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KDN cut their rates by 90% last week....havent seen any of you skunkers commenting on this issue
by saich 14 Aug '09

14 Aug '09

In fact most of you were adamant than Rates will not come down in the near future coz of the Providers have to recoup their costs and blah Blah Blah....and u quite tried to justify the equation that Fibre Optic Cable != to cheaper internet.....

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Re: [Skunkworks] Pass4sure - Complete Certification Pack - Ksh 3, 000
by mike oketch 14 Aug '09

14 Aug '09

which question Daniel? On 8/12/09, Daniel Mugambi <danielmugambi(a)gmail.com> wrote: > You dint answer my question! > > > On Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 4:12 PM, mike oketch <mikeoketch(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> send me your contacts for delivery >> >> On Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 11:34 AM, Willie Ong'uti >> <williexm(a)gmail.com>wrote: >> >>> U still have the DVD? >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Skunkworks mailing list >>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>> 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 >> 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 mobile device

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Google Chrome for Ubuntu
by David Njuki 14 Aug '09

14 Aug '09

You can run Google Chrome on Ubuntu, i don't know about other distros though. http://tinyurl.com/lv2vpv -- Δαβίδ Samuel Goldwyn<http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/s/samuel_goldwyn.html> - "I'm willing to admit that I may not always be right, but I am never wrong."

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packet stream data networks
by gachuhi anthony 14 Aug '09

14 Aug '09

all sorry for my ignorance but who is this packet stream data networks. cant seem to find their webpage regards Anto

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Can a cell phone do this
by Alex Nderitu 14 Aug '09

14 Aug '09

Someone send me one of the many forwards of what our cellphones can do eg dialling 112 for emergency via any network regardless of which one you belong etc . Got me wondering, is it possible to do as below and if yes how does it work? Have you locked your keys in the car? Does your car have remote keyless entry? This may come in handy someday. Good reason to own a cell phone: If you lock your keys in the car and the spare keys are at home, call someone at home on their mobile phone from your cell phone. Hold your cell phone about a foot from your car door and have the person at your home press the unlock button, holding it near the mobile phone on their end. Your car will unlock. Saves someone from having to drive your keys to you. Distance is no object. You could be hundreds of miles away, and if you can reach someone who has the other 'remote' for your car, you can unlock the doors (or the trunk).

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Safaricom Modem for SALE
by mike oketch 14 Aug '09

14 Aug '09

Safaricom 3g Modem at only Ksh 3,400

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Apple Launching a Tablet
by mike oketch 13 Aug '09

13 Aug '09

http://gizmodo.com/5335942/an-insider-on-the-apple-tablet

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Fwd: Call for tenders for VSAT internet connection
by mike oketch 13 Aug '09

13 Aug '09

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Justin Mathews <justinhmathews(a)gmail.com> Dear All, Please find attached a call for tenders for the supply and installation of a satellite internet connection suitable for 12-15 users. Tenders must be submitted to DED in Juba or GTZ-DETA in Yei by Friday, 21st August. Details are in the attached document. Please circulate to any firms you think may be interested in tendering for this work. Regards and thanks, Dr Justin Mathews Acting Team Leader, GTZ-DETA Yei

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Re: [Skunkworks] Can a cell phone do this
by Kipkemoi 13 Aug '09

13 Aug '09

Alternatively, if the phone is older and made of sturdier stuff, you can 1. call your friend who has your other remote for to open the window 2. Ask him to get that remote and press it near his phone. 3. Throw your phone really hard against the mirror. 4. Get the key you locked inside and disable that wailing alarm. 5. ... maybe you don't need step one and two ... Kipkemoi On Aug 13, 2009 5:53 PM, "Billy" <billyx5(a)gmail.com> wrote: Not possible! Unless you were watching kiini macho :) -Billy 2009/8/13 kennedy kariuki <kkairu(a)gmail.com> > > saw it on TV sometimes back bt should be possible... > > ~ K-Tatu > > On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 4... _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks 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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Mini Size Coca Cola Cooler
by Max Muraya 13 Aug '09

13 Aug '09

Hi guys, I need to get 2 Coca Cola Coolers for some 2offices.Anyone know who i can contact for the above? Thanks in advance. -- Sent from my mobile device

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Elections Technology
by Bernard Owuor 13 Aug '09

13 Aug '09

Was any skunker at the National Conference on Electoral Reforms http://www.nation.co.ke/News/-/1056/638764/-/ulncii/-/index.html http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=1144021424&cid=4& It'd be great to have a skunker report on the tech stuff that was shown. Bernard

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Microsoft to buy sun
by Geoffrey Muthondu 13 Aug '09

13 Aug '09

http://www.networkworld.com/community/node/40493 Unbelievable! -- Mimano G. Muthondu, Software Developer, Datadyne.org skype : gmimano Mobile : +254 723 615 206

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Census webpage
by Mark Mwangi 13 Aug '09

13 Aug '09

Has anyone visited the census webpage?. . . . . I couldnt believe it. . . . . http://www.cbs.go.ke/Census/Census%20Web%20Page.html -- Regards, Mark Mwangi http://mwangy.wordpress.com

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Juniper
by Omondi douglas 13 Aug '09

13 Aug '09

Anybody out there knows how i can learn n get certification on juniper routers?

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SECAM
by Josphat 13 Aug '09

13 Aug '09

Hi skunks? Where is *SECAM* which is under video formats applied? *(Applications of SECAM*) Thanks -- Try not to become a man of success but a man of value. Albert Einstein +254726982020 or +254732982020

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Managing UI complexity
by Geoffrey Muthondu 13 Aug '09

13 Aug '09

Great article on managing user interface complexity: http://www.brandonwalkin.com/blog/2009/08/10/managing-ui-complexity/ -- Mimano G. Muthondu, Software Developer, Datadyne.org skype : gmimano Mobile : +254 723 615 206

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Pharmacy/Chemist management system wanted
by Martin Njuguna 13 Aug '09

13 Aug '09

Dear Skunks, Anyone who had *developed and deployed* a pharmacy/chemist management system, kindly get in touch with Jane Kagiri, directly on kagirijane(a)yahoo.com. Send your system specs and the costing/licensing for 1 branch and 3 branches The system should be able to keep track of stocks, prices, reorder levels etc Martin S. Njuguna -- Martin S. Njuguna

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Quickbooks Pro 2009
by mike oketch 13 Aug '09

13 Aug '09

Guys Quickbooks Pro 2009 at just Ksh 5,000. Free Video Tutorials

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$afcom's 'Green' Phone: Battery life?
by wesley kiriinya 13 Aug '09

13 Aug '09

So $afcom has lauched a solar charged phone for about 3K. Interesting especially for guys without electricity *cough*The Entire Country*cough*. I began to wonder about the battery life thus the value of the entire package. AFAIK, if a battery for a mobile device is discharged and recharged frequently without the charge (almost) running out then that reduces the battery life. The phone will often be exposed to the sun thus it will recharge unless there is a switch to control this. Even if there is a switch, I assume solar charging will take longer than the average time so most users would just leave it on and let the phone recharge whenever it's exposed to the sun. If someone gets a hold of it, confirm/deny my wonders. O_O

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Let the Browser wars begin...
by fyodor 13 Aug '09

13 Aug '09

Interesting..... http://www.spectrum.ieee.org/computing/software/microsoft-shows-off- experimental -tyrus _IEEE Member.

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Re: [Skunkworks] Used Mac's for sale
by Rahim Kara 13 Aug '09

13 Aug '09

Hi, I've got a few mac's for sale that are secnd hand. Anyone interested? Macbook White 1.83 Ghz Cduo, 80GB HD @ Ksh 55,000/- Macbook Pro 15" 2.1Ghz Core2Duo 2GB RAM 120GB HD @ Ksh 155,000/- Rahim Kara, Pro App's Specialist, Elite Digital Solutions Ltd.  Apple Premium Reseller Sarit Centre P.O.Box 75289, Nairobi – 00200 KENYA +254 (20) 374 5550 PHONE +254 (20) 375 3509 FAX +254 721 875 042 Safaricom MOBILE +254 734 334 074 Zain MOBILE +254 773 104 250 Orange MOBILE iChat rahim.kara(a)me.com Mailing List Subscription http://mail.wananchi.com/mailman/listinfo/elitedigitalsolutions

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URGENT: Windows Vista Ultimate Wanted ASAP
by Al Kags 13 Aug '09

13 Aug '09

I'm looking for Windows Vista Ultimate urgently to upgrade from my Vista Home Premium. I would love to have it in the next day or so if possible. Do you have it. Holla now. 020 6763002. Al Kags ----------------------- Founder, The Desturi Trust http://www.alkags.com

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FW: Be Careful with the Black Device for Keyboards
by fyodor 13 Aug '09

13 Aug '09

Hi >Hi Skunks, > >I?m not sure whether this is true but a friend of mine forwarded Keyloggers have been around for ages now and yes, its true this does happen. The most popular one is the Keyghost and is available off most online merchants. Also be those in offices also need be careful. -tyrus _IEEE Member

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FW: Be Careful with the Black Device for Keyboards -
by Vincent Ngundi 13 Aug '09

13 Aug '09

Hi Skunks, I¹m not sure whether this is true but a friend of mine forwarded me the message below. I felt I should not ignore it. Regards, -Vincent >> >> PLEASE BE CAREFUL WHENEVER YOU'RE USING A public computer (Like Cyber Cafes.) >> CHECK THE BACK OF THE PC AND SEE IF THE BELOW DEVICE IS THERE. IF SO, then DO >> NOT USE IT! >> >> >> >> >> >> >> New storing device fits at the end of the keyboard cable connecting to the PC >> specialized to save all typed keys in it? Mostly could be used in net cafes, >> exhibitions, hotels and airports therefore be careful especially the people >> who use the internet in these places to enter their bank accounts online or >> any other important sites. >> >> After you enter the bank account and leave the PC it will be easy to open >> your account again as all what you have typed has been saved in the >> Black device. >> >> Therefore, you should check the PC for any suspicious piece behind it >> >> before using the net in public places for important sites. >> >> Please send it to all who you know to educate them against this fraud. ------ End of Forwarded Message -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: <Learning@Cisco>CCIE Mobile Labs, Nairobi, Kenya, November 2nd-6th, 2009
by Richard Bosire 13 Aug '09

13 Aug '09

13 August, 2009 Mobile CCIE Lab Now Available for CCIE Routing and Switching and CCIE Security Exams in Nairobi, Kenya To address the urgent need for certified IT professionals in emerging markets, and to offer more convenient testing, Cisco has developed the Mobile CCIE Lab for qualified candidates who are ready to take their CCIE Routing and Switching exam or CCIE Security exam. We encourage you to take advantage of the Mobile Lab scheduled in Nairobi, Kenya from November 2nd-6th, 2009. The CCIE Mobile Testing lab will allow qualified candidates to more easily and quickly take the exam, reducing the waiting time, effort, and costs accrued by having to travel to take the exam. The eight-hour lab exam tests your ability to configure actual equipment and get the network running in a timed test situation. There will be 30 seats available for CCIE Routing and Switching exam and 5 seats available for the CCIE Security exam. The Cisco CCIE certifications are the highest level of achievement for network professionals. Less than 3 percent of all Cisco certified professionals earn their CCIE certification. Click here to register for the CCIE Routing and Switching or CCIE Security Nairobi lab exams. For information on registering for a Mobile CCIE Lab event or for additional information about the CCIE Mobile Lab program, visit the Cisco Learning Network. Subscribe to Cisco Unsubscribe from Cisco Privacy Statement Subscribe to receive emails and newsletters from Cisco. Or modify your profile, subscriptions, and preferences if you're already a Cisco customer. To no longer receive these messages from Cisco. Please allow 7-10 business days for changes to take effect. Read more about our privacy statement. Please do not reply to this email for support. To view answers to commonly asked questions regarding the Cisco Certification Program or to request assistance related to this email, visit the Certification Online Support tool at www.cisco.com/go/certsupport. Copyright (C) 2008, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco, the Cisco logo, and Cisco Systems are registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the United States and certain other countries. Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, California 95134 ATTN: Corporate Marketing (SJC08/3/4)

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KPLC Bill
by Mark Mwangi 13 Aug '09

13 Aug '09

Am surfing the kplc site and I dont see a way of checking the current months bill. . . .the best they can do is an estimate. . . . If they have implemented it on sms why not online? -- Regards, Mark Mwangi http://mwangy.wordpress.com

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Pass4sure - Complete Certification Pack - Ksh 3,000
by mike oketch 12 Aug '09

12 Aug '09

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I dare all of you to hack onto my site...
by Joshua Musau 12 Aug '09

12 Aug '09

Wordup skunks, If theres any web developer out there worth his salt. I dare him to hack into my site... am offering 10k. Let the games begin.

