me. thanks, Alex On Sun, Nov 8, 2009 at 7:31 PM, Vincent Wang'ombe < vincent.wangombe(a)kdn.co.ke> wrote: > Hi Alex, > > I trust that you are keeping well. > > Who shall we contact to co-ordinate the event? > > Regards > Vincent > > Sent from my Butterfly network powered by KDN > ------------------------------ > *From: * "kai wulff" <kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke> > *Date: *Sun, 8 Nov 2009 09:11:14 +0300 > *To: *'Gakuru Alex'<alexgakuru.lists(a)gmail.com>; 'Skunkworks Forum'< > skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke>; <vincent.wangombe(a)kdn.co.ke> > *Subject: *AW: [Skunkworks] Eastern Africa ICT Consumers Convening 12-13 > November, 2009 > > Have asked my team to get in touch .. > > > > Vincent .. > > > > Kai > > > > *Von:* Gakuru Alex [mailto:alexgakuru.lists@gmail.com] > *Gesendet:* Saturday, November 07, 2009 22:16 > *An:* Skunkworks Forum > *Cc:* Kai Wulff > *Betreff:* Re: [Skunkworks] Eastern Africa ICT Consumers Convening 12-13 > November, 2009 > > > > Hello Judy, > > > > We did not have a budget for it but if an ISP offered the support, the > organising committee would be delighted. > > > > I have copied Kai since KDN are supportive to skunkworks requests ~ just in > case their fibre/network's there. > > > > regards, > > > > Alex > > > > > > On Sat, Nov 7, 2009 at 8:18 PM, Judy Okite <judyokite(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Hello Alex, > > > > is there a possibility of remote participation to this event? > > > > > > Kind Regards, > > > > On Sat, Nov 7, 2009 at 8:49 AM, Gakuru Alex <alexgakuru.lists(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > > Dear All, > > Themed “Putting East Africans on the Information Highway”, the meeting > seeks to critically look at emerging ICTs issues from a Rights > perspective and develop a consumers’ position for the upcoming > Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) Forum on the proposed > regulations. > > Date: 12-13 November, 2009 > Venue: Multi Media University (Mbagathi) > Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm > > For more details, see the attached .pdf document and program of events. > [shortly re-sending message with attachment.Moderator please allow it] > > We look forward to your participation confirmation and valued > contributions that will enrich Kenya Communications (Regulations), > 2009. > > Please confirm you attendance onlist or with our secretariat Grace or > Martin on +254 020 244 1204/ 244 1196. > > Sincerely, > > Alex Gakuru, the convener, > on behalf of the Organising Committee > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > > > > > -- > "When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long in the > first place." > > > _______________________________________________ > 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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Mick Wilson/UNEP/NBO/UNO has a sore paw
by Mick Wilson 08 Nov '09

08 Nov '09

I will be out of the office starting Mon 11/02/2009 and will not return until Mon 11/09/2009. I committed a stupidity upon my foot and am forced to be even more sessile for a few days. I am not sure whether it is ethical to work from home when on sick leave and will be checking this mail less often than you'd like. If you need an intelligent reply before I get back then please contact caroline.mureithi(a)unep.org or, for POW 2010 matters, norberto.fernandez(a)unep.org

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Eastern Africa ICT Consumers Convening 12-13 November, 2009
by Gakuru Alex 08 Nov '09

08 Nov '09

Dear All, Themed “Putting East Africans on the Information Highway”, the meeting seeks to critically look at emerging ICTs issues from a Rights perspective and develop a consumers’ position for the upcoming Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) Forum on the proposed regulations. Date: 12-13 November, 2009 Venue: Multi Media University (Mbagathi) Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm For more details, see the attached .pdf document and program of events. [shortly re-sending message with attachment.Moderator please allow it] We look forward to your participation confirmation and valued contributions that will enrich Kenya Communications (Regulations), 2009. Please confirm you attendance onlist or with our secretariat Grace or Martin on +254 020 244 1204/ 244 1196. Sincerely, Alex Gakuru, the convener, on behalf of the Organising Committee

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Jacaranda, Scooby Doo and C++
by Murigi Muraya 08 Nov '09

