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Solar city
by Watson Kambo 28 May '09

28 May '09

Cool.. http://www.mysolarpower.org/news/babcock-ranch/ -- Watson wanjohi kambo

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Re: [Skunkworks] Backup
by fyodor 28 May '09

28 May '09

>aaahhh......had the same problem some time back...its very >easy.... Lets make a toast...... -tyrus -- Improve your driving ability with a stop at traffic school. Click now! http://tagline.hushmail.com/fc/BLSrjkqhynxlUzENXKw97fcTXG12ufHrghVNn9rSqxiN…

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Broad band ....
by Watson Kambo 28 May '09

28 May '09

Is it finally here? I mean with seacom .... anyway I like this bit from Japan esp the last part ;-) http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8068560.stm "Japan is now focusing on the development of broadband based services or content as broadband coverage expands," says Tokyo journalist, Takahiro Kikuchi, who has been covering Japan's IT market for nearly 20 years. The boldest plan is to achieve 100 per cent broadband penetration within the next two years he says. "They can do it. They have budgets to accelerate broadband investment within the telecommunication and cable TV operators and are considering a satellite broadband system as a temporary option." The next step towards ever breakneck speeds is commercialisation of 10 GBPs fibre optic deliver. Telecoms firm Oki Japan has successfully tested a 160 GBPs long-distance, high-speed optical connection that delivers the equivalent of "four full movies" worth of data every second. Oki expects it to be commercialized late next year maintaining Japan's bragging rights for some time to come. Just don't ask them what they will do with it. Now thats funny while we have all the ideas of what to do with the bandwidth.......... -- Watson wanjohi kambo

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Ticked off by Safcom
by Mbugua Njihia 28 May '09

28 May '09

Had someone from Safcom engineering contact me. Will share the feedback I get.

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Re: [Skunkworks] Postfix maildir.
by Broken Maize 28 May '09

28 May '09

1001 Apologies for the "misleading" info. I hadn't read earlier posts? What are the benefits on performance for storing mail on a db? --- On Wed, 5/27/09, Steve Muchai <smuchai(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Steve Muchai <smuchai(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Postfix maildir. To: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 11:14 PM On Wed, May 27, 2009 at 9:39 PM, Broken Maize <brokenmaize(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > > > On Postfix setup thread. > First of all, there is no such thing as storing mail in a database -mysql or Actually there is. Lots of proprietary systems store mail in databases. Even some open-source: look at http://search.cpan.org/~rjbs/Email-Store-0.255/lib/Email/Store.pm. > otherwise. The only stuff that would go into the database would be user > credentials. Agreed, IMHO only user credentials should go into the database, plus other stuff like location of mailbox, status of account (enabled/disabled/vacation etc), quota details..... which is why I asked what's the reasoning behind wanting to store the actual messages in a database. > Secondly for performance use the "maildir" format, which supports indexing > and hence scales well with speed of retrieving mail, indexing the mailboxes, > etc. > The alternative "mbox" format stores all mail in a single file, and this > does not scale well. Enjoy! Totally agreed. Maildir works great, mbox doesn't scale well and is plagued with file locking issues. Regards, Steve -- "A democracy is a sheep and two wolves deciding on what to have for lunch. Freedom is a well armed sheep contesting the results of the decision." - Stolen from someone else's sig. _______________________________________________ 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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BBC's Broadband World: Mapping the global picture
by Michuki Mwangi 28 May '09

28 May '09

FYI http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8068598.stm

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Re: [Skunkworks] Postfix maildir.
by Broken Maize 28 May '09

28 May '09

On Postfix setup thread. First of all, there is no such thing as storing mail in a database -mysql or otherwise. The only stuff that would go into the database would be user credentials. Secondly for performance use the "maildir" format, which supports indexing and hence scales well with speed of retrieving mail, indexing the mailboxes, etc. The alternative "mbox" format stores all mail in a single file, and this does not scale well. Enjoy! --- On Wed, 5/27/09, Steve Muchai <smuchai(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Steve Muchai <smuchai(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Postfix maildir. To: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 5:41 AM On Wed, May 27, 2009 at 3:04 PM, David Ndambuki <damundx(a)gmail.com> wrote: [.......] > And yes, I would like to store the e-mails in a mysql database instead of a > home directory (maildir format). > What's the motivation behind this? I remember seeing some posts on exim-users or similar list some time back, arguing the merits and demerits of storing the actual email content in a database. I can't remember any of the arguments for/against this, however. IMHO, storing user info in a database is as far as I'd go (actually, have done) and leave the mail on the good old filesystem, but it would be great to know of any compelling reasons to go the whole 9 yards. I'm not saying you're doing the wrong or right thing, I'd just like to learn from your point of view. > I've already started on it, will get back to you soon. Watching this thread...please keep us posted. Including any gotchas.... Regards, Steve -- "A democracy is a sheep and two wolves deciding on what to have for lunch. Freedom is a well armed sheep contesting the results of the decision." - Stolen from someone else's sig. _______________________________________________ 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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Windows Server 2003 Enterprise performance problem
by Peter Karunyu 28 May '09

28 May '09

Hi good people, Recently, I've been charged with babysitting a HP ProLiant DL360 G3 server with 2 dual core Intel Xeon 3.06 processors and 2GB of RAM. The server runs MySQL and IIS. I have installed Spotlight on MySQL on my PC to monitor the server and it tells me that it has about 1.2GB free RAM. This figure has been consistent even when the server is under heavy use. Now, my problem is that over the last few days, the processor usage has been averaging 90% which is very abnormal. In task manager, the top three processes in order of processor use are System Idle Process, w3wp.exe and mysqld-nt.exe. Even when processor use is above 90%, free RAM never goes below 1GB. What could be causing System Idle Process to use so much processor time yet its memory use is costant at 16k? Another thing, the server has 2GB virtual memory. Is this too much/little considering the total RAM is 2GB? This article<http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555223>suggests that RAM should be 1.5 times the RAM, is this a must? And finally, much as I would really like to, I cant replace the IIS and Windows with Apache and Linux. Thanks. Regards, Peter.

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bulk sms modems for sale
by henry kamabi 27 May '09

27 May '09

Hi people I have fusion 100 modems that you can interface for with your software system for bulk sms. They can be programmed with wavecom AT commands and then interface with an application to send and receive sms. The same can be interface with a server to do mobile banking. They are the same ones interfaced with the PABX to act as gsm modem: please contact me offlist if you are interested..+254721791608 regards, henry

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Africa.NET Meeting 30 May 2009 Silver Springs Hotel
by Rad! 27 May '09

27 May '09

If you are a developer, and especially a developer on the .NET platform you might be interested in attending the Africa.NET monthly usergroup meeting at the Silver Springs Hotel, this Saturday 30 May from 9 to 1. There will be a few presentations and demos, and *lots of free swag*. I have a couple of DVDs of SQL Server 2008, Visual Studio 2008 and Windows Vista to give away, as well as training vouchers There will be a introductory session from followed by the main session and finally an open Q&A session. So if you're curious about .NET and technology make sure you attend. So far the confirmed are as follows: 1. Michael Owuor will lead a newbie session from 9:00 - if you are new to .NET and want to find out all about it, this is the session to attend. He will present on creating custom controls on VB.NET 2. Emmanuel Birech will present on the Microsoft BizSpark program for enabling startups, as well as well as Being Ahead Of The Curve: Getting Windows 7 Certification 3. Conrad Akunga will have a practical session of functional programming with F# language Additional speakers are still welcome. If you're interested in making a presentation shoot me an email. 10-45 minutes on ANY software or technology related topic. Bring your friends, Make new friends. Network with your peers. You might find your next client/boss/employee/project/idea there!

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New Group Launches with Open-Source Tools for Mobile Health and Development
by Josiah Mugambi 27 May '09

27 May '09

Good stuff here:http://www.cellular-news.com/story/37684.php?source=rss OMC has already brought together a number of mobile technology tools for collaboration and sharing. These include, among others: - CommCare, a mobile-phone based application that allows community health workers to provide better, more efficient care and improve coordination of community health programs; - Mobilisr, an open source enterprise class mobile messaging platform for NGOs around the world; - Mesh4X, a platform for seamless cross-organizational information sharing between mobile devices, databases, desktop applications, and websites; - RapidSMS, an open source platform allowing for any mobile phone to use SMS to collect data, used in Malawi, Ethiopia and Nigeria to collect information and provide rapid feedback to field workers; - GeoChat, a flexible open source group communications tool that enables mobile field communications and situational awareness during emergencies; - *Ushahidi, a web-based platform that any person or organization can use to set up their own way to collect and visualize information.* Posted to the site on 27th May 2009 -- Josiah Mugambi +254 738 504418 http://blog.josiahmugambi.com SK Classifeds... Visit stockskenya.co.ke for more info.