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Judge: Microsoft can't sell Word anymore
by ashok+skunkworks＠parliaments.info 12 Aug '09

12 Aug '09

<http://blog.seattlepi.com/microsoft/archives/176223.asp> A Texas judge ruled Tuesday that Microsoft cannot sell one of its flagship products, Word, in the United States because of patent infringement. You read that right: Microsoft cannot sell Word, the judge ruled. Judge Leonard Davis, of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, ordered a permanent injunction that "prohibits Microsoft from selling or importing to the United States any Microsoft Word products that have the capability of opening .XML, .DOCX or DOCM files (XML files) containing custom XML," according to an announcement by the plaintiff, Toronto-based i4i Inc. XML essentially is a programming language that allows users to customize the underlying format of their word-processing documents, for example, and makes them readable across different word-processing programs. The ability to read and write XML documents is an integral feature of Microsoft Word. Photo Download the injunction (PDF) In its complaint (PDF), i4i alleges Microsoft willingly violated its 1998 patent (No. 5,787,449) on a method for reading XML. The company, whose Web site advertises that users can "Create and edit XML content in Microsoft Word," helps clients work with XML. i4i filed the lawsuit in March 2007, seeking an injunction and damages. The Eastern District of Texas is known for being a haven for patent litigation. The injunction (PDF), which becomes effective in 60 days, prohibits Microsoft from selling future Word products that allegedly use the patented technology. It also enjoins Microsoft from testing, demonstrating, marketing or offering support for those future products. Davis also ordered Microsoft to pay i4i more than $290 million in damages. "We are disappointed by the court's ruling," Microsoft spokesman Kevin Kutz said in a statement. "We believe the evidence clearly demonstrated that we do not infringe and that the i4i patent is invalid. We will appeal the verdict." Indeed, Microsoft will likely do everything in its power to overturn Tuesday's ruling. And indeed, Microsoft will likely prevail.

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Computer game
by Peter Muchemi 12 Aug '09

12 Aug '09

Anyone with some computer game for a 5 yrs old boy? motor racing etc on a PC? Any help will be appreciated.

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Printronix printers
by Ken Etsula 12 Aug '09

12 Aug '09

Hi skunks n lets Urgently lookig for Printronix P7000 printers. Need distributor contacts based in Nrb. regards

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Re: [Skunkworks] Zuku on Seacom? Bye Bye Bambanet
by Joram Mwinamo 12 Aug '09

12 Aug '09

Pinging www-real.wa1.b.yahoo.com [69.147.76.15] with 32 bytes of data: Reply from 69.147.76.15: bytes=32 time=313ms TTL=55 Reply from 69.147.76.15: bytes=32 time=301ms TTL=55 Reply from 69.147.76.15: bytes=32 time=298ms TTL=55 Reply from 69.147.76.15: bytes=32 time=364ms TTL=55 Ping statistics for 69.147.76.15: Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss), Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds: Minimum = 298ms, Maximum = 364ms, Average = 319ms Still doubting??? On Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 2:25 PM, Kevin Ouma <kevin.ouma(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Sorry previous question were meant for Riyaz. > > Kevin > > > On Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 2:25 PM, Kevin Ouma <kevin.ouma(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> When will u guys be on Seacom so that I can say goodbye to Safaricom ? >> >> Kevin >> >> >> On Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 1:55 PM, Riyaz Bachani < >> riyaz.bachani(a)ke.wananchi.com> wrote: >> >>> The cache servers were moved onto SEACOM, and the rest of the migration >>> is ongoing. >>> >>> R >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Joram Mwinamo" <joram.mwinamo(a)gmail.com> >>> To: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> >>> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 2:06:36 PM GMT +03:00 Iraq >>> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Zuku on Seacom? >>> >>> >>> Thats what i thought.....however I wont give up lobbying for them to move >>> coz after that.....safaricom can forget about my chums on 3g >>> >>> >>> On Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 1:25 PM, Areba Collins < arebacollins(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> >>> Everyone's moved to seacom leaving some idle capacity for zuku on sat. >>> :-) >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On 8/9/09, Gichuki John Chuksjonia < chuksjonia(a)gmail.com > wrote: >>> > Nah, thats not seacom...... >>> > >>> > On 8/10/09, Joram Mwinamo < joram.mwinamo(a)gmail.com > wrote: >>> >> Pinging www.l.google.com [74.125.39.99] with 32 bytes of data: >>> >> Reply from 74.125.39.99 : bytes=32 time=874ms TTL=52 >>> >> Reply from 74.125.39.99 : bytes=32 time=1021ms TTL=52 >>> >> Reply from 74.125.39.99 : bytes=32 time=1199ms TTL=52 >>> >> Request timed out. >>> >> >>> >> Ping statistics for 74.125.39.99 : >>> >> Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 3, Lost = 1 (25% loss), >>> >> Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds: >>> >> Minimum = 874ms, Maximum = 1199ms, Average = 1031ms >>> >> >>> >> I guess not but its faster than usual...... >>> >> >>> >> On Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 12:52 PM, John Macharia < kihahu(a)gmail.com > >>> wrote: >>> >> >>> >>> I disagree!!!!! >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On 8/10/09, mike oketch < mikeoketch(a)gmail.com > wrote: >>> >>>> >>> >>>> Ndugu ping tuone >>> >>>> >>> >>>> >>> >>>> >>> >>>> On Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 12:40 PM, Joram Mwinamo >>> >>>> < joram.mwinamo(a)gmail.com >wrote: >>> >>>> >>> >>>>> Youtube videos are downloading seamlessly. Is that a sign coz its >>> been >>> >>>>> damn slow in the past.... >>> >>>>> >>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>>>> Skunkworks mailing list >>> >>>>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>> >>>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>> >>>>> 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 >>> >>>> 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 >>> >>> 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. >>> >> >>> > >>> > >>> > -- >>> > -- >>> > Gichuki John Ndirangu, C.E.H , C.P.T.P, O.S.C.P >>> > I.T Security Analyst and Penetration Tester >>> > infosigmer(a)inbox.com >>> > >>> > {FORUM} http://lists.my.co.ke/pipermail/security/ >>> > http://nspkenya.blogspot.com/ >>> > http://chuksjonia.blogspot.com/ >>> > _______________________________________________ >>> > Skunkworks mailing list >>> > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>> > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>> > 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 >>> > >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Its Possible! >>> http://www.itspossible.afraha.com >>> >>> Collins Areba Omwoyo >>> +254 735 824872 / +254 720 516758 >>> arebacollins[at]gmail[dot]com >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Skunkworks mailing list >>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>> 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. >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Skunkworks mailing list >>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>> 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 >>> 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 > 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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I walked the paths
by joe mwirigi 12 Aug '09

12 Aug '09

I walked along the paths of the republic. Thence I opened my eyes and saw four wicked things, two which are an abomination. Getting the entire seacom on a bundle but disconnects every 10th second, Seacom as plenty as the sea but power as scarce as genuine China-mades . Lighting the republic when its dark and darkening its dreams when the sun comes up. Having a leadership that scratches its head when its feet itch. And itching for popularity among subjects trodden there under. Two are punishable by light and innovation, three by thunder.

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OFFLIST -- Mac , hp printer, umax scanner
by Ashok Hariharan 12 Aug '09

12 Aug '09

Hi, I am interested in the scanner ... can you provide me more details about it ? thanks Ashok On Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 1:45 PM, Steve Obbayi<steve(a)sobbayi.com> wrote: > A friend of mine is selling G4 macintosh (three units) towers and Lacie > monitors (hard disk 80GB ram 512 system 9.0 plus adobe applications > installed my need upgrading) > hp 4600 colour laserjet printer > Umax Scanner > > (lady owner--- if that helps) > > get in touch for her contacts if interested > > -- > > SKYPE: sobbayi > US: +1 202 470 0525 > KE: +254 722 627 691 > > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > 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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Our Cities - Night Out
by ndungu stephen 12 Aug '09

12 Aug '09

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Sun server spare parts
by m mugo 12 Aug '09

12 Aug '09

Hi all, Anyone out there that knows about a company deals in Sun server parts; some component needs replacing. Thanks

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opporunity to sell your idea world wide
by matere lusitche 12 Aug '09

12 Aug '09

hallo skunkers from Eldoret and kakamega mmust BBC tech program Digital planet are coming to kenya see message bellow ; '''''Exciting news - Digital Planet will be travelling to Kenya at the start of September to record a programme about the arrival of high-speed broadband to east Africa. Do let me know what stories you think we should cover in the country while we're there. They can be related to broadband service, or not. We'll be based in Nairobi but may be able to travel a little.''' do contact me if you have any unique presentation or would like to share your ideas. i will be in moi main next week. lets not lose this unique opportunity to market ourselves world wide. please send me contacts e.t.c skunkworks main i am certain you will be at hand to assist us at the provinces thanks

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Looking for (Temp) HTML/CSS Guru.
by Moses Kemibaro 12 Aug '09

12 Aug '09

Looking for a *Great* HTML and CSS Guru to outsource some urgent work for a period of one week starting this coming Monday. If available, state daily billing rate and possibility of working on-site (we will provide computer, internet access and software applications to get the job done if required). Send credentials to jobs(a)dotsavvyafrica.com as soon as possible. Thanks! Moses ---

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Google Code Jam
by Sammy Njoroge 12 Aug '09

12 Aug '09

For all you programmers out there Code Jam is back Google Code Jam is a coding competition in which professional and student programmers are asked to solve complex algorithmic challenges in a limited amount of time. The contest is all-inclusive: Google Code Jam lets you program in the coding language and development environment of your choice. register between August 10 and September 3 more info @ http://code.google.com/codejam/ Happy coding!!!

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MySql Import
by Ogure Obunga 12 Aug '09

12 Aug '09

Problem: I'm trying to import a large mysql dumpfile to a new server (localhost). The file is larger (16mb) than the allowed maximum_file_size as specified in my.ini (1mb). I have tried using bigdump, and other tricks including changing the settings of my.ini without much success. I run on Wamp server 2.0i Any help is highly appreciated.