08 Nov '09

Dear All, The Jacaranda meet went well although it started slow (as would be expected on a Saturday morning). We ended at 2.30pm. Prof Sevilla of Strathmore University was most punctual. It is no surprise that software developers he has taught take him as seriously as he takes them. Two of our three (presenting) software gurus acknowledged his contribution to their lives. He had to leave as early as he came though to attend a funeral. Our priority is to motivate software developers and if E-Govt higher ups do not take them seriously, we would rather have the E-Govt technocrats who were with us today. Ms. Esther Wanjau (Assistant Director / ICT - MoIC) and Martin Kinyua (Kenya ICT Board) did well to open our minds as did Hary Hare, Dorcas Muthoni and others who have their E-Govt info together... We will be sure to have them as speakers or moderators in coming meetings. Finally, Conrad talked about Scobby Doo and Monkeys while Wesley was writing C++ code instead of taking notes ... We'll see what Conrad will be doing when Wesley talks to us at one of these meets in the near future. for Kenya MSDN Interop

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Re: [Skunkworks] Eastern Africa ICT Consumers Convening 12-13 November, 2009
by Gakuru Alex 08 Nov '09

08 Nov '09

Asante Kai, Thanks for the agreeing to participate at our Civil Society-led event. KDN is emerging as a very practically social responsible company. This initiative's webpage just went live at http://ict4all.or.ke/. Come, talk and work with us to change this market to ensure ct4all :-) Regards, Alex On Sun, Nov 8, 2009 at 9:11 AM, kai wulff <kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke> wrote: > Have asked my team to get in touch .. > > > > Vincent .. > > > > Kai > > > > *Von:* Gakuru Alex [mailto:alexgakuru.lists@gmail.com] > *Gesendet:* Saturday, November 07, 2009 22:16 > *An:* Skunkworks Forum > *Cc:* Kai Wulff > *Betreff:* Re: [Skunkworks] Eastern Africa ICT Consumers Convening 12-13 > November, 2009 > > > > Hello Judy, > > > > We did not have a budget for it but if an ISP offered the support, the > organising committee would be delighted. > > > > I have copied Kai since KDN are supportive to skunkworks requests ~ just in > case their fibre/network's there. > > > > regards, > > > > Alex > > > > > > On Sat, Nov 7, 2009 at 8:18 PM, Judy Okite <judyokite(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Hello Alex, > > > > is there a possibility of remote participation to this event? > > > > > > Kind Regards, > > > > On Sat, Nov 7, 2009 at 8:49 AM, Gakuru Alex <alexgakuru.lists(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > > Dear All, > > Themed “Putting East Africans on the Information Highway”, the meeting > seeks to critically look at emerging ICTs issues from a Rights > perspective and develop a consumers’ position for the upcoming > Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) Forum on the proposed > regulations. > > Date: 12-13 November, 2009 > Venue: Multi Media University (Mbagathi) > Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm > > For more details, see the attached .pdf document and program of events. > [shortly re-sending message with attachment.Moderator please allow it] > > We look forward to your participation confirmation and valued > contributions that will enrich Kenya Communications (Regulations), > 2009. > > Please confirm you attendance onlist or with our secretariat Grace or > Martin on +254 020 244 1204/ 244 1196. > > Sincerely, > > Alex Gakuru, the convener, > on behalf of the Organising Committee > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > > > > > -- > "When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long in the > first place." > > > _______________________________________________ > 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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Just noticed, have you?
by aki 08 Nov '09

08 Nov '09

Just sharing my thots.. :-) I saw the KDN hosted video site kikasha and great to see it online. I also saw Safaricom getting into online advertisement via sms. Then ofcourse, there is the huawei modem upgrade..... Somehow, and quite strangely we all seem to share common ideas on how things are going ahead. Maybe time to put my projects on full brakes, hold and see where the bulldozers go in a few months time? ( the use of the word bulldozer used in a positive manner.. ) :-) Are you in a similar boat? Rgds.

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Sun Engineer seeking new challenge
by Ken Yanski 07 Nov '09

07 Nov '09

Hi I'm a systems engineer specializing on the Sun Microsystems hardware platform and Solaris 10 operating system. Currently working for a local systems integrator but I need a new challenge preferably in the Telco industry. Does anyone know of any such challenging and exciting opportunites? Kind regards

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Sun Engineer seeking new challenge
by Ken Yanski 07 Nov '09

07 Nov '09

Hi I'm a systems engineer specializing on the Sun Microsystems hardware platform and Solaris 10 operating system. Currently working for a local systems integrator but I need a new challenge preferably in the Telco industry. Does anyone know of any challenging and exciting opportunity. Kind regards

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Blackhats anywhere?
by [ Brainiac ] 07 Nov '09

07 Nov '09

hello guys, im in need of a few blackhats for a small "assignment". will help me effectively quote to my client and a problem shared is a problem solved. Regards. Collins. ps: offlist please and text me +254720516758.

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Accesskenya Link
by Job Muriuki 07 Nov '09

07 Nov '09

Anyone from accesskenya on the list? You can shed some light on whats wrong with the service around jogoo road near eastleigh. The service has been poor for close to two weeks now. look at the ping test from 30 min ago ~ $ ping 4.2.2.2 PING 4.2.2.2 (4.2.2.2) 56(84) bytes of data. 64 bytes from 4.2.2.2: icmp_seq=1 ttl=247 time=1068 ms 64 bytes from 4.2.2.2: icmp_seq=3 ttl=247 time=1218 ms 64 bytes from 4.2.2.2: icmp_seq=4 ttl=247 time=1158 ms 64 bytes from 4.2.2.2: icmp_seq=5 ttl=247 time=1257 ms 64 bytes from 4.2.2.2: icmp_seq=6 ttl=247 time=1231 ms 64 bytes from 4.2.2.2: icmp_seq=7 ttl=247 time=1231 ms 64 bytes from 4.2.2.2: icmp_seq=8 ttl=247 time=1240 ms 64 bytes from 4.2.2.2: icmp_seq=9 ttl=247 time=1209 ms 64 bytes from 4.2.2.2: icmp_seq=10 ttl=247 time=1264 ms 64 bytes from 4.2.2.2: icmp_seq=11 ttl=247 time=1208 ms 64 bytes from 4.2.2.2: icmp_seq=12 ttl=247 time=1128 ms 64 bytes from 4.2.2.2: icmp_seq=14 ttl=247 time=1251 ms 64 bytes from 4.2.2.2: icmp_seq=16 ttl=247 time=1266 ms 64 bytes from 4.2.2.2: icmp_seq=17 ttl=247 time=1174 ms 64 bytes from 4.2.2.2: icmp_seq=18 ttl=247 time=1259 ms 64 bytes from 4.2.2.2: icmp_seq=19 ttl=247 time=1147 ms 64 bytes from 4.2.2.2: icmp_seq=21 ttl=247 time=1036 ms 64 bytes from 4.2.2.2: icmp_seq=22 ttl=247 time=853 ms 64 bytes from 4.2.2.2: icmp_seq=23 ttl=247 time=808 ms 64 bytes from 4.2.2.2: icmp_seq=24 ttl=247 time=918 ms ^C --- 4.2.2.2 ping statistics --- 25 packets transmitted, 20 received, 20% packet loss, time 24025ms rtt min/avg/max/mdev = 808.607/1146.697/1266.385/136.449 ms, pipe 2 Anyone experiencing similar issues on access kenya link.

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Re: [Skunkworks] Google Wave Invites 10 responses, 9 remaining
by Solomon Mburu Kamau 07 Nov '09

07 Nov '09

The following 10 People will receive an invite from me : Bernard Mwagiru Paul Njoroge S. Mwenda Andrew Ouko Alex Ngatia I. Ati Marto Benson Mutungu Chris Mwirigi Justin Mochama On 05/11/2009, Josiah Mugambi <jmugambi(a)gmail.com> wrote: > 6 left.. > > -- > Josiah Mugambi > Jonathan > Swift<http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/j/jonathan_swift.html> > - "May you live every day of your life." > > On Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 2:37 PM, Solomon Mburu Kamau > <solo.mburu(a)gmail.com>wrote: > >> I've got 19 to give out. >> If interested, send me an email, with 'Google Wave Invite' as the subject. >> Regards >> >> On 05/11/2009, Josiah Mugambi <jmugambi(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> > I have 14 more invites.... >> > >> > I've already invited: >> > >> > mwangy(a)gmail.com >> > mueni0(a)gmail.com >> > tlikhanga(a)gmail.com >> > >> > >> > -- >> > Josiah Mugambi >> > Mike Ditka <http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/m/mike_ditka.html> >> - >> > "If God had wanted man to play soccer, he wouldn't have given us arms." >> > >> >> >> -- >> Solomon Mburu >> 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 >> https://smiley2.wordpress.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 >> > -- Solomon Mburu 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 https://smiley2.wordpress.com

