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Sonny digital camera
by Penninah Kyulle 29 Jun '09

29 Jun '09

hey fellow skunkers i own this camera that I so love it broke its zoom only it cant take photos but it goes on and can view photos in gallery anybody know where i can repair coz i cant really afford one the prices should be fair too your help shall be highly appreciated

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The kenya engineer online edition
by BOOKER OMOLE 29 Jun '09

29 Jun '09

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CURRENCY TRADING
by Caddillac 1 29 Jun '09

29 Jun '09

Hi guys, Anyone interested in Currency Trading for Dummies in PDF can contact me offlist. Thanks

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Can you build teams... if?
by Al Kags 29 Jun '09

29 Jun '09

Hi all. Much has been said on this forum about government, organisations and companies not giving much work to developers who do are not companies. having spoken to a few people who could give the contracts etc., i understood them to say that the concerns were that their concerns are:- 1. They cannot be assured of the freelance developers level of quality. 2. They cannot be assured of the freelance developers delivery time - that they will deliver everything they say they will at the appointed time 3. That they require too much supervision 4. That they over promise. 5. The development of a website/application requires several competences - designer, IA, developer, integrator etc. The contention is that you guys don't/won't work together as a team. Here's a question: If an organisation/ company was to decide to do a call for entries/ tender of sorts for a significant web project to be delivered by a team of freelance individuals from this forum, can it be done? The sub-parts of these question are:- a) Can you form a team consisting of Project Manager (to assure everything is done in time, guide the proposal making etc); Designer (who does outstanding designs in CSS); Developer(s) who can work well with Google Aps - integrate Gmaps etc into the site; mobile developer to develop mobile apps, etc; integrator to ensure that the site is seamless? b) Can your team come together and bid for the project in detail - including what you can put together, timelines, budgets, documentations etc? (Each member of the team would sign a contract and would be paid as an individual for their quoted rate) c) Can the team that wins the bid implement the project in such a seamless and timely manner, delivering such high quality that the project can stand up as a model that the government, organisations and companies can use to contract you? d) Being that this is such an untried model, would the other developers in the skunkworks arena support the winning team to ensure that they succeed in delivering the project at the highest possible quality and within the exact time they promised to do so? If yes, what is the structure that skunkworks would use to do this? Here's my thinking. A lot of the developers and other related professionals here are passionate and really good at what they do, and they often just need a chance. Not everyone can be employed by the 3mice etc of this world and so its a challenge to give everyone a chance. Given the concerns expressed by the client group, the onus is on interested people here to prove to them that the model of contracting individual freelance professionals here is a workable one. I know one organisation that would be interested in trying it out. So before they make a further move, I bring the idea here to you and ask, what is possible? -- Al Kags ----------------------- Founder, The Desturi Trust http://www.alkags.com

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29 Jun '09

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Re: [Skunkworks] Can you build teams... if?
by Walubengo J 29 Jun '09

29 Jun '09

just been working backwards thro this thread...it appears Al Kags asked some qtns, and despite his many disclaimers - that his question was personal - the ICT Board still got some bashing...;-) Nway, my take is that in general the techies in Kenya are extremely good at an individual level. But we are yet to see them organise and take on the big (corporate/govt) jobs (yes, a few at KRA did that, but thats more an exception than the norm)... but again, its not entirely the Techies fault. Flash back to 1980 @ M$ - Bill Gates the techie needed Steve Ballmer to setup the institutional framework that he needed to break into the corporate world. I think there are some institutions (IFC, Govt Incubators, etc) that are trying to play Steve Ballmer for the young and technically savvy. What I dont know is how successful this has been. walu. --- On Mon, 6/29/09, Gakuru Alex <alexgakuru.lists(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Gakuru Alex <alexgakuru.lists(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Can you build teams... if? To: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Monday, June 29, 2009, 1:28 PM On Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 11:05 AM, Al Kags<alkags(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Colleagues, > > From Alex's rejoinder and from Barrack's response under a variated subject > line, I am left with no choice but to think that this team does not have the > capacity to work together as a team viz my specific questions - not without > government leadership from what I understand. I think this might be considered summarily harsh and conclusive... Hope the Board is not out to prove "how fragmented skunks are":-( It has happened before, and severally... ask why skunkwork@innovation got to be organised Board should not get touchy when their own capacity needs are pointed out... > I notice that no one bothered to answer the questions as asked and so on the > specific matters I raise, I am not able to know whether or not this team has > any capacity that I or the organisations I mentioned may need. Please > correct me if I am mistaken, but the following questions have not been > addressed:- > a) Can you form a team consisting of Project Manager (to assure > everything is done in time, guide the proposal making etc); Designer > (who does outstanding designs in CSS); Developer(s) who can work well > with Google Aps - integrate Gmaps etc into the site; mobile developer > to develop mobile apps, etc; integrator to ensure that the site is > seamless? > > b) Can your team come together and bid for the project in detail - > including what you can put together, timelines, budgets, > documentations etc? (Each member of the team would sign a contract and > would be paid as an individual for their quoted rate) > > c) Can the team that wins the bid implement the project in such a > seamless and timely manner, delivering such high quality that the > project can stand up as a model that the government, organisations and > companies can use to contract you? > > d) Being that this is such an untried model, would the other > developers in the skunkworks arena support the winning team to ensure > that they succeed in delivering the project at the highest possible > quality and within the exact time they promised to do so? If yes, what > is the structure that skunkworks would use to do this? > > To this end, it occurs to me that the easiest option is to simply ask for > companies to express interest and go that "usual route"? Interestingly a > number of companies have been quick to send me expressions of interest > (which defeats the purpose, if the original proposition was to give > developers who are freelancers a chance? > > By the way: I really do think we should not create an impression that > government should hand-hold the ICT industry in terms of enterprise > development. That should be the role of entrepreneurs. Government should be > following the money makers - not the other way round. My views. > > Cheers. > > > Al Kags > ----------------------- > Founder, The Desturi Trust > http://www.alkags.com > > > > > On Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 6:29 AM, Gakuru Alex <alexgakuru.lists(a)gmail.com> > wrote: >> >> Actually it's the ICT Board that needs a senior staff member with >> knowledge on the subject in order to offer leadership. This has been >> lacking for a long time. >> >> On Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 5:59 PM, Al Kags<alkags(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> > Hi all. >> > >> > Much has been said on this forum about government, organisations and >> > companies not giving much work to developers who do are not >> > companies. having spoken to a few people who could give the contracts >> > etc., i understood them to say that the concerns were that their >> > concerns are:- >> > >> > 1. They cannot be assured of the freelance developers level of quality. >> > 2. They cannot be assured of the freelance developers delivery time - >> > that they will deliver everything they say they will at the appointed >> > time >> > 3. That they require too much supervision >> > 4. That they over promise. >> > 5. The development of a website/application requires several >> > competences - designer, IA, developer, integrator etc. The contention >> > is that you guys don't/won't work together as a team. >> > >> > Here's a question: >> > >> > If an organisation/ company was to decide to do a call for entries/ >> > tender of sorts for a significant web project to be delivered by a >> > team of freelance individuals from this forum, can it be done? >> > >> > The sub-parts of these question are:- >> > >> > a) Can you form a team consisting of Project Manager (to assure >> > everything is done in time, guide the proposal making etc); Designer >> > (who does outstanding designs in CSS); Developer(s) who can work well >> > with Google Aps - integrate Gmaps etc into the site; mobile developer >> > to develop mobile apps, etc; integrator to ensure that the site is >> > seamless? >> > >> > b) Can your team come together and bid for the project in detail - >> > including what you can put together, timelines, budgets, >> > documentations etc? (Each member of the team would sign a contract and >> > would be paid as an individual for their quoted rate) >> > >> > c) Can the team that wins the bid implement the project in such a >> > seamless and timely manner, delivering such high quality that the >> > project can stand up as a model that the government, organisations and >> > companies can use to contract you? >> > >> > d) Being that this is such an untried model, would the other >> > developers in the skunkworks arena support the winning team to ensure >> > that they succeed in delivering the project at the highest possible >> > quality and within the exact time they promised to do so? If yes, what >> > is the structure that skunkworks would use to do this? >> > >> > >> > Here's my thinking. A lot of the developers and other related >> > professionals here are passionate and really good at what they do, and >> > they often just need a chance. Not everyone can be employed by the >> > 3mice etc of this world and so its a challenge to give everyone a >> > chance. >> > >> > Given the concerns expressed by the client group, the onus is on >> > interested people here to prove to them that the model of contracting >> > individual freelance professionals here is a workable one. >> > >> > I know one organisation that would be interested in trying it out. So >> > before they make a further move, I bring the idea here to you and ask, >> > >> > what is possible? >> > >> > -- >> > Al Kags >> > ----------------------- >> > Founder, The Desturi Trust >> > http://www.alkags.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 >> > ------------- >> > Skunkworks 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 >> ------------- >> Skunkworks 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 > ------------- > Skunkworks 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 ------------- Skunkworks announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce Science - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science kazi - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general

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Mick Wilson/UNEP/NBO/UNO is on management training
by Mick Wilson 29 Jun '09

29 Jun '09

I will be out of the office starting 29/06/2009 and will not return until 03/07/2009. I am off-campus learning how to be a proper manager and will rarely be checking this mail. If you need an intelligent reply before I get back then please contact caroline.mureithi(a)unep.org

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Does Kenya have high quality UI designers??
by Al Kags 29 Jun '09

29 Jun '09

I have been going over www.templatemonster.com and marveling at the quality of designs that I have seen there. I have been asking myself whether Kenya has such designers that can do that level of work? Or should I just buy from template monster? -- Al Kags ----------------------- Founder, The Desturi Trust http://www.alkags.com

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Re: [Skunkworks] Can you build teams... if?
by wesley kiriinya 29 Jun '09

29 Jun '09

"...why are there so many people complaining about the lack of government funding and start up capital?..." Complaints about lack of gvmnt funding might not necessarily mean funding for start-ups and anyway I dont think the government should be funding start-ups in the first place. The funding complaints could mean funding for infrustrure to create a good IT environment for everyone. I believe anyone strong enough to get gvmnt fundin is strong enough to get the funding from other sources. Of late I've noticed an increasing number of people willing to fund innovative ICT ventures. Perharps this topic should be discussed in another thread... --- On Mon, 6/29/09, Crystal Watley <crystal(a)voicesofafrica.org> wrote: From: Crystal Watley <crystal(a)voicesofafrica.org> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Can you build teams... if? To: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Monday, June 29, 2009, 12:14 PM In response to your questions: a) Can you form a team consisting of Project Manager (to assure everything is done in time, guide the proposal making etc); Designer (who does outstanding designs in CSS); Developer(s) who can work well with Google Aps - integrate Gmaps etc into the site; mobile developer to develop mobile apps, etc; integrator to ensure that the site is seamless? So there is a question if this team can be formed. Let's test the idea here, right now. The question is how many good programmers are out there without employment. So why not test this idea right here. Can one Designer who is good at CSS make their presence known today? Can one Developer who is good at Google Aps make their skills known here today? And can we find one Mobile developer to create the mobile apps? This appears to be a four person team. I would be more than happy to provide the Project Management as that is my field of expertise. b) Can your team come together and bid for the project in detail - including what you can put together, timelines, budgets, documentations etc? (Each member of the team would sign a contract and would be paid as an individual for their quoted rate) If the team can be developed from the Skunworks members, I am sure that a bid could be created with more information about who the funding is providing the funding, the goals with the site development, and their organizational objectives. Project details are not difficult to put together once a team has been formed. c) Can the team that wins the bid implement the project in such a seamless and timely manner, delivering such high quality that the project can stand up as a model that the government, organisations and companies can use to contract you? This would be a resounding yes. If a team could be established and would be able to put together the proposal, which I have all confidence could be done if the talent comes forward. Implementation comes down to individuals working on a team. A team of four to five can be done in Kenya without issue as long as everyone know the rules of the game. d) Being that this is such an untried model, would the other developers in the skunkworks arena support the winning team to ensure that they succeed in delivering the project at the highest possible quality and within the exact time they promised to do so? If yes, what is the structure that skunkworks would use to do this? I have previously proposed that skunkworks create a directory of companies, products, services, and individuals ont he list to be able to faciliate growth in the industry. I would buy a product from someone I had heard and recognized on the listserve before I would buy from someone else and I have consistently done so. As far as gaining support from other Skunks, I have found them to be some of the most friendly and useful people I have meet in Kenya as it is one of the few places you can find an industry semi-organized by the same interests. So I would ask my collegues, if we created a team to do this project, would ya'll be willing to help? If people with the skills u're looking for exist, it will be strange that they are freelancers i.e. they don't have companies already set up. Follow your 'usual route'. I would like to same something about this comment: If everyone who has the necessary skills in the ICT sector is employeed by various companies or have started their own successful business, why are there so many people complaining about the lack of government funding and start up capital? While I agree wholeheartedly with the previous comments that state that the government has not donem enough, that shows there is need. If the private sector is willing to pick up the ball and provide opportunities, they would be providing Kenya with a service that has been largely ignored. So... Can we do it? Yes we can... But will we? Many blessings, Crystal --- On Mon, 6/29/09, Al Kags <alkags(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Al Kags <alkags(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Can you build teams... if? To: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Monday, June 29, 2009, 11:05 AM Colleagues, >From Alex's rejoinder and from Barrack's response under a variated subject line, I am left with no choice but to think that this team does not have the capacity to work together as a team viz my specific questions - not without government leadership from what I understand. I notice that no one bothered to answer the questions as asked and so on the specific matters I raise, I am not able to know whether or not this team has any capacity that I or the organisations I mentioned may need. Please correct me if I am mistaken, but the following questions have not been addressed:- a) Can you form a team consisting of Project Manager (to assure everything is done in time, guide the proposal making etc); Designer (who does outstanding designs in CSS); Developer(s) who can work well with Google Aps - integrate Gmaps etc into the site; mobile developer to develop mobile apps, etc; integrator to ensure that the site is seamless? b) Can your team come together and bid for the project in detail - including what you can put together, timelines, budgets, documentations etc? (Each member of the team would sign a contract and would be paid as an individual for their quoted rate) c) Can the team that wins the bid implement the project in such a seamless and timely manner, delivering such high quality that the project can stand up as a model that the government, organisations and companies can use to contract you? d) Being that this is such an untried model, would the other developers in the skunkworks arena support the winning team to ensure that they succeed in delivering the project at the highest possible quality and within the exact time they promised to do so? If yes, what is the structure that skunkworks would use to do this? To this end, it occurs to me that the easiest option is to simply ask for companies to express interest and go that "usual route"? Interestingly a number of companies have been quick to send me expressions of interest (which defeats the purpose, if the original proposition was to give developers who are freelancers a chance? By the way: I really do think we should not create an impression that government should hand-hold the ICT industry in terms of enterprise development. That should be the role of entrepreneurs. Government should be following the money makers - not the other way round. My views. Cheers. Al Kags ----------------------- Founder, The Desturi Trust http://www.alkags.com On Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 6:29 AM, Gakuru Alex <alexgakuru.lists(a)gmail.com> wrote: Actually it's the ICT Board that needs a senior staff member with knowledge on the subject in order to offer leadership. This has been lacking for a long time. On Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 5:59 PM, Al Kags<alkags(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hi all. > > Much has been said on this forum about government, organisations and > companies not giving much work to developers who do are not > companies. having spoken to a few people who could give the contracts > etc., i understood them to say that the concerns were that their > concerns are:- > > 1. They cannot be assured of the freelance developers level of quality. > 2. They cannot be assured of the freelance developers delivery time - > that they will deliver everything they say they will at the appointed > time > 3. That they require too much supervision > 4. That they over promise. > 5. The development of a website/application requires several > competences - designer, IA, developer, integrator etc. The contention > is that you guys don't/won't work together as a team. > > Here's a question: > > If an organisation/ company was to decide to do a call for entries/ > tender of sorts for a significant web project to be delivered by a > team of freelance individuals from this forum, can it be done? > > The sub-parts of these question are:- > > a) Can you form a team consisting of Project Manager (to assure > everything is done in time, guide the proposal making etc); Designer > (who does outstanding designs in CSS); Developer(s) who can work well > with Google Aps - integrate Gmaps etc into the site; mobile developer > to develop mobile apps, etc; integrator to ensure that the site is > seamless? > > b) Can your team come together and bid for the project in detail - > including what you can put together, timelines, budgets, > documentations etc? (Each member of the team would sign a contract and > would be paid as an individual for their quoted rate) > > c) Can the team that wins the bid implement the project in such a > seamless and timely manner, delivering such high quality that the > project can stand up as a model that the government, organisations and > companies can use to contract you? > > d) Being that this is such an untried model, would the other > developers in the skunkworks arena support the winning team to ensure > that they succeed in delivering the project at the highest possible > quality and within the exact time they promised to do so? If yes, what > is the structure that skunkworks would use to do this? > > > Here's my thinking. A lot of the developers and other related > professionals here are passionate and really good at what they do, and > they often just need a chance. Not everyone can be employed by the > 3mice etc of this world and so its a challenge to give everyone a > chance. > > Given the concerns expressed by the client group, the onus is on > interested people here to prove to them that the model of contracting > individual freelance professionals here is a workable one. > > I know one organisation that would be interested in trying it out. So > before they make a further move, I bring the idea here to you and ask, > > what is possible? > > -- > Al Kags > ----------------------- > Founder, The Desturi Trust > http://www.alkags.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 > ------------- > Skunkworks 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 ------------- Skunkworks 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 -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ 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 ------------- Skunkworks 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 ------------- Skunkworks 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 -- Crystal "Naliaka" Watley Kigoni Voices of Africa for Sustainable Development crystal(a)voicesofafrica.org http://www.voicesofafrica.org/ "You must be the change you wish to see" - Gandhi -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ 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 ------------- Skunkworks 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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KDN butterfly free?
by Dennis Kioko 29 Jun '09

29 Jun '09

There is an article in our favourite Standard Newspaper on page 25 which quotes KDN CEO Kai Wulff saying that "home and office users can use the company's wi-fi connection (butterfly) for free." how true is this? On to other stories, who manages mirror.ac.ke ? They can be of much help if they uploaded fedora 9 repositories and other up to date Linux distributions, assuming that the mirror is hosted locally . -- with Regards: Are you one of us?: http://gramware.blogspot.com

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Re: [Skunkworks] VAT REGISTRATION
by ann mwaniki 29 Jun '09

29 Jun '09

@ Gathanji, We have had the same problem for some time now, and we were finally informed that there is no VAT registration nowdays for businesses,that you can operate on PIN only, is that so? Best Regards, Ann --- On Sat, 6/27/09, Gathinji Mwangi <cgathinji(a)yahoo.com> wrote: From: Gathinji Mwangi <cgathinji(a)yahoo.com> Subject: [Skunkworks] VAT REGISTRATION To: Jediel.Miriti(a)kra.go.ke, Jediel.Miriti(a)kra.go.ke, "Richard kra" <Richard.Hadegu(a)kra.go.ke>, Callcentre(a)kra.go.ke, Callcentre(a)kra.go.ke Cc: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke>, bidiiafrika(a)googlegroups.com Date: Saturday, June 27, 2009, 1:44 AM Guys, Please help me register for VAT for this company i have tried for over 2 months now without success. COMPANY NAME: DIVERSE ICT LTD PIN : P051302486C Attached find copy of the KRA PIN CERTFICATE Kindly guide me on what i need to do. With Kind Regards Gathinji Charles +254710852974 -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ 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 ------------- Skunkworks 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] Can you build teams... if?
by wesley kiriinya 29 Jun '09

29 Jun '09

That's a great opportunity but I doubt you will be able to get those freelancers: 1. People with the skills you are looking for likely exist in the list but they are likely engaged in other projects. 2. I think smart people/businessmen have set up companies and they've hired IT guys with potential. If people with the skills u're looking for exist, it will be strange that they are freelancers i.e. they don't have companies already set up. Follow your 'usual route'. --- On Mon, 6/29/09, Al Kags <alkags(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Al Kags <alkags(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Can you build teams... if? To: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Monday, June 29, 2009, 11:05 AM Colleagues, >From Alex's rejoinder and from Barrack's response under a variated subject line, I am left with no choice but to think that this team does not have the capacity to work together as a team viz my specific questions - not without government leadership from what I understand. I notice that no one bothered to answer the questions as asked and so on the specific matters I raise, I am not able to know whether or not this team has any capacity that I or the organisations I mentioned may need. Please correct me if I am mistaken, but the following questions have not been addressed:- a) Can you form a team consisting of Project Manager (to assure everything is done in time, guide the proposal making etc); Designer (who does outstanding designs in CSS); Developer(s) who can work well with Google Aps - integrate Gmaps etc into the site; mobile developer to develop mobile apps, etc; integrator to ensure that the site is seamless? b) Can your team come together and bid for the project in detail - including what you can put together, timelines, budgets, documentations etc? (Each member of the team would sign a contract and would be paid as an individual for their quoted rate) c) Can the team that wins the bid implement the project in such a seamless and timely manner, delivering such high quality that the project can stand up as a model that the government, organisations and companies can use to contract you? d) Being that this is such an untried model, would the other developers in the skunkworks arena support the winning team to ensure that they succeed in delivering the project at the highest possible quality and within the exact time they promised to do so? If yes, what is the structure that skunkworks would use to do this? To this end, it occurs to me that the easiest option is to simply ask for companies to express interest and go that "usual route"? Interestingly a number of companies have been quick to send me expressions of interest (which defeats the purpose, if the original proposition was to give developers who are freelancers a chance? By the way: I really do think we should not create an impression that government should hand-hold the ICT industry in terms of enterprise development. That should be the role of entrepreneurs. Government should be following the money makers - not the other way round. My views. Cheers. Al Kags ----------------------- Founder, The Desturi Trust http://www.alkags.com On Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 6:29 AM, Gakuru Alex <alexgakuru.lists(a)gmail.com> wrote: Actually it's the ICT Board that needs a senior staff member with knowledge on the subject in order to offer leadership. This has been lacking for a long time. On Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 5:59 PM, Al Kags<alkags(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hi all. > > Much has been said on this forum about government, organisations and > companies not giving much work to developers who do are not > companies. having spoken to a few people who could give the contracts > etc., i understood them to say that the concerns were that their > concerns are:- > > 1. They cannot be assured of the freelance developers level of quality. > 2. They cannot be assured of the freelance developers delivery time - > that they will deliver everything they say they will at the appointed > time > 3. That they require too much supervision > 4. That they over promise. > 5. The development of a website/application requires several > competences - designer, IA, developer, integrator etc. The contention > is that you guys don't/won't work together as a team. > > Here's a question: > > If an organisation/ company was to decide to do a call for entries/ > tender of sorts for a significant web project to be delivered by a > team of freelance individuals from this forum, can it be done? > > The sub-parts of these question are:- > > a) Can you form a team consisting of Project Manager (to assure > everything is done in time, guide the proposal making etc); Designer > (who does outstanding designs in CSS); Developer(s) who can work well > with Google Aps - integrate Gmaps etc into the site; mobile developer > to develop mobile apps, etc; integrator to ensure that the site is > seamless? > > b) Can your team come together and bid for the project in detail - > including what you can put together, timelines, budgets, > documentations etc? (Each member of the team would sign a contract and > would be paid as an individual for their quoted rate) > > c) Can the team that wins the bid implement the project in such a > seamless and timely manner, delivering such high quality that the > project can stand up as a model that the government, organisations and > companies can use to contract you? > > d) Being that this is such an untried model, would the other > developers in the skunkworks arena support the winning team to ensure > that they succeed in delivering the project at the highest possible > quality and within the exact time they promised to do so? If yes, what > is the structure that skunkworks would use to do this? > > > Here's my thinking. A lot of the developers and other related > professionals here are passionate and really good at what they do, and > they often just need a chance. Not everyone can be employed by the > 3mice etc of this world and so its a challenge to give everyone a > chance. > > Given the concerns expressed by the client group, the onus is on > interested people here to prove to them that the model of contracting > individual freelance professionals here is a workable one. > > I know one organisation that would be interested in trying it out. So > before they make a further move, I bring the idea here to you and ask, > > what is possible? > > -- > Al Kags > ----------------------- > Founder, The Desturi Trust > http://www.alkags.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 > ------------- > Skunkworks 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 ------------- Skunkworks 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 -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ 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 ------------- Skunkworks 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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Installing joomla
by Simon Wainaina 29 Jun '09

29 Jun '09

Can someone assist me with info on how to install joomla. Do i have to have a control panel on a running website??

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Re: [Skunkworks] VAT REGISTRATION
by ann mwaniki 29 Jun '09

29 Jun '09

@ Gathanji, We have had the same problem for some time now, and we were finally informed that there is no VAT registration nowdays for businesses,that you can operate on PIN only, is that so? Best Regards, Ann --- On Sat, 6/27/09, Gathinji Mwangi <cgathinji(a)yahoo.com> wrote: From: Gathinji Mwangi <cgathinji(a)yahoo.com> Subject: [Skunkworks] VAT REGISTRATION To: Jediel.Miriti(a)kra.go.ke, Jediel.Miriti(a)kra.go.ke, "Richard kra" <Richard.Hadegu(a)kra.go.ke>, Callcentre(a)kra.go.ke, Callcentre(a)kra.go.ke Cc: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke>, bidiiafrika(a)googlegroups.com Date: Saturday, June 27, 2009, 1:44 AM Guys, Please help me register for VAT for this company i have tried for over 2 months now without success. COMPANY NAME: DIVERSE ICT LTD PIN : P051302486C Attached find copy of the KRA PIN CERTFICATE Kindly guide me on what i need to do. With Kind Regards Gathinji Charles +254710852974 -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ 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 ------------- Skunkworks 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] VAT REGISTRATION
by ann mwaniki 29 Jun '09

29 Jun '09

--- On Sat, 6/27/09, Gathinji Mwangi <cgathinji(a)yahoo.com> wrote: From: Gathinji Mwangi <cgathinji(a)yahoo.com> Subject: [Skunkworks] VAT REGISTRATION To: Jediel.Miriti(a)kra.go.ke, Jediel.Miriti(a)kra.go.ke, "Richard kra" <Richard.Hadegu(a)kra.go.ke>, Callcentre(a)kra.go.ke, Callcentre(a)kra.go.ke Cc: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke>, bidiiafrika(a)googlegroups.com Date: Saturday, June 27, 2009, 1:44 AM Guys, Please help me register for VAT for this company i have tried for over 2 months now without success. COMPANY NAME: DIVERSE ICT LTD PIN : P051302486C Attached find copy of the KRA PIN CERTFICATE Kindly guide me on what i need to do. With Kind Regards Gathinji Charles +254710852974 -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ 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 ------------- Skunkworks 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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Laptop freezing when installing xp and windows 7.
by Job Njogu 29 Jun '09

29 Jun '09

Hi good people. Over the weekend i tried installing windows 7 on ma laptop. The installation freezes or the untouch pad and keyboard dont responded but an usb mouse persons. The same happens when installing xp. The funny thing it came with vista but running ubuntu currently. Its an acer aspire 5050 with 1gb ram, 80 gb drive, ati radeon xpress graphics card, 2.2 ghz amd turion 64 bit. So wise people shida iko wapi. -- Sent from my mobile device Regards, Job Njogu Muriuki, Phone: +254736333075, +254202360107 Address: 42665 00100 Nrb

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Re: [Skunkworks] Can you build teams... if? Walu what do you say?
by Barrack Otieno 29 Jun '09

29 Jun '09

Absolutely Alex, i was looking forward to your opinion on this subject, i just didn'nt want to mention organizations on the list. Walu we seek some wisdom from you on the same matter are you there :-) On Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 6:29 AM, Gakuru Alex <alexgakuru.lists(a)gmail.com>wrote: > Actually it's the ICT Board that needs a senior staff member with > knowledge on the subject in order to offer leadership. This has been > lacking for a long time. > > On Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 5:59 PM, Al Kags<alkags(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Hi all. > > > > Much has been said on this forum about government, organisations and > > companies not giving much work to developers who do are not > > companies. having spoken to a few people who could give the contracts > > etc., i understood them to say that the concerns were that their > > concerns are:- > > > > 1. They cannot be assured of the freelance developers level of quality. > > 2. They cannot be assured of the freelance developers delivery time - > > that they will deliver everything they say they will at the appointed > > time > > 3. That they require too much supervision > > 4. That they over promise. > > 5. The development of a website/application requires several > > competences - designer, IA, developer, integrator etc. The contention > > is that you guys don't/won't work together as a team. > > > > Here's a question: > > > > If an organisation/ company was to decide to do a call for entries/ > > tender of sorts for a significant web project to be delivered by a > > team of freelance individuals from this forum, can it be done? > > > > The sub-parts of these question are:- > > > > a) Can you form a team consisting of Project Manager (to assure > > everything is done in time, guide the proposal making etc); Designer > > (who does outstanding designs in CSS); Developer(s) who can work well > > with Google Aps - integrate Gmaps etc into the site; mobile developer > > to develop mobile apps, etc; integrator to ensure that the site is > > seamless? > > > > b) Can your team come together and bid for the project in detail - > > including what you can put together, timelines, budgets, > > documentations etc? (Each member of the team would sign a contract and > > would be paid as an individual for their quoted rate) > > > > c) Can the team that wins the bid implement the project in such a > > seamless and timely manner, delivering such high quality that the > > project can stand up as a model that the government, organisations and > > companies can use to contract you? > > > > d) Being that this is such an untried model, would the other > > developers in the skunkworks arena support the winning team to ensure > > that they succeed in delivering the project at the highest possible > > quality and within the exact time they promised to do so? If yes, what > > is the structure that skunkworks would use to do this? > > > > > > Here's my thinking. A lot of the developers and other related > > professionals here are passionate and really good at what they do, and > > they often just need a chance. Not everyone can be employed by the > > 3mice etc of this world and so its a challenge to give everyone a > > chance. > > > > Given the concerns expressed by the client group, the onus is on > > interested people here to prove to them that the model of contracting > > individual freelance professionals here is a workable one. > > > > I know one organisation that would be interested in trying it out. So > > before they make a further move, I bring the idea here to you and ask, > > > > what is possible? > > > > -- > > Al Kags > > ----------------------- > > Founder, The Desturi Trust > > http://www.alkags.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 > > ------------- > > Skunkworks 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 > ------------- > Skunkworks announce: > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce > Science - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science > kazi - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general > -- Barrack O. Otieno ISSEN CONSULTING Tel: +254721325277 +254733206359 http://projectdiscovery.or.ke To give up the task of reforming society is to give up ones responsibility as a free man. Alan Paton, South Africa