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CISSP
by Calvin Omari 27 May '09

27 May '09

HI Techies, CISSP will be for the first time be offered in Kenya in June but I don't have an idea where anyone with who knows please get in touch online Calvin

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Local Content
by Paul Mathu 27 May '09

27 May '09

Is it just me or we absolutely have negligible amount of local content on the web. I was once looking out for a procedure of paying elec using mpesa, something i thought should be all over but alas!! This coupled with a thread on districts leave me thinking........ Where are our stories......? -- Regards Mathu http://sojjar.blogspot.com

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Natd on FreeBSD 7.0
by Kisakye Alex 27 May '09

27 May '09

Greetings All, Am running FreeBSD 7.0 on ET/BWMGR appliance. Ive hit a snag when trying to start natd, the box freezes. On googing ive found that it seems tobe a bug in natd within FreeBSD 7.0 but no work around is provided. Anyone on this list with a possible solution. I've run out of support licence for this box so even if Denis wanted to help, he cant without $$$. Any help is welcome. Alex

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Postfix maildir.
by David Ndambuki 27 May '09

27 May '09

Good evening, Is it possible to have postfix save mail in a database table instead of flat file /home/vmail/[domain]/[user] after having set up virtual users? Is there a special reason why it should ALWAYS save there? Any help on this would be HIGHLY appreciated. Been trying to figure it out for a couple of weeks now and I'm not getting anywhere. -- Regards, Ndambuki Muthoka David Phne: +254733476463;+254722316140 Addr: 2084 - 01000 Thika, Kenya.

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safaricom internet
by Quentin Papu 27 May '09

27 May '09

I use safcom modem frequently, and I've noticed something wierd about their internet like: -At times I cannot get through my server (i.e http). The same is accessible on other networks. The problem is usually on and off, and cant seem to figure reason why. I also noticed the same problem in connecting to other servers, like at the moment I cant connect to "http://www.opensuse.org/" among others. Try to ping the same I get "uknown host" -Also the rendering of some pages on the browser(firefox and konqueror) seem to be affected, like - cant load the stylesheet of goole analytics once logged in. Again the same works well on other networks. Maybe the problem is just on myside....how and why???

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Districts
by Edwin Wambua 27 May '09

27 May '09

I need an updated list of Kenya's districts.Is there any .go.ke portal out there where I can get it,including the locations in each and where they refresh the list as the President creates new ones?

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TED 2009; Talk on Creativity *Demons and *Genies
by Martin Muraguri 27 May '09

27 May '09

At the TED viewing last evening the lady who is a writer {Cant remember her name} gave a talk on creativity and where it comes from or rather where its believed to come from. In my opinion she was very right, just last week there was an article associating creativity and insanity or mental disorder, In this article various individuals famous for their brilliant work and insane behavior were mentioned e.g. Michael Jackson - Child abuse, Plastic surgery linked to change of sex Whitney Houston - drug abuse so on so forth Most of us undergo strange sessions while realizing ideas.... Could the theory of Demons and Genies be true? ... I believe It.

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Re: [Skunkworks] Hunger - the plight of our fellow Kenyans, what can the ict community do?
by Arthur Simiyu 27 May '09

27 May '09

>Dear Friends > >We need to be our brother's and sister's keeper. The drought >situation, increase in basic food prices and other obvious reasons >become unbearable for the mwanainchi. I believe we should celebrate >little about undersea cables and more about how we can aleviate the >plight of our fellow citizens. Our's is a sharing profession. One of >the leading figures of our industry, Bill Gates has given the majority >of his wealth to a charitable trust... > >I open this thread to I pray hopefully cause action. If we cannot >contribute cash, why not use the power of the internet to flood >websites of humanitarian institutes begging for food relief for Kenya. >Posting and contribution to youtube videos about the situation. >Writing realn stories on the plight. Setting up blogs, reserving a >minimal sum for csr and the like. Please my sisters and brothers let >us share helping our fellow family as we share technology. We cannot >feed cables to our people, and economic change is longterm. I urge >that we get mobilised and help. Athar -- I wholeheartedly support you in this. we need to do more to help our fellow Kenyans. Can we setup a a relief coordination website on the my.co.ke server? Have ushahidi run it and monitor the situation on the ground. Simiyu

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Re: [Skunkworks] Zuku
by Riyaz Bachani 27 May '09

27 May '09

One of the things we've noticed is that the Wimax SS takes about 2 mins to boot up. During this process, most devices/OSes time out in their DHCP requests and hence have to be refreshed. But let me get someone to run some tests with you offline. On customer care - a few weeks ago we commissioned a call center PBX system (yes, I know the discussion here about systems :). But this lets us analyze more data on the quality of support. Also, there's some serious training ongoing to make them pointy-hatted. But if you get a particular incident, you need to report it so it can be addressed. ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Macharia" <kihahu(a)gmail.com> To: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 9:42:37 AM GMT +03:00 Iraq Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Zuku Riyaz, The major problem is your DHCP server and the dead customer care!!! On 05/27/2009, Riyaz Bachani < riyaz.bachani(a)ke.wananchi.com > wrote: Theus, Will help you and give you hotlines to call when things are not going well. And lemme know details for your 3 pals too. And this goes out to any skunks on Zuku - if you're having issues, please let me know. My interest is to get to the bottom of any technical issues that exist. R ----- Original Message ----- From: "Theus Owicho" < owichot(a)gmail.com > To: "Riyaz Bachani" < riyaz.bachani(a)ke.wananchi.com > Cc: "Skunkworks forum" < skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 7:35:12 PM GMT +03:00 Iraq Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Zuku Riyaz You can look into it but will you resurrect the dead customer care? Will you be on call 24/7 for me? Or do you want to help me now then when I call or email you then you will get back to me rudely or one week later? Zuku must have a functioning CC. It must have standby support team 24/7. There are 3 friends in my predicament who just find it hard that in this day and age you guys start such a service and then you cant support it? I had to throw it away and now I am fully using Safcom but I am paying through the nose. The good thing is that its super fast and I can even download a whole DVD in 14 Minutes. I love it and I have the latest Books and Movies and even softwares because of it. I just love the speeds. If I get twice the speed of Safcom, I will move but until then, I am stuck with Safcom Theus On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 6:25 PM, Riyaz Bachani < riyaz.bachani(a)ke.wananchi.com > wrote: Theus, Hi, What issues did you have with your connection ? I can look into it. R ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: "Theus Owicho" < owichot(a)gmail.com > To: "Skunkworks forum" < skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 6:14:55 PM GMT +03:00 Iraq Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Zuku Ugly Ugly Ugly. Dont even dare. I dumped my equipment in the bacyard On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 6:13 PM, Victor Maina < vmaina(a)gmail.com > wrote: Hello! I saw an interesting ad from Zuku (Wananchi) over the weekend offering half price internet bundles. However, I am yet to meet anyone who uses or has used their services. How good is the service as compared to other similar product offerings? -- Victor Maina. Mobile: +254-738-722554 _______________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________ 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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Notice:-BPO eDiscussion, June 2nd-15th, 2009
by Walubengo J 27 May '09

27 May '09

Dear esteemed Listers (& apologies for cross-posting), I must seek your apologies for having to bring forth the BPO discussion ahead of the eContent Discussion as earlier planned. This is due to the fact that the BPO research undertaken by UoN, Prof. T. Waema et al has some strict publishing deadlines and he did NOT want to go to press without feedback from the community. We therefore seek your indulgence to ran the BPO discussion next week from Tuesday 2nd June 2009 for 2weeks according to the following themes and specifications: e-Discussion outline: 1. The policy, legal and institutional frameworks for BPO sector (2days, Walu moderating) 2. Subsidies accorded to BPO sector (2days, Walu moderating) 3. Human Capacity Issues (2days, Walu moderating) 4. Youth and Gender Issues (2days, Dr. C. Adeya moderating) 5. Strengths and Challenges for Kenya as a BPO destination (2days, Dr. C. Adeya moderating) The Aim of the e-discussion is to: Present the interim findings from the BPO research team and to get inputs from the ICT community and other e-participants in Kenya. The Objectives of the e-discussion are: * to share the interim findings of the BPO study * to obtain inputs from the e-participants * to begin to build consensus on the policy implications The Outputs The main output is a summary of the e-participants contributions. This summary will be used to enrich the findings to be presented in a stakeholders' workshop at the end of June 2009. We look forward to your active contribution to this important discussion next week and promise to run the eContent discussion soon after. walu.

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JOB Advert - Project Officer Kakuma
by Michael Omondi 27 May '09

27 May '09

Please forward this advert to suitable candidates Thanks, Mike

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Meeting Announcement; Windows 7 RC Review, Tuesday 2nd June
by Phares Kariuki 27 May '09

27 May '09

Hi, The next Skunkworks meeting will be on Tuesday 2nd June, 2009. Speaker: Wilfred Mworia Topic: Windows 7 RC Review Time: 6.00pm Location: Teleposta Towers, 4th Floor SWAG: Windows Server 2008 R2 DVD's, Windows 7 RC DVD's. 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] Zuku
by David Kago 27 May '09

27 May '09

<comment>Crap service</comment> ________________________________ From: Theus Owicho [mailto:owichot@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 6:15 PM To: Skunkworks forum Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Zuku Ugly Ugly Ugly. Dont even dare. I dumped my equipment in the bacyard On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 6:13 PM, Victor Maina <vmaina(a)gmail.com> wrote: Hello! I saw an interesting ad from Zuku (Wananchi) over the weekend offering half price internet bundles. However, I am yet to meet anyone who uses or has used their services. How good is the service as compared to other similar product offerings? -- Victor Maina. Mobile: +254-738-722554 _______________________________________________ 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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Wolphram Alpha opens API
by David Kago 27 May '09

27 May '09

This is the coolest RESTful service ever! http://blog.programmableweb.com/2009/05/26/wolfram-alpha-opens-api-more- features-on-the-way/

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Re: [Skunkworks] Zuku
by Theus Owicho 27 May '09