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Web Designer, eldoret.
by David Njuki 07 Nov '09

07 Nov '09

if you are a web guy based in eldoret kindly get in touch with me. -- ˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ 'spɹɐƃǝɹ ıʞnɾu pıʌɐp

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Red Hat 5.3 error
by Ken Yanski 07 Nov '09

07 Nov '09

Just installed RHEL 5.3, after rebooting the system after the installation completed, everything is listed as [ *OK* ] until this ..................... Probing for Video card: ASPEED Technology, Inc. AST2000 Attempting to start native X server Waiting for X server to start...log located in /dev/null 1...2...3...4...5...X server started successfully. firstboot: Fatal IO error 104 (Connection reset by peer) on X server :9.0. Then it just chills there, any idea how to resolve this. Regards

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Delphi and Joomla Intern
by Zack Githinji 07 Nov '09

07 Nov '09

Hi All, If you know anyone who is looking for internship and are good, or are ready and willing to learn the above stated please ask them to Inbox me there CV. -- Regards, Zack K. Githinji "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."

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trainning
by david kabugi 06 Nov '09

06 Nov '09

*something to consider* *PowerTalks November Schedule * *Theme for the Month: The Mastery of Change* * * * * PowerTalks is a corporate and personal development firm that specializes in leadership development especially in the area of developing working strategies for organizations, individuals and governments. In line with its goal to make quality training available to a wider audience than its corporate clientele, PowerTalks is hosting weekly training sessions that are priced to accomodate the non institutional participant. The Schedule for November is as follows: *Friday 6th November 2009* *Change That Works: Planning, Selling and Implementation Strategies* Many companies initiate change policies and programs with great enthusiasm. A year down the line, they look back and discover that none of the changes were implemented. Many times, it is not because the changes were not good or not needed. On the contrary, some of these changes would have taken the organizations to the next level. These changes were however not successful because they were not well planned for. This lecture is designed to present participants with tools to measure the intensity, the methodology and the impact of change ever before it is initiated. By the end of the class participants would have been equipped to strategically provide a soft landing for change in their organizations. *Friday 13th November 2009* *PEST Induced Changes: Establishing Rapid Response Systems* Not all change is planned for. Certain Political, Environmental, Socio-Cultural and Technical factors can impose change that can have dramatic consequences on the organization. This lecture will show participants how to create systems that ensure readiness for change at all times and how to ride the waves of these imposed changes to accomplish corporate goals and objectives. *Friday 20th November 2009* *Qualification versus Ability: Drawing the Line* If Bill Gates had applied for a job in the IT department of your company when he dropped out of Harvard would you have given him a job? The answer is most probably no. More than ever before there is a sharp rise in highly skilled professionals who may not necessary have colourful academic qualifications. Where does one draw the line between skill and ability and how does one make that crucial decision on which person to take – the skilled one or the qualified one? *Friday 27th November 2009* *Practical Exercises for Developing a Change Compliant Mind* Human beings are prisoners of logic and prisoners of habit. That is why when something new that challenges status quo shows up, many people are not able to handle it. This very unique class shows participants how to increase the capacity of their mind to initiate, handle and accommodate change. *Venue: *Boardroom, 1st floor, International Life House Nairobi** *Time; *6:30 pm to 8pm** *Course Fee: *Ksh 1,500 per module** *Kshs 4,000 if registering for all the Modules* *Target Group* Business owners and aspiring business owners, Chief Executives, Line Managers and departmental heads, Decision makers in businesses and NGO,s. * * *Methodology* used to deliver the seminar is highly interactive and participatory with group work and practical exercises. *Key Facilitator *will be Dr. Wale Akinyemi, an International HR Development and Corporate Strategy Consultant with over 20 years of practical experience in assisting companies, governments and non governmental organizations in formulating winning and out of the box strategies. He is also an associate and consultant with the Institue of Human Resource Management in Kenya and CEO of PowerTalks.

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Just noticed, have you?
by aki 06 Nov '09

06 Nov '09

*>>Geoffrey Mimano* wrote : Hehe. The matrix runs on window xp. Anyway, my theory is that there is a box. Infact there are two boxes. One, we think out of but the tragedy is that we don think outa the other. We don wanna go outside the norm even when our ideas are out of the box. ------------------------------------------------ Hey @Geoffrey, just share me thots. I don't think taking options/projects to a higher level is an issue, it has not been difficult in previous years, however the financial impact is sometimes severe. It does not mean we will stop doing what we like to do best. Goal posts move each day. But it was interesting to see the new developments. A good side to many things too but I need to re-evaluate many things. Will let things be for now. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. :-) Cheers.

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Re: [Skunkworks] KDN links
by John H Mwangi 06 Nov '09

06 Nov '09

Skunkers, Fiber resolved as from 1755 hrs. Happy surfing.. Pinging www-real.wa1.b.yahoo.com [87.248.113.14] with 32 bytes of data: Reply from 87.248.113.14: bytes=32 time=200ms TTL=55 Reply from 87.248.113.14: bytes=32 time=199ms TTL=55 Reply from 87.248.113.14: bytes=32 time=199ms TTL=55 Reply from 87.248.113.14: bytes=32 time=200ms TTL=55 Ping statistics for 87.248.113.14: Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss), Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds: Minimum = 199ms, Maximum = 200ms, Average = 199ms Kind Regards, John H Mwangi, Customer Support Services, Kenya Data Networks, P.O Box 62499 - 00200, Nairobi, Kenya. Tel: +254 020 5 000 000, 711 060 000 EXT 107 Fax: +254 20 5 000 329 URL: www.kdn.co.ke ; www.butterfly.co.ke msn: gmwazjh(a)hotmail.com skype: gmwazjjh(a)skype.com yahoo: gmwaz(a)yahoo.com ... "The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing" ... Zephaniah 3:17 NIV From: skunkworks-bounces(a)lists.my.co.ke [mailto:skunkworks-bounces@lists.my.co.ke] On Behalf Of John H Mwangi Sent: 06 November 2009 12:25 To: 'Skunkworks Forum'; 'skunkworks' Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] KDN links Hi Brian, We've had a cable cut at Voi, an act of pure vandalism. We however, have civil ongoing and hope to have the fault restored in the shortest time possible. Kind Regards, John H Mwangi, Customer Support Services, Kenya Data Networks, P.O Box 62499 - 00200, Nairobi, Kenya. Tel: +254 020 5 000 000, 711 060 000 EXT 107 Fax: +254 20 5 000 329 URL: www.kdn.co.ke ; www.butterfly.co.ke msn: gmwazjh(a)hotmail.com skype: gmwazjjh(a)skype.com yahoo: gmwaz(a)yahoo.com ... "The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing" ... Zephaniah 3:17 NIV From: skunkworks-bounces(a)lists.my.co.ke [mailto:skunkworks-bounces@lists.my.co.ke] On Behalf Of Brian Lusiola Sent: 06 November 2009 12:14 To: Skunkworks forum; skunkworks Subject: [Skunkworks] KDN links Just noticed the link has been put on satellite. Any word on whats happened to our beloved seacom? KDNers??? Regards, -- Lusiola Brian Everyone has photographic memory, not everyone has film though.

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Final Reminder: E-Gov Public Forum @ Jacaranda Hotel, Saturday, November 7, 2009
by Murigi Muraya 06 Nov '09

06 Nov '09

Dear All, Ms. Esther Wanjau will be joining us tomorrow (Saturday, November 7, 2009) morning at the Jacaranda Hotel. http://egov.comesa.int/en/contacts/24-national-e-government-focal-point-off… Time: 10am to 1pm. She will brief us on how we can get involved in helping Government develop Information and Transactional Systems to benefit all Kenyans. Dr. Joseph Sevilla of Strathmore University and other Technocrats will be with us to add value to our discussions / debate. *To demonstrate that we have Kenyans capable of developing the Information and Transactional systems our government needs: * The e-government discussion will be facilitated by Conrad Akunga, our own Kenyan Microsoft C# (an OPEN programming technology) Most Valuable Professional - Awarded to him by a world wide and world class community of software developers. We will also hear from a Kenyan who is part of a Private Company LOCALLY building a Web System (Service) that various (not just government) organizations subscribe to in some part of the EU. He will be interviewed by another Kenyan guru helping build some HR (System.Web) at the UN in Nairobi. Floor will be open to any queries about how they and their teams go about building these kinds of web systems and services. There will be refreshments sometime between 10am and 1pm. KARIBUNI! ___________________ Please e-mail me to confirm your attendance before tomorrow (Saturday, November 7, 2009). ___________________ http://blogs.msdn.com/interoperability/ *For the more technically inclined / interested, we will show 2 FANTASTIC 'History of Visual Studio' Videos at 9am-10am*

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Re: [Skunkworks] [kictanet] [ke-internetusers] Re: ICDL to be Gazetted: Is Open Office recognized?
by wesley kirinya 06 Nov '09

06 Nov '09

Thanks Dr.Ndemo. The following concerns came to my mind: I believe the government can use a variety of software (proprietary or not). Those software have the features in ICDL but they might be organized differently or the user needs to go through different steps to achieve same results. Therefore I think it might be very useful for anyone who has gone through the ICDL to have learnt atleast 2 of the same kind of the most popular software that the government uses e.g. for Word processing, MS Word and OpenOffice Writer. One may argue that this may take longer time to teach ICDL but I don't believe that time is significantly long. Once a candidate has learnt the fundamentals of Word Processing through one software, it's now a matter of seeing how the same can be archieved in a different software. I believe this has benefits for government and kenyans in general. Incase government migrates to different software e.g. OpenOffice Writer to MS Word, then the migration is smoother. On the same subject, I think it's good to teach about interoperability of different softwares of the same kind. E.g. importing and exporting documents between different Word Processing softwares. If the government is having a hard time deciding which cars to drive I won't be surprised that some want to use MS Word while others OpenOffice Writer. So my point is that I would suggest the candidates of the ICDL course be exposed to a variety of software. --- On Fri, 11/6/09, bitange(a)jambo.co.ke <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> wrote: From: bitange(a)jambo.co.ke <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] [Skunkworks] [ke-internetusers] Re: ICDL to be Gazetted: Is Open Office recognized? To: kiriinya2000(a)yahoo.com Cc: "Zacs" <mwatha_zacs(a)yahoo.com>, "Skunkworks Forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke>, "ke-users" <ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net>, "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Date: Friday, November 6, 2009, 10:01 AM Attached please find the ICDL syllabus and please let me have your comments as to whether it is proprietary or not. Regards Ndemo. > Dr. Ndemo, > Permit me to differ with you on this and agree with Waudo's position, > such > a move would be defeatist, let the market decide what it wants with regard > to the Computer Applications, the issue here is about the skills and the > market should determine that , Africa as a continent and we as a country > are trying to catch up with the developed world and only "freedom" can can > bring about innovation, i think governmnet should focus on Infrastructure > and the global policy environment. I would like to get the opinion of > other policy makers on the same issue. > Regards > > On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 7:25 AM, Gakuru Alex > <alexgakuru.lists(a)gmail.com>wrote: > >> Thank you. >> >> If they report your Open Source clarification clearly, then we may >> consider dropping our open source complaint to MCK. >> >> regards, >> >> a. >> >> On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 7:11 AM, <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> wrote: >> > I will be on KTN in 5 minutes to clarify this. Please watch. >> > >> > Ndemo >> > Sent from my BlackBerry® >> > >> > -----Original Message----- >> > From: Gakuru Alex <alexgakuru.lists(a)gmail.com> >> > Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 07:05:01 >> > To: Zacs<mwatha_zacs(a)yahoo.com> >> > Cc: Skunkworks Forum<skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke>; ke-users< >> ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net> >> > Subject: Re: [ke-internetusers] Re: [Skunkworks] ICDL to be Gazetted: >> Is >> Open >> > Office recognized? >> > >> > I have reliable information to the effect that the PS mentioned both >> > Open Source ICDL and Proprietary ICDL. Now looking for the actual KTN >> > footage to confirm what was actually reported, upon whose >> > confirmation, if found skewed reporting as true we shall lodge a >> > formal, open complaint against the media house to the Media Council of >> > Kenya for misinformation on such a sensitive national subject. >> > >> > Regards, >> > >> > Alex >> > >> > On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 1:16 AM, Zacs <mwatha_zacs(a)yahoo.com> wrote: >> >> I seriously believe there is no way ICDL can be a proprietary >> licence. >> >> >> >> ________________________________ >> >> From: Gakuru Alex <alexgakuru.lists(a)gmail.com> >> >> To: Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke>; ke-users >> >> <ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net> >> >> Sent: Wed, November 4, 2009 12:19:57 AM >> >> Subject: [ke-internetusers] Re: [Skunkworks] ICDL to be Gazetted: Is >> Open >> >> Office recognized? >> >> >> >> If they only gazette ICDL and leave out OpenICDL >> >> http://www.openicdl.org/ we shall go to court to have the Gazette >> >> Notice annulled on the basis of its illegality hence illegitimacy. >> >> Contemplating such an illegal move would leave sour scars and in any >> >> case we no longer have time for niceties play with Microsofties >> >> family.. >> >> >> >> On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 12:12 AM, Rad! <conradakunga(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> I sincerely hope this is not the case. It would be very unfortunate >> if >> >>> government forces citizens to take a certain route. >> >>> From my small investigation ICDL seems to be a pretty widespread >> standard >> >>> that is supposed to be vendor neutral and not linked to any >> particular >> >>> software. See this link for some >> >>> information. http://www.ecdl.com/programmes/index.jsp?p=102&n=108 as >> well >> >>> as >> >>> this one http://www.ecdl.com/programmes/index.jsp?p=108&n=119. I >> hope >> >>> this >> >>> is what was in mind >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> _______________________________________________ >> >>> 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 >> >>> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> ke-internetusers mailing list >> >> ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net >> >> http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers >> >> >> >> >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > ke-internetusers mailing list >> > ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net >> > http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers >> > >> > ---------------------------------------------- >> > This message has been scanned for viruses and >> > dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is >> > believed to be clean. >> > --------------------------------------------- >> > "easy access to the world" >> > >> > >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 >> > > > > -- > Barrack O. 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Skunkworks Meeting, Today, 3rd November, 2009, KDN CEO, Talking Fibre
by Phares Kariuki 06 Nov '09

06 Nov '09

Hi, There will be a Skunkworks meeting on the 3rd of November *TODAY*, at Teleposta Towers, 4th Floor. We are pleased to have the speaker as Mr. KaiWulff, KDN CEO. Meeting will start at 6 pm. Topics covered will be as follows: 1. Kenya, now that the Fibre has landed, what’s the future? 2. What it takes to build a fibre network in Kenya 3. KDN’s future plans. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Thanks to our kind sponsors, Multimedia University College of Kenya for graciously hosting us, time after time, and KDN for their sponsorship. -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares |

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certification
by Patrick Mburu 06 Nov '09

06 Nov '09

Hi all, Is there a red-hat certification testing center in africa?Have checked redhat site and seems only available in states and europe.... Any guides appreciated.

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Friday Spot Test
by Tech List Kenya 06 Nov '09

06 Nov '09

Something to lighten up your Friday: Exam rule no. 1: NO GOOGLING!!! or altavistaring, or yahooing, or binging, or... u get the drift :) Please answer the following questions. Where necessary, give *very* brief explanation(s) 1. A machine in a DHCP environment retains its dynamic IP address even after changing network cable. True, False, Depends (on what) 2. An IP address is tied to the network cable. Therefore you can transfer IP address by swapping network cables. True, False, Laughable, Depends (on what) 3. The first implementation mouse was actually called a rat. True, False 4. A flash drive grows heavier as the size of its contents grows. Therefore a flash is heavier with 4gb of movies than with 300mb of audio files. True, False, Depends (on what). 5. Most Linux distros come with no default mode of file-sharing enabled. True, False, Depends (on what). 6. http://www.example.com = http://example.com. True, False, Depends (on what) 7. You can transfer the contents of the clipboard from one machine to another by selecting text in source machine, holding down the left click mouse button, unplugging the mouse from the source, plugging it into the target machine with the button still pressed, and in the text editor, releasing the left click button. (USB Mouses only). True, False, Depends (on what) 9. List Best products for a Kenyan medium-to-large enterprise IT infrastructure based on: a) Open Source products only b) Proprietory products only c) Non restricted mix 10. You didn't notice no. 8 is missing. True, False 11. This spot test is an original piece and was not lifted from the net. True, False (Prove it), Yeah, right

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Fw: [kictanet] Nokia Research technical intern in Kenya
by wesley kirinya 06 Nov '09

06 Nov '09

--- On Wed, 11/4/09, Benjamin Makai <benmakai(a)yahoo.com> wrote: From: Benjamin Makai <benmakai(a)yahoo.com> Subject: [kictanet] Nokia Research technical intern in Kenya To: kiriinya2000(a)yahoo.com Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 10:29 AM Sambaza ==== Nokia Research is looking for a technical intern to work on a project in the US and Kenya during 2010. Self-help groups are a large-scale phenomenon in Africa. Participation varies by country, typically from 50-90% of the total population. These groups, called "chama" ("association" in Swahili), help their members save and borrow in a rotational manner. Chama also offer a way for people to exchange skills or barter tasks. This aspect of skill exchange is the focus of the project. The project is to help design and to implement a method for self-help groups to better learn about and exchange skills within a group and between connected groups. The method will use IVRs and SMS to act as a communication channel. The applicant must be a current student at a US college or university and have a strong computer science background. Advanced undergraduates, Masters, and early PhDs are encouraged to apply. Publication of results will be strongly encouraged. Presentation of work at a Nokia Lab in the US will be required at the end of the internship. Facility with Django/Python, Perl, basic bash and cron scripts, basic Unix system administration, and MySQL are required and will be evaluated as part of the application process. Scope of the internship: - January: two week visit to Kenya to meet the team and to better understand how self-helps group work in sub-Saharan Africa. - Feb-May/June (end of your term): begin project development (5-10 hours/week) - June-Aug (three months): finish implementation, and field test prototype in collaboration with social scientists in Kenya - Sep-Dec: prepare academic paper on work (5-10 hours/week) Please only apply if you can travel to Kenya in January and during the summer, and can be an intern during the spring and fall semesters. Applicants should sent a succinct, single-page cover letter and a CV to Jonathan Ledlie (jonathan.ledlie(a)nokia.com) by Friday November 20. Please send two reference letters and a copy of your transcript with your application. The intern will be selected by December 11. The internship is paid. Both trips to Kenya will be paid for. Housing in Kenya will be arranged and paid for. -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: kiriinya2000(a)yahoo.com Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kiriinya2000%40yahoo.c…

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KDN downtime
by Mbugua Njihia 06 Nov '09

06 Nov '09

This morning KDN links went down. I guess they are using their satellite backups.

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KDN links
by Brian Lusiola 06 Nov '09

06 Nov '09

Just noticed the link has been put on satellite. Any word on whats happened to our beloved seacom? KDNers??? Regards, -- Lusiola Brian Everyone has photographic memory, not everyone has film though.

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Fw: Greetings + Tim Barners-Lee Meeting Nov 20th 2009.
by Walubengo J 06 Nov '09

06 Nov '09

r the Skunks aware? I had send a unicast to Phares (the defacto organizer for skunks?). I have not recieved an answer so i have now decided to float the same question to floor and hpe i can get a few answers? walu. --- On Tue, 11/3/09, Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> wrote: From: Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> Subject: Greetings + Tim Barners-Lee Meeting Nov 20th 2009. To: "Phares Kariuki" <pkariuki(a)gmail.com> Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2009, 5:18 PM Tim Berners-Lee is coming to kenya from 19th-21st Nove and am told he is to meet the Skunks. R u aware and secondly, could you think of any skunk internet-upstarts that Tim would be interested in visiting to get a feel of techno-skills available locally? walu. nb: more details on Tim @ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Berners-Lee

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