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Whny own an iPhone
by Gathinji Mwangi 29 Jun '09

29 Jun '09

One of the highlights of the new iPhone 3.0 software (which will be released two days before the iPhone 3G S) is a feature called "Find My iPhone," which allows users to locate a lost phone........ Read more:http://www.nydailynews.com/tech_guide/2009/06/10/2009-06-10_iphone_tim… With Kind Regards Gathinji Charles - CG

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Full Circle Magazine - Issue 26
by Gakuru Alex 29 Jun '09

29 Jun '09

Found it contains interesting articles. http://fullcirclemagazine.org/issue-26/ Alex

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Re: [Skunkworks] Can you build teams... if? YES BUT......
by Barrack Otieno 29 Jun '09

29 Jun '09

Al Kags, i would wish to throw the challenge back to you as a government officer, what you are talking about is no doubt achievable going by the strides i have seen in this forum nonetheless, what is the government and or related agencies like KICTB doing to inculcate this culture among our youth? dont forget tax payers money is used for such agencies to act as our thinktanks, in my opinion, our strategies at the top level are the ones failing us because a tam can be put together but possibilities of unscrupulous businessmen taking advantage of "cheap labour " from our highly talented youth are high this is where we are failing... I stand to be corrected On Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 5:59 PM, Al Kags <alkags(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hi all. > > Much has been said on this forum about government, organisations and > companies not giving much work to developers who do are not > companies. having spoken to a few people who could give the contracts > etc., i understood them to say that the concerns were that their > concerns are:- > > 1. They cannot be assured of the freelance developers level of quality. > 2. They cannot be assured of the freelance developers delivery time - > that they will deliver everything they say they will at the appointed > time > 3. That they require too much supervision > 4. That they over promise. > 5. The development of a website/application requires several > competences - designer, IA, developer, integrator etc. The contention > is that you guys don't/won't work together as a team. > > Here's a question: > > If an organisation/ company was to decide to do a call for entries/ > tender of sorts for a significant web project to be delivered by a > team of freelance individuals from this forum, can it be done? > > The sub-parts of these question are:- > > a) Can you form a team consisting of Project Manager (to assure > everything is done in time, guide the proposal making etc); Designer > (who does outstanding designs in CSS); Developer(s) who can work well > with Google Aps - integrate Gmaps etc into the site; mobile developer > to develop mobile apps, etc; integrator to ensure that the site is > seamless? > > b) Can your team come together and bid for the project in detail - > including what you can put together, timelines, budgets, > documentations etc? (Each member of the team would sign a contract and > would be paid as an individual for their quoted rate) > > c) Can the team that wins the bid implement the project in such a > seamless and timely manner, delivering such high quality that the > project can stand up as a model that the government, organisations and > companies can use to contract you? > > d) Being that this is such an untried model, would the other > developers in the skunkworks arena support the winning team to ensure > that they succeed in delivering the project at the highest possible > quality and within the exact time they promised to do so? If yes, what > is the structure that skunkworks would use to do this? > > > Here's my thinking. A lot of the developers and other related > professionals here are passionate and really good at what they do, and > they often just need a chance. Not everyone can be employed by the > 3mice etc of this world and so its a challenge to give everyone a > chance. > > Given the concerns expressed by the client group, the onus is on > interested people here to prove to them that the model of contracting > individual freelance professionals here is a workable one. > > I know one organisation that would be interested in trying it out. So > before they make a further move, I bring the idea here to you and ask, > > what is possible? > > -- > Al Kags > ----------------------- > Founder, The Desturi Trust > http://www.alkags.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 > ------------- > Skunkworks announce: > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce > Science - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science > kazi - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general > -- Barrack O. Otieno ISSEN CONSULTING Tel: +254721325277 +254733206359 http://projectdiscovery.or.ke To give up the task of reforming society is to give up ones responsibility as a free man. Alan Paton, South Africa

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Taking iPhine to the next level
by Gathinji Mwangi 29 Jun '09

29 Jun '09

http://www.nydailynews.com/tech_guide/2009/06/24/2009-06-24_new_iphone_app_… With Kind Regards Gathinji Charles - CG

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Help with Network manager.
by Job Njogu 28 Jun '09

28 Jun '09

Hi guys. Am trying to connect to the internet using network manager 0.7 on ubuntu 9.04 but i cant despite having an ip, gateway and dns . I try to ping and i get " operation not permitted". The browser reports it cannot reach the server. Despite this using applications like umtsmon or vodafone mobile connect for linux with a usb modem connects well. I had installed wicd to manage the wired and wireless connections but removed it in favor of network manager. I should also mention i had enabled nat (masquared) on ppp0. What could be the problem and how do i go around it? -- Sent from my mobile device Regards, Job Njogu Muriuki, Phone: +254736333075, +254202360107 Address: 42665 00100 Nrb

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Google and Egypt Signed a $10 Million Deal
by Mbugua Njihia 28 Jun '09

28 Jun '09

WebProNews reports <http://www.webpronews.com/topnews/2009/06/25/google-and-egypt-ink-10-millio n-deal> that Google and the Egyptian Ministry of Communications and Information Technology have signed a $10 million contract regarding business and workforce development in Egypt. According to the site the deal was signed in Washington D.C during the Egyptian Minister of ICT, Dr. Tarek Kamel, visit this week along with a representative for the Information Technology Industry <http://www.itida.gov.eg/> Development Agency (ITIDA) .WebProNews news says that The Google deal was made for the promotion of Egyptian products and services using Google's advertising platforms. And under the agreement, Google will invest 25% of the money back into the Egyptian economy. "Over the medium to long term, Google's USD $2.5 million investment agreement may include: growing digital media start-ups, incubation venture capital, angel funding of the ICT sector and potentially training students in online advertising." According to Wael Ghonim, Google's Product & Marketing Manager, Middle East & North Africa, Egypt will promote by using Google advertising technologies the following sectors: Tourism, IT and Industrial Business.Campaigns will have a global nature and will target audience in US & Europe as well as the Arab countries. He added nothing has been decided yet in terms of the details, but the ad campaigns are expected to be combination of text / display ads. Sources say MCIT will be managing this for all the different Egyptian ministries, and there will be different landing pages created to brand Egypt and specific businesses. Egypt has been doing a nice job online with sites such as Egypt Memory and Eternal Egypt web sites. <http://arabcrunch.com/2009/04/egyptmemory-offers-more-than-2000-free-high-q uality-images-online.html> As for the $2.5 million reinvestment, sources say it is part of MCIT policies (so it's not specific to Google), this is what Microsoft also do in Egypt ."We are really excited about this partnership as we are committed to add value to Egypt." Said Wael. http://tinyurl.com/n8drjs symbiotic_logo Mbugua Njihia - CEO SYMBIOTIC MEDIA CONSORTIUM | Design:Develop:Deploy [a] Muringa Court - Suite B2:Kilimani- Junction of Kirichwa and Muringa Road [t] +254 20 359 6305 [c] +254 721 668 709 [e] mbugua(a)symbiotic.co.ke [w] www.symbiotic.co.ke [b] http://blog.symbiotic.co.ke/blog/ This message may contain information, which is confidential, private or privileged in nature. If you are not the intended recipient of the message, you are notified that any distribution, use or copying of this message is prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately

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Zain Partners with Western Union to Deliver Mobile Money Transfer Via Zain's Zap
by Mbugua Njihia 27 Jun '09

27 Jun '09

Traditional money transfer and credit card companies are trying to be part of the mobile payment loop in order not to lose their business, while mobile operators and software vendors across the world are deploying different schemes <http://arabcrunch.com/2009/06/videos-last-day-of-the-media-and-telecom-conf erence-mobile-payment-discussion-and-more.html> to capitalize into this opportunity. Putting ideas into action, Kuwait based Zain <http://www.zain.com> , which is considered the fourth largest mobile network in the world in terms of geographic presence, with a footprint in 22 countries spread across the Middle East and Africa with over 60 million active customers, and Western Union <http://www.westernunion.com> , a global leader in money transfer, recently announced that they will work together to deliver mobile money transfer services in countries in Africa and the Middle East through Zain's new Zap platform. <http://www.ke.zain.com/en/zap/> http://tinyurl.com/kk5adz symbiotic_logo Mbugua Njihia - CEO SYMBIOTIC MEDIA CONSORTIUM | Design:Develop:Deploy [a] Muringa Court - Suite B2:Kilimani- Junction of Kirichwa and Muringa Road [t] +254 20 359 6305 [c] +254 721 668 709 [e] mbugua(a)symbiotic.co.ke [w] www.symbiotic.co.ke [b] http://blog.symbiotic.co.ke/blog/ This message may contain information, which is confidential, private or privileged in nature. If you are not the intended recipient of the message, you are notified that any distribution, use or copying of this message is prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately

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Testing My Skunk Works Account
by Hussein Abdi 27 Jun '09

27 Jun '09

Just Testing

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Simply Market Yourself!
by Murigi Muraya 27 Jun '09

27 Jun '09

Why is it so hard for most of our software developers to present themselves like http://pjbeardsley.net? Transparency can be simply profound!

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Venture capital in Kenya.
by Martin Njuguna 27 Jun '09

27 Jun '09

Hi Skunks, Has anyone dealt with venture capital firms/individuals in Kenya? Are there firms out there who do equity funding as opposed to traditional loans structure? Martin S. Njuguna

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mobile internet access never to improve unless tariffs go upward. Fiber to become a nightmare for inexperienced telcos?
by aki 27 Jun '09

27 Jun '09

To me it seems telcos here are very inexperienced in data services and in the process have burnt their fingers to offer reliable data services. Why? Simply, they modelled the data services similar to voice services. While on voice they could compress a number of voice channels per BTS capacity to say eg 8kbps, data is a different monster all together. TCP/IP alone has massive overheads and trying to squeeze it to work on 8-16kbps channels simply cannot work. The costs/profits to a mobile telco are based on the number of BTS channels utilized and congestion models that have predictive call behaviour. The congested internet backbone has until now helped them keep control on BTS overheads and channel allocations. For example, we can say that for an 8k channel allocation the business model for voice call is 1 Ksh and timed per second. During a voice call, the caller will naturally hang up asap and this allows another caller to use the same time slot. On data, the same 8k channel is timed per Mbyte. This Mbyte may take upto 10 minutes to clear. Therefore during this period, the channel cannot be used by anyone else and so queues build up proportionally to congestion. Once the fiber goes live, these BTS models will not be able to handle the demands. In many ways, not having the fiber has been a big advantage to telcos as the backbone self congested and slowed down. In fact if safaricom 3G don't follow certain rules, they may see a network crash within the first few hours of the fiber being lit. They seem to have learnt a few things and thus the reason for blocking smtp and torrents. Foolish and amatuer ways of network management ( I blame the sales management, not engineers! ). Orange has also adjusted their rate bundles. Yu has some sort of primitive channel controllers that drop packets if the speed rate/ports is exceeded. I believe tariff rates will have to go upwards if telocs are to improve on data delivery. Somehow safaricom seems to be the culprit. It comes up with cheaper rates and then not able to offer reliable services. Others follow suit and none can offer any reliable services. Teclos have tried to compete with traditional ISPs and their infrastructure will never allow it. Inexperience shines like a light on a dark street. my thots....

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Cisco Certified Voice Professional Required
by Kevin Oeba 27 Jun '09

27 Jun '09

Folks, A pal of mine requires a Cisco Certified Voice Professional ( CCVP ) urgently. Please contact her on kuisarah(a)gmail.com Kind regards, Kevin

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Squid with tproxy option
by Alex Nderitu 27 Jun '09

27 Jun '09

Anyone on the list who has managed to have IP Spoofing on squid with tproxy? My environment; Ubuntu 9.04 server Kernel - 2.6.28-11-server iptables v1.4.3.2 squid-3.1.0.6 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [Skunkworks] Skunkworks Digest, Vol 3, Issue 289
by carlos ageng'o 27 Jun '09

27 Jun '09

RE: Mobile Development for Social Change @edObie You sure should post the happenings here for those held up guys like me. Don't see too much tweeting about it On 6/27/09, skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke <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. Swine Flu Alert (Dennis Kioko) > 2. Mobile Development for Social Change (Edward Obiko) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 03:53:20 -0500 > From: Dennis Kioko <dmbuvi(a)gmail.com> > To: Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > Subject: [Skunkworks] Swine Flu Alert > Message-ID: > <2f1649800906270153p63c5ed82nada4fc48ce1f7118(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > A friend on facebook says that a case of Swine Flu has been detected > at AAR sarit and that MOH has cordoned off the area. > -- > with Regards: > The Nairobi city By-Laws that never were. > Only at my blog: > http://gramware.blogspot.com > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 11:55:49 +0300 > From: Edward Obiko <edobie(a)gmail.com> > To: Skunkworks forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Subject: [Skunkworks] Mobile Development for Social Change > Message-ID: > <f4e2fbbf0906270155gea0486fs721da68ed0cf62e9(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > You are invited to participate in the Mobile Technology for Social Change at > Strathmore University gone live now! > > omingoobiko.blogspot.com > > -- > OO > > Omingo Obiko >

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Mobile Development for Social Change
by Edward Obiko 27 Jun '09

27 Jun '09

You are invited to participate in the Mobile Technology for Social Change at Strathmore University gone live now! omingoobiko.blogspot.com -- OO Omingo Obiko

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Swine Flu Alert
by Dennis Kioko 27 Jun '09

27 Jun '09

A friend on facebook says that a case of Swine Flu has been detected at AAR sarit and that MOH has cordoned off the area. -- with Regards: The Nairobi city By-Laws that never were. Only at my blog: http://gramware.blogspot.com

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VAT REGISTRATION
by Gathinji Mwangi 27 Jun '09

27 Jun '09

Guys, Please help me register for VAT for this company i have tried for over 2 months now without success. COMPANY NAME: DIVERSE ICT LTD PIN : P051302486C Attached find copy of the KRA PIN CERTFICATE Kindly guide me on what i need to do. With Kind Regards Gathinji Charles +254710852974

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IT tutor needed urgently
by Gathinji Mwangi 27 Jun '09

27 Jun '09

LocationMombasa Education Diploma in IT related field. Cerificate in any of the below mentioned fields is a definate advantage. Skills Must be able to teach MS offcice(word, excel, access, PP, outlook, publisher) ,Desktop publishers ( corel, page maker, illustrator etc), Accounting packages(quickbooks, accpak, pastel etc). Comfotable in using internet Be familiar with the following and an expert of atleast one :- Hardware maintenance and PC repair. Web design and Programming. Networking and security. Personality self driven, works well with low or no supervison, well organized, good people relationship, out going and likable character Interested candidates get in touch with me offlist. This is very urgent. First Come First Served With Kind Regards Gathinji Charles - CG +254710852974

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IT tutor needed urgently
by Gathinji Mwangi 27 Jun '09

27 Jun '09

LocationMombasa Education Diploma in IT related field. Cerificate in any of the below field is a definate advantage. Skills Must be able to teach MS offcice(word, excel, access, PP, outlook, publisher) ,Desktop publishers ( corel, page maker, illustrator etc), Accounting packages(quickbooks, accpak, pastel etc). Comfotable in using internet Be familiar with the following and an expert of atleast one :- Hardware maintenance and PC repair. Web design and Programming. Networking and security. Personality self driven, works well with low or no supervison, well organized, good people relationship, out going and likable character Interested candidates get in touch with me offlist. This is very urgent. First Come First Served With Kind Regards Gathinji Charles - CG +254710852974

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airshow in austria..
by aki 27 Jun '09

27 Jun '09

if you have the time and connection, you may see the falcon F16 and flares in action... http://www.airpower09.at/EN/Aircraft/Overview/ and click on live feed.

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Theory: Engineers and scientists will never make as much money as salespeople
by I. Ati 27 Jun '09

27 Jun '09

Engineers and scientists will never make as much money as salespeople. Now a rigorous mathematical proof explains why this is true: Postulate 1: Knowledge is Power. Postulate 2: Time is Money. As every engineer knows... Work/Time = Power Since Knowledge = Power, and Time = Money, we have: Work/Money = Knowledge Solving for Money, we get: Work/Knowledge = Money Thus, as Knowledge approaches zero, Money approaches infinity regardless of the Work done. Conclusion: The less you know, the more you make. -- Q: Why are politicians proof of reincarnation? A: You just can't get that screwed up in one lifetime.

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Orange data ; fyi
by aki 26 Jun '09

26 Jun '09

maximum data bundle now available is Ksh 850 for 250 Mbytes ( Ksh 3.4/byte ) from its earlier Ksh 1/Mbyte. I'm not complaining, as long as they can sustain much cleaner and reliable services than experienced earlier.

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Ubuntu Repo
by Timothy Kyalo 26 Jun '09

26 Jun '09

Hi Skunks, What's the best Ubuntu repo(Jaunty Jackalope) ....latency speaking. Is there a local mirror? BR// Kyalo

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BIOS PASSWORD CHANGING PROGRAM.
by vada dava 26 Jun '09

26 Jun '09

somebody(kid brother) changed my bios password by mistake and i need help to clear the password .Can somebody give me some hints on how to reset/remove the password without sorting or removing the cmos / jumpers (laptop).Any directions to password changing programs is highly welcome. I'm receiving a message requesting a password to the cmos on a gray screen.

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ManUre want Mariga
by David Kiania | Asentric Consulting Ltd 26 Jun '09

26 Jun '09

Am sorry to skunks who don't care for sports but when one of our own is about to make it to prime time it's news worthy. Even if to a team many dislike ;-) Man Utd following Parma midfielder Mariga 26.06.09 | tribalfootball.com Manchester United<http://www.tribalfootball.com/category/clubs/manchester-united>are following Parma midfielder McDonald Mariga. The Kenya international has been likened to AC Milan<http://www.tribalfootball.com/category/clubs/ac-milan>star Rino Gattuso and United boss Sir Alex Ferguson<http://www.tribalfootball.com/category/players/sir-alex-ferguson>has the youngster under consideration as cover for injury-plagued Owen Hargreaves. Parma sources say president Tommaso Ghirardi will demand Kiko Macheda in part-exchange for Mariga, though that is a likely non-starter. Rgds Kiania D -- [Asentric Consulting Ltd] If a man has in himself the soul of a slave will he not become one no matter what his birth .... -Richest Man in Babylon

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My mail
by steve mutuvi 26 Jun '09

26 Jun '09

stevemutuvi(a)gmail.com -- There is always a way where there is a will.>> MUTUVI

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Data on models of mobiles in the market
by wesley kiriinya 26 Jun '09

26 Jun '09

Hey good people, Probably this has been asked before. I need data on the models of mobile phones in the market. The operators are probably the best source for this data. Any advice on how to get this data? o_O?

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Web filters
by Tech List Kenya 26 Jun '09

26 Jun '09

Hi guys, There is this story in the news that China has demanded PC manufacturers install web filters in all new machines in China or something close to that. Without getting into how good or bad that move is, can someone enlightem me on how that filtering can be achieved? As far as I know the filtering is implimented at software layer. How will pc vendors do it considering the pc can be used to run any of the many OSes and/or their variants?

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iPhone OS 3.0 unlock
by Okechukwu 26 Jun '09

26 Jun '09

For the iPhone enthusiasts - like me - this is some good news here. http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/06/23/iphone-30-unlock-is-go-dont-try-it-on-… I guess I'll be busy tonight upgrading to 3.0 and jailbreaking it :-) ./Ok3ch

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already registered
by steve mutuvi 26 Jun '09

26 Jun '09

Will soon be there -- There is always a way where there is a will.>> MUTUVI

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TECH GEEKS - PANASONIC SA-AK40 Hi-Fi
by Roy Ashoya 26 Jun '09

26 Jun '09

Hello fellow skunkers, any tech-geek out there who might know where i can get this gadget(*Panasonic sa-ak40 hi-fi*), have a look at the picture attached.....i really need it. Anyone in possession.....kindly contact me, we can negotiate on the price!!!! Regards y'all

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Internet Usage Statistics
by James Gutu 26 Jun '09

26 Jun '09

Hi. I am looking for a reliable resource for internet usage statistics, and in particular Kenyan statistics. It would be nice if can be categorised into Handheld / Leased Line / Dial Up e.t.c Is there a listing of most websites visited in Kenya? There are some resources online, but I dont know which is most accurate. Thanks. .jmg

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Citrix XenServer 5.5
by Patrick Kariuki 26 Jun '09

26 Jun '09

Anyone having Citrix XenServer 5.5 working? http://www.citrix.com/English/ps2/products/feature.asp?contentID=1686939

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Windows7 Pricing & Upgrade
by Odhiambo ワシントン 26 Jun '09

26 Jun '09

Seeing the following atricle - http://edition.cnn.com/2009/TECH/ptech/06/25/cnet.windows7.pricing.upgrade/… I was almost tempted to buy a few copies of Windows7, but how to do that is the question. Is this a case of "charity begins @home"? That MS decides to do things first in the US? -- 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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MCSE Video Tutorial
by Caddillac 1 26 Jun '09

26 Jun '09

Hi skunkers, Anyone interested in the above? Contact me offlist. Thanks

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Re: [Skunkworks] Fault in $afcom's billing system? Bug?
by wesley kiriinya 26 Jun '09

26 Jun '09

LOL! I dont think u understand the issue. I know (I was told and I've experienced) that calls and data will not happen in parallel in 3G but this can happen with CDMA. I'm not concerned whether or not I can make a phone call when surfing. The issue is that the billing is screwed up. Load 50 bob (or make sure u have a small number of units on your phone. This will make the process faster), connect to internet and dont do a heavy download or anything that would consume the 50 bob. Let's say ur calls are billed at 10 bob a minute, wait for 6 minutes to make sure the 50 bob would be used up IF it were a phone call (it's data now). Try and make the phone call or send text. At this point I get a message that I have insufficient funds but clearly I know I have credit coz I didn't surf all the 50 bob. After disconnecting from net, im now able to make the phone call. ON THE OTHER HAND I can make a phone call within the 5 minutes. O_O --- On Fri, 6/26/09, Nzomo Bernard <nzomosky(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Nzomo Bernard <nzomosky(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Fault in $afcom's billing system? Bug? To: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Friday, June 26, 2009, 9:11 AM When surfing, you are doing what is known as a data call! You can call and surf at the same time but that is limited to the phone model you have. If it can handle 2 or more threads (processes in Desktop world) at a go then you are good to go but if it cannot then the data call is 'paused' till the voice call is through! -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ 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 ------------- Skunkworks 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] Fault in $afcom's billing system? Bug?
by wesley kiriinya 26 Jun '09

26 Jun '09

Yeah I know that. When a call comes in, internet goes out, then reconnects after the phone call but that's not the issue I was talking about. Im referring to the actual billing system of internet vrs phone calls. o_O --- On Wed, 6/24/09, A. Mecca | AXE360 LABS <axe360(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: A. Mecca | AXE360 LABS <axe360(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Fault in $afcom's billing system? Bug? To: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2009, 2:02 PM the channel for surfing and phone calls is same so both cannot happen at the same time On Wed, Jun 24, 2009 at 3:29 AM, wesley kiriinya <kiriinya2000(a)yahoo.com> wrote: I've noticed a hitch when using my mobile to surf thru $afcom's network. It seems like after making the internet connection, the phone call billing system is also activated. So if lets say I have 200 units and calling rate is 10units/minute and surfing is 8units per MB then I surf for > 20 minutes, I would have some credit so long as I've not downloaded 25MB, But the issue is if I try to make a call or send a text I get a message that I'm out of credit. But alas! I can see that I have credit! I usually disconnect the net connection and make the call and this time the $afcom system will tell that I do have credit. My thoughts are that the phone billing system is activated once the net connection goes thru and it assumes that a phone call is active as I surf. But it seems there is a separate surfing billing system which synchronizes with the phone billing when I disconnect. I was told that the channel for surfing and phone calls is same so both cannot happen at the same time, probably this might link with the issue. Anyway as long as the credit synchro is happening, I'm not complainin. O_O _______________________________________________ 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 ------------- Skunkworks 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 -- ******************************************************************************************************************** Andrew Mecca Solutions Architect | AXE360 LABS INC. | Embrace Technology Advantage Cell | (+254) 720 972797 Email | axe360(a)gmail.com Web | www.axe360.hostse.com -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ 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 ------------- Skunkworks 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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Software needed-JAWS and DTB
by Gathinji Mwangi 26 Jun '09

26 Jun '09

Skunks Anyone with these softwares or know where i can get them. Its very urgent 1. JAWS for windows prof screen reading software. 2. Duxbury Braille Translator for windows 10.7 rgds CG

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CID Computer Forensics Labs
by saich 25 Jun '09

25 Jun '09

Hey Skunks I heard in the grapevines that the Kenyan C.I.D have invested in the latest Computer Forensics Equipment and Software and that the Cyber Cops are really good with recovering data from any memory devices and Disks so beware skunkers.....anyone with 411 on this

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How does K24 and Metro TV make money
by Jacob Odada 25 Jun '09

25 Jun '09

Guys anyone with any clue how these tv stations make money since i'm figuring they have no adverts but broadcasting equipment is very expensive so is the license i guess. Second thing do you think with fibre coming online radio may catch on in kenya? how does one make money through them?

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Re: [Skunkworks] CID Computer Forensics Labs
by fyodor 25 Jun '09

25 Jun '09

Philip, >We need such a system >Dick Cheney say how increase surveillance and wiretapping has >helped prevent terrorist strikes which would have happened had these systems not This whole idea of what the CID needs or doesnt need is best explained by just looking at regular crime labs and forensics units. You would think that dusting for prints and handling of evidence in a manner as to preserve its original state would be a step in conveying justice. So how will the best Tech toys fight a perceived cyber-warfare in a country where even basic justice is an illusion? The whole Dick Cheney statement is just a publicity stunt which is best explained by a documentary id urge all to watch called "The Esoteric Agenda". As far as my limited knowledge is concerned our Govt's ability to tackle cyber-crimes is marginal at best. Those phone taps done using legacy systems are not in a position to tackle what goes around in 1st world countries. I knew some fellas at DoD and Chuks will attest to their ability to do a simple port analysis. -tyrus _IEEE Member -- Free information on becoming a Photographer. Click Now! http://tagline.hushmail.com/fc/BLSrjkqkVvvjC0ziuorBU8IbYgVjYMFIO5nAS0LmEvZ5…

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Import Duty on Routers and Switches
by Michuki Mwangi 25 Jun '09

25 Jun '09

Hi Skunkworks, I know some of you do import Routers and Switches. I wanted to check if you pay import taxes on these equipment or are they exempted. Any details on what categories they fall under would be appreciated. Regards, Michuki.

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Recover Debian Boot
by ambrose kimaiyo 25 Jun '09

25 Jun '09

Hi, Recently I formatted my machine which was running windows and Debian. I reinstalled but now I can't access the Debian. Is there a way I can restore? Skunks for help. Regards, Ambrose Kimaiyo

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Wireless Networking - AP or Router
by Odhiambo ワシントン 25 Jun '09

25 Jun '09

Hi Folks, I have a project to network some houses. These are in some sort of "villa" setup, with trees all around, if that matters. It's somewhere in the bundus but I already have Internet there. I'd like not to lay cables at all as that is so much work:) I'd like to deploy a WLAN so I am looking for an equipment that can transmit a strong signal within a radius of 500metres (max range, actually). I mentioned the trees just in case they may interfere with the signal - just in case. I am no expert in that area. Does someone know of an equipment that is good enough for such a project, yet not so expensive. If it doesn't have to be mounted outdoor the better, but still I am okay with it if it has to use an outdoor antennae. I suppose the antennae should be omnidirectional. The equipment can be either an AP or Router. Which equipment suppliers do I talk to? -- 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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HELP computer restarting
by Penninah Kyulle 25 Jun '09

25 Jun '09

Hey guyz Av bn having some problem av bn tryn to diagonise wats the problem when ur computer sudenly restarts in the middle of our work and how do u take care of that?

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Looking for Skunk Bikers
by Peter Karunyu 25 Jun '09

25 Jun '09

Is there any skunk who owns or uses a bike on a regular basis? I would really like to know where I can get custom made 'motorbike outfit'? I would also appreciate some inside information on how to be safe, good mechanics etc. PS, By bike I mean the likes of Yahama R6<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamaha_YZF-R6>, Honda CBR <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:2006HondaCBR600RR-profile.png>, Kawasaki Ninja, etc.

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DVB EMR-1600
by richard muteru 25 Jun '09

25 Jun '09

Hi All , Any one knows were i can a EMR-1600 DVB Modem. Regards Richard.

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VMware/Virtualisation Job Opportunity
by Phares Kariuki 25 Jun '09

25 Jun '09

Hi, A leading technology firm locally is looking for someone with *technical experience *with VMware or any other server virtualization platform. Kindly send CV to me offlist. Thanks -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares |

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Re: [Skunkworks] CHM TOOLS
by michael nyangweso 25 Jun '09

25 Jun '09

try this on debian system apt-get install xchm --- On Wed, 6/24/09, Ndungi Kyalo <ndungi(a)gmail.com> wrote: > From: Ndungi Kyalo <ndungi(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] CHM TOOLS > To: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2009, 4:36 PM > > its archmage - sorry > > > On Wed, Jun 24, 2009 at 1:22 PM, > Simon Mbuthia <simon.mbuthia(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > > What OS? I hope it's not Windows. If Linux, try > kchmviewer or Gnochm > > 2009/6/24 Gathinji Mwangi <cgathinji(a)yahoo.com> > > > > > > > > Anyone > with a reliable CHM files reader. > > > With Kind > Regards CG > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > 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 > > ------------- > > Skunkworks 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 > > > > > > -- > שִׁמְעוֹן > > > _______________________________________________ > > 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 > > ------------- > > Skunkworks 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 > > > > > > -- > Ndungi Kyalo > > > > > -----Inline Attachment Follows----- > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > ------------- > Skunkworks announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce > Science - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science > kazi - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general >

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Fwd: [Fibre-for-africa] Sea Pirates delay SEACOM launch
by Riyaz Bachani 25 Jun '09

25 Jun '09

----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Abi <abi.jagun(a)gmail.com> To: APC - Private list for use by EASSY Workshop Participants <fibre-for-africa(a)lists.apc.org> Sent: Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:47:13 +0300 (EAT) Subject: [Fibre-for-africa] Sea Pirates delay SEACOM launch Source: http://www.itnewsafrica.com/?p=2815 Sea Pirates delay SEACOM launch June 24, 2009 in Broadband SEACOM_brian2.jpgThe increase in pirate activity during April and May 2009, both in terms of intensity and geographical coverage, necessitated a change in SEACOM’s cable installation plans which resulted in a delay in the ready for service date from 27 June 2009 to 23 July 2009. The planned route required the ship to transit an area of increased pirate activity where other ships had been attacked or seized. The cable deployment in the troublesome waters has since been completed and splicing to connect the section of cable from Mumbai to Africa is expected shortly. Testing of the larger cable system will be finalised shortly thereafter. The cable section from South Africa (Mtunzini) to Kenya (Mombasa), including all south and east African landing stations, has already undergone successful testing. In the meantime, SEACOM is working with its contractor, Tyco Telecommunications, to find ways of accelerating the outstanding works and bring forward the ready for service date ahead of 23 July 2009. Brian Herlihy, SEACOM CEO, said: “Due to sensitivities around piracy issues, their impact on the project timeline was only fully established recently and whilst I am personally truly disappointed by the delay, it was imperative that strong measures be put in place to guarantee the successful completion of the cable system and the safety of the ship and its crews. “This setback should however be seen against the herculean efforts made by the team to see this project come to fruition over an incredibly tight schedule of only 18 months. We remain extremely excited and look forward to witnessing the huge difference that affordable, high quality and plentiful bandwidth will have throughout eastern and southern Africa.“ _______________________________________________ Fibre-for-africa mailing list Fibre-for-africa(a)lists.apc.org http://lists.apc.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/fibre-for-africa

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Sonos Multi-Room Music System
by Philip Musyoki 25 Jun '09

25 Jun '09

Hi All I am looking at purchasing a Sono Multi-Room Music System and I want to find out if there is anyone who has and uses such a system and can shed some light on the performance of the same.

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USB GPS Locator
by Thomas Kibui 25 Jun '09

25 Jun '09

Hello all, Does anyone know where I can get a cheap portable USB GPS Locator ?. I need to input GPS coordinates to a GIS application that we are testing.

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An audit of tech related initiatives in kenya
by aki 25 Jun '09

25 Jun '09

Time to put our tech sector progress on paper and see where we have reached and where we are heading. 1) my initiative is to call on govt to remove all taxes in ICT sector for a 15 year period ( to fast pace time lost ). For internet services and internet access, VAT should be scrapped to lower costs to end users and to create cheaper access to services. For areas that do not have infrastructure or have poor facilities, the govt should allow tax breaks to businesses who are willing to setup there. CCK should also have a licensing scheme to aid community and closed networks achieve infrastucture with minimum expense. Products that assist develop such networks should be exempt from all taxes. my take, corrections welcome. Please add your contribution too and lets see if we can passionately get this going with the help of everyone. Rgds.

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HELP
by James Muendo 25 Jun '09

25 Jun '09

Dear all, Greetings; Am having an issue with connecting a printer HP 4700 series to a vista machine via a "mini-server" - that is running on XP.these mini-server currently has a wireless Access point connected to it,through which I was hoping it would broadcast the signal to the other machines(Laptops) such that they can print in wirelessly.Now I can see all the machines well and even access them.But when it comes to connecting a the laptops(Whose OS is in Vista),it brings an error.You can actually see the printer,but you cant connect to it. Any one with positive ideas? -- James M. Muendo Timsoft Technologies & Solutions Ltd. P.O Box 28016 - 00200, Nairobi. Mobile: +254725567508 skype:tim.rick http://rickdeesadvantage.blogspot.com/

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Mileage interpretation
by christiano kwena 24 Jun '09

24 Jun '09

Skunks, what does a 2.5 litre engine refer to interms of fuel consumption of the vehicle? -- Sent from my mobile device christiano kwena +254722243459

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Re: [Skunkworks] CHM TOOLS
by fyodor 24 Jun '09

24 Jun '09

You left out which OS you running, if its linux try Chsee.... apt-get install chmsee -tyrus _IEEE Member -- Workers Compensation Legal Advice. Click here http://tagline.hushmail.com/fc/BLSrjkqkGLIxFb9LPbQiJLNSsdmzXA61bbhzXjzjlbrP…

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Seacom Delay
by David Kiania | Asentric Consulting Ltd 24 Jun '09

24 Jun '09

Last month in Kampala I watched the Seacom CEO Brian Herlihy, swear verily verily that he would launch on the 27th of June, it now turns out that they'll delay by at least a month (It's official). It's like waiting several years for a date and just when you have dressed, polished your shoes and greased your face she calls to say she'll have to meet you next month. Am concerned that the announcement comes 3 days prior to their launch and it's really a sad precedence. Of course the Prof and his TEAMS passie are thrilled by this stumble. Make no mistake about it, winner takes the most. Whichever submarine system launches first will have the most customers. I guess the wait will have to wait much longer. Kiania D. -- [Asentric Consulting Ltd] If a man has in himself the soul of a slave will he not become one no matter what his birth .... -Richest Man in Babylon

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Vote to bring Telemedicine to Rural Kenya!
by Kriti Bajaj 24 Jun '09

24 Jun '09

Hey Everyone! I am a recently graduated Masters student from Stanford University (USA). Our group of Oxford University and Stanford University Masters and PhD students have come together to create a nonprofit startup that plans to use telemedicine to allow individuals in rural Kenya to manage their own healthcare. We are finalists for a $10,000 prize from Advanta Corp. Winning this competition will give us the money we need to do the initial fieldwork and set up the pilot project. Please help us get this money by voting for our idea on the competition website: http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/5535-Telemedicine-for-Rural-Kenya (The link also has more information about our project) You need to register on the website to vote, but its really quick and you only need to enter your e-mail address (don’t worry they don’t spam you). We have already made it to the finals and now we really need every vote we can get to win the money. Voting ends on the 30th of this month so please click on the link now! Thanks so much! Kriti http://web.mit.edu/mna/Public/Health2Home/

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ICT Park
by Evans Ikua 24 Jun '09

24 Jun '09

Listers, I believe we do have a number of guys on this list from the ICT Board. Can someone please shed some light on the status of the ICT park at Athi River? I am interested to know the progress and the timelines that they have for completion or the milestones that they have. As an entrepreneur, this information is important. Any insight will be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Ikua

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Air France: Turbulence brought it down?
by David Kiania | Asentric Consulting Ltd 24 Jun '09

24 Jun '09

Am freaked, I understand that turbulence brought the Air France down off the coast of Brazil? Is this actually possible, I was under the impression that turbulence can not down a plane. Does KQ adhere to this, I have been in pretty scarcely situations. It's just a matter of time, may ditch our national carrier, this is not funny. My two cents Kiania -- [Asentric Consulting Ltd] If a man has in himself the soul of a slave will he not become one no matter what his birth .... -Richest Man in Babylon

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Tariff Battles, Zain should Quit
by Phares Kariuki 24 Jun '09

24 Jun '09

Orange have just introduced a new tariff, 4 shillings on-network (to Telkom Fixed, Telkom Wireless and Orange Mobile) and 8 shillings to any other network. Yu has a flat rate of 7.50 to all other networks. Zain increased their extranetwork charges to 12 shillings. Now, Safaricom can afford to be arrogant because, if you are on Safaricom you are calling 80% on network, hence saving. The other operators have to keep call rates low to other networks. Somehow, Zain pioneered this model and is really taking a beating because of the same... Anyway, it keeps getting interesting. -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares |

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Dell D630 Suppliers
by Alex Ngatia 24 Jun '09

24 Jun '09

Hello people, Anyone who can supply a few (like 5) Dell D630 machines? Please contact me offlist -- Regards, Alex If the grass looks greener on the other side, most probably the water bill is higher too

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Quotation needed - Kaspersky Business Space Security
by J. N. Kimani 24 Jun '09

24 Jun '09

I seek to buy Kaspersky Business Space Security for 50 PCs to be installed on one server for centralized management + definition updating. Whoever can supply please contact me offlist. -- J. N. Kimani

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Ubuntu Server
by amanya 24 Jun '09

24 Jun '09

hi all would love to lay my hands on Ubuntu Server -- they must find it difficult ... those who have taken authority as the truth, rather than truth as the authority /gerald massey

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CHM TOOLS
by Gathinji Mwangi 24 Jun '09

24 Jun '09

Anyone with a reliable CHM files reader. With Kind Regards CG

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Who uses UUnet?
by Dennis Kioko 24 Jun '09

24 Jun '09

I have been collecting statistics on ISPs , their service delivery and their customer satisfaction levels. So far, I have been able to get info on all the major ISPs other than Uunet. strangely enough, I am yet to come across to anyone who confesses to been a uunet client. Any skunkling who is ready to confess? promise we won't stone you. -- with Regards: Are you one of us?: http://gramware.blogspot.com

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Coup in Kenyan Prisons?
by Daudi Were 24 Jun '09

24 Jun '09

Has the Kenyan Prison Service been taken over by the Ministry of Lands? Have a look at the screen shot -- Pamoja e:daudi.were@gmail.com <e%3Adaudi.were(a)gmail.com> skype: d.were

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Outlook 2010
by jude mwenda 24 Jun '09

24 Jun '09

this is interesting http://fixoutlook.org/ i also like the use of twitter API.. -- Regards Jude Mwenda "Was ist mein Leben, wenn ich nicht mehr nützlich für andere." Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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Outlook will not open any attachment
by Thomas Odol | Amalvin Limited 24 Jun '09

24 Jun '09

Hi Guys, Does anyone know what the problem could be? Regards, Thomas.

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Pidgin and Yahoo
by Arthur Buliva 24 Jun '09

24 Jun '09

For some reason, my Pidgin refused to connect to Yahoo! If you are having the same issue, read this for the work-around for your problem http://www.celticwolf.com/useful-information/faqs/26-pidgin-yahoo Rgds, Arthur

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Fault in $afcom's billing system? Bug?
by wesley kiriinya 24 Jun '09

24 Jun '09

I've noticed a hitch when using my mobile to surf thru $afcom's network. It seems like after making the internet connection, the phone call billing system is also activated. So if lets say I have 200 units and calling rate is 10units/minute and surfing is 8units per MB then I surf for > 20 minutes, I would have some credit so long as I've not downloaded 25MB, But the issue is if I try to make a call or send a text I get a message that I'm out of credit. But alas! I can see that I have credit! I usually disconnect the net connection and make the call and this time the $afcom system will tell that I do have credit. My thoughts are that the phone billing system is activated once the net connection goes thru and it assumes that a phone call is active as I surf. But it seems there is a separate surfing billing system which synchronizes with the phone billing when I disconnect. I was told that the channel for surfing and phone calls is same so both cannot happen at the same time, probably this might link with the issue. Anyway as long as the credit synchro is happening, I'm not complainin. O_O

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Re: [Skunkworks] An audit of tech related initiatives in kenya
by wesley kiriinya 24 Jun '09

24 Jun '09

That's all great and I believe this is usually presented to the Finance minister (or respective government bodies) a few months before budget is read out. I watched the chairman (I think) of BIDCO talking about the process in an interview in TV. My conclusions are that it can be done if whoever is making the proposals understands the effects the propasals will have on the country and can convince the gvmnt bodies. I think such ideas are to be forwarded by a recognized body of people/professionals in the industry. I've 'ranted' atleast twice about skunkworks members having such a body. Skunkworks coz I dont think there is a better grouping of techies in this country (and region). 8~) --- On Wed, 6/24/09, aki <aki275(a)googlemail.com> wrote: From: aki <aki275(a)googlemail.com> Subject: [Skunkworks] An audit of tech related initiatives in kenya To: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2009, 11:08 AM Time to put our tech sector progress on paper and see where we have reached and where we are heading. 1) my initiative is to call on govt to remove all taxes in ICT sector for a 15 year period ( to fast pace time lost ). For internet services and internet access, VAT should be scrapped to lower costs to end users and to create cheaper access to services. For areas that do not have infrastructure or have poor facilities, the govt should allow tax breaks to businesses who are willing to setup there. CCK should also have a licensing scheme to aid community and closed networks achieve infrastucture with minimum expense. Products that assist develop such networks should be exempt from all taxes. my take, corrections welcome. Please add your contribution too and lets see if we can passionately get this going with the help of everyone. Rgds. -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ 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 ------------- Skunkworks 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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MEDIA CENTRES
by James Muendo 24 Jun '09

24 Jun '09

Hi all, Am looking for media centre(s) desktops.Please send me your quotes or places where I could get them apart from Ebrahims.I think they are a bit over priced over there. Regards; -- James M. Muendo Timsoft Technologies & Solutions Ltd. P.O Box 28016 - 00200, Nairobi. Mobile: +254725567508 skype:tim.rick http://rickdeesadvantage.blogspot.com/

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Re: [Skunkworks] OT : back from a trip and disappointed
by wesley kiriinya 24 Jun '09

24 Jun '09

No bashing from me because you are very right. As much as Nairobi is one of the greatest cities in Africa, it's currently a joke compared to it's potential. A simple example is that Nairobi has TERRIBLE slums which are the largest in Africa and I think the largest and probably the worst in the world (I'm told Brazil has the largest though but Kenya is most likely ranking at top 3). It's shocking to have about 3 huge slums with a total population of about 800K people who live as families in small shacks made from soil, no toilet, no bathrooms, no kitchen, no water, no security. I think politics in Nairobi and generally Kenya has too much influence in economic growth and the general welfare of society. Politicians, their families and relatives seem to call the shots on almost all basic issues, which would not have been bad if they we making the right decisions for the entire country. The fear is that by the time the change comes, other countries could have taken up the opportunities. I heard Tanzania's port is handling a lot of traffic that used to be handled at Mombasa port. Other eastern Africa countries will have fibre access, if Kenya doesn't put it's act together, then business might shift to the other countries including Kenyans setting up businesses there instead of Kenya. 8~( --- On Tue, 6/23/09, aki <aki275(a)googlemail.com> wrote: From: aki <aki275(a)googlemail.com> Subject: [Skunkworks] OT : back from a trip and disappointed To: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2009, 8:50 PM I'm sharing my opinion on tech sector, so any bashing welcome. :-) I spent sometime in joburg. it was one city I wanted to know more about, and I did. arrived back and disappointed with our progress in tech sector. Eg, I could buy an HDMI cable in a smaller but well laid out city called bloomfontein than I can in nairobi. Policy makers and planners travel all the time to conferences etc. have they ever questioned themselves on how things should be? An eg : BMW have an assembly plant in SA, while we have a GM plant that mostly deals with buses! Our tech sector is more like a inward internal operation than a global one. My impression is that of disappointment, our tech sector is very weak and has a bleak outlook besides things like micro solutions and short term stay alive injections of many solutions. We are missing a very vital link to the rest of the world. Something is wrong with our approach, method of doing things and a large portion of something holding us back. Or whatever serious proposals are most likely collecting dust. This is a disturbing trend. We are trying to become a global player. Someone please tell me how we are achieving this? A simple techie view.... -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ 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 ------------- Skunkworks 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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ICANN 35 - Sydney: Conficker Summary and Review
by Vincent Ngundi 24 Jun '09

24 Jun '09

Dear Skunks, You can find a summary & review of the Conficker Worm by ICANN¹s David Piscitello at http://syd.icann.org/files/meetings/sydney2009/presentation-alac-piscitello- 23jun09-en.pdf. Very informative reading! It brings out how the DNS community can collaborate to contain global Internet security threats. Regards, -Vincent -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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OT : back from a trip and disappointed
by aki 23 Jun '09

23 Jun '09

I'm sharing my opinion on tech sector, so any bashing welcome. :-) I spent sometime in joburg. it was one city I wanted to know more about, and I did. arrived back and disappointed with our progress in tech sector. Eg, I could buy an HDMI cable in a smaller but well laid out city called bloomfontein than I can in nairobi. Policy makers and planners travel all the time to conferences etc. have they ever questioned themselves on how things should be? An eg : BMW have an assembly plant in SA, while we have a GM plant that mostly deals with buses! Our tech sector is more like a inward internal operation than a global one. My impression is that of disappointment, our tech sector is very weak and has a bleak outlook besides things like micro solutions and short term stay alive injections of many solutions. We are missing a very vital link to the rest of the world. Something is wrong with our approach, method of doing things and a large portion of something holding us back. Or whatever serious proposals are most likely collecting dust. This is a disturbing trend. We are trying to become a global player. Someone please tell me how we are achieving this? A simple techie view....

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Dell service center
by Alex Ngatia 23 Jun '09

23 Jun '09

Hello people, Anyone have an idea where I can get the above? The Dell website isn't being helpful. -- Regards, Alex If the grass looks greener on the other side, most probably the water bill is higher too

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Re: [Skunkworks] Anyone using Redhat
by Arthur Buliva 23 Jun '09

23 Jun '09

> and what is the difference of deploying fedora in place of Red Hat? Fedora is designed as a desktop OS rather than a server. Think of it in this context: You can use Windows XP as a web server, but wouldn't you rather use, say, Windows 2000 Server?

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registering a .ac.ke
by James Mutuku 23 Jun '09

23 Jun '09

Hellos, from kenics website, the say "KENIC will require either a copy of the Certificate of Registration from the relevant Ministry, a copy of the College Charter or a copy of the Act of Parliament that was passed to establish the Institute. The documents MUST bear the name of the Entity. The document should classify the Entity as a Tertiary Institution: Polytechnic, Technical Institute, College or University.**" my question is, is it possible to get a ac.ke for a university club? -- Thanks, James Mutuku Ndeti Agile Systems Limited +254722490994 www.agile.co.ke mutuku.wordpress.com

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LIVE VIDEO Streaming on the Internet
by Steve 23 Jun '09

23 Jun '09

hi how easy is it to stream live video feed through the internet. Do you just need a computer, a video camera and a broadcasting software with internet connections. google gave me these<http://www.nchsoftware.com/broadcam/index.html>........... any ideas of how these can be achieved. thanks

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Twitter hashtags
by Christopher Kiagiri 23 Jun '09

23 Jun '09

I just discovered the #WGSDIA hashtag today (so far just one blog post plus several retweets) and so I'm going to be following it going forward. What interesting Twitter hashtags do you follow? Cheers, - Chris

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Simply Life
by Clement Ongera 23 Jun '09

23 Jun '09

Hi All, Not IT, simply life and would like suggestions(Humour is welcome too) on http://www.compskenya.com/cnongera/conpolicy/ Many Thanks. Regards, Clement Ongera

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Datacenter
by thea maina 23 Jun '09

23 Jun '09

Morning? Am looking for a datacenter that provides a server where i can do online backups / storage for my organization. All details appreciated esp. how they work rgds -- --------------------------------------------------------------------- Thea Maina Nairobi Kenya http://www.mafans.com skype: thea.mnairobi

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