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Open Source Windows XP?
by Tech List Kenya 04 May '09

04 May '09

With the talks of Microsoft halting official support for Windows XP, don't you think they should release XP code to the open source community? First, that will ensure that the legend that XP was lives on. Secondly, am willing to bet such an OS will knock off all other open source OSes off the charts. Microsoft have the No. 1 open source OS!

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Cybercafe Timing
by Josiah Mugambi 04 May '09

04 May '09

http://www.bdafrica.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14392&Ite… Good stuff Bernard... :) And I see Ken is now a fully fledged FOSS 'authority' :) -- Josiah Mugambi +254 738 504418 http://blog.josiahmugambi.com SK Classifeds... Visit stockskenya.co.ke for more info.

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Re: [Skunkworks] Looking for a Senior Application Developer.
by wesley kiriinya 02 May '09

02 May '09

Sounds like an awesome opportunity (Employer who understands developers, knows what s/he wants and a friendly work environment). I hope someone snatches it. 8~) --- On Thu, 4/30/09, Moses Kemibaro <moses(a)dotsavvyafrica.com> wrote: From: Moses Kemibaro <moses(a)dotsavvyafrica.com> Subject: [Skunkworks] Looking for a Senior Application Developer. To: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Thursday, April 30, 2009, 6:45 PM Do you love to write code? Want to work smarter, not harder? Do you thrive in an work environment that enables you to work on exciting and challenging projects, day in and day out? Do you like to change the status quo and create value that has long-term impact and rewards? If you answered yes to any of these questions then we need to talk. The majority of our client development work is with Open Source such as PHP, Python, AJAX, Javascript and MySQL. We are looking for a talented, proven senior web application developer to join our team. The skills previously listed are highly desirable, but there's always something to be said for talent, potential, and attitude, so if you happen to be a developer with more expertise in other languages (.NET, Ruby, etc.) and are open to adding Python, PHP, AJAX, etc. to your arsenal, we want to hear from you. We are looking for the following qualities in a candidate: > Interested in learning and have a creative mind that enjoys the challenges of application development > Gets excited about clean code but knows that ugly code is out there and dealing with it is an necessity sometimes > Enjoys client interaction and problem solving, in a passionate way. > Knows the tools of your trade > Wants to raise the skill level of the whole team, not just themselves > Has the ability to play well with others - we will be welcoming you into our team > Has the ability to work independently - coding, testing, gathering requirements, and communicating with clients > Knows the value of a great user experience when it comes to building applications > Accepts the fact that mistakes will be made and that every experience is an opportunity to get better and improve the working processes within the agency > Appreciates that meetings are necessary but detests unnecessarily long or unproductive ones. You can't wait to leave a meeting and go back to writing code! > Knows that open, honest and productive communication is key to project success > Believes that working less hours smarter is better than working more hours harder > Knows that perfection may not be possible but aiming for excellence is realistic > Wants a full-time position in a growing company Are you an application developer who is savvy enough to deal with an intensively customer service oriented digital agency? We are that company. We consistently deliver for not only long lived and well-maintained clients, but also our new projects. They range from Flash intensive brand micro-sites with a major focus on user experience, to ordinary database driven content management systems such as Joomla and Typo3. We also work on unconventional projects with interesting and occasionally not so interesting features thrown in the mix. We will build anything that creates value and pass up those projects that are too cumbersome, outrageous or simply unsustainable. On any given day you could be part of a large team building a cutting edge web site or you may be "solo" coding feature enhancements or fixes for a client's online forms. We thrive in a results oriented environment because our team is treated well and our clients are treated even better. What we need from you: > Provable, quantifiable expertise as an application developer (code samples and/or project descriptions) > Provable experience working on web application projects (work history) > Salary expectations. What we don’t need from you: > We don't enjoy reading lists - especially not a list of the 50 technologies you know. If your resume doesn't make it clear that you have focus on a specific web technology(s) then you're just wasting both of our time sending us your CV - and nobody enjoys having their time wasted. > If you are looking to ladder climb and want to play politics this is also not the place for you. You are happy to work and are ready to address and solve problems as they arise. We do not pretend to know everything and mistakes are likely in every endeavor. Where you will work: We have a great office in one of Nairobi's quieter suburbs near the city centre with lots of windows and a very open floor plan. We dress down most of the time, but are always at our best in front of clients. We are professional and the management team is very hands on and engaged with the work that is done. We try very hard not to require more hours that are required of anyone and we strive to work 8.30 to 5.00 pm every day with a one hour lunch break. That said, we're flexible and recognize that we all have lives outside of the office - and we also know that sometimes, especially when deadlines demand it, normal working hours just won't get the job done. When it doesn't, we act accordingly - and we show our appreciation when people step-up. We use our leave days and so will you, for your sanity and ours. If think that your that special talent we may be looking for, kindly send us your CV on jobs(a)dotsavvyafrica.com _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks Other services @ http://my.co.ke Other lists ------------- Skunkworks announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce Science - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science kazi - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general