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How to configure Reliance netconnect Broadband+ EVDO connection on linux
by Ukang'a Dickson 12 Aug '09

12 Aug '09

Been Struggling with EVDO on Fedora 11 for the past 2 days, this guy http://www.tuxhat.com/linux/reliance-netconnect-broadband-on-linux/ sorted me out. I hope it sorts someone else too. Just back up. How to configure Reliance netconnect Broadband+ EVDO connection on linux By tux <http://www.tuxhat.com/author/admin/> • Apr 9th, 2009 • Category: Fedora<http://www.tuxhat.com/category/linux/fedora/>, Linux <http://www.tuxhat.com/category/linux/> I recently started using Reliance netconnect Broadband+ EVDO connection on linux. I didn’t find exact help on how to get the EVDO modem ( ZTE AC8710) working on linux. So I thought of sharing the procedure, [image: ZTE AC8710 EVDO Modem] The above picture shows the ZTE AC8710 modem I got along with my connection. It’s pretty easy to install it in windows, you even do not need to have the driver CD. Just plug in the modem, at first it will be detected as a storage device. The storage device have the modem driver built into it, so an autoplay will install the modem driver and reliance net connecting suite on to your windows. The feature of USB devices to have multiple configuration (storage device / modem) can cause hell lot of confusions, while using it in linux. Let me explain, First I inserted my USB modem on to the port in Fedora 10 installed box, below is the kernel message and command output of ‘lsusb’ , ======= Kernel message ==== usb 3-1: new full speed USB device using uhci_hcd and address 7 usb 3-1: New USB device found, idVendor=19d2, idProduct=fff6 usb 3-1: New USB device strings: Mfr=1, Product=2, SerialNumber=3 usb 3-1: Product: USB Storage usb 3-1: Manufacturer: ZTE, Incorporated usb 3-1: SerialNumber: 000000000002 usb 3-1: configuration #1 chosen from 1 choice scsi6 : SCSI emulation for USB Mass Storage devices usb-storage: device found at 7 usb-storage: waiting for device to settle before scanning usb-storage: device scan complete scsi 6:0:0:0: CD-ROM ZTE USB Storage FFF1 2.31 PQ: 0 ANSI: 2 sr1: scsi-1 drive sr 6:0:0:0: Attached scsi CD-ROM sr1 sr 6:0:0:0: Attached scsi generic sg3 type 5 sr1: CDROM (ioctl) error, command: Get configuration 46 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 20 00 sr: Sense Key : No Sense [current] sr: Add. Sense: No additional sense information ===== lsusb ======= [root@localhost win]# lsusb Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub Bus 003 Device 009: ID 19d2:fff6 ONDA Communication S.p.A. Bus 003 Device 006: ID 1058:0704 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub [root@localhost win]# The kernel message says, it detected the modem as a storage device. Exactly as a SCSI cdrom device /dev/sr1. The lsusb output gives the device id and vendor id as 19d2 and fff6 respectively. Mean my fedora 10 box was able to detect configuration 1 (storage) but not configuration 2 ( Modem ) of the USB device. I was quite sure that I do not have the device driver required to detect the modem in my list of kernel modules. After some search, I found the kernel module ‘usbserial.ko’ which is needed to make the modem ZTE AC8710 work. Luckily, before trying usbserial I found linux device driver pack for BSNL EVDO connection from the homepage of the USB modem provider. Locate it here, *http://www.ztemt.com.cn/ennewzte/service/ziliao.action* The driver from the above link is for ZTE AC8700 and not AC8710, still I made up my mind to try. The driver pack consists below files, ztemtEVDO-1.1-8-i386-ubuntu804.deb ztemtEVDO-1.1-8.i586-fedora9.rpm ztemtEVDO-1.1-8.i586-suse103.rpm I choose fedora9 for my fedora10 installation, the installation went fine. The installation adds a service named ”ztemtvcdromd” to your runlevel. What does service ztemtvcdromd do ? * Installs udev rules needed to detect the USB EVDO modem * Inserts USB module ztemt.ko * Starts the process /usr/sbin/ztemtvcdromd I started the service all worked well, except the loading of the kernel module ztemt.ko. I found that ztemt.ko was not compiled for my version of kernel 2.6.29. Replugged the modem. Once again I went through the kernel messages and lsusb output. To my surprise I found my product id changed from 0xfff6 to 0xfff1 with below messages from kernel, ======= Kernel message ==== usb 3-1: new full speed USB device using uhci_hcd and address 8 usb 3-1: New USB device found, idVendor=19d2, idProduct=fff6 usb 3-1: New USB device strings: Mfr=1, Product=2, SerialNumber=3 usb 3-1: Product: USB Storage usb 3-1: Manufacturer: ZTE, Incorporated usb 3-1: SerialNumber: 000000000002 usb 3-1: configuration #1 chosen from 1 choice scsi7 : SCSI emulation for USB Mass Storage devices usb-storage: device found at 8 usb-storage: waiting for device to settle before scanning usb-storage: device scan complete scsi 7:0:0:0: CD-ROM ZTE USB Storage FFF1 2.31 PQ: 0 ANSI: 2 sr1: scsi-1 drive sr 7:0:0:0: Attached scsi CD-ROM sr1 sr 7:0:0:0: Attached scsi generic sg3 type 5 usb 3-1: USB disconnect, address 8 usb 3-1: new full speed USB device using uhci_hcd and address 9 usb 3-1: New USB device found, idVendor=19d2, idProduct=fff1 usb 3-1: New USB device strings: Mfr=1, Product=2, SerialNumber=0 usb 3-1: Product: ZTE CDMA Tech usb 3-1: Manufacturer: ZTE, Incorporated usb 3-1: configuration #1 chosen from 1 choice ===== lsusb ======= [root@localhost ztemtEVDO]# lsusb Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub Bus 003 Device 009: ID 19d2:fff1 ONDA Communication S.p.A. Bus 003 Device 006: ID 1058:0704 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub [root@localhost ztemtEVDO]# The kernel was now able to detect the second USB configuration of the device with vendor id 0×19d2 and 0xfff1, which is suppose our CDMA modem. Now the final thing to be done is load the kernel module ztemt.ko. I found the source code for the kernel module in the following location, which came along with the driver package provided by the vendor, /usr/local/bin/ztemtEVDO/usb-serial.tar.gz I recompiled it for my version of kernel (2.6.29) and loaded ztemt.ko. Again replugged the USB modem. But couldn’t find the device getting registered in /dev. So I went through the source code of ztemt.ko and found it similar to native driver provided by the linux kernel for USB serial modems (usbserial.ko) So I decided to go with usbserial.ko, * Restarted the service ztemtvcdromd * Ensured that the driver ztemt.ko is not loaded * Took vendor id and device id from lsusb output, which is 19d2:fff1 for me. * Executed command ‘modprobe usbserial vendor=0×19d2 product=0xfff1′ Now I got the below kernel message, usbserial_generic 3-1:1.0: generic converter detected usb 3-1: generic converter now attached to ttyUSB0 usbserial_generic 3-1:1.1: generic converter detected usb 3-1: generic converter now attached to ttyUSB1 usbserial_generic 3-1:1.2: generic converter detected usb 3-1: generic converter now attached to ttyUSB2 usbserial_generic 3-1:1.3: generic converter detected usb 3-1: generic converter now attached to ttyUSB3 usbserial_generic 3-1:1.4: generic converter detected usb 3-1: generic converter now attached to ttyUSB4 It shows that my modem is registered as /dev/ttyUSB0, success!! I wrote below wvdial script in /etc/wvdial.conf, [Dialer Defaults] Init2 = ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0 Modem Type = Analog Modem ISDN = 0 Username = xxxxxx # Your 10 digit phone number Init1 = ATZ Password = xxxxxxx # Your 10 digit phone number Modem = /dev/ttyUSB0 Baud = 3686400 Phone = #777 stupid mode = 1 Now it is all set to establish the connection, executed command ‘wvdial’ as root. I got connected to the internet Hurrreh!!, –> WvDial: Internet dialer version 1.60 –> Cannot get information for serial port. –> Initializing modem. –> Sending: ATZ ATZ OK –> Sending: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0 ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0 OK –> Modem initialized. –> Sending: ATDT#777 –> Waiting for carrier. ATDT#777 CONNECT –> Carrier detected. Starting PPP immediately. –> Starting pppd at Thu Apr 9 11:45:27 2009 –> Pid of pppd: 9389 –> Using interface ppp0 –> local IP address 115.240.95.59 –> remote IP address 220.224.141.129 –> primary DNS address 202.138.97.193 –> secondary DNS address 202.138.96.2 Now copy your primary and secondary nameservers to /etc/resolv.conf, [root@localhost ztemtEVDO]# cat /etc/resolv.conf nameserver 202.138.96.2 nameserver 202.138.97.193 Now try any browser and access your websites or download with Reliance netconnect broadband+ EVDO connection :) On an average I got 60kBps download speed. Later on I edited service script /etc/init.d/ztemtvcdromd to remove ‘/sbin/modprobe ztemt.ko’ and ‘/sbin/rmmod ztemt.ko’ from start and stop cases respectively. Then added lines ‘/sbin/modprobe usbserial vendor=0×19d2 product=0xfff1′ and ‘/sbin/rmmod usbserial’ to start and stop cases respectively. FYI: Product ID may differ in your case, so be careful in noting it down from ‘dmesg’ or ‘lsusb’ output. Issues detected: Reconnecting second time to internet doesn’t work once you disconnect your connection by using Ctrl-C to wvdial. Re-inserting the modem to USB port will solve it [image: :)] Contact: asalamr(a)gmail.com / 919895356132 Regards Ukang'a Dickson Sent from Nairobi, Kenya Ted Turner <http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/t/ted_turner.html> - "Sports is like a war without the killing."

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HP Touchsmart Desktop PC's OFFER - 140,000/=
by Alvin Jason Ochieng 12 Aug '09

12 Aug '09

HP TouchSmart IQ522ea Desktop PC!!! Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 (2.0GHz ◊ FSB-800MHz ◊ 2 MB L2 cache) Processor; 4096MB DDR2 Memory; 500GB SATA HDD; Super Multi Slimslot DVD Writer DVD+/-R +/-RW; NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS HD with PureVideo HD technology; Touchscreen 22” Diagonal BrightView Widescreen LCD with tilt adjustment; HP Pavilion WEBCAM integrated microphones; High Performance 2.0 speakers; Wireless 802.11b/g/n; Bluetooth 2.0 EDR; 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN; TV in, S-video in, stereo audio in, IR blaster out, AVerMedia DVB-T/PAL PCI Express mini-card TV tuner card; HP Vista Media Center Remote Control; 5-in-1 card Reader; Windows Vista Home Premium, 2 years warranty. Bundled Accessories: HP Wireless keyboard & HP wireless optical mouse. Bundled Software: HP TouchSmart Music, Video, DVD, Photo, Windows Media Player, Windows Movie Maker, Windows DVD Maker, Windows Media Center, Cyberlink DVDSuite, Cyberlink YouCam, Muvee AutoProducer, Microsoft Works, Adobe Reader. I do hope you find this information helpful. Should you require any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us Alvin Ochieng Corporate Account Manager Greenline Technology Limited IT Hardware and Software Solutions 2nd Floor, Odyssey Plaza, Mukoma Road. Email :info@greenline.co.ke +254 20 651755 / 552086 +254 20 2425225 / 2429743 +254 20 559841 +254 722-219938/733-610758 Print only when necessary

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Invitation to the 2009 Kenya Internet Governance Forum (Kenya IGF); 19th August 2009
by Vincent Ngundi 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

[reminder] RE: Invitation to the 2009 Kenya Internet Governance Forum (Kenya IGF): Advancing the Internet Governance Debate in Kenya: Thinking Globally; Acting Locally The Kenya Network Information Centre (KENIC), the Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) and other participating organisations wish to invite you to the 2009 Kenya IGF to be held at the Jacaranda hotel in Nairobi, on the 19th of August 2009. The 2009 Kenya IGF is a follow up to the 2008 EAIGF review workshop and the 2009 Internet Governance national mailing list discussions. With the increased access to broadband infrastructure in Kenya and in the East Africa region and the continued spread of sophisticated mobile services, understanding and addressing Internet policy issues has become a priority. The Kenya IGF will help prepare Kenyan Internet stakeholders to address the opportunities, strength and challenges, as well as ensuring that they have a voice in shaping Internet policy decisions at the global level. The Kenya IGF will therefore provide an opportunity to increase awareness and understanding of Internet governance policy issues and the links with socio-economic, political and cultural development. The outcomes of the forum will be submitted to the 2009 East Africa Internet Governance Forum (EA-IGF) to be held in Nairobi from the 7th to the 9th of September 2009 and subsequently to the global Internet Governance Forum (IGF) meeting to be held in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, in November 2009. The Kenya IGF will also contribute towards setting the stage for the 37th Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) meeting to be held in Nairobi, Kenya, in March 2010. As a key player in the Internet industry, it is my pleasure to invite you to the 2009 Kenya IGF. A detailed programme for the event is attached. For planning purposes, please register for the meeting by sending an email to igf(a)kenic.or.ke confirming your attendance. Kind Regards, ----------- Vincent Ngundi Administrative Manager KENIC - The Kenya Network Information Centre http://www.kenic.or.ke vincent(a)kenic.or.ke [T] +254 20 4450057/8 [C] +254 20 2398036 [M] +254 733 790073 [F] +254 20 4450087 ³dot KE for Every Name in Kenya!² -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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thats some crazy stuff in the security lists
by aki 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

chuks, I just read the thread regarding the kplc site, including the threats... Wooaaa! Me now knows not to host locally until SPs get it right. How bad is the situation on security on the kenyan www? And are critical sectors like banking, emergency services etc all upto date or do they not listen? Which reminds me, I need to query the bank about its security plans when they offer email statements and online banking. I think without such info, there is no need for people to offer e-services if there are many exploits that soften the systems. You seem to be better position to discuss this.