27 May '09

Riyaz You can look into it but will you resurrect the dead customer care? Will you be on call 24/7 for me? Or do you want to help me now then when I call or email you then you will get back to me rudely or one week later? Zuku must have a functioning CC. It must have standby support team 24/7. There are 3 friends in my predicament who just find it hard that in this day and age you guys start such a service and then you cant support it? I had to throw it away and now I am fully using Safcom but I am paying through the nose. The good thing is that its super fast and I can even download a whole DVD in 14 Minutes. I love it and I have the latest Books and Movies and even softwares because of it. I just love the speeds. If I get twice the speed of Safcom, I will move but until then, I am stuck with Safcom Theus On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 6:25 PM, Riyaz Bachani < riyaz.bachani(a)ke.wananchi.com> wrote: > Theus, Hi, > > What issues did you have with your connection ? I can look into it. > > R > > > > ----- Forwarded Message ----- > From: "Theus Owicho" <owichot(a)gmail.com> > To: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 6:14:55 PM GMT +03:00 Iraq > Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Zuku > > > Ugly Ugly Ugly. Dont even dare. I dumped my equipment in the bacyard > > > On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 6:13 PM, Victor Maina < vmaina(a)gmail.com > wrote: > > > Hello! > > I saw an interesting ad from Zuku (Wananchi) over the weekend offering half > price internet bundles. However, I am yet to meet anyone who uses or has > used their services. > > How good is the service as compared to other similar product offerings? > > -- > Victor Maina. > > Mobile: +254-738-722554 > > > _______________________________________________ > 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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Re: [Skunkworks] Epson LQ-1170 repair
by Antony Gichure 27 May '09

27 May '09

Hi Ochieng, Thanks for your responce. I will bring the printer for repair next week. See you then. Kind regards, Antony Gichure. --- On Sun, 5/24/09, Alvin Jason Ochieng <ajochola(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Alvin Jason Ochieng <ajochola(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Epson LQ-1170 repair To: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Sunday, May 24, 2009, 11:24 PM Anthony, Kindly get in touch offlist. We have over 10 units of the same. You can bring it to our offices for repair. Alvin Ochieng Corporate Account Manager Greenline Technology Limited IT Hardware and Software Solutions 2nd Floor, Odyssey Plaza, Mukoma Road. South B. Email :info@greenline.co.ke +254 20 651755 / 552086 +254 20 2425225 / 2429743 +254 20 559841 +254 722-219938 / 733-610758 Print only when necessary On 5/25/09, Antony Gichure <gichurek(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > Hi All, > I have an Epson LQ-1170 printer with a faulty printer head. I'm seeking > where it can be repaired or where parts are available. > > Kind regards, > Antony Gichure. > > > > -- Regards, Alvin Ochieng - Corporate Account Manager GREENLINE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED| IT solutions Odyssey Plaza 2nd Floor| Mukoma Road | Box 61895-00200 Nairobi. |+254.20. 651755 / 552086 Fax +254.20-559841. **Wireless - 020-2405225 / 020 - 2429734 ** CellPhone – 0722-219938 / 0733610758  Help save paper - do you need to print this email? -----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: [ke-internetusers] Open Source Software Awards Invitation!
by Gakuru Alex 27 May '09

27 May '09

Moderator(s), Please release copy of below message (with attachment) sent to skunkworks. thanks, Alex ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Alex Gakuru <gakuru(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, May 26, 2009 at 10:59 PM Subject: [ke-internetusers] Open Source Software Awards Invitation! To: ke-users <ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net> We have reserved front row seats for a) invited guests b) awards nominees c) those that reserved their seats via email - makes it easier for the videographer to capture the moments... Please avoid taking those seats else you may find yourself 'seatless' as more attend later on. We're adopting a stricter branding policy to avoid e.g. a repeat of non-partners banners and promotional materials. Program to be issued at the registration desk. Otherwise, we're good to go, see you then. regards, Alex _______________________________________________ ke-internetusers mailing list ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers

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Production Tech For The XYZ Show
by majiq mud 27 May '09

27 May '09

Hi all, Just for those interested in highend content production thought we'd mention that there is currently a "making-of" featurette from the ongoing XYZ Show (running on CitizenTV, Sundays at 9:45pm). The special featurettes are being developed for kenyan iphone users but for the time being this first featurette is available for general down to all our website visitors. Get this featurette at http://www.xyzshow.com Enjoy and thanks. Majiqmud www.majiqmud.com

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Zuku
by Victor Maina 26 May '09

26 May '09

Hello! I saw an interesting ad from Zuku (Wananchi) over the weekend offering half price internet bundles. However, I am yet to meet anyone who uses or has used their services. How good is the service as compared to other similar product offerings? -- Victor Maina. Mobile: +254-738-722554

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Odhiambo WASHINGTON,
by Kamwana Investment 26 May '09

26 May '09

Hi All, Am wondering if this guy called Odhiambo WASHINGTON, is the owner of SKUNKSWORKS. He comments on every single comment or post. Don't you have a life??? Regards, Kamwana

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Zain-GPRS Modem Problem
by Beatrice Ngugi 26 May '09

26 May '09

Pple, I have a strange problem with my Huawei GPRS Modem (Zain-UG).When I use it in my laptop, the software installs well and i can access Skype and sometimes GoogleTalk (rarely), but I cannot connect to any other site (with IE or Mozilla). My main concern is that when I connect it to other computers/laptops, it connects to any site despite our network configurations/setup being similar. When I do an IP Config on my laptop, this is what I get; I have tried to contact their customer support but has not been helpful so far, what could be the problem? any assistance....please. Rgds, Beatrice Ngugi Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together.

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Meeting Reminder, Today 6 pm, TEDx Video Review
by Phares Kariuki 26 May '09

26 May '09

Hi, Meeting is on today. Topic: TEDx 2009 Video Review. Location: Teleposta Towers Fourth Floor Time: 6.00pm Moderator: Erik Hersman Thanks. -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares |

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Smart phone VS. Personal Assistant.
by Martin Muraguri 26 May '09

26 May '09

So my boss needs me to apply for membership at NHIF... I filled in the form and have been promising to bring the passport sized picture for a whole week now! Its there on my tasks and reminders on outlook, and as a reminder on my phone but the shortest instance of dismissal has had me forget to carry this photo for a whole week... I honestly don't need a P.A ... but should the solutions for Personal Assistance be more enhanced?? Whats your take? Maina

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Chrome and PDF...?
by Paul Mathu 26 May '09

26 May '09

I have been experiencing problems opening PDF links with Chrome yet i can do it with Mozilla....? Anyone seen this before? -- Regards Mathu http://sojjar.blogspot.com

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Okoa Jahazi
by Mbugua Njihia 26 May '09

26 May '09

I am curious as to how else Safaricom manage the risk of their Okoa Jahazi service apart from the users having been on the networks say for certain time X having spent an average of amount T per month.

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White House launches data.gov
by Christopher Kiagiri 26 May '09

26 May '09

A new GoK web portal is not a bad start, but how about taking it a step further ... http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2009/05/white-house-launches-datagov-and-s… White House Launches Data.gov and Seeks Advice on Transparency - By Kim Zetter [image: Email Author] <kzetter(a)gmail.com> - May 21, 2009 | - 3:32 pm | - Categories: Sunshine and Secrecy<http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/category/sunshine-and-secrecy/> [image: us-whitehouse-logo]<http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/threatlevel/2009/05/us-whitehouse-logo.jpg> The Obama administration launched its anticipated Data.gov web site<http://www.data.gov/>today where federal agencies will publish raw data. The data is being made available to programmers to allow them to develop applications to make the data more accessible to the public. The site’s catalog <http://www.data.gov/catalog> currently contains fewer than 100 datasets, but will grow as agencies translate more data into raw digital formats. The data is available in XML, Text/CSV, Keyhole Markup Language and Compressed Keyhole Markup Language, Feeds, XLS, or ESRI Shapefile formats. The site also provides links to widgets and data mining and extraction tools to help cull through data from specific agencies. To encourage the development of applications for the data, the Sunlight Foundation, in conjunction with others, has launched a competition, Apps for America 2: the Data.gov Challenge<http://www.sunlightlabs.com/contests/appsforamerica2/>. The winner of the best application will receive $10,000<http://www.sunlightlabs.com/contests/appsforamerica2/>. The runner-up and third place winners will receive $5,000 and $2,500 respectively. All three will receive a trip to Washington, D.C. to the awards ceremony in September. A special $2,500 prize will go to the person who creates the best visualization of data.gov data. Deadline for submissions is August 7. In addition to its Data.gov site, the Obama administration is also asking the public for advice on how it can become more transparent. Comments, ideas and proposals can be submitted between now and June 3 to opengov(a)ostp.gov or through the White House Open Government Initiative<http://www.whitehouse.gov/open/>web site. Beginning today, we will have a brainstorming session for suggesting ideas for the open government recommendations. You can vote on suggested ideas or add your own. Then on June 3rd, the most compelling ideas from the brainstorming will be fleshed out on a weblog in a discussion phase. On June 15th, we will invite you to use a wiki to draft recommendations in collaborative fashion. Cheers, - Chris

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XHTML/CSS Guru Required
by John Wesonga 26 May '09

26 May '09

Hi, If you have strong XHTML/CSS skills,strong understanding of User Interface (UI) design and development,Experience is preferred but not necessary. I have a client who needs someone to fill in the position, the work will could be full-time or part-time. Please contact me off list at john.wesonga(a)multiplechoices.biz if you fit the profile. Cheers, -- John Wesonga http://www.multiplechoices.biz http://wesonga.peupe.net http://www.linkedin.com/in/johnwesonga http://www.twitter.com/jwesonga "You are remembered for the rules you break."-Douglas MacArthur

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Re: [Skunkworks] black = dumb? (Out of Subject)
by Chris W. 26 May '09

26 May '09

Hi CK, Happened to listen to your interview on Power Radio this morning.Quite an an accomplishment you have. Its also good to know we have men of such character as you in Mainstream IT. Big up man!!! Chris_w. dabnix(a)gmail.com On Mon, May 25, 2009 at 12:06 PM, Christopher Kiagiri <ck(a)google.com> wrote: > > The new kid on the block offers up an interesting list of synonyms for the > word "dumb" > > http://www70.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=dumb > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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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Internship required.
by nyarotho kennedy 26 May '09

26 May '09

Hi guyz, hp al is well. Am currently on holiday n expected to be on attachment. Requesting for placement in any of the IT/TelCos firms from June to end of August. If thez an openin pliz let me knw,al b very greatful. Thanks. Nyarotho, Bsc. Elec/Electron. Eng. (5th) for qualif. n cv, pliz contact me offlist. -- People should know when they are conquered.

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Epson LQ-1170 repair
by Antony Gichure 26 May '09

26 May '09

Hi All, I have an Epson LQ-1170 printer with a faulty printer head. I'm seeking where it can be repaired or where parts are available. Kind regards, Antony Gichure.

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Tuesday Meeting; *Tomorrow, 6pm, Teleposta Towers, 4th Floor. Change of Plans
by Phares Kariuki 25 May '09

25 May '09

Hi, Erik Hersman, of Ushahidi is around this week and suggested we have a TED video review session. He has the latest set of DVD's. Wilfred was kind enough to postpone his meeting to next week Tuesday. The session will be moderated by Erik. Thanks, and apologies for the inconvenience caused. -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares |

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Server software installation
by Simon Mbuthia 25 May '09

25 May '09

Hello people, Anybody know how much [rough estimate] I am likely to pay for someone to set up spamassassin, squid proxy and a firewall application on a Linux server? -- שִׁמְעוֹן

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MAKE magazine
by Okechukwu 25 May '09

25 May '09

Hi All, Got an overwhelming response of those who wanted to see these great magazine. I have put them online at http://gweb301.iwayafrica.com/~jokech Please try and download them as soon as possible, each volume is roughly 50MB so it shouldn't take long to dload. For those without much bandwidth, you can organize to pick them from my workplace - just bring a CD along and I can write them all - Location is somewhere at Wilson airport - I ain't hard to find. ./Ok3ch

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Re: [Skunkworks] Server software installation
by David Kago 25 May '09

25 May '09

I use Firestarter and it really easy to configureIptables... -----Original Message----- From: Simon Mbuthia [mailto:simon.mbuthia@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, May 25, 2009 2:54 PM To: Skunkworks forum Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Server software installation What do you think of firestarter? It's a kind of GUI frontend to iptables On 25/05/2009, Odhiambo ワシントン <odhiambo(a)gmail.com> wrote: > On Mon, May 25, 2009 at 1:23 PM, Simon Mbuthia > <simon.mbuthia(a)gmail.com>wrote: > >> Hello people, >> >> Anybody know how much [rough estimate] I am likely to pay for someone >> to set up spamassassin, squid proxy and a firewall application on a >> Linux server? > > > Install spamassassin and integrate with the MTA and ensure it is > working properly, install squid and configure/tune, install a firewall > and probably configure NAT.... > I don't think there are fixed charges. It will possibly depend on the > amount of work involved. metered in hours - install, test, deply, > train you to take over management.... I believe it's negotiable. That's the way I do it. > > > -- > Best regards, > Odhiambo WASHINGTON, > Nairobi,KE > +254733744121/+254722743223 > _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ "Clothes make the man. > Naked people have little or no influence on society." > -- Mark Twain > -- 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

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Autocad software
by mnjoguus＠gmail.com 25 May '09

25 May '09

Hey, Anyone in the list who can provide a quote for autocad?

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Request for help to trace the origin of an ip
by Athar Ahmad Bhatti 25 May '09

25 May '09

Dear Friends I need some help tracing an ip address location of someone. I would realy appreciate if you could advise me of reliable tools. Athar -- Sent from my mobile device

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Re: [Skunkworks] Spring DI and OOP inheritance:
by wesley kiriinya 25 May '09

25 May '09

Thanks 4 the clarification. That also applies if one was accessing java through from C++ via JNI. Aside from this, I don't see the need to have the s/getters private. --- On Mon, 5/25/09, Ashok Hariharan <ashok(a)parliaments.info> wrote: From: Ashok Hariharan <ashok(a)parliaments.info> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Spring DI and OOP inheritance: To: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Monday, May 25, 2009, 11:50 AM On Mon, May 25, 2009 at 11:24 AM, wesley kiriinya <kiriinya2000(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > Another solution: > > You don't have to make the setters and getters private (i.e. setCustomerDao, > getCustomer because the references they return are also private). Therefore > the s/getters would be either protected or public allowing you to do the > spring wiring as follows: > > <bean id="customerServiceImpl" class="ke.co.x.x.CustomerServiceImpl"> > <property name="customerDao" ref="customerDao"/> > </bean> > You would think that is the logical way.... but with direct injection frameworks like Spring method encapsulation is ignored ... you can have a private setter method which is settable by an external object ! it uses the reflection api to call setter / getter methods irrespective of encapsulation rules _______________________________________________ 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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Nmap iis scan option
by Jamal Mohamed 25 May '09

25 May '09

Fyodor recently released a script for the nmap to check the recently iis vulnerability. So all who are running windoze with iis5/6 go to tinyurl.com/hack-iis Sent from my iPhone

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Skunkworks List and available resources
by Lmwangi 25 May '09

25 May '09

Hi all, * As you may have noticed, we are on a new server. Migrating to the new box resulted in a loss of your settings (Digests/Plain text mails etc.). Please visit http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks to adjust your personal settings * We also do have an announce list for products/meeting announcements. You may want to subscribe through http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce. * my.co.ke hosts a bulletin board that you can visit at http://my.co.ke/phpbb/index.php . We intend to use it to complement the mailing list. * To find out about all the services available, my.co.ke index page has a simple listing * If you have any questions/request please reply to this thread. Regards, Laban

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Re: [Skunkworks] Josiah weds Rael
by J. N. Kimani 25 May '09

25 May '09

I thought I should revive this thread because I realize Josiah has been contributing a lot lately (and therefore working). Deuteronomy 24:5 - When a man has taken a new wife, he shall not go out to war or be charged with any business; he shall be free at home one year, and bring happiness to his wife whom he has taken. -- J. N. Kimani 2009/4/8 Edwin Wambua <eddwak(a)gmail.com> > And may you be blessed with wonderful little Skunklets. > > _______________________________________________ >>> 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 >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> Josiah Mugambi >> +254 738 504418 >> >> http://blog.josiahmugambi.com >> >> SK Classifeds... Visit stockskenya.co.ke for more info. >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 >> >> > > > -- > We are all inventors, each sailing out on a voyage of discovery, guided > each by a private chart, of which there is no duplicate. The world is all > gates, all opportunities. > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > >

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Re: [Skunkworks] Software Story
by Oj G 25 May '09

25 May '09

Lawi good idea... My small idea, start us off with a little story board...and because it's a story everyone free to speak their language. I guess by the end of it there will be a new story and new language...say phC the optimist sees the doughnut; the pessimist the hole. --- On Sun, 5/24/09, Mr. Lawi <mail2lawi(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Mr. Lawi <mail2lawi(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Software Story To: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Sunday, May 24, 2009, 11:38 PM Looks interesting. You could start us off... Though judging by the response (or lack of it) things dont look good. On 5/23/09, Tech List Kenya <techlistkenya(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hi guys, > > I have heard of 'story games' which are games in which a story is told > by the participants. Basically, one person begins the story, eg, 'I > was walking down Migingo when last week...' then the next in line tops > up the story, and so forth. > > Now, I was wondering, could we have a software story as well? The > first thread gives the initial code and successive threads build onto > it. Any lang - php, asp.net, java, etc. You never know what can be > built out of it! > > The difference between this and a collabo project is that this has no > defined end product. > Any one interested? > > -- > Sent from my mobile device > _______________________________________________ > 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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Undersea Fiber Pricing
by David Kiania | Asentric Consulting Ltd 25 May '09

25 May '09

I am attending a conference in Uganda where both Seacom and WOICC (EASSY) have made presentations and based on my new found understanding would like to shed light of pricing per MB which has generated both Heat and Light on this forum. One option available for operators is IRU (Irrefutable right of Use) which will run for 20 years. This means that an operator will purchase the right to use STM-1 (155mbps) which will be the lowest unit of sale for whatever purpose they want. Seacom will sell an STM-1 IRU for $3.5M WOICC (EASSY) will be selling the same IRU for $2.5M. This translates to per MB cost of US$ 94 per MB (SEACOM) and US$67 (EASSY). End-users pricing maybe higher and contention ratios will enable the same providers recover their investment. Should an operator purchase higher capacity say STM-4 the IRU unit price will lower. Hope this helps someone. 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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black = dumb?
by Christopher Kiagiri 25 May '09

25 May '09

The new kid on the block offers up an interesting list of synonyms for the word "dumb" http://www70.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=dumb

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HP Pavillion Dv 6000 Laptop for SALE
by Theus Owicho 25 May '09

25 May '09

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In defense of AFSAT
by David Kiania | Asentric Consulting Ltd 25 May '09

25 May '09

According to Salim Suleman, CEO of AFSAT, submarine fiber will have no effect on their business and he doesn't expect the price per MB to go below US$2,000. Well I know you are supposed to defend your territory but it seems absurd when you are in blatunt disregard of reality. In an interview on CNBC, AFSAT will continue to see growth in their number of installations and will remain relevant to carry traffic in and out. I have heard this storyline from a number of VSAT operators, are they for real? Why would any customer opt for 900ms connection at US$ 2,000 when an alternative at 100ms is available at US$ 200 or less? Could they wake up and smell the bandwith. 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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Software Story
by Tech List Kenya 25 May '09

25 May '09

Hi guys, I have heard of 'story games' which are games in which a story is told by the participants. Basically, one person begins the story, eg, 'I was walking down Migingo when last week...' then the next in line tops up the story, and so forth. Now, I was wondering, could we have a software story as well? The first thread gives the initial code and successive threads build onto it. Any lang - php, asp.net, java, etc. You never know what can be built out of it! The difference between this and a collabo project is that this has no defined end product. Any one interested? -- Sent from my mobile device

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Re: [Skunkworks] Mpesa and online payments
by jnjogu＠gmail.com 25 May '09

25 May '09

Just read from slashdot that hackers use nokia 1100 to mimic ones phone number and recieve their calls, smses plus other security detail so people who use mpesa like a bank account be warned. Its not long before this technology gets here. _____________________________ Sent from my phone using Flurrymail - Get free mobile email and news at: http://www.flurrymail.com --- Original Message --- Date: Thu May 21 06:38:06 PDT 2009 From: Okechukwu <okechukwu(a)gmail.com> To: Skunkworks forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Mpesa and online payments --- I read it now and it is - am just not sure whether I should apologise or not, since its also so much in context, but I agree, should have put it better. ./Ok3ch On Wed, May 20, 2009 at 11:29 AM, Solomon Mburu <solo.mburu(a)gmail.com>wrote: > Ok3ch, the last para of your mail... is an ouch! to David and the researcher. > > On 20/05/2009, Okechukwu <okechukwu(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > My point is and always has been, it is blutant wrong to reverse a > > transaction without reference to both the initiator and the receiver, > whether the transaction was leggit ot not. The best the CS can do is simple > > call up the other party and have some > > authentication/authorization/informational. If I transact to 0720 yeat I > meant 0722, then let 0720 know that I am reversing, its not about asking > 0720 for permission to reverse, but just inform them, so that if am being > malicious in my referral, then it can come out. > > @david, for your research analyst, thank him for telling us what we know. > ./Ok3ch > > > > On Wed, May 20, 2009 at 9:55 AM, David Mugo <raidarmax(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > >> Hey... > >> > >> By the way guys, this is Kenya. You have to find your way on every little > >> thing. I have been failed so much that I cant ever rely on any customer >> service of the multinational companies in Kenya, beginning with Orange, >> whose internet service i use. Anyway, for anyone interested, I developed a > >> system that automatically does online transactions for MPESA payments, >> email > >> me for details. > >> > >> David. > >> > >> On Wed, May 20, 2009 at 9:47 AM, Solomon Mburu > >> <solo.mburu(a)gmail.com>wrote: > >> > >>> Quiet informative. How well will a rural or ignorant folk understand >>> all these? The reversal process, in my opinion, should be easy and >>> accomodative for even the illiterate to grasp with ease. I only see an >>> educated and quick witted person benefitting in the reversal > >>> transaction. > >>> > >>> On 20/05/2009, Dennis Kioko <dmbuvi(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >>> > I forwarded him your issues and heres is the reply. He is a research >>> > analyst, and his work is to research on new products and to get >>> > feedback > >>> of > >>> > existing products and services. > >>> > > >>> > Dennis, > >>> > First, I must say that I am not official spokesman on this matter but I > >>> will > >>> > try to answer based on my experience/interaction with M-PESA (I am a >>> heavy > >>> > consumer of this product) > >>> > > >>> > If you send money to a wrong number (say 0710222222 when you were meant > >>> to > >>> > send it to 0720222222), the customer care will examine the transaction, > >>> ask > >>> > you a few questions and then reverse the transaction without having to > >>> talk > >>> > to 0710222222. In any case, the MSG displayed will show owner's name. >>> So, > >>> > they will compare your the two nos and determine if your claim is >>> actually > >>> > true. > >>> > > >>> > If you intended to withdraw but missed a certain digit in the agent ID, > >>> say > >>> > if you wanted to withdraw in outlet 08102 (assume Uchumi Ngong Rd) but > >>> get a > >>> > message telling you to collect your cash in Greenlight Meru, that is >>> > the > >>> > same information you will give Customer care representative. Chances >>> are, > >>> > Greenlight Meru will have number which bears a striking similarity to >>> that > >>> > of Uchumi Ngong Rd e.g. 08210, 08201 etc. Customer care representative > >>> will > >>> > get in touch with Greenlight Meru and if indeed they claim you took the > >>> > money, they will be expected to read out your ID NO (since you should >>> always > >>> > present original ID during any transaction). Mostly, they will not >>> > guess > >>> it > >>> > right and therefore the money will be reversed. If indeed you wanted to > >>> play > >>> > tricks, they will be able to say your number right and therefore you >>> wont > >>> > get the money > >>> > > >>> > The rule is, whoever requests for a reversal MUST demonstrate it was >>> truly > >>> > an erroneous transaction before customer care representative can either > >>> talk > >>> > to the other person or take any action. Mostly, CCR will ask many >>> question > >>> > but this is intended to ensure they get the right infor before taking >>> the > >>> > next course of action > >>> > > >>> > Any action taken, the system records the CCR who did that and therefore > >>> they > >>> > dont joke around with this. > >>> > > >>> > We have studied this product and I can assure you as at now, it is >>> extremely > >>> > secure - besides, there is a dedicated fraud team that is continously >>> > studying all the tricks crooks can use and thereby sealing them. >>> > > >>> > Please call me for more information. > >>> > > >>> > Regards- > >>> > > >>> > 2009/5/19 Solomon Mburu <solo.mburu(a)gmail.com> > >>> > > >>> >> @ Dennis, H{Sh}e is employed to give good news to the consumers even >>> >> if it is a lie. How many times has one called customer care of any of > >>> >> our telcos, to be told the matter you are calling about will be >>> >> attended in a couple of minutes only to call again and be told it has > >>> >> not been addressed yet. Ask exhaustively before pointing an accussing > >>> >> finger. Alternatively, give us his email and we shall ask him a >>> >> million questions! > >>> >> > >>> >> On 19/05/2009, Dennis Kioko <dmbuvi(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >>> >> > I apologize. I thought that the fact came from a safaricom official > >>> was > >>> >> > evidence enough. > >>> >> > > >>> >> > On 19/05/2009, Okechukwu <okechukwu(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >>> >> >> > >>> >> >> @Dennis, you should have enquired more before saying we make things > >>> up, > >>> >> >> coz > >>> >> >> its happened before. > >>> >> >> ./Ok3ch > >>> >> >> > >>> >> >> On Tue, May 19, 2009 at 1:05 PM, Dennis Kioko <dmbuvi(a)gmail.com> >>> wrote: > >>> >> >> > >>> >> >>> Ok, I will inquire more on that. > >>> >> >>> > >>> >> >>> 2009/5/19 David Mugo <raidarmax(a)gmail.com> > >>> >> >>> > >>> >> >>>> Guys, > >>> >> >>>> > >>> >> >>>> yes, someone sent me cash, it was in my balance and after a while > >>> we > >>> >> >>>> agreed he should reverse, he did, got his cash back but there was > >>> >> >>>> nothing on > >>> >> >>>> my side....no notification or any confirmation, just that my >>> balance > >>> >> was > >>> >> >>>> less. > >>> >> >>>> > >>> >> >>>> David. > >>> >> >>>> > >>> >> >>>> On Mon, May 18, 2009 at 9:53 PM, Dennis Kioko < dmbuvi(a)gmail.com> > >>> >> wrote: > >>> >> >>>> > >>> >> >>>>> > >>> >> >>>>> so you saying that you received money and it was reversed >>> >> >>>>> without > >>> >> >>>>> you > >>> >> >>>>> been contacted? > >>> >> >>>>> 2009/5/19 David Mugo <raidarmax(a)gmail.com> > >>> >> >>>>> > >>> >> >>>>>> Hi, > >>> >> >>>>>> > >>> >> >>>>>> Actually this is not true. I have had someone do a reversal >>> >> >>>>>> that > >>> i > >>> >> >>>>>> knew > >>> >> >>>>>> of but no safaricom contacted me. It was only that I was aware > >>> of > >>> >> it. > >>> >> >>>>>> > >>> >> >>>>>> David. > >>> >> >>>>>> > >>> >> >>>>>> On Mon, May 18, 2009 at 9:47 PM, Dennis Kioko < dmbuvi(a)gmail.com > >>> >> >wrote: > >>> >> >>>>>> > >>> >> >>>>>>> I talked to a Safaricom Official about this issue, and he >>> assured > >>> >> me > >>> >> >>>>>>> that both parties are contacted before any reversal is made. >>> >> >>>>>>> so > >>> >> >>>>>>> you > >>> >> >>>>>>> guys > >>> >> >>>>>>> have just been making up stories and allibis! > >>> >> >>>>>>> > >>> >> >>>>>>> 2009/5/18 Dennis Kioko <dmbuvi(a)gmail.com> > >>> >> >>>>>>> > >>> >> >>>>>>>> did you say Zain already got an API? > >>> >> >>>>>>>> > >>> >> >>>>>>>> -- > >>> >> >>>>>>>> Bored? Stop been Bored. why are u still Bored? visit my blog > >>> >> >>>>>>>> http://gramware.blogspot.com > >>> >> >>>>>>>> Get your free issue of tekniaonline, a Kenyan ICT magazine at > >>> >> >>>>>>>> http://tekniaonline.blogspot.com > >>> >> >>>>>>>> > >>> >> >>>>>>> > >>> >> >>>>>>> > >>> >> >>>>>>> > >>> >> >>>>>>> -- > >>> >> >>>>>>> Bored? 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Stop been Bored. why are u still Bored? visit my blog >>> >> > http://gramware.blogspot.com > >>> >> > Get your free issue of tekniaonline, a Kenyan ICT magazine at >>> >> > http://tekniaonline.blogspot.com > >>> >> > > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> -- > >>> >> Solomon Mburu > >>> >> P.O. 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Re: [Skunkworks] Spring DI and OOP inheritance:
by wesley kiriinya 25 May '09

25 May '09

Another solution: You don't have to make the setters and getters private (i.e. setCustomerDao, getCustomer because the references they return are also private). Therefore the s/getters would be either protected or public allowing you to do the spring wiring as follows: <bean id="customerServiceImpl" class="ke.co.x.x.CustomerServiceImpl"> <property name="customerDao" ref="customerDao"/> </bean> --- On Mon, 5/25/09, Duggan Kim <mdkimani(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Duggan Kim <mdkimani(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Spring DI and OOP inheritance: To: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Monday, May 25, 2009, 10:09 AM Found Solution: The problem with my code is that the subclasses did not have a constructor making a call to super(). Turns out this was necessary to init the superclass, although it is usually left out in spring applications: public subclass(){ super(); } On Mon, May 25, 2009 at 10:02 AM, Frankline Chitwa <frank.chitwa(a)gmail.com> wrote: Hi, did you test if setCustoHi gmerDAO() actually sets your customerDao first before trying to get it? On Mon, May 25, 2009 at 1:52 AM, Ashok Hariharan <ashok(a)parliaments.info> wrote: On Sun, May 24, 2009 at 3:17 PM, Duggan Kim <mdkimani(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Every other dependency is taken care of in Spring's > applicationContext.xml config file in a similar manner. > > When tested using JUnit or on the browser, a NullPointerException is > thrown at (2). The DAO > defined in the superclass is null in the subclass. This raises the > question whether Spring's DI supports normal Java class inheritance > and if it does, is there any special config required for this? I am not so familiar with spring as such... but dependency injection frameworks require interfaces for both implementing classes *and* properties .... is the customerDAO object based on an interface ? ashok _______________________________________________ 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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Spring DI and OOP inheritance:
by Duggan Kim 25 May '09

25 May '09

Hi all, I have a problem with Spring dependency injection. The scenario is as follows: I have a number of Data Access Objects (DAOs), Service Classes, and Web Layer Controllers. Data exchange between the different layers takes place via Sping DI. Injecting a DAO directly to my Controllers works fine but this brings in design issues. So I have included the Service layer that undertakes additional business logic before sending the data to the DAOs. The implementation of the service layer includes a base service class inherited by other classes: i.e: public class ServiceImpl implements Service{ (1)protected Dao<Customer, String> customerDao private void setCustomerDao(Dao<Customer, String> customerDao){ this.customerDao = customerDao; } ............ ............. ...... } public class CustomerServiceImpl extends ServiceImpl implements CustomerService{ private void getCustomer(String customerId){ (2) customerDao.getCustomerById(customerId); } ......................... .......................... ........................ } The customerDao in ServiceImpl injected by Spring as follows <bean id="serviceImpl" class="ke.co.x.x.ServiceImpl"> <property name="customerDao" ref="customerDao"/> </bean> <bean id="customerServiceImpl" class="ke.co.x.x.CustomerServiceImpl"> </bean> Every other dependency is taken care of in Spring's applicationContext.xml config file in a similar manner. When tested using JUnit or on the browser, a NullPointerException is thrown at (2). The DAO defined in the superclass is null in the subclass. This raises the question whether Spring's DI supports normal Java class inheritance and if it does, is there any special config required for this?

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Personalising a News Site
by Theus Owicho 25 May '09

25 May '09

Skunkers I am looking to buy the interspire.com CMS or vivvo.net CMS and wants someone to make for me a news site which is more comprehensive. Can you guys give me the rates you would charge me offlist for the job. I need the news site ASAP T

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online customer sales and support centre operational
by aki 25 May '09

25 May '09

not marketing.... completed centre. check it out at www.chekelea.com , click on support centre and follow link. Live to be operational very soon. At the moment, only setup sales department but can setup support, engineering, watch, internal tracking etc. Site will provide any new annoncements and knowledgebase. Please feel free to test for next 2 days and some feedback would be appreciated. :-) Cheers. Rgds.

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What is the most important Linux security technology?
by Steve 25 May '09

25 May '09

when setting up your server with linux what would you deploy for security? iptables, SE linux or bastille.

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Home internet solution
by Simon Mbuthia 25 May '09

25 May '09

Hi guys, I have an iBurst wireless modem from Afol at home and would like to share my connection between a laptop and a desktop. I was thinking of acquiring an integrated router which would be my home AP, connect the iBurst terminal to it, and use a straight through cable to connect the PC to the ISR and let the laptop connect via Wi-Fi. Is this possible? If so, which ISR would be appropriate? Thanks in advance, Me. -- שִׁמְעוֹן

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Podcasting Skunkwork Meetings (and anything else)
by Josiah Mugambi 25 May '09

25 May '09

I was walking around downtown looking at music/sound equipment for other purposes and came across a podcasting kit that's going for 11k (USB interface) or 15k (Firewire interface). Perhaps this could be useful...? The actual systems are: http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/Packaged_Systems/Recording_Packages/ -- Josiah Mugambi +254 738 504418 http://blog.josiahmugambi.com SK Classifeds... Visit stockskenya.co.ke for more info.

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Used Toshiba Satellite Notebook 1300 series for sale
by Dennis Kioko 25 May '09

25 May '09

A friend is selling a used notebook, Toshiba Satellite 1300 series, with the following specs: - AMD turion 64 1.8 (dual core) - 250 GB HDD - 3 GB RAM - 14 inch TFT LCD - DVD RW lightscribe - illuminated keyboard - 2 X USB - Wifi/Bluetooth - line in/microphone/audio out - in built speakers - ATI Radeon Price is Kshs. 55,000/= contact him on 0725 743500/020 240 7390. -- Read about how other countries are outdoing Kenyans when it comes to milking the taxpayer. all this and more at my blog: http://gramware.blogspot.com

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Kenya to host first open source software awards
by Gakuru Alex 24 May '09

24 May '09

/FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wednesday, 27 May, 2009 Venue:Panafric Hotel, Nairobi Time: Media briefing 12:00 noon - 12:30 pm Nominees and invited guests arrive at 12:30 pm Registrations desk to open at 2:00 pm Guests should be seated by 2:20 pm Open Awards Ceremony 2:30 - 5:00 pm Entry: Free Seat Reservations: email opensourceawards(a)lpakenya.org ( cc' gakuru(a)gmail.com) You are most welcome. The event continues to draw increasing international attention... Alex Gakuru ICT Consumers Association of Kenya ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Tectonic » Kenya to host first open source software awards May 20, 2009 ... The Linux Professional Association of Kenya and ICT Consumers Association of Kenya will be hosting Kenya's first-ever open source awards at ... <http://www.tectonic.co.za/?p=4796> ________________________________ This as-it-happens Google Alert is brought to you by Google. _______________________________________________ ke-internetusers mailing list ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers

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Window 7 RC!!
by James Wachira 24 May '09

24 May '09

Hi guys, anyone with a copy of the RC?Would love to try it out. James W -- I believe,

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A safaricom experience
by Mbugua Njihia 24 May '09

24 May '09

Today morning, I send a text only for the 3 notorious responses from Safaricom saying insufficient credit. A quick *144# reveals that the credit is sufficient to call 20 people sembuse text. How could this happen? Ps. I am looking for technical suggestions in as much as having the experience sucked

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laptop price
by Michael Omondi 23 May '09

23 May '09

Who knows where i can get a laptop with the specs below, How much can you get me this laptop dell latitude d630 or higher blue tooth serial port (very important ) 4 usb ports or more carry case dvs rw wifi 15.4" screen tru brite xp sp2 or sp3 intel core 2duo 1.8 ghz or higher 160gb hdd 1gb ram Thanks in advance

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Important:- Common Crimes in Urban Areas
by ndungu stephen 23 May '09

23 May '09

Hallo - please read the attached pdf carefully - it may save your money and your life. This has affected lots of people in your life - read carefully and spread. w/r Stephen N.

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Kenya Data Networks
by Odhiambo ワシントン 23 May '09

23 May '09

Hello Skunk*s Is there anyone on this forum who can say they are happy with KDN? >From my dealings with this company, I fear that something is not quite right. Actually, if KDN is surviving in the Kenyan market, then any company can! What with the absence of any semblance of Customer Service? Or is it just me who is not quite lucky with them? What is your general view of KDNs service delivery? -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ "Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society." -- Mark Twain

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And while Orange announced its One million customer.....
by aki 23 May '09

23 May '09

their grps has been google only service for the 3rd day running. I wish they would make some announcement to say when services will be fully restored. Good Luck Orange.. :-) Which brings me to this question about GENERAL networks and operators : Is it the equipment or people running them? Is it shortcuts in implementation? Is it corporate sabotage by competitors or staff? Is it that we cannot sustain network reliability? what excatly is the problem? >From experience of setting up systems a few year back, we ran an intensive FreeBSD system on a network for almost 2 years without a single outage. I just dont get it. I think telecommuncation systems are the rot and most unreliable pathetic systems in the whole tech industry. Infact they are rubbish compared to systems much lower in the system chain. How is it that we can sustain networks for an uptime of 100% per year while the much much more expensive systems drop and collapse frequently. Amazing isn't it?

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Profiler
by Josphat 23 May '09

23 May '09

Morning Skunks? Anyone who has a better understanding of the sql server 2005 profiler (sql trace) can send me tutorials of the same or give me a site that can help. Please also include an excellent software downloading site. Thanks in advance -- Try not to become a man of success but a man of value. Albert Einstein +254726982020 or +254732982020

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Open Source Awrds
by Evans Ikua 22 May '09

22 May '09

This is an open invitation to members of this forum to the inaugural Kenya Open Source Awards to be held on 27th May at the Panafric Hotel, Nairobi. The event will kick off at 2.30. It will be preceded by a media briefing at 12.30 which will also be attended by the guest oh honour. As earlier communicated, details are on our website, www.lpakenya.org. The nominations are still ongoing. Its amazing the kind of project nominations that we have received so far. One of the biggest gains that we intend to make from these awards is to map the FOSS community on Kenya. We hope to get a clear picture of who is involved in what project in the FOSS community. Its a kind of an audit of our FOSS activity. We again appeal to you to nominate any individuals, projects or organizations that are actively involved in Open Source so that we can consider them along those that we already have. We know that there is quite a bit of FOSS activity going on out there but nobody knows what the other is doing. For instance, do you know of a hospital that has implemented an open source solution like Care2X? Or a Government Ministry that is running entirely on Linux (I have heard about the Ministry of Youth Affairs but am not sure, anyone with info?). Anyone who has helped an organization to fully migrate to FOSS? Or an Educational institution that uses/trains a lot of Open Source (Like Strath)? Or anyone who has a FOSS project at Freshmeat or Sourceforge etc? Any Individuals who have done some innovative solutions on Open Source? This information will be highly appreciated and we urge you all to come out and support this initiative by giving this information. Please dont forget that you cn also nominate yourself or your organization. Pass the word around. The full list of the award recipients will be availed before the event once we complete the nomination process. Thank you in advance and see you all there. Evans Ikua, LPA-Kenya

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Wireless Router Security
by rocky mbithi 22 May '09

22 May '09

Hi Skunkers and Skunkresses, Is there any wireless router/switch/access point that can automatically generate Random passkeys for Wi-Fi access with the option of expiring after a specified time frame e.g a password for 1hour, a password for a day, a password for 1 week e.t.c. Thanks. Regards, Rocky Skype id: rockymbithi

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Cybersecurity: Pentagon Seeks High School Hackers
by Gakuru Alex 22 May '09

22 May '09

<http://www.forbes.com/2009/05/21/cybersecurity-students-hackers-technology-…>

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Re: [Skunkworks] myDBA gurus
by Oj G 22 May '09

22 May '09

this report of clients who used a service but had zero charge INVOICE has 132000 distinct recs vw_use has 170000 distinct recs vw charge has 140000 distinct recs the views are projections for /country ALL THE UNDERLYING KEY FIELDS ARE INDEXED ON KEYS THE MYSQL QUERY, INSERT INTO REPORT() SELECT custnum,region,status,invoice,inv_date,price,discount FROM INVOICE i WHERE EXISTS(select * from vw_use u where i.custnum=u.custnum) AND NOT EXISTS (select * from vw_charge c where i.invoice=c.invoice) Bernard, Nicholas thanx so far... The optimist sees the doughnut; the pessimist the hole. --- On Fri, 5/22/09, bernard kioko <bernsoft(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: bernard kioko <bernsoft(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] myDBA gurus To: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Friday, May 22, 2009, 1:05 AM Also,,,,consider pasting the query here for people to assist you even better...... sometimes its easier to pick the problem when you are seeing it visually. Regards On Fri, May 22, 2009 at 11:04 AM, Nicholas Loki <lokimwenga(a)yahoo.com> wrote: IMO I think the performance of the subquery found in the WHERE EXISTS and WHERE NOT EXISTS clauses could be affecting the performance of your view. See if you can tune this query either by adding indexes to the key fields of your query or using conditions that allow you to fetch smaller datasets if possible. Also consider doing the same for your outer query. "Excellent people exceed expectations". From: Oj G <ojiwaj(a)yahoo.com> To: Skunkworks forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Sent: Friday, May 22, 2009 9:15:22 AM Subject: [Skunkworks] myDBA gurus mySQL 5 is performing poorly when it comes to WHERE EXISTS AND NOT EXIST in views... any myDBA with ideas how to optimize this...? ======================================== The optimist sees the doughnut; the pessimist the hole. _______________________________________________ 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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Ministry of Water connection error
by Peter Muchemi 22 May '09

22 May '09

www.water.go.ke gives a "Database Error: Unable to connect to the database:Could not connect to MySQL" error! -- Regards "What makes it remarkable is how well the software works. This software never crashes. It never needs to be re-booted. This software is bug-free. It is perfect, as perfect as human beings have achieved"

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Mobile Phone Software/Application Programming Training - MIT/Nokia Joint Entrepreuneurship program
by Agatha Gikunda 22 May '09

22 May '09

Hi eMobilis Mobile Technology Academy www.emobilis.org is now offering the MIT/Nokia Joint Entrepreuneurship program which is a program created by Nathan Eagle, an MIT professor in conjunction with Nokia. The program basically trains students on how to create mobile based applications, for commercial purposes (eg inventory management software systems for dispersed stores, running on J2ME platform, create games to sell on Apple Store or Nokia Ovi Store online, RSS over mobile etc). Its a brilliant program. Regards Nancy (0716-608-066)

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fiber stats
by James Mutuku 22 May '09

22 May '09

Hello, Does anyone know in details the extend of fiber layout by the different providers...kdn, accesskenya, jamii, etc etc etc etc Thanks

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Mobile and internet usage(penetration) stats in kenya
by James Mutuku 22 May '09

22 May '09

Hellos, I need to get stats for mobile and internet usage/penetration in kenya. Where can I find such data? James www.agile.co.ke mutuku.wordpress.com ....Changing Direction in Life is not Tragic. Losing Passion in life is

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Crystal Watley has invited you to use Google Talk
by Crystal Watley 22 May '09

22 May '09

------------------------------------------------------------------------ Crystal Watley has invited you to sign up for Google Talk so you can talk to each other for free over your computers. To sign-up, go to: http://www.google.com/accounts/NewAccount?service=talk&sendvemail=true&skip… Google Talk is a downloadable Windows* application that offers: - Free calls over your computer anytime, from anywhere, and for as long as you want - A simple and intuitive user interface for sending instant messages or making calls--no clutter, pop-ups or ads - Superior voice quality through just a microphone and computer speaker - Fast file transfers with no restrictions on file type After signing-up, download Google Talk and sign in with your new Google Account username and password. You can then begin inviting anyone you want to talk to for free. Google Talk works with any computer speaker and microphone, such as the ones built-in to many PC laptops today, as well as with wired and wireless headsets and USB phones. Google Talk also works across all firewalls. Google Talk is still in beta. Just like with Gmail, we're working hard to add features and make improvements, so we might also ask for your comments and suggestions periodically. We appreciate your help in making it even better! Thanks, The Google Talk Team To learn more about Google Talk before signing up, visit: http://www.google.com/talk/about.html (If clicking the URLs in this message does not work, copy and paste them into the address bar of your browser). * Not a Windows user? No problem. You can also connect to the Google Talk service from any platform using third-party clients (http://www.google.com/talk/otherclients.html)

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Number portability
by Job Njogu 22 May '09

22 May '09

The was talk about introduction of number portability afresh. What happened to it? -- Regards, Job Njogu Muriuki, Phone: +254736333075, +254202360107 Address: 42665 00100 Nrb

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Fwd: Personal invitation from Rita Gitobu
by Odhiambo ワシントン 22 May '09

22 May '09

FYI - This looks like a clever way to steal identify/contacts, like the ones some guys may have fallen for. I am pretty sure the mentioned sender, much as I know here, did not originate this! It looks so fake, and I wonder who is UNYK.com anyway. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Rita Gitobu <rgitobu(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, May 19, 2009 at 3:36 PM Subject: Personal invitation from Rita Gitobu To: odhiambo(a)gmail.com If you are not able to click these links, click the following: « Show content » and try again. E-mail sent 5/19/2009 8:32:51 AM, by Rita Gitobu: Personal invitation from Rita Gitobu <http://www.unyk.com/ml/245/1/?i=7201a5ec89534c3abd04fb3b50947857&s=14350802> Hello, Finally, a smart and simple way to manage your contacts! With UNYK, I put all my contacts together in *one address book* that is *automatically updated*. One of my contacts changes his or her information at UNYK.com: My address book is updated. I change information at UNYK.com: My contacts’ address books are updated. Simple, but life-changing! Can I add you as one of my contacts? To accept, click here!<http://www.unyk.com/ml/245/1/?i=7201a5ec89534c3abd04fb3b50947857&s=14350802> You too can create your own smart address book. Rita Gitobu UNYK : BQB 326 UNYK, the first smart address book that updates itself! Click here<http://www.unyk.com/ml/245/74/unsubscribe.asp?mid=9E95A5A9797C839F&email=od…>if you no longer wish to receive invitations from Rita Gitobu to try UNYK! Click here<http://www.unyk.com/ml/245/2/unsubscribe.asp?i=7201a5ec89534c3abd04fb3b5094…>if you no longer wish to receive invitations to try UNYK from your contacts! -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ "Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society." -- Mark Twain

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Re: [Skunkworks] [kictanet] It is official!! ICANN 2010 venue is Nairobi
by John Walubengo 22 May '09

22 May '09

Agreed...but weren't they the same ones who had planned to come in 2008? This time if they fail to show up - "tutangoa reli" ;-) walu. --- On Fri, 5/22/09, Paul W Kukubo <pkukubo(a)ict.go.ke> wrote: > From: Paul W Kukubo <pkukubo(a)ict.go.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] It is official!! ICANN 2010 venue is Nairobi > To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com > Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Date: Friday, May 22, 2009, 9:49 AM > This is absolutely fantastic news. > > Paul Kukubo > CEO Kenya ICT Board > Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone provided by Celtel > Kenya > > -----Original Message----- > From: amugambi(a)jambo.co.ke > > Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 08:37:53 > To: <pkukubo(a)ict.go.ke> > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: [kictanet] It is official!! ICANN 2010 venue > is Nairobi > > > > Hello all, > > The ICANN Board of Directors has approved Nairobi as the > site of the 7-12 > March 2010 ICANN Meeting. > > > Thank you very much for the support and we look forward. > > Anthony K Mugambi > KENIC Chairman > > > > ---------------------------------------------- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is > believed to be clean. > --------------------------------------------- > "easy access to the world" > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: pkukubo(a)ict.go.ke > Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/pkukubo%40ict.go.ke > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: jwalu(a)yahoo.com > Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jwalu%40yahoo.com >

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Re: [Skunkworks] Podcasting Skunkwork Meetings (and anything else)
by Josiah Mugambi 22 May '09

22 May '09

Also just noted that the prices at the outlet I checked are comparable to what's abroad: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10333941 On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 11:15 PM, David Kariuki <david.kariuki(a)kdn.co.ke>wrote: > This looks ok…. I think we should pursue it. If contributions are needed, > I wouldn’t mind chipping in. > > > > David > > > > *From:* skunkworks-bounces(a)lists.my.co.ke [mailto: > skunkworks-bounces(a)lists.my.co.ke] *On Behalf Of *Josiah Mugambi > *Sent:* Friday, May 22, 2009 11:07 AM > *To:* skunkworks > *Subject:* [Skunkworks] Podcasting Skunkwork Meetings (and anything else) > > > > I was walking around downtown looking at music/sound equipment for other > purposes and came across a podcasting kit that's going for 11k (USB > interface) or 15k (Firewire interface). Perhaps this could be useful...? > > The actual systems are: > > > > http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/Packaged_Systems/Recording_Packages/ > > > -- > Josiah Mugambi > +254 738 504418 > > http://blog.josiahmugambi.com > > SK Classifeds... Visit stockskenya.co.ke for more info. > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > > -- Josiah Mugambi +254 738 504418 http://blog.josiahmugambi.com SK Classifeds... Visit stockskenya.co.ke for more info.

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myDBA gurus
by Oj G 22 May '09

22 May '09

mySQL 5 is performing poorly when it comes to WHERE EXISTS AND NOT EXIST in views... any myDBA with ideas how to optimize this...? ======================================== The optimist sees the doughnut; the pessimist the hole.

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Mick Wilson/UNEP/NBO/UNO is on leave
by Mick Wilson 22 May '09

22 May '09

I will be out of the office starting 20/05/2009 and will not return until 26/05/2009. I am on family leave 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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RedHat Certification in Kenya
by Arthur Simiyu 22 May '09

22 May '09

Hi guys, Does anyone know any place in Kenya where one can sit for any of the RedHat Certification? Simiyu

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Flurry - jnjogu@gmail.com has invited you to join!
by jnjogu＠gmail.com 22 May '09

22 May '09

I want to let you know about a cool service called Flurry, which lets me get my email and news on my mobile phone. You should check it out because I think you'd like it. Flurry is free and signing up is quick and easy. Just go to: http://flurrymail.com/?u=14437570 Thanks! jnjogu(a)gmail.com p.s. Flurry won't spam you, so if you're not interested, just ignore this message. _____________________________ Sent from my phone using Flurrymail - Get free mobile email and news at: http://www.flurrymail.com

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domain registration
by aki 21 May '09

21 May '09

looking for a domain registrar, not hosting for now? need a domain twtv.co.ke registered. pls contact me offlist. Best

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Best Modem.
by Allan Kapten 21 May '09

21 May '09

Hey guys. I'd like to get your opinions on which of the three providers' usb modems offers the best service? Based on pricing, speed, reliability etc. Thanks.

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Re: [Skunkworks] 2000 Kenyan Software Developers
by David Kago 21 May '09

21 May '09

Java is second nature.. i go with needs, there are instances c# does a better job ________________________________ From: Murigi Muraya [mailto:mmskunkworks@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 3:58 PM To: Skunkworks forum Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] 2000 Kenyan Software Developers Do you prefer c# to Java for Windows based apps? Have always thought of you as a Java (veteran) geek. On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 1:07 PM, David Kago <kago(a)ultimate-security.net> wrote: Been doing c# stuff for like 4yrs now.. IPC, Network programming, Async I/O, Services.. Si angenicall :-) -----Original Message----- From: Allan Kapten [mailto:allankapten09@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 7:26 PM To: Skunkworks forum Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] 2000 Kenyan Software Developers And thank God for Skunkworks, On 5/20/09, Murigi Muraya <mmskunkworks(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Sometime ago someone said according to their research, there are 2000 > software developers in Kenya. He also said 10% of them really know > what they are doing. Would not have taken him seriously if he did not > say that those who know what they are doing are also world class > developers - from the Linux kernel and Java stuff he has seen some of them do. > > Over the past 2 years, it has dawned on me he also meant that only 10% > of our software developers collaborate or connect (whether online or > in person) to help each other out. This coming from a fellow who comes > from the side of the world that has produced the software developers / > architects who birthed Linux, Delphi and C# should be taken very seriously. > > What he has unable to find himself was a hard core (c#) Windows programmer. > C# sw devs are going to be very very hot locally in the near future! > _______________________________________________ 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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Very very very bad marketing tactics!!
by Paul Roy 21 May '09

21 May '09

Hello all, I highly respect everyone in this forum and their opinions, however in the past few months I have been silently reading articles being circulated in this forum and am left wondering if some of us would adopt better ways of marketing their products and services in this forum. Allow me to point out some of the most annoying marketing gimmicks; I have noticed, people bashing other respected companies complaining of this service and that not working but secretly fronting their solutions. I have read the thread on KDN services and it holds no water. Likewise I have noted the same with the Telcos. Whereas we all deserve better if not best service from our vendors, I believe there are proper channels to present our grieviences to the concerned parties without involving everybody and mud slinging tactics. Some of the issues are trival and could be resolved in a phone call. If you want to sell or present your solution or if you are looking for a job and would like to market your skills, I would urge you to present such in a dignified manner. Mud slinging and name calling wouldn't take you far. Kind regards, -- "Change is slow and gradual. It requires hardwork, a bit of luck, a fair amount of self-sacrifice and a lot of patience." .

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XOOPit.com
by melvin obiri 21 May '09

21 May '09

I was looking for a tool that can be integrated to a CRM that can pull data from facebook ; I came across XOOPit.com, If you are using your facebook email on skunkworks too. It will pull your profile picture on skunkworks conversation. Its a firefox add-on

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Water and Sanitation Monitoring Platform
by Phares Kariuki 21 May '09

21 May '09

Hi, Kindly find attached a Water Sanitation & Monitoring Platform EOI from the World Bank. Kindly contact me offlist if interested in applying for the same. Thanks. -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares |

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Mpesa and online payments
by Okechukwu 21 May '09

21 May '09

How ideal is mpesa for online payments if I can pay a good or service by mpesa and immediately call Safcon and inform them that I made a transaction to the wrong number and request them to reverse transaction - and they actually do it as long as the other party hasn't picked the money yet? ./Ok3ch

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Re: [Skunkworks] 2000 Kenyan Software Developers
by David Kago 21 May '09

21 May '09

Been doing c# stuff for like 4yrs now.. IPC, Network programming, Async I/O, Services.. Si angenicall :-) -----Original Message----- From: Allan Kapten [mailto:allankapten09@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 7:26 PM To: Skunkworks forum Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] 2000 Kenyan Software Developers And thank God for Skunkworks, On 5/20/09, Murigi Muraya <mmskunkworks(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Sometime ago someone said according to their research, there are 2000 > software developers in Kenya. He also said 10% of them really know > what they are doing. Would not have taken him seriously if he did not > say that those who know what they are doing are also world class > developers - from the Linux kernel and Java stuff he has seen some of them do. > > Over the past 2 years, it has dawned on me he also meant that only 10% > of our software developers collaborate or connect (whether online or > in person) to help each other out. This coming from a fellow who comes > from the side of the world that has produced the software developers / > architects who birthed Linux, Delphi and C# should be taken very seriously. > > What he has unable to find himself was a hard core (c#) Windows programmer. > C# sw devs are going to be very very hot locally in the near future! > _______________________________________________ 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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What is this
by solomon kariri 21 May '09

21 May '09

Go here and tell me what you like about this http://home.comcast.net/~wolfand/ -- Solomon Kariri, Cell: +254736 729 450 Skype: solomonkariri

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