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google spam
by Al Kags 01 May '09

01 May '09

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Ericsson Graduate Program Update
by David Kiania | Asentric Consulting Ltd 01 May '09

01 May '09

For those of you who have already graduated and would like to attend the Ericsson Experience Graduate Recruitment program, you have 2 Weeks left. My friend tells me that the recruitment is open even for people who have recently graduated with 1 yr or less of working experience and are not students exclusively. On the www.joinericsson.com site all you have to do is enter your national ID number an not student number as previously required. Wish you all the best, am told ericsson is a good employer especially for engineers. Have a great weekend. 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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www.sovaya.com ISP
by JEREMIAH CHUNGE 01 May '09

01 May '09

Anyone using above ISP? Wld be interested on platform/equipments they running on based on what they are offering to the market! -- Jeremy

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Windows update mayhem!
by Thuo Wilson 01 May '09

01 May '09

Hi People, If i have to hate windows - i have many reasons to do so BUT, there is this one thing i need to crack. When windows does its update, the prompt to reboot that keeps recurring is just a bother - needless to say u cant cancel or disable. Assuming am using IE to do a 500mB file say from centos.org on a 128k link and all of a sudden on the 450Mb clock, the message appears-of course i didnt disable updates. Anyone, from my dear "orphaned O/S" that has a solution to this. I have to update however for fixes that has never proved to work. -- _________________ Best Regards, Thuo Wilson

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Looking for a Senior Application Developer.
by Moses Kemibaro 30 Apr '09

30 Apr '09

Do you love to write code? Want to work smarter, not harder? Do you thrive in an work environment that enables you to work on exciting and challenging projects, day in and day out? Do you like to change the status quo and create value that has long- term impact and rewards? If you answered yes to any of these questions then we need to talk. The majority of our client development work is with Open Source such as PHP, Python, AJAX, Javascript and MySQL. We are looking for a talented, proven senior web application developer to join our team. The skills previously listed are highly desirable, but there's always something to be said for talent, potential, and attitude, so if you happen to be a developer with more expertise in other languages (. NET, Ruby, etc.) and are open to adding Python, PHP, AJAX, etc. to your arsenal, we want to hear from you. We are looking for the following qualities in a candidate: > Interested in learning and have a creative mind that enjoys the challenges of application development > Gets excited about clean code but knows that ugly code is out there and dealing with it is an necessity sometimes > Enjoys client interaction and problem solving, in a passionate way. > Knows the tools of your trade > Wants to raise the skill level of the whole team, not just themselves > Has the ability to play well with others - we will be welcoming you into our team > Has the ability to work independently - coding, testing, gathering requirements, and communicating with clients > Knows the value of a great user experience when it comes to building applications > Accepts the fact that mistakes will be made and that every experience is an opportunity to get better and improve the working processes within the agency > Appreciates that meetings are necessary but detests unnecessarily long or unproductive ones. You can't wait to leave a meeting and go back to writing code! > Knows that open, honest and productive communication is key to project success > Believes that working less hours smarter is better than working more hours harder > Knows that perfection may not be possible but aiming for excellence is realistic > Wants a full-time position in a growing company Are you an application developer who is savvy enough to deal with an intensively customer service oriented digital agency? We are that company. We consistently deliver for not only long lived and well-maintained clients, but also our new projects. They range from Flash intensive brand micro-sites with a major focus on user experience, to ordinary database driven content management systems such as Joomla and Typo3. We also work on unconventional projects with interesting and occasionally not so interesting features thrown in the mix. We will build anything that creates value and pass up those projects that are too cumbersome, outrageous or simply unsustainable. On any given day you could be part of a large team building a cutting edge web site or you may be "solo" coding feature enhancements or fixes for a client's online forms. We thrive in a results oriented environment because our team is treated well and our clients are treated even better. What we need from you: > Provable, quantifiable expertise as an application developer (code samples and/or project descriptions) > Provable experience working on web application projects (work history) > Salary expectations. What we don’t need from you: > We don't enjoy reading lists - especially not a list of the 50 technologies you know. If your resume doesn't make it clear that you have focus on a specific web technology(s) then you're just wasting both of our time sending us your CV - and nobody enjoys having their time wasted. > If you are looking to ladder climb and want to play politics this is also not the place for you. You are happy to work and are ready to address and solve problems as they arise. We do not pretend to know everything and mistakes are likely in every endeavor. Where you will work: We have a great office in one of Nairobi's quieter suburbs near the city centre with lots of windows and a very open floor plan. We dress down most of the time, but are always at our best in front of clients. We are professional and the management team is very hands on and engaged with the work that is done. We try very hard not to require more hours that are required of anyone and we strive to work 8.30 to 5.00 pm every day with a one hour lunch break. That said, we're flexible and recognize that we all have lives outside of the office - and we also know that sometimes, especially when deadlines demand it, normal working hours just won't get the job done. When it doesn't, we act accordingly - and we show our appreciation when people step-up. We use our leave days and so will you, for your sanity and ours. If think that your that special talent we may be looking for, kindly send us your CV on jobs(a)dotsavvyafrica.com