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series of events in sub-Saharan Africa for software developers
by Christopher Kiagiri 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

For those that may not yet have caught the announcement on the Google Africa blog<http://google-africa.blogspot.com/2009/08/announcing-g-africa-initiative.ht…>, there are details on an initiative that has been launched for software developers who reside in sub-Saharan Africa. - Chris

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Mimi Ni Skunker na Mimi ni Member
by mike oketch 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

Those eating e-burgers, ndi mumemba

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Chip Plus Utility DvD
by mike oketch 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

get in touch. A copy at only Ksh 350. Check www.chip.in for more -- Sent from my mobile device

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TATA
by ibtisam jamal 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

Guys on on TATA . 1.What is your round trip time to TATA in london. 2.Round trip time to US servers... Regards,

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Fwd: FOR SALE: Second-Hand DCCS 50
by Anthony Njoroge 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

Hi, There's a Xerox DCCS 50 on sale. Its second hand and has done less than 100,000 copies. The asking price is KES 800,000 negotiable. Any interest, please email regards,

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Fwd: python..
by jude mwenda 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

i suspect python comes with a light weight server. but in the above case it seems it uses cgi, in that case just download python.org according to your servers software that is windows if windows or linux.. According to the linux distro, some come with python installed.. to know python is well installed gothe the terminal and type python brings u version stuff and yada yada yada, in windows you go to your terminal and type the c:/ blah blah blar to your python installation and run python.. then in the python console thats when you run your py files, so ay python manage.py startapp 2009/8/11 David Mugo <raidarmax(a)gmail.com> > Jude, > > am trying to get this system up on a server, please advice on what i need > http://spree.dai-labor.de/downloads/ > > David. > > > On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 3:22 PM, jude mwenda <judemwenda(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> if the web server is apache, then you can, you need to install the apache >> plug in modpython check www.modpython.org >> >> >> >> 2009/8/11 David Mugo <raidarmax(a)gmail.com> >> >>> Guys, >>> >>> Can I ran python on my local webserver on windows? I am trying to run a >>> specific script built on phython... >>> >>> David. >>> >>> -- >>> ------------- >>> http://blog.majibu.com >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Skunkworks mailing list >>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>> 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 >> >> Jude Mwenda >> >> >> "Was ist mein Leben, wenn ich nicht mehr nützlich für andere." >> Johann Wolfgang von Goethe >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Skunkworks mailing list >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >> 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 >> > > > > -- > ------------- > http://blog.majibu.com > -- Regards Jude Mwenda "Was ist mein Leben, wenn ich nicht mehr nützlich für andere." Johann Wolfgang von Goethe -- Regards Jude Mwenda "Was ist mein Leben, wenn ich nicht mehr nützlich für andere." Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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python..
by David Mugo 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

Guys, Can I ran python on my local webserver on windows? I am trying to run a specific script built on phython... David. -- ------------- http://blog.majibu.com

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CCK has its website hosted in USA.
by Job Njogu 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

If cck is serious in what they do why dont they have the website hosted locally. What about other government agencies and Bodies. -- Regards, Job Njogu Muriuki, Phone: +254772333075 +254736333075, +254202360107 Address: 42665 00100 Nrb

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Re: [Skunkworks] TATA
by nurkey.hussein＠gmail.com 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

200ms to their london teleport and 400 ms to USA ------Original Message------ From: ibtisam jamal Sender: skunkworks-bounces(a)lists.my.co.ke To: Skunkworks forum ReplyTo: Skunkworks forum Sent: 11 Aug 2009 11:23 Subject: [Skunkworks] TATA Guys on on TATA . 1.What is your round trip time to TATA in london. 2.Round trip time to US servers... Regards, _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks 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 BlackBerry®

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Old Version Softwares
by mike oketch 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

Skunkers I am looking for Old Version Fruity Loops. Anybody who knows where I can get the Old versions apart from http://www.oldversion.com/ MO

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Re: [Skunkworks] I dare all of you to hack onto my site...
by kachero＠hushmail.com 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

Joshua Mutinda " Musau " Phone #: 254 721 437283 1997 - Nairobi Primary School (904) 2001 - Lenana School (1379) 2008 - University Of Nairobi (6499) sheesh, too easy. On Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:30:52 +0300 kachero(a)hushmail.com wrote: >http://www.mteja.tk > >probably :-) > >On Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:28:22 +0300 Solomon Mburu ><solo.mburu(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>Musau, we are not interested in you chums right now, just give us > >>the link >>na utamaka! >> >>2009/8/11 Kiti Chigiri <kiti.chigiri(a)gmail.com> >> >>> link....i dare you >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 1:19 PM, Chris Mwirigi >><mwirigic(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> LINK >>>> >>>> >>>> On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 1:11 PM, nyarotho kennedy >><kenyarotho(a)gmail.com>wrote: >>>> >>>>> i was starting to get kinda bored in this office.........pour > >>the link. >>>>> >>>>> On 8/11/09, Thomas Kibui <thomas.kibui(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> > Do you have a site in the first place ? >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > 2009/8/11 Joshua Musau <kalekachali(a)yahoo.com> >>>>> > >>>>> >> Wordup skunks, >>>>> >> >>>>> >> If theres any web developer out there worth his salt. I >>dare him to >>>>> hack >>>>> >> into my site... am offering 10k. Let the games begin. >>>>> >> >>>>> >> >>>>> >> _______________________________________________ >>>>> >> Skunkworks mailing list >>>>> >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>>>> >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>>>> >> 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 >>>>> >> >>>>> > >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> People should know when they are conquered. >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Skunkworks mailing list >>>>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>>>> 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 >>>> 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 >>> 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! > >_______________________________________________ >Skunkworks mailing list >Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >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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KPLC site
by Mark Mwangi 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

Kwani they have even cut power to their servers hosting the site?. . . their site is down . . . . -- Regards, Mark Mwangi http://mwangy.wordpress.com

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SENIOR MANAGER - FACILITIES
by mike oketch 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

SENIOR MANAGER - FACILITIES *In keeping with our current business needs** the Supply Chain & Administration Division is **looking for a person who meets the criteria **listed **below:* *SENIOR MANAGER - FACILITIES * *REF: SC&A - FM – AUG09* Reporting to the Chief Supply Chain & Administration officer, the Senior Manager - Facilities will be responsible for planning, identifying, acquiring, overseeing construction and maintenance of physical business facilities and premises to serve the company’s business needs. The job holder will co-ordinate in-house and out-sourced support services to meet business requirements in an efficient manner. *The job holder’s key r**esponsibilities** will be to**:* - Develop budgets and plans for premises and facilities to meet on-going and future business requirements; - Manage the implementation of facilities projects; - Develop and/or review technical specifications for facilities capital projects; - Identify, acquire and manage premises for the business in a timely and cost-effective manner; - Ensure high facilities and building systems availability and optimal maintenance status; - Develop and maintain high standards of health and safety in terms of the work environment for staff; - Manage support (internal) services covering cleaning, pest control and hospitality; - Develop, document, implement and maintain formal company-wide business continuity plans for facilities; - Develop and maintain a sustainability roadmap on environmental aspects relating to facilities including water and electricity consumption, emissions control, waste disposal and landfill aspects; - Develop a high performing and motivated team and guide staff to achieve their career goals. *The ideal candidate should possess the following: * - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology; - At least 7 years experience in engineering practice covering design, construction and maintenance of building systems, facilities and infrastructure; - Registered engineer status will be a distinct advantage; - Excellent understanding of the design and maintenance of building services systems including HVAC, water and energy systems; - Excellent understanding of modern intelligent real estate (IRE), building management and building greening systems and concepts; - Good project management and co-ordination skills; - Good understanding of office design and modern facilities management concepts; - Advanced knowledge of MS office applications and AutoCAD; - Excellent problem solving and analytical skills, proactive, able to work under pressure with respect for deadlines; - A team player, assertive with good networking skills, and the ability to achieve high quality results in the face of challenges and setbacks. If you meet the requirements and are self driven, proactive, innovative and up to the challenge, please send your resume and application letter quoting the job reference number to the address below. All applications must be delivered on or before *Friday 14**th** August 2009**.* The Resourcing Manager Safaricom Limited Via email to: *hr(a)safaricom.co.ke*

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PRODUCT DEVELOPEMENT ENGINEER
by mike oketch 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

PRODUCT DEVELOPEMENT ENGINEER *PRODUCT DEVELOPEMENT ENGINEER* *REF: VAS-PDE-AUG09* Reporting to the Principal Product Development Engineer, the incumbent will be responsible for web development and evolution of the Safaricom web-portal including integration to related web services. Web development duties will include but not limited to specification, design, development, validation, documentation and evolution of the web services, performance management, ensuring integrity of the web serves, maintenance and fault management, and research on web technologies and standards. *Key Responsibilities* *Application & Web Services Development:* Evaluating new and existing features and requirements; Development and integrating features and requirements according to specification through collaboration with peers in the development and initiation of new software programs and application; Validation by overseeing the quality assurance of application logic, data processing and error resolution; Configuration of versions and release management. *Fault Management & Support:* Liaise with software and hardware suppliers for prompt rectification of any problems; Liaise with network administrators, information security to maintain network availability and integrity of the web applications; Track software advisories and releases to ensure application integrity. *Performance Management:* Report on a weekly basis on the KPI of the applications and web services; Plan through tracking of web services KPI to ensure optimal service performance and plan for growth in capacity and licenses. *Minimum Requirements* - Bachelors Degree in a Technical field – Telecommunications, Engineering or Information Technology; - Strong competencies in data structures, algorithms and software design; - Extensive programming experience in C++ and Java ( Strong OO Skills preferred) - Java developer ( Java 2 platform Enterprise Edition including CORBA technology for interaction with existing applications) - Object oriented Analysis and design ( OOAD) - Database design and development, and data modeling (SQL) - Web technologies and applications servers ( HTML/ XHTML, XML, SOAP, Web 2.0, ASP, JSP, Apache, Tomcat) - Scripting languages( JAVASCript, PHP, Python) - Content Management tools ( Mambo, Joomla, Blog) - Graphic design tools (dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop) - Experience in software life-cycle development process including requirements definition, prototyping, proof of concept design, interface implementation, testing and maintenance; - Experience with multiple operating systems (Solaris, Linux, HP-UX); web application server (Web logic); in agile software development processes and triage; and experience with several relational databases (Oracle, SOL Server, My SQL). - Must have good communication and documentation skills as well as organization skills - Must be highly committed, confident, enthusiastic, a self starter and a team player with good interpersonal skills - Must have attention to details, be results oriented and able to meet strict deadlines. If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below. The deadline for application is 17th August 2009. *The Resourcing Manager* *Safaricom Ltd* *Nairobi* *hr(a)safaricom.co.ke*

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Re: [Skunkworks] Ubuntu DVDs
by mike oketch 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

Guys We have left around 10 Ubuntu DVDs at Bright Technology Mpesa place with a lady called Mnesia. She will hook you up with a maximum of two. Anybody interested in thje DVDs can pick them up from there On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 7:50 AM, nyarotho kennedy <kenyarotho(a)gmail.com>wrote: > Hi Mike, > > hope all is well. We run two student groups, Linux Users Group(jkuat) > and Thinkopen(several campuses) that generally sensitise our fellow > students on the Linux OS and opensource software. Kindly requesting if > the DVD's are still available, you can forward some to us to aid the > two clubs. I can pick them from any drop off point in town or > Westlands. Thank you and God bless. > > Nyarotho Kennedy, > 0723319220 > > -- > People should know when they are conquered. >

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Re: [Skunkworks] Power Alernatives
by Bernard Owuor 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

Kenya is an interesting place. There is this poultry farmer in Kisumu who, lacking a steady supply of municipal water, ended up purifying and storing water pumped from river Nyamasaria. The venture is so successful, he supplies neighbors, and even the municipality during shortages. The man probably makes more from water than his birds. A romantic story until you figure that you need to allocate funds for "power-generation" when planning for your cyber business.... Rather than sinking 300million bob into power-saving light bulbs - which might give upto a 50MW reprieve between 18:30-00:00, I think the govt should instead use it to seed geo-thermal and solar power generation. Subsidizing solar-panels is more like it. my 2 cents ________________________________ From: Richard Bosire <richard.bosire(a)gmail.com> To: Skunkworks forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2009 12:40:26 AM Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Power Alernatives today's money magazine in the nation daily has an article about solar powered internet kiosk in the village On Wed, Aug 5, 2009 at 7:39 PM, Areba Collins<arebacollins(a)gmail.com> wrote: > They vary and depending on make, model and how much you are willing > to cough out, anywhere from 8db to about 60. > > On 8/5/09, Thuo Wilson <lixton(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> If @ neighbour has one in Buruburu for example - how much noise is that? >> >> //\\ >> >> >> 2009/8/5 Areba Collins <arebacollins(a)gmail.com> >> >>> Domestic gen sets less than 10kva are no more noisy than a small car, >>> plus you just dont know how wide an array of liquids you can run them >>> on exists, including beer! Sorry guys, that stuff is meant to be >>> drank by cars too. >>> >>> On 8/5/09, Thuo Wilson <lixton(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> > Generator - utapatana na Michuki >>> > - Noise? >>> > - Environment-wise? >>> > >>> > BR, >>> > >>> > Thuo Wilson >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > 2009/8/5 Areba Collins <arebacollins(a)gmail.com> >>> > >>> >> The solutions are with us, i feel you guys about holding government >>> >> accountable but anyone that proposes energy saving bulbs as a measure >>> >> to mitigate shortages falls in my very bad group. The kind that in the >>> >> face of shortage try to consume less instead of produce more. Trust >>> >> me, they have no plans for el nino which could very well damage the >>> >> dams. Way i see it, solution is distributed generation, set up your >>> >> own power stations, for those living in estates, cost share and get >>> >> some neat equipment that will power your stuff. For manufacturing >>> >> industry paying over 1 million a month, get diesel generators. (trust >>> >> me its cheaper). Then there is micro tri generation, use a diesel >>> >> generator for elec, its exhaust for steam and youll be surprised how >>> >> much energy you can save. >>> >> >>> >> On 8/5/09, JEREMIAH CHUNGE <jayrehmc(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >> > Infact if you can get inverters+batteries then also install solar >>> >> > panels to be charging the batteries when the weather is favourable >>> >> > and >>> >> > main grid elelectricity is out, u'll be a happy guy bila running >>> >> > expenses of a generator...therefore, u wont need to worry about ur >>> >> > batteries running out.. but ensure equipments not in use r powered >>> >> > off >>> >> > accordingly... >>> >> > >>> >> > Either way, if required esp. for heavy consumers, generators might >>> >> > still be handy with an autostart/stop function. Some have even got an >>> >> > automatic fuel replenishment facility and / or automatic oil >>> >> > lubrication device. If output required is single phase or 3 phase, >>> >> > some have a changeover switch so that u regulate the output u desire. >>> >> > >>> >> > Before i publish an article here...analyze ur needs / requirements >>> >> > vis-a-vis products specifications available and be a happy chap!! >>> >> > >>> >> > Best Rgds >>> >> > >>> >> > Jeremy >>> >> > >>> >> > On 8/5/09, Areba Collins <arebacollins(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >> >> Good thing with that is your inverter charger acts as your 'default >>> >> >> gateway' then all people on the output end never experience a black >>> >> >> out, and to increase back up duration all you need to do is add more >>> >> >> cells to the battery banks. >>> >> >> >>> >> >> On 8/5/09, Areba Collins <arebacollins(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >> >>> Here is the more expensive option for a fully working office. >>> >> >>> 10 x 200ah 12v deep cycle batteries at 24k each. >>> >> >>> 1 x 3kva outback inverter charger for about 200k. >>> >> >>> With this, energy savers, non crt monitors you can power a 20pc >>> office >>> >> >>> continously even on a 2 day blackout. Plus the beauty is when you >>> >> >>> choose to get a generator, just plug it in . >>> >> >>> >>> >> >>> On 8/5/09, Gichuki John Chuksjonia <chuksjonia(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >> >>>> Have they specified which dates are going down on their website or >>> >> >>>> any >>> >> >>>> website? Eg which parts and which dates? >>> >> >>>> >>> >> >>>> ./Chuks >>> >> >>>> >>> >> >>>> >>> >> >>>> >>> >> >>>> On 8/5/09, Peter Karunyu <pkarunyu(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >> >>>>> I was looking for a solar powered laptop adapter, for a prolonged >>> >> >>>>> off >>> >> >>>>> grid >>> >> >>>>> expedition, skunk Thea Maina advised me thus: >>> >> >>>>> >>> >> >>>>> *call ongi 0722222727 mention my name {i.e. thea maina :-} for a >>> >> >>>>> discount* >>> >> >>>>> >>> >> >>>>> On Wed, Aug 5, 2009 at 12:30 PM, Phares Kariuki < >>> pkariuki(a)gmail.com> >>> >> >>>>> wrote: >>> >> >>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> Inverters are the best option. You can get Xantrex inverters (a >>> bit >>> >> >>>>>> pricey), along with some batteries, and you will have an almost >>> >> >>>>>> uninterrupted power supply. >>> >> >>>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> Thanks >>> >> >>>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> On Wed, Aug 5, 2009 at 11:58 AM, Riyaz Bachani < >>> >> >>>>>> riyaz.bachani(a)ke.wananchi.com> wrote: >>> >> >>>>>> >>> >> >>>>>>> A lot of people are installing inverters - that charge >>> batteries, >>> >> and >>> >> >>>>>>> provide output for a few lights etc. Should work for laptop. >>> >> >>>>>>> 4-6 >>> >> >>>>>>> hours. >>> >> >>>>>>> Check with Kenital, Chloride etc >>> >> >>>>>>> >>> >> >>>>>>> >>> >> >>>>>>> >>> >> >>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> >> >>>>>>> From: "Kevin Ouma" <kevin.ouma(a)gmail.com> >>> >> >>>>>>> To: "skunkworks" <skunkworks(a)my.co.ke> >>> >> >>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2009 12:18:31 PM GMT +03:00 Iraq >>> >> >>>>>>> Subject: [Skunkworks] Power Alernatives >>> >> >>>>>>> >>> >> >>>>>>> >>> >> >>>>>>> With the current power rationing, what power options are there >>> for >>> >> >>>>>>> someone >>> >> >>>>>>> working from home ( to power a laptop). apart from a generator >>> >> >>>>>>> ? >>> >> >>>>>>> For instance is there a DC to AC convertor that can be linked >>> >> >>>>>>> to >>> a >>> >> >>>>>>> car >>> >> >>>>>>> battery ? >>> >> >>>>>>> >>> >> >>>>>>> >>> >> >>>>>>> Speaking of which I do suspect that as of today someone >>> somewhere >>> >> has >>> >> >>>>>>> a >>> >> >>>>>>> container full of generators docking at the Mombasa Port. >>> >> >>>>>>> >>> >> >>>>>>> Kevin >>> >> >>>>>>> >>> >> >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>> >> >>>>>>> Skunkworks mailing list >>> >> >>>>>>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>> >> >>>>>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>> >> >>>>>>> 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 >>> >> >>>>>>> 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 >>> >> >>>>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> -- >>> >> >>>>>> With Regards, >>> >> >>>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> Phares Kariuki >>> >> >>>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro >>> | >>> >> >>>>>> Skype: >>> >> >>>>>> kariukiphares | >>> >> >>>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>> >> >>>>>> Skunkworks mailing list >>> >> >>>>>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>> >> >>>>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>> >> >>>>>> 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 >>> >> >>>>>> >>> >> >>>>> >>> >> >>>> >>> >> >>>> >>> >> >>>> -- >>> >> >>>> -- >>> >> >>>> Gichuki John Ndirangu, C.E.H , C.P.T.P, O.S.C.P >>> >> >>>> I.T Security Analyst and Penetration Tester >>> >> >>>> infosigmer(a)inbox.com >>> >> >>>> >>> >> >>>> {FORUM}http://lists.my.co.ke/pipermail/security/ >>> >> >>>> http://nspkenya.blogspot.com/ >>> >> >>>> http://chuksjonia.blogspot.com/ >>> >> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>> >> >>>> Skunkworks mailing list >>> >> >>>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>> >> >>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>> >> >>>> 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 >>> >> >>>> >>> >> >>> >>> >> >>> >>> >> >>> -- >>> >> >>> Its Possible! >>> >> >>> http://www.itspossible.afraha.com >>> >> >>> >>> >> >>> Collins Areba Omwoyo >>> >> >>> +254 735 824872 / +254 720 516758 >>> >> >>> arebacollins[at]gmail[dot]com >>> >> >>> >>> >> >> >>> >> >> >>> >> >> -- >>> >> >> Its Possible! >>> >> >> http://www.itspossible.afraha.com >>> >> >> >>> >> >> Collins Areba Omwoyo >>> >> >> +254 735 824872 / +254 720 516758 >>> >> >> arebacollins[at]gmail[dot]com >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >>> >> >> Skunkworks mailing list >>> >> >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>> >> >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>> >> >> 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 >>> >> > 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 >>> >> > >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> -- >>> >> Its Possible! >>> >> http://www.itspossible.afraha.com >>> >> >>> >> Collins Areba Omwoyo >>> >> +254 735 824872 / +254 720 516758 >>> >> arebacollins[at]gmail[dot]com >>> >> _______________________________________________ >>> >> Skunkworks mailing list >>> >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>> >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>> >> 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 >>> >> >>> > >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Its Possible! >>> http://www.itspossible.afraha.com >>> >>> Collins Areba Omwoyo >>> +254 735 824872 / +254 720 516758 >>> arebacollins[at]gmail[dot]com >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Skunkworks mailing list >>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>> 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 >>> >> > > > -- > Its Possible! > http://www.itspossible.afraha.com > > Collins Areba Omwoyo > +254 735 824872 / +254 720 516758 > arebacollins[at]gmail[dot]com > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > 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 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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Re: [Skunkworks] I dare all of you to hack onto my site...
by kachero＠hushmail.com 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

http://www.mteja.tk probably :-) On Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:28:22 +0300 Solomon Mburu <solo.mburu(a)gmail.com> wrote: >Musau, we are not interested in you chums right now, just give us >the link >na utamaka! > >2009/8/11 Kiti Chigiri <kiti.chigiri(a)gmail.com> > >> link....i dare you >> >> >> On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 1:19 PM, Chris Mwirigi ><mwirigic(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> LINK >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 1:11 PM, nyarotho kennedy ><kenyarotho(a)gmail.com>wrote: >>> >>>> i was starting to get kinda bored in this office.........pour >the link. >>>> >>>> On 8/11/09, Thomas Kibui <thomas.kibui(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>> > Do you have a site in the first place ? >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > 2009/8/11 Joshua Musau <kalekachali(a)yahoo.com> >>>> > >>>> >> Wordup skunks, >>>> >> >>>> >> If theres any web developer out there worth his salt. I >dare him to >>>> hack >>>> >> into my site... am offering 10k. Let the games begin. >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> _______________________________________________ >>>> >> Skunkworks mailing list >>>> >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>>> >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>>> >> 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 >>>> >> >>>> > >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> People should know when they are conquered. >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Skunkworks mailing list >>>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>>> 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 >>> 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 >> 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!

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ROUTE OBJECT on AFrinic
by Thuo Wilson 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

Hi Guys, Am trying to get a template to change the route object on Afrinic/Ripe. Can anyone help? Thanks. -- Wilson.

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Kenya Data Netwok
by Mark Mwangi 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

Is it just me or is the KDN site really ugly, barely useful and offers very scanty information. plus they dont respond to email queries and their no.s dont work. . . . thought that with seacom they would expect alot of inquiries and traffuic but i guess they preffer the bigboys rather than a single user. . . .Anyhoo. . .Anyone know how the whole butterfly thing works? as in can I get it at home? -- Regards, Mark Mwangi http://mwangy.wordpress.com

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Re: [Skunkworks] I need these books on Telecommunications, IT, Mathematics
by Peter Osotsi 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

Dennis; My entire life i've never crammed as I never read to pass exams. I read for leisure or to know something I didn't know. I am accomplished in what I do, and only want to add to my feather something I don't have, yet I feel I needed know. Its good I get entrenched in my area of specialization. Its called being "Professional". And I need a time line to accomplish that. Its called "Planning". I am not green in IT and I'm not a job seeker. In any case huwa natafutwa nakataa. These are things I do often but hell, I have an exam coming! I need to get prepared! //O5ot5i// From: dennis moshu <de2moshu(a)gmail.com> To: Skunkworks forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:52:00 +0000 Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] I need these books on Telecommunications, IT, Mathematics good luck, just dont fill the job mkt with an msc founded on an 80 day cramming session!! whats with the hurry for anyway, just google up what projects guys in tech. 4.0 countries do for their MSc thesis, and we hope that you make skunkworks proud. no hard feelings. this is how we end up with engineers with crazy degrees but cant figure out the difference between MBps and Mbps!!! and it goes on to having engineers who are proficient in running softwares but cannot infer usefulness in all the data collected coz they dont know the fundamentals of these technologies.....anyway think it over, is it the certificate you want or its the knowledge n experience worth an MSc grad.

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HP Touchsmart Desktop PC's OFFER - 142,000/=
by Alvin Jason Ochieng 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

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Re: [Skunkworks] Power alternatives
by Jimmy Thuo 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

Where can I get a DC powered Dell laptop charger JT On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 8:40 AM, <skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > Send Skunkworks mailing list submissions to > skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > skunkworks-owner(a)lists.my.co.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Skunkworks digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: I need these books on Telecommunications, IT, Mathematics > (mike oketch) > 2. Re: open source or freeware...... does kenya contribute to > development of Open Source? (Mr. Lawi) > 3. Want To Deposit A Check? Just Use Your iPhone (Michael Omondi) > 4. Re: Computer game (Joseph Wayodi) > 5. Re: M-Pesa - Is it "up" now?? (Okechukwu) > 6. Re: Power Alernatives (Okechukwu) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:56:24 +0300 > From: mike oketch <mikeoketch(a)gmail.com> > To: Skunkworks forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] I need these books on Telecommunications, > IT, Mathematics > Message-ID: > <b36ed3170908101056s1b900738g6a99cfd713a31b80(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > I can get you 7 of these books in eastleigh at good rates or go down there > and look for them yourself. I will send you a number for a guy who will hook > you up. Also check from that guy infront of Kosewe hawking books. Also there > is a bookshop just after Makongeni market next to Jericho. They have good > books. But I can also buy for you all of them from Amazon. Let me check the > total cost > > On Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 6:47 PM, Peter Osotsi <peter.osotsi(a)gmail.com>wrote: > >> Hi Skunk/ettes; >> >> I am doing my MSc IT from April, however, from the course outline, I >> just realized I needed to up my knowledge in Telecommunications and >> Mathematics. I am doing a crush course (Diploma) in Telecommunications >> and in approximately 80 days I will sit for my examinations. This >> should be my foundation for the masters course. >> >> I've tried leeching the titles from the net with little success. (so >> far i've got the last 5 titles). For MIT Online, I won't have enough >> time to refer to pieces of info there until im through with all the >> books. They I can do reference. So I need the books now. >> >> Now I am humbly asking you to help me with either hard copies or soft >> copies of the remaining titles. I can rent hard copies for 3 months. >> Soft copies, tell me how I can reward you. Its ASAP. >> >> I have 80 days and the clock is kicking. I prefer to study from the >> comfort of home so don't suggest niende UoN or KNLS coz sitaenda. >> >> //O5ot5i// >> >> BOOKS >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> Foundation Discreet Mathematics for Computing (C. S. French) >> Success in Electronics (Tom Duncan & John Murray) >> Electronic Logic Circuits (J.R. Gibson & Butterworth) >> ----------------- >> Electronic Communication Systems (William L. Schweber) >> Modern Electronic Communications (Gary Miller) >> Business Data communications & Networking (Jerry FitzGerald, Alan >> Dennis) >> ----------------- >> Data Communication for Engineers (Michael Duck, Richard Read) >> OSI Reference Model for Telecommunications (Debbra Watteroth) >> Internetworking with TCP/IP: Principles, Protocols and Architecture >> (Douglas Comer) >> ----------------- >> Data and Computer Communications (William Starlings) >> The Switch Book: The Complete Guide to LAN Switching Technology (Rich >> Seifert) >> Power Supplies, Switching Regulators, Inverters, and Converters >> (Irving M. Gottlieb) >> ---------------- >> Fiber Optic Communications Technology (Djafar K. Mynbaef, Lowell >> Scheiner) >> Introduction to Digital Communications Switching (John Ronayne) >> Audio, Video and Data Telecommunications (David Patterson) >> --------------- >> Telephone Switching Systems (Richard A. Thompson) >> The Complete Guide to Network Wiring (David Groth and Jim McBee) >> Telecommunication Cabling Installation (BISCI) >> ---------------- >> A Guide to Implementing Local and Wide Area Networks (Michael Palmer & >> Bruce Sinclair) >> SONET/SDH Demystified (Steven Shepard) >> Top Down Network Design (Priscilla Oppenheimer) >> --------------- >> Enterprise Data Center Design and Methodology (Rob Snevely) >> >> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Thank you. >> _______________________________________________ >> Skunkworks mailing list >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >> 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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Linux versus Windows Servers
by wesley kiriinya 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

I'm looking for a website that compares Linux and Windows server performance. I've googled and come across some stuff but that didn't address my issue. The data that I came across compared both OS at a high level i.e file sharing, ... I'm more interested in how the manage loads. So far my research shows Windows out-does Linux significantly. Thanks.

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M-Pesa - Is it "up" now??
by Odhiambo ワシントン 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

Is the M-Pesa service up and running again guys? Unless I am mistaken, it's been down since Friday last week. Ama all of you are on Zap? I did not know how much folks have come to rely on M-Pesa until I had to drive some 50km to pick money by hand:-) -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ "If you have nothing good to say about someone, just shut up!." -- Lucky Dube

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Want To Deposit A Check? Just Use Your iPhone
by Michael Omondi 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

Want To Deposit A Check? Just Use Your iPhone ZAP should implement this on their mobile banking platform http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/10/AR2009081001 562.html

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I need these books on Telecommunications, IT, Mathematics
by Peter Osotsi 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

Hi Skunk/ettes; I am doing my MSc IT from April, however, from the course outline, I just realized I needed to up my knowledge in Telecommunications and Mathematics. I am doing a crush course (Diploma) in Telecommunications and in approximately 80 days I will sit for my examinations. This should be my foundation for the masters course. I've tried leeching the titles from the net with little success. (so far i've got the last 5 titles). For MIT Online, I won't have enough time to refer to pieces of info there until im through with all the books. They I can do reference. So I need the books now. Now I am humbly asking you to help me with either hard copies or soft copies of the remaining titles. I can rent hard copies for 3 months. Soft copies, tell me how I can reward you. Its ASAP. I have 80 days and the clock is kicking. I prefer to study from the comfort of home so don't suggest niende UoN or KNLS coz sitaenda. //O5ot5i// BOOKS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Foundation Discreet Mathematics for Computing (C. S. French) Success in Electronics (Tom Duncan & John Murray) Electronic Logic Circuits (J.R. Gibson & Butterworth) ----------------- Electronic Communication Systems (William L. Schweber) Modern Electronic Communications (Gary Miller) Business Data communications & Networking (Jerry FitzGerald, Alan Dennis) ----------------- Data Communication for Engineers (Michael Duck, Richard Read) OSI Reference Model for Telecommunications (Debbra Watteroth) Internetworking with TCP/IP: Principles, Protocols and Architecture (Douglas Comer) ----------------- Data and Computer Communications (William Starlings) The Switch Book: The Complete Guide to LAN Switching Technology (Rich Seifert) Power Supplies, Switching Regulators, Inverters, and Converters (Irving M. Gottlieb) ---------------- Fiber Optic Communications Technology (Djafar K. Mynbaef, Lowell Scheiner) Introduction to Digital Communications Switching (John Ronayne) Audio, Video and Data Telecommunications (David Patterson) --------------- Telephone Switching Systems (Richard A. Thompson) The Complete Guide to Network Wiring (David Groth and Jim McBee) Telecommunication Cabling Installation (BISCI) ---------------- A Guide to Implementing Local and Wide Area Networks (Michael Palmer & Bruce Sinclair) SONET/SDH Demystified (Steven Shepard) Top Down Network Design (Priscilla Oppenheimer) --------------- Enterprise Data Center Design and Methodology (Rob Snevely) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you.

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Cheap Digital Sender
by mike oketch 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

Guys Anyone with a good Digital Doc sender. Like the HP Digital Sender series. I want one which can send in PDF and Jpeg automatically and can be configured for direct LAN with inbuilt firewall

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Dell Dealers
by Davis Waithaka 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

Is there a shop/specialist that has Dell laptop parts or does Dell laptop repairs/servicing? -- Davis Waithaka <daviswaithaka(a)gmail.com> Systems Kenya Solutions

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Fwd: I need these books on Telecommunications, IT, Mathematics
by Odhiambo ワシントン 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

Hello Skunks, Anyone can help with this SOS? I have a feeling guys here are the best to ask. Pls mark the requester in CC. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Breigner <peter.osotsi(a)gmail.com> Date: Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 2:17 PM Subject: I need these books on Telecommunications, IT, Mathematics I am doing my MSc IT from April, however, from the course outline, I just realized I needed to up my knowledge in Telecommunications and Mathematics. I am doing a crush course (Diploma) in Telecommunications and in approximately 80 days I will sit for my examinations. This should be my foundation for the masters course. I've tried leeching the titles from the net with little success. Now I am humbly asking you to help me with either hard copies or soft copies of the following titles. I can rent hard copies for 3 months. Soft copies, tell me how I can reward you. Its ASAP. I have 80 days and the clock is ticking. Moja, mbili, tatu ama yote. I prefer to study from the comfort of home so don't suggest niende UoN or KNLS coz sitaenda. Kenfish. BOOKS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Foundation Discreet Mathematics for Computing (C. S. French) Success in Electronics (Tom Duncan & John Murray) Electronic Logic Circuits (J.R. Gibson & Butterworth) ----------------- Electronic Communication Systems (William L. Schweber) Modern Electronic Communications (Gary Miller) Business Data communications & Networking (Jerry FitzGerald, Alan Dennis) ----------------- Data Communication for Engineers (Michael Duck, Richard Read) OSI Reference Model for Telecommunications (Debbra Watteroth) Internetworking with TCP/IP: Principles, Protocols and Architecture (Douglas Comer) ----------------- Data and Computer Communications (William Starlings) The Switch Book: The Complete Guide to LAN Switching Technology (Rich Seifert) Power Supplies, Switching Regulators, Inverters, and Converters (Irving M. Gottlieb) ---------------- Fiber Optic Communications Technology (Djafar K. Mynbaef, Lowell Scheiner) Introduction to Digital Communications Switching (John Ronayne) Audio, Video and Data Telecommunications (David Patterson) --------------- Telephone Switching Systems (Richard A. Thompson) The Complete Guide to Network Wiring (David Groth and Jim McBee) Telecommunication Cabling Installation (BISCI) ---------------- A Guide to Implementing Local and Wide Area Networks (Michael Palmer & Bruce Sinclair) SONET/SDH Demystified (Steven Shepard) Top Down Network Design (Priscilla Oppenheimer) --------------- Enterprise Data Center Design and Methodology (Rob Snevely) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ "If you have nothing good to say about someone, just shut up!." -- Lucky Dube

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Safaricom Tariffs
by Billy 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

So i was just having a look at the safaricom site for the different tariffs that they offer and one doesnt really make sense. I thought the whole idea behind having going the postpaid route (safaricom advantage) was so that business users who make many calls in any given day would benefit from the plan. Facts: - Ongea tariff: sh8/min to saf; sh15/min - advantage (individual) sh7/min to saf; sh14/min to others (with monthly access fee ≈ 250) - advantage (corporate) sh10/min to saf; sh14/min to others (with monthly access fee ≈ 690) So exactly how is this a deal for corporate clients and why on earth would anybody go with the advantage option? At best you'll probably end up saving a couple of shillings a day than if you'd gone the prepaid route and this will probably be offset by the monthly access fee. In some cases you (the advantage client) might probably even end up paying more assuming the number of calls you make arent significantly more than those of the pre-paying customer. <rant> And who the hell designed the safcom site?? Dont they know that page titles serve a purpose? It's really annoying when typing a url to a previously visited page in the hopes of accessing it quickly only to realize that all urls are page ids (e.g index.php?id=xx) and the page title is a whole paragraph of useless blob that has nothing to do with the page! </rant> -Billy

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PROBLEM: Safaricom Transaction System
by mike oketch 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

Juzi I tried to check balance after loading 1,000 and this is what I got: *Name: * *Number: Safaricom* *Content: * *You are remaining with 0 MB of data that expires on 1970-01-01 00:00:00. SMS your ID number and Safaricom voice line separated by * to 450 to register* *Time: 05/08/2009 17:01:04* * * Safaricom has a problem with the system and it took 3 hours to update my loading of 1,000. I was angry first when it took 1,000 and refused to send me my 300mb. I called CC and they said I loaded nothing. I decided to wait till the next day but I was lucky the reply came after 3 hours System showing 1970 instead of 2009 as expiry date and also wrong year. And below are the other messages received while attempting balancy query *Name: * *Number: Safaricom* *Content: * *You are remaining with 0 MB of data that expires on 1970-01-01 00:00:00. SMS your ID number and Safaricom voice line separated by * to 450 to register* *Time: 05/08/2009 17:02:07* * * *Name: * *Number: Safaricom* *Content: * *You are remaining with 0 MB of data that expires on 1970-01-01 00:00:00. SMS your ID number and Safaricom voice line separated by * to 450 to register* *Time: 05/08/2009 17:09:22* I asked a very senior manager of Safcom jana and he told me that its all about the changeover to this SEACOM.

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Unlocking Huwaei E160 modem
by Arthur Simiyu 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

Any one who can help me with info on how to unlock the E160 modem? Tried searching the list but all i came up with is solutions for the newer models. Simiyu

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Toshiba Satellite A205-S5800 drivers... HELP???
by Dominic Munyi 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

Usaidizi tafadhali, particularly on the LAN and graphics drivers? Asante. -- Warm regards, Dominic Munyi Kariithi Nyavu Solutions

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Re: [Skunkworks] Zuku on Seacom?
by Joram Mwinamo 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

Youtube videos are downloading seamlessly. Is that a sign coz its been damn slow in the past....

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WebcamScanner
by Lmwangi 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

Hi All, I needed to scan a document. Unfortunately, i had no scanner. :( I then realized that I have a webcam staring at me, i have mplayer and sure enough mplayer -tv driver=v4l2 tv:// -vf screenshot gives me a legible copy on pressing s! Scanner el cheapo! So to the universirty students, - Make a scanner from the webcam (Proof concept is already done) You can use pygtk, python-v4l2 <http://code.google.com/p/python-v4l2/> and of course python - Use http://code.google.com/p/tesseract-ocr/ to make a cheap ocr plugin for your scanner. A sample binding http://code.google.com/p/pytesser/already exists (I wouldn't try that.. It didn't work for me)

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Radmin server and client license
by liwindi joshua 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

Hi everyone Any one who has this license please. Radmin. Someone in the list advised me to use this for remote administration and promised to provide the license if contacted. I did contact him via mail and cant trace the mail or any other way of reaching him. Any body please Liwindi

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Invitation to the 2009 Kenya Internet Governance Forum (Kenya IGF); 19th August 2009
by Vincent Ngundi 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

RE: Invitation to the 2009 Kenya Internet Governance Forum (Kenya IGF): Advancing the Internet Governance Debate in Kenya: Thinking Globally; Acting Locally The Kenya Network Information Centre (KENIC), the Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) and other participating organisations wish to invite you to the 2009 Kenya IGF to be held at the Jacaranda hotel in Nairobi, on the 19th of August 2009. The 2009 Kenya IGF is a follow up to the 2008 EAIGF review workshop and the 2009 Internet Governance national mailing list discussions. With the increased access to broadband infrastructure in Kenya and in the East Africa region and the continued spread of sophisticated mobile services, understanding and addressing Internet policy issues has become a priority. The Kenya IGF will help prepare Kenyan Internet stakeholders to address the opportunities, strength and challenges, as well as ensuring that they have a voice in shaping Internet policy decisions at the global level. The Kenya IGF will therefore provide an opportunity to increase awareness and understanding of Internet governance policy issues and the links with socio-economic, political and cultural development. The outcomes of the forum will be submitted to the 2009 East Africa Internet Governance Forum (EA-IGF) to be held in Nairobi from the 7th to the 9th of September 2009 and subsequently to the global Internet Governance Forum (IGF) meeting to be held in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, in November 2009. The Kenya IGF will also contribute towards setting the stage for the 37th Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) meeting to be held in Nairobi, Kenya, in March 2010. As a key player in the Internet industry, it is my pleasure to invite you to the 2009 Kenya IGF. A detailed programme for the event is attached. For planning purposes, please register for the meeting by sending an email to igf(a)kenic.or.ke confirming your attendance. Kind Regards, ----------- Vincent Ngundi Administrative Manager KENIC - The Kenya Network Information Centre http://www.kenic.or.ke vincent(a)kenic.or.ke [T] +254 20 4450057/8 [C] +254 20 2398036 [M] +254 733 790073 [F] +254 20 4450087 ³dot KE for Every Name in Kenya!² -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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zayari.com
by Penninah Kyulle 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

hey listers zayari.com is a very wonderful business directory that is registering new businesses. Attached is a small introductory on what we do. I would be glad to register all of your businesses Please contact me off list for further information and for registration.

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Re: [Skunkworks] Skunkworks Digest, Vol 5, Issue 2
by Perminus Njiiri 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

Hi,i am using the 3G safaricom modem bu find it expensive and has a no of issues connecting in the evening,am just wondering if anyone knows the details about the zain internet option,is it 3G,is it fast as compared to safaricom especially for a heavy user like me who needs internet 24-7.Feedback is highly appreciated. -- Njiiri Kiiru P.O.BOX 12676-00400 Nairobi,Kenya 0724361371 Skype:pnkraymond IT Consultant,Freelance Blogger,Writer: On Sat, Aug 1, 2009 at 2:20 PM, <skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > Send Skunkworks mailing list submissions to > skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > skunkworks-owner(a)lists.my.co.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Skunkworks digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: SAFARICOM MODEM (Daniel Ndeti) > 2. Re: So Orange do listen to skunks...hehehe (Job Njogu) > 3. Re: So Orange do listen to skunks...hehehe (mike oketch) > 4. Re: SAFARICOM MODEM (albert kamau) > 5. Open source Database Breakthrough: 10-80 times faster > (Gakuru Alex) > 6. Re: Network Techies in Arusha (mike oketch) > 7. Re: Fwd: zain huawei e220 modem wvdial.conf settings on > ubuntu 8.04 (George Njoroge) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sat, 1 Aug 2009 12:02:48 +0300 > From: Daniel Ndeti <dantoz(a)gmail.com> > To: Skunkworks forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] SAFARICOM MODEM > Message-ID: > <4e04149f0908010202q2dc16c3bp6c104ea6bfa84b28(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Is your simcard active? > Ideally when u plug in the modem,it should first register to the network and > from there it should allow you to connect. > > You might also want to check the settings that you have incase you tampered > with them > > On Sat, Aug 1, 2009 at 11:54, amanya <whynnot(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> check that the Network type is '3G preferred' as opposed to '3G only'. >> >> >> >> On Fri, 2009-07-31 at 11:26 -0700, SAMUEL EYINDA M. wrote: >> >> >> Hi guys, >> >> Isn't the Safcom modem supposed to offer connectivity country wide? I'm in >> thika and i can not connect to the internet with my safcom modem. What could >> be the issue? >> >> Is there a way i can break the thing to take zain, yu and orange lines? >> >> Regards, >> Samuel. >> >> http://edsamich.blogspot.com >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Skunkworks mailing listSkunkworks@lists.my.co.kehttp://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >> 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 >> >> -- >> (+254) 722 74 84 55 | 737 74 84 55 | 752 74 84 55 >> >> they must find it difficult ... >> those who have taken authority as the truth, >> rather than truth as the authority >> /gerald massey >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Skunkworks mailing list >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >> 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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List of all ISP's
by George Njoroge 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

Hey listers can someone post a list of all ISP's in Ke. Themburu -- Conservatism is the adherence to the old tried against the new untried.

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Re: [Skunkworks] Ubuntu DVD
by mike oketch 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

Ngure, Wainaina, Kyengo, Please pick you Ubuntu DVD from Bright Technologies on Kimathi Street, Old Mutual House. From a lady called Mnesia at the Mpesa counter MO On Thu, Aug 6, 2009 at 5:16 PM, steve <stevenkariuki404(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Mike. Did you mean the p.o box or what other contacts were you refering > to? I would like you to send me the cd. please. thanks > > steve kariuki > p.o box 14247 - 00100 > Nairobi > > On Wed, Aug 5, 2009 at 4:11 PM, mike oketch <mikeoketch(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hey >> >> We have 300 of teh DVDs and we give them for free. >> >> Just send your contacts >> >> >> >> >> On Wed, Aug 5, 2009 at 2:33 PM, Gichingiri Kuria <gmail(a)gichingiri.com>wrote: >> >>> I've got the CD. >>> Can pass it on to you along Ngong Road >>> >>> >>> >>> 2009/8/5 Brian Ngure <brian(a)mystique.boldlygoingnowhere.org> >>> >>> Hi, >>>> You can download the CD from here: http://mirror.ac.ke/Linux/Ubuntu/ >>>> The Ubuntu website states: "Don't be confused, even though DVDs can hold >>>> far more data than the typical Ubuntu CD, the main benefit of the DVD >>>> downloads is to get access to all of the available language packs. Most >>>> people will be fine with the standard CD installer." >>>> If you want to download the DVD, get the torrent or iso from: >>>> http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/downloadmirrors#dvd or from >>>> http://www.mirrorservice.org/sites/cdimage.ubuntu.com/cdimage/releases/9.04… >>>> >>>> On Wed, Aug 5, 2009 at 2:24 PM, Andrew Kibe <kaguius(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi guys, >>>>> >>>>> I am new to Ubuntu and I was wondering if there is anyone who might >>>>> help me get the *Ubuntu 9.04 Desktop DVD. >>>>> >>>>> Regards >>>>> Andrew >>>>> * >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Skunkworks mailing list >>>>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>>>> 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, >>>> >>>> Brian Ngure >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Skunkworks mailing list >>>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>>> 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 >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Gichingiri Kuria >>> _________________________________________ >>> www.gichingiri.com / www.sokoletu.co.ke / >>> www.website.co.ke / www.buyanzi.com >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Skunkworks mailing list >>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>> 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 >> 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 >> > > > > -- > I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, > neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor > depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from > the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. > >

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There are more than 25, 000 apps available on iphone, was any kenyan?
by aki 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

Now that I understand a bit more about programming, am just wondering aloud if any kenyan developer made an app that is on 25,000 or more apps list? http://tech.yahoo.com/news/pcworld/applesappstorerejectionsopenthedoorforco… Here's a funny part : LOL! " It is not as if Apple has been all that discerning. There are about 50 apps dedicated to making your iPhone produce various fart noises. Earlier this year an app game was developed in which a baby would cry and the goal was for the user to shake the iPhone vigorously until the baby shut up. That application was quickly pulled after backlash angry parents reached a fever pitch.."

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Is safcom replacing traditional ISP's
by George Njoroge 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

Hi listers, I have been following the Fibre hullabaloo with keen interest hoping to go to the office and find my ISP has decided to offer us a 1 MB pipe for the same amount we are currently paying but that has not been the case that I am tired. Some time back on this forum I read a post that in SA the ISP's had already dropped their prices long b4 the fibre landed. The question or point of interest is Safcom,do these guys want to replace traditional ISP's? I mean look at their data services now, I have always tried to give them deaf ears coz of how they seriously go for your wallet but hey I gonna give em credit now. Look at their speeds now - for them its not a thing of we are testing our service on fibre as has been the talk from with other ISP's who are now targeting Rich estates for their Internet services not forgetting that those bosses use laptops hence modems which is faster hence rarery use Internet at home. Im not a Literature writter but my worry or concern or prayer is for these ISP's to stop playing safe and dive into business with all there is to offer coz I think it will be too late for them when Safcom has finally established good, strong and deep roots in data business like the have done in GSM (now even toppling or coming close to threatening their client base is a nightmare enuf). I think this is very serious guys, U know Kenyans once they find or create a trend and to be sincere one of the Big banks here is already using Safcom Broadband services for WAN communication. My call is to these ISP's to stop acting so co-operate!!! Cheerz Themburu -- Conservatism is the adherence to the old tried against the new untried.

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Re: [Skunkworks] E-Book reader
by Rahim Kara 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

Hello people! I'm looking for a dignified Ebook reader locally available. I've checked out Sony's options and i like it the Iliad is somewhat interesting too. Basically looking for an expandable option with available battery expansions options as well. Local availability first option if not possible, i'll look elsewhere. Preferred File formats : PDF, Epub, CHM, txt. Rahim Kara, Pro App's Specialist, Elite Digital Solutions Ltd.  Apple Premium Reseller Sarit Centre P.O.Box 75289, Nairobi – 00200 KENYA +254 (20) 374 5550 PHONE +254 (20) 375 3509 FAX +254 721 875 042 Safaricom MOBILE +254 734 334 074 Zain MOBILE +254 773 104 250 Orange MOBILE iChat rahim.kara(a)me.com Mailing List Subscription http://mail.wananchi.com/mailman/listinfo/elitedigitalsolutions

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lol
by Davis Waithaka 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

What do we call a script that allows users to edit any info on vegetables - - - - - - - - Sukuma Wiki -- Davis Waithaka <daviswaithaka(a)gmail.com> Systems Kenya Solutions

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by Njuguna Waweru 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

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CCK 10 Year Anniversary Celebrations
by Gakuru Alex 09 Aug '09

09 Aug '09

CCK 10-Year Anniversary Celebrations kicked off today end Wednesday. Venue: KICC Room: Aberdare Exhibitions: 'upstairs' -- I shall be a panelist on Day Three –Wednesday 22 July 2009 9am CONSUMER PANEL "Consumers have the last say regarding the problems they currently face with their providers and the service quality they would like to have in the future. Topics: • Industry collaboration: Forging a common agenda for ICT in Kenya‘s economic and social development • Issues from a consumer perspective • How consumers could build their own networks to achieve the last mile solution • Harnessing potential through public-private partnership frameworks • Involving users and empowering communities • Leveraging resources Panelists: 1. Alex Gakuru, ICT Consumers Association of Kenya 2. Patricia Muchiri, Assistant Director- Consumer Affairs, CCK 3. Stephen Mutoro, CEO, The Kenya Alliance of Resident Associations(KARA) 4. Lucy Mathai, Project Co-ordinator, SIDAREC 5. Susan Mochache, Universal Access Funds, CCK You're welcome to this public forum and entry is free. Edward would you be available to live blog for sake of remote folks? Alex

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some basic truths about broadband economics
by Riyaz Bachani 09 Aug '09

09 Aug '09

Good article on the whole guaranteed vs shared issue. There is no guaranteed, unless you're ready to pay $400-600 per Mb right now on fiber. Eventually $20-50 per Mb. http://gigaom.com/2009/08/08/some-basic-truths-about-broadband-economics/ I confess I have a rather odd hobby. I seek out and collect statements from broadband regulators and lobbyists that reveal a fundamental misconception about the networks they oversee. Stacey uncovered this gem in April from New York state’s CIO: Consumers should be able to “know the actual data transmission speeds” of their broadband services. And in July she noted that lobbyists, petitioning the NTIA over perceived shortcomings in the recent broadband stimulus package, complained service providers often “advertise speeds of up to 3Mbps while refusing to guarantee those speeds.” Many believe that broadband service providers selling, say, a 5Mbps service should be required to set aside the same amount of capacity in order to fulfill that implicit service-level agreement (SLA). In other words, if you pay for 5Mbps, it’s there when you need it. But the reality is that networks, just like hotels and airplanes, are almost always oversubscribed — the owners of these assets sell more capacity than they have available. This is actually an economically rational thing to do. It accounts for the fact that not all requests for capacity (or seats or rooms) are used, and results in greater efficiency and lower overall costs. But whereas hotels and airlines might sell 10 percent or 20 percent more capacity than they have, broadband operators typically sell a few thousand percent more capacity than they have. This may sound egregious, but it’s really not. It’s a reflection of typical usage patterns on broadband networks and necessary to achieve the price points consumers are willing to pay. According to Pew Internet’s Home Broadband Adoption 2009, Americans pay an average of $37.60 per month for broadband, and according to Akamai’s first-quarter 2009 “State of the Internet” report, the average actual (not advertised) downstream speed in the U.S. is 4.163Mbps. This means that consumers are paying a little over 0.0009 cents per bit per month. That doesn’t sound exorbitant. Most large carriers (e.g., AT&T, Verizon) offer broadband services that absolutely guarantee speeds. Verizon, for example, provides Internet access with guaranteed speeds up to 2.5Gbps and a written SLA. I don’t know what Verizon charges for this service, but a wholesale OC-48 (2.488Gbps) Internet access line from US Access costs $60,000 per month, or 0.0024 cents per bit per month. The reason the latter is 2.7 times the former on a per-bit basis (and almost 1,600 on an absolute basis) is not that one is for businesses and the other for consumers (although they clearly are), it is that one has dedicated bandwidth and availability and the other does not. The reason broadband operators oversubscribe their networks and do not make minimum speed guarantees is that they must deliver these “high-speed” services at very low price points. Keep in mind, it wasn’t all that long ago that 128Kbps ISDN lines ran several hundred dollars per month. The regulators, legislators, lobbyists and interest groups clamoring for broadband speed guarantees ought to be cautious. Broadband operators are perfectly capable of guaranteeing speeds, but they’ll need to ask consumers for more dollars to do it — and folks might not like the price tag.

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CCNA
by steve kyengo 09 Aug '09

09 Aug '09

Any body in the list who can help with manuals for CCNA

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Bamba poa pinless top up
by Andrew Ng'ang'a 09 Aug '09

09 Aug '09

Does anyone know how to go about the Bamba poa pinless top up? I can't get any info on the Safaricom website. Andrew On 08/08/2009, Glenn Sequeira <gsequeira(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Now might be the right time to open the Windows support firm :) > > http://tinyurl.com/lx7t4g > > ~gms > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > 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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Ubuntu DVD
by mike oketch 09 Aug '09

09 Aug '09

Guys I am goign to send you pick-up location for your DVDs. MO

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GSM Frequencies in Kenya
by Billy 09 Aug '09

09 Aug '09

Anybody know what frequency bands the mobile phone networks (zain/safcom/yu/orange) operate on? i.e for both voice and data (3G). -Billy

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MIS system
by henry kamabi 09 Aug '09

09 Aug '09

Hi I am looking for an Management Information System solution.Do we have an open source solution for this. And if i need a windows based system,how can i? Please recommend. Regards, Henry

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Any server OS expert?
by wesley kiriinya 08 Aug '09

08 Aug '09

Hey party people, I'm looking for a server OS expert. Someone who knows about Windows and Linux Servers at the low level i.e. not stuff like configurations and installations but the low level technical differences and capabilities that differenciate them. In addition I would like someone who knows about the cost of the servers (cost of purchase and/or support) and licensing restrictions that apply. Windows has costs in the website but their are licensing restrictions depending on the server. If u know someone, please send me their contacts. ORS (Or Nearest Skill) applies. *~)

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So Orange do listen to skunks...hehehe
by aki 08 Aug '09

08 Aug '09

Page 36 Nation, EVDO internet now @3990/-. I think Rita took in my suggestion the other day on this list. Asante Sana. :-) Rita, another suggestion if the mighty Orange can muscle: Seacom and EVDO Orange need to be next GSM Operator to do the right thing for kenyans, else there are winners and there are loosers. Rgds.

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Pleasant surprise from orange. . .
by Areba Collins 08 Aug '09

08 Aug '09

Its not the vastly improved speeds even though im on the EDGE device, its what lies in the sim card. I unplugged my two month old sim card from the modem and put it in my phone, loaded 200 bob and on checking my balance, the 200 bob was there alright, but with it 150 minutes talk time and 100sms. Ive called saf, zain, orange and my bal is now 200 bob and 138 min. -- Its Possible! http://www.itspossible.afraha.com Collins Areba Omwoyo +254 735 824872 / +254 720 516758 arebacollins[at]gmail[dot]com

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