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Google Spam
by Al Kags 30 Apr '09

30 Apr '09

is it me or is there a lot more spam in gmail? i am constantly getting email from friends selling electronics that are clearly not from them? how are they hijacking people's emails? -- ---------------------------------------------------- Al Kags Programme Officer Kenya ICT Board P.O. Box 27150, Nairobi 00100 www.ict.go.ke Tel: +254 20 2089061 Cell: +254 735 533 719 Google talk: alkags Skype: alkags.ke Personal web site: www.alkags.com BE GREEN. PRINT ONLY IF YOU MUST -- This e-mail message and any attachments to it are intended only for the use of the addressee(s) named above and may contain information that is privileged, proprietary, confidential and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. No confidentiality or privilege is waived or lost by any mistransmission. If you are not an intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering this e-mail message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you received this e-mail message in error, please telephone or e-mail the sender, delete this message and any attachments from your system, and destroy any hard copies of it.

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IP-PABX
by JEREMIAH CHUNGE 30 Apr '09

30 Apr '09

Anyguys here who do setup, installation & maintenance of above? can contact me offline... -- Jeremy

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World Summit Youth Award Winners Announced - 3 Kenyan programs included!
by Crystal Watley 30 Apr '09

30 Apr '09

WSYA Winners 2009 Young People act on United Nations Millennium Goals using Internet Contents >From online music and TV communities to interactive gaming platforms to e-learning applications and HIV/AIDS resources, the World Summit Youth Award (WSYA) presents young people who use Internet and Mobiles to get Action on United Nations Millennium Devlopment goals. The over 600 projects were evaluated in a three-round judging process by an international jury of 20 experts in the fields of youth engagement, new media and social entrepreneurship. The Winners are: *Category 1: FIGHT HUNGER, POVERTY & DISEASE!* - - "Lil' MDGs: Kids making Changes" by Dylan Mahalingam (USA) - - "Remote Patient Monitoring System" by Tanwani Ajay Kumar (Pakistan) - - "Mobile Doctor" by Andreas Jakl (Austria) Also among the Top 5 are the Runner-Ups... - "mPedigree" by Ashifi Gogo (Ghana) - "Friendstosupport Organisation" by Shaik Shareef (India) *Category 2: EDUCATION FOR ALL!* - - "Everything on HIV and AIDS in Iran" by Morteza Moshir Sinaei (Iran) - - "Alternatives: Findin New Possibilities for Youth" by Sanjeev Raj Neupane (Nepal) - - "Voices of Africa for Sustainable Development" by Crystal Kigoni (Kenya) The Runner-Ups in this category are... - "Youthinfo" by Antoaneta Ivanova (Macedonia) - "Shilpa Sayura Project" by Dhanajaya Subash (Sri Lanka) *Category 3: POWER 2 WOMEN!* - - "Dokhtiran: e-Magazine on Women's Rights" by Gholamzadeh Hamid Reza (Iran) - - "The Sisters 4 Peace Network" by Sejal Hathi (USA) - - "Empower Women and Meet Millennium Challenges" by George Onyango (Kenya) The Power 2 Women Runner-Up is... - "Yemeni Feminist Activists" by Amal Al-Ashtal (Yemen) *Category 4: CREATE YOUR* *CULTURE!* - - "Roots & Routes TV" by Aileen Wessely (Germany) - - "Savvy Chavvy" by Christy McAleese (Great Britain) - - "The Extraordinaries" by Jacob Colker (USA) Another three Runner-Ups (equaly graded) are... - "Strengthening Networks in Turkey :Young Human Network" by Basak Saral (Turkey) - "Youth Culture Portal HC.LV" by Deniss Fedotovs (Latvia) - "Facebook Application 'Intercultural'" by Stephan Hamberger (Austria) *Category 5: GO GREEN!* - - "Sewer Tourism" by Andrew Mutua (Kenya) - - "Greenlighted" by Vladimir Dubovskiy (USA) - - "Guardian of Eden" by Ricardo Quirante Martinez (Netherlands) The three Runner-Ups (equaly graded) in this category are... - "Effects of Climate Change on the Environment" by Abe Fergusson (Trinidad & Tobago) - "MRP Green Project" by Jessie James Marcellones (Philippines) - "Green Bulgaria" by Julian Kuntorov (Bulgaria) -- Crystal "Naliaka" Watley Kigoni Voices of Africa for Sustainable Development crystal(a)voicesofafrica.org http://www.voicesofafrica.org/ "You must be the change you wish to see" - Gandhi

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Re: [Skunkworks] IP-PABX
by fyodor 30 Apr '09

30 Apr '09

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Re: [Skunkworks] Meeting Reminder, Today, Steers Wabera Street
by Oj G 30 Apr '09

30 Apr '09

Many apologies to all...Traffic Monitoring. The optimist sees the doughnut; the pessimist the hole. --- On Tue, 4/28/09, Steve Obbayi <steve(a)sobbayi.com> wrote: From: Steve Obbayi <steve(a)sobbayi.com> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Meeting Reminder, Today, Steers Wabera Street To: "'Skunkworks forum'" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2009, 4:12 AM Cant make this meeting. Wish i could though T: +1 202 470 0575 C: +254 722 627691 From: skunkworks-bounces(a)lists.my.co.ke [mailto:skunkworks-bounces@lists.my.co.ke] On Behalf Of Phares Kariuki Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 12:41 PM To: Skunkworks forum Subject: [Skunkworks] Meeting Reminder, Today, Steers Wabera Street Hi, This is to remind you of the meeting today, to discuss the Traffic Monitoring system and Aki's Project X. Meeting starts at 6 pm. Thanks. -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares | -----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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OUTDOOR WIFI ACCESS POINTS AND ROUTERS
by Lenchipai Nakodony 30 Apr '09

30 Apr '09

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Windows XP sp2
by Kamwana Investment 30 Apr '09

30 Apr '09

Hi All, To those still using pirated copies of windows XP, am offering genuine windows XP service pack 2 at Kshs. 6,800. Few copies remaining. Anyone interested? Regards, Kamwana Skype: kamwanainvest

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Re: [Skunkworks] Job Opportunity Available
by wesley kiriinya 30 Apr '09

30 Apr '09

I think there are few good Java developers in the list (I'm finding it hard to believe). --- On Tue, 4/28/09, Tony Likhanga <tlikhanga(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Tony Likhanga <tlikhanga(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Job Opportunity Available To: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2009, 9:48 PM On 4/27/09, Andrew Wafula <awafula(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Additionally, > Anyone with a number of the following skill sets can apply: (not a must > though) > > - Java developer. Architecture, design, implementation, test > > - Web application and Web services (SOAP/SOA). > > - Diameter experience. Diameter Proxy , NetAct. > > - Mediation solutions. > > - Oracle > > - Linux/Solaris. > > - Scripting languages, perl, php, shell. > > - Number Portability + integration with FOS/IF > > - Device Management (NTMS) > > - Li Solutions (just started to learn). > > - Alarming (SNMP) > > > Regards, > ====================== > Andrew Wafula Wapakala > Web: www.wertsoft.com > MSN: a_wafula(a)hotmail.com > jaxtr:http://www.jaxtr.com/thewert > MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/awafula > Blog: http://thewert.blogspot.com/ > ========================================================================== > If you have made mistakes...there is always another chance for you... you > may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing we call > 'failure' is not the falling down, but the staying down. - Mary Pickford > "Great Minds Discuss Ideas; Average Minds Discuss Events; Small Minds > Discuss People" > > > On Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 12:10 PM, Andrew Wafula <awafula(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hello, >> A leading telecom equipment and services vendor has an opportunity open >> for >> a CSI - Consulting and Systems Integration Engineer. Basic profile is as >> follows: >> - Good UNIX/LINUX Knowledge >> - Good Windows Knowledge >> - Good Understanding of the GSM Network Infrastructure as well as emerging >> technologies. Knowledge of implementation of VAS services (SMS, MMS, >> Location Based Services) And subscriber data management services is a >> plus. >> - At least basic skills with Oracle or MySQL (both preferred) >> - Good TCP/IP Knowledge >> - Ability to write customized *NIX shell scripts >> - An interest in software development will be an added advantage. >> - Ability to work independently, willing to travel and work long hours >> >> Those with certifications in Cisco, Sun Solaris, Linux will have an added >> advantage. >> Ladies with the given qualifications are encouraged to apply. >> >> Please send CVs and cover letters to jobs(a)wertsoft.com by 8:00am 4th May >> 2009. The account will be closed then. >> >> Please do not send anything to me directly as I cannot assist you. >> >> Regards, >> >> ====================== >> Andrew Wafula Wapakala >> Web: www.wertsoft.com >> MSN: a_wafula(a)hotmail.com >> jaxtr:http://www.jaxtr.com/thewert >> MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/awafula >> Blog: http://thewert.blogspot.com/ >> ========================================================================== >> If you have made mistakes...there is always another chance for you... you >> may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing we call >> 'failure' is not the falling down, but the staying down. - Mary Pickford >> "Great Minds Discuss Ideas; Average Minds Discuss Events; Small Minds >> Discuss People" >> > _______________________________________________ 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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communicatication project
by imelda Mueni 30 Apr '09

30 Apr '09

Hi a friend of mine is has a a project with an ngo that has a communications component supported by the DC*IO*CA, and we are looking for any technology available in Kenya whereby you can do video conferencing and training between countries. We have been told that communication projects that are web-based won't work in Africa due to the slow connection, and we haven't heard of anything besides satellite that is non web-based. Do you know of any? or where he can get informations (websites) n documents etc thanks

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Internet USB problem on Jaunty? boot with your old kernel, it works.
by Gakuru Alex 30 Apr '09

30 Apr '09

If you've been using sudo modprobe usbserial vendor='Hex' product='Hex' to identify your USB device (Orange,Safaricom, or Zain) you may find some modems are not automatically id'ed by new Ubuntu 9.04 'Jaunty Jackalope' A workaround. If you upgrade (as I did), boot with your old kernel. It works! <https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+bug/350904> rgds, Alex

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Sim application and sim card reader.
by Geoffrey Mimano 29 Apr '09

29 Apr '09

I am working on a sim application and was wondering how I can transfer my application to the GSM SIM card. Are sim card readers availble in Nairobi? and if so, where can I purchase one? What is the average price or the SIM readers? It is very important that the SIM reader allows me to read and write sim information. please help -- Mimano G. Muthondu, Software Developer, Datadyne.org skype : gmimano Mobile : +254 723 615 206

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Fwd: [Council] SAE presents the African Animation Scholarship Programme
by Gakuru Alex 29 Apr '09

29 Apr '09

Pass this info to interested animators. -------- Forwarded Message -------- From: SAE Institute Cape Town - Now Offering Part- Scholarships <saescholarships(a)sae.edu> Reply-To: infocapetown(a)sae.edu To: council(a)fossfa.net Subject: [Council] SAE presents the African Animation Scholarship Programme Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:23:12 +0100 If you are unable to view this email, please click here. SAE presents the African Animation Scholarship Programme Calling all aspiring African animators! From pixels to puppets, cutouts to claymation, the world of animation is becoming an increasingly popular area of study. For those looking to join SAE to expand their animated horizons, SAE is proud to announce the availability of 15 coveted part-scholarships. SAE Cape Town will be offering 10 scholarships for Sub-Saharan African students and 5 South African students, allowing prospective students the opportunity to pursue their dream career in animation. To secure your head-start in this exciting field, simply log onto www.saescholarships.com, click ‘Apply Now’ and ‘Africa’. The application deadline is May 17th 2009. Read More ... Course Information Qualification National Certificate in Animation Course Commencement June 15th 2009 Duration 1 year Entry Requirements In general, the following admission criteria apply: Successful completion of South African grade 12 or equivalent OR Successful completion of the equivalent academic learning of an NQF 4 Qualification, or higher. Read More ... To contact us please email infocapetown(a)sae.edu SAE Institute Cape Town 5 Church Square | Phone: +27 (0)21 469 3600 | Fax: +27 (0)21 465 5699 _______________________________________________ --

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Toshiba A135 laptop Manuals
by rocky mbithi 29 Apr '09

29 Apr '09

Hi, Anyone with manuals for Toshiba A135 laptop? i.e. the ones that you get after a purchase. A small reward will be granted to anyone willing to assist me with them. Thanks. Rocky 0721708325/0733520540 Skype: rockymbithi

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Windows 7-RC
by Odhiambo ワシントン 29 Apr '09

29 Apr '09

Does anyone have a copy they are willing to share? I can show up with a DVD. -- 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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Google Summer of code 2009
by jude mwenda 29 Apr '09

29 Apr '09

sadly no students from Kenya :-( . There is one from Nigeria. http://google-opensource.blogspot.com/2009/04/announcing-accepted-students-… -- Regards Jude Mwenda "Was ist mein Leben, wenn ich nicht mehr nützlich für andere." Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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Kenya v Cayman Islands Streaming Live Online
by Daudi Were 29 Apr '09

29 Apr '09

Kenya v Cayman Islands is live online from RFUEA, Ngong Road here: http://www.irb.com/jwrt/video/index.html Please have a look and let me know how the streaming looks where you are. -- Pamoja e:daudi.were@gmail.com skype: d.were

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Ushahidi and Microsoft
by jude mwenda 29 Apr '09

29 Apr '09

I stumbled across this article. Wonder what the Kenyan developers think. http://appfrica.net/blog/archives/1768 the link to the Microsoft app..the beta version though... http://www.vine.net/ http://news.cnet.com/8301-13577_3-10229103-36.html -- Regards Jude Mwenda "Was ist mein Leben, wenn ich nicht mehr nützlich für andere." Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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Re: [Skunkworks] Meeting Reminder, Today, Steers Wabera Street
by Josiah Mugambi 29 Apr '09

29 Apr '09

Why Not? The first skunkworks meeting was at Steers@ Wabera. Josiah On Apr 28, 2009 1:59 PM, "david gathu" <dtzgathum(a)gmail.com> wrote: that's a funny place to meet. 2009/4/28 imelda Mueni <mueni0(a)gmail.com> > > > why in Gods name would u choose steers as a venue for meeting n discussing projects ,,,,,, > ... -- regards DAVID _______________________________________________ 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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Call Tracking Software
by thea maina 29 Apr '09

29 Apr '09

Hi Guys, My pal is looking for a call tracking software that connects to their siemens PABX to replace his current (Elcom teleman) They don't have the password, but if someone out there know how to get through (crack) to it, the better. Any leads are appreciated cheers -- --------------------------------------------------------------------- Thea Maina Nairobi Kenya http://www.mafans.com skype: thea.mnairobi

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C'mon let's move skunk(ette)s to a higher level.
by wesley kiriinya 29 Apr '09

29 Apr '09

O_O When I first joined the skunkworks mail list, I suggested that we have a website where skunk(ette)s can post a professional profile, post articles, have forums, ... The idea did not get big attention so I left it thinking I was too new to push the idea. Three years down the line, I really really think we need this plus more. We can have an association or society. There was a debate about this some months back and some people righfully said the spirit of skunkworks will be lost if skunkworks becomes formalized. Well the society can be independent but have close ties to skunkworks. I believe there have been some efforts to start similar societies but the problem (AFAIK) has been mis-trust between potential members and founders. A society has a voice in the industry. We can even have a mini-library with relevant books, manuals and other materials that are truly beneficial, and we can stop bashing some education institutions for the stuff they teach. So this is a call for people who are interested in something that has a voice in society and Government and can add value to ordinary people and businesses. Imagine if the ICT bill had issues that affect you as an IT professional. Wouldn't it be great for our society to throw in it's weight towards a change? As an IT professional wouldn't you like a body that can influence budget allocations for ICT projects? Vision 2030 has IT as an important component. Who is helping/advicing Government (or the relevant Government bodies)? When software outsourcing becomes a big industry (probably soon after the fibre lands) who will set up the ground work regarding this outsourcing? Skunkworks is not recognized to do any of this. If we don't step up to the plate, someone else will, and we in skunkworks shouldn't complain. Some of us complain about M$ products in Government, well M$ knows how to influence to get it's product sold, and that's the nature of business. In any case if no one thinks this is worthwhile then it's OK. Some time in the future, such a society will be formed. I don't see who would better form it than the skunk(ette)s. One time a lawyer told me that we need such a society because there are some guys coming up claiming to be the voice of software developers, and the lawyer didn't think they really represent the Kenyan software industry. O_O

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Re: [Skunkworks] Job Opportunity Available
by wesley kiriinya 29 Apr '09

29 Apr '09

I think there are few good Java developers in the list (I'm finding it hard to believe). --- On Tue, 4/28/09, Tony Likhanga <tlikhanga(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Tony Likhanga <tlikhanga(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Job Opportunity Available To: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2009, 9:48 PM On 4/27/09, Andrew Wafula <awafula(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Additionally, > Anyone with a number of the following skill sets can apply: (not a must > though) > > - Java developer. Architecture, design, implementation, test > > - Web application and Web services (SOAP/SOA). > > - Diameter experience. Diameter Proxy , NetAct. > > - Mediation solutions. > > - Oracle > > - Linux/Solaris. > > - Scripting languages, perl, php, shell. > > - Number Portability + integration with FOS/IF > > - Device Management (NTMS) > > - Li Solutions (just started to learn). > > - Alarming (SNMP) > > > Regards, > ====================== > Andrew Wafula Wapakala > Web: www.wertsoft.com > MSN: a_wafula(a)hotmail.com > jaxtr:http://www.jaxtr.com/thewert > MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/awafula > Blog: http://thewert.blogspot.com/ > ========================================================================== > If you have made mistakes...there is always another chance for you... you > may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing we call > 'failure' is not the falling down, but the staying down. - Mary Pickford > "Great Minds Discuss Ideas; Average Minds Discuss Events; Small Minds > Discuss People" > > > On Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 12:10 PM, Andrew Wafula <awafula(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hello, >> A leading telecom equipment and services vendor has an opportunity open >> for >> a CSI - Consulting and Systems Integration Engineer. Basic profile is as >> follows: >> - Good UNIX/LINUX Knowledge >> - Good Windows Knowledge >> - Good Understanding of the GSM Network Infrastructure as well as emerging >> technologies. Knowledge of implementation of VAS services (SMS, MMS, >> Location Based Services) And subscriber data management services is a >> plus. >> - At least basic skills with Oracle or MySQL (both preferred) >> - Good TCP/IP Knowledge >> - Ability to write customized *NIX shell scripts >> - An interest in software development will be an added advantage. >> - Ability to work independently, willing to travel and work long hours >> >> Those with certifications in Cisco, Sun Solaris, Linux will have an added >> advantage. >> Ladies with the given qualifications are encouraged to apply. >> >> Please send CVs and cover letters to jobs(a)wertsoft.com by 8:00am 4th May >> 2009. The account will be closed then. >> >> Please do not send anything to me directly as I cannot assist you. >> >> Regards, >> >> ====================== >> Andrew Wafula Wapakala >> Web: www.wertsoft.com >> MSN: a_wafula(a)hotmail.com >> jaxtr:http://www.jaxtr.com/thewert >> MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/awafula >> Blog: http://thewert.blogspot.com/ >> ========================================================================== >> If you have made mistakes...there is always another chance for you... you >> may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing we call >> 'failure' is not the falling down, but the staying down. - Mary Pickford >> "Great Minds Discuss Ideas; Average Minds Discuss Events; Small Minds >> Discuss People" >> > _______________________________________________ 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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Optical disc offers 500GB storage
by Okechukwu 29 Apr '09

29 Apr '09

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8021012.stm ./Ok3ch

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Real cause of swine flu?
by Okechukwu 29 Apr '09

29 Apr '09

Could this be the real cause of swine flu? http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/04/22/missing.virus.sample/index.html Apparently no one noticed the headline on April 23rd and no one has reported exactly what was lost and has it been recovered? ./Ok3ch

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Job Opportunity Available
by Andrew Wafula 28 Apr '09

28 Apr '09

Hello, A leading telecom equipment and services vendor has an opportunity open for a CSI - Consulting and Systems Integration Engineer. Basic profile is as follows: - Good UNIX/LINUX Knowledge - Good Windows Knowledge - Good Understanding of the GSM Network Infrastructure as well as emerging technologies. Knowledge of implementation of VAS services (SMS, MMS, Location Based Services) And subscriber data management services is a plus. - At least basic skills with Oracle or MySQL (both preferred) - Good TCP/IP Knowledge - Ability to write customized *NIX shell scripts - An interest in software development will be an added advantage. - Ability to work independently, willing to travel and work long hours Those with certifications in Cisco, Sun Solaris, Linux will have an added advantage. Ladies with the given qualifications are encouraged to apply. Please send CVs and cover letters to jobs(a)wertsoft.com by 8:00am 4th May 2009. The account will be closed then. Please do not send anything to me directly as I cannot assist you. Regards, ====================== Andrew Wafula Wapakala Web: www.wertsoft.com MSN: a_wafula(a)hotmail.com jaxtr:http://www.jaxtr.com/thewert MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/awafula Blog: http://thewert.blogspot.com/ ========================================================================== If you have made mistakes...there is always another chance for you... you may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing we call 'failure' is not the falling down, but the staying down. - Mary Pickford "Great Minds Discuss Ideas; Average Minds Discuss Events; Small Minds Discuss People"

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Ubuntu 9.04 - Jaunty Jackalope
by Nicholas Loki 28 Apr '09

28 Apr '09

Hi Guys Anyone tried the latest Ubuntu 9.04 - Jaunty Jackalope . Haven't had a chance myself. What's your take on it. Speed? Gnome 2.26? Hardware compatibility? etc etc. "Excellent people exceed expectations".

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I found it!!!
by fyodor 28 Apr '09

28 Apr '09

Everyone. There is a bounty on the head of this Kid!!! He is the source of the swine flu..... Someone grab this little menace http://imgur.com/27K39.jpg -tyrus _IEEE Member -- Learn to trade futures online and make extra money. Click here to learn more! http://tagline.hushmail.com/fc/BLSrjkqa09nw643AfdIgCmd78K8uySZ51fewbNyNuBJW…

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Selling Linux
by Bernard Owuor 28 Apr '09

28 Apr '09

http://video.linuxfoundation.org/contest/winners

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Meeting Reminder, Today, Steers Wabera Street
by Phares Kariuki 28 Apr '09

28 Apr '09

Hi, This is to remind you of the meeting today, to discuss the Traffic Monitoring system and Aki's Project X. Meeting starts at 6 pm. Thanks. -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares |

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Hp 530 adaptor
by Kariuki Martin 28 Apr '09

28 Apr '09

Hi Guyz, I have a hp 530 laptop and I just lost my adaptor. Can anyone hook me up with a cheap one? :) -- Regards Martin martinkariuki7(a)gmail.com +254750842824

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ERICSSON GRADUATE DAY EVENT
by Faith Nkatha 28 Apr '09

28 Apr '09

Hello all, Just an alert for students/graduates who may not be aware of this... please visit the website for details. On the 14th May 2009, Ericsson Kenya will be hosting an Ericsson Experience Day at the Sarit Centre. The aim of this day is to showcase Ericsson as an employer of choice to undergraduates/graduates from nine universities across Nairobi. Our main objective is to secure 15 top calibre graduates who will participate in a rotation programme with the purpose of securing a full time career as part of the Ericsson Kenya Team. If you are interested to know more then feel free to visit: *http://www.joinericsson.com* <http://www.joinericsson.com/> Nkatha Makeba There is no poverty that can overcome diligence

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RE-ADVERTISEMENT: Java & Flex Developers Required
by John Wesonga 28 Apr '09

28 Apr '09

RE-ADVERTISEMENT,The positions below are still open since we are still evaluating applications, send me the required info: Hi Skunkers, An international non-profit public health company creating mobile phone software to help public health workers in developing countries is seeking to recruit the following: *Requirements:* All applicants must be able to code fluently in Object Oriented Languages. In your application, you will be asked to comment on your years of experience with each of the technologies listed in Red (below) * Job #1: Lead Java software developer* - Provide technical management to junior developers - Be an independent software contributor, to our Java codebase. - Must have at least 5 years of software development and testing experience. Must have managed junior developers in the past. - Receive mentorship/training from senior developers. - Skills Needed: *Frontend and Backend Java-based Web development (J2SE, Eclipse, MySQL)*, XML, JavaRosa, J2ME, Struts, Spring, AJAX, JavaScript, JUNIT, Service Oriented Architectures *Job #2: Junior Java software developer.* - A junior developer, and be an independent software contributor, to our Java codebase. - Must have at least 1 year of software development and testing experience. - Receive mentorship/training from senior developers. - Skills Needed: *Frontend and Backend Java-based Web development (J2SE, Eclipse, MySQL)*, XML, JavaRosa, J2ME, Struts, Spring, AJAX, JavaScript, JUNIT, Service Oriented Architectures *Job #3: Flex software developer. *- A junior developer, and be an independent software contributor, to our Flex codebase. - Must have at least 1 year of software development and testing experience. - Receive mentorship/training from senior developers. *- Skills Needed: Custom component development, writing item renderers, **the Flex charting framework, working with webservices, localization with resource bundles, E4X, Cairngorm* *Benefits:* - Job #1 Salary: Can start on a weekly basis or part time basis, to convert to full time. Salary = at least $15,000 USD/year + 10% bonus + free travel to 2 international conferences per year - Job #2 #3 Salary: Can start on a weekly basis or part time basis, to convert to full time. Salary = at least $12,000 USD/year + 10% bonus + free travel to 2 international conferences per year - Housing/Living Stipend available. - Paid travel & relocation expenses between Nairobi and your home country. - Opportunities to travel. You will be paid to travel to at least one free technical conference per year. - Free modem and mobile phone - Work in an area that can generate significant impact in the global public health community - Be in a position to influence the acceleration of public health in developing countries. - Receive mentorship & training from senior developers. *The Process to Getting a Job: * - resume - portfolio of projects. Please include links or screenshots, and a description of what part of the projects you coded. If there is no graphical link or screenshot, that's okay, just be sure to deescribe what your code did/looks like. - answers to these questions: 1) When can you start work? Full time or part-time basis? how many hours per week 2) Your years of experience, level, and project example for Skills Needed: Example: J2SE: 2 years, beginner, was a software tester that wrote a website to allow banks to pay their clients money Eclipse: 10 years, expert, was the lead programmer for a mobile video pinball software game 3) What bug tracking software are you familiar with? *Send me an email off list at: john.wesonga(a)multiplechoices.biz* -- 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 -- 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] [ke-internetusers] E-Spying? - Scanning E-Content.
by wesley kiriinya 28 Apr '09

28 Apr '09

Hold those horses! In theory: So one can give an ISP kitu kikubwa and they can spy for a company info from a competing company? So one *can* track alot of communication in/out of a company/individual. This is disturbing. I wonder how much confidential email is encrypted before sending. O_O --- On Tue, 4/28/09, Wire James <lunghabo(a)linuxsolutions.co.ug> wrote: From: Wire James <lunghabo(a)linuxsolutions.co.ug> Subject: Re: [ke-internetusers] E-Spying? - Scanning E-Content. To: "wesley kiriinya" <kiriinya2000(a)yahoo.com> Cc: "Skunk Works" <skunkworks(a)my.co.ke>, "ke-users" <ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net> Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2009, 11:01 AM Wesley Content scanning happens. I worked for ISPs and know what they do. Just that they may not do it for each and everything. Some ISPs for right reasons tend to block certain 'ports' to prevent access to certain services in order to conserve the bandwidth usage e.t.c. Wire On Mon, 2009-04-27 at 23:15 -0700, wesley kiriinya wrote: People have been talking about their e-mails not being delivered because the provider has blocked particular ports (among other net connection issues, especially to some websites). Out of pure curiosity, could some providers be scanning content passing through their networks? How would a provider go about scanning content? I think it will be an interesting discussion to know how this can be archieved, even though it might not be currently happening. o_O? _______________________________________________ ke-internetusers mailing list ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers -- Wire Lunghabo James Linux Solutions Blog: http://www.computerworld.co.ug/blogs/wire-james => Share One Computer among 10 users working simultaneously <= => Reduce computer electricity bills by 60% <= => Lower your expenses on computer servicing by 50% <= => Significantly Reduce IT support costs <= **** Contact Linux Solutions today for the ideal solution **** "For Exceptional Services, Innovative and High quality Products" Office: +256-312-278767 Cell: +256-712-726609

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E-Spying? - Scanning E-Content.
by wesley kiriinya 28 Apr '09

28 Apr '09

People have been talking about their e-mails not being delivered because the provider has blocked particular ports (among other net connection issues, especially to some websites). Out of pure curiosity, could some providers be scanning content passing through their networks? How would a provider go about scanning content? I think it will be an interesting discussion to know how this can be archieved, even though it might not be currently happening. o_O?

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Re: [Skunkworks] video conferencing equipment
by James Kagwe 28 Apr '09

28 Apr '09

Find their details on http://www.smoothtel.com/corporate.html -----Original Message----- From: James Kagwe Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2009 2:02 PM To: 'Skunkworks forum'; skunkworks(a)my.co.ke; 'kchege(a)kenet.or.ke' Subject: RE: [Skunkworks] video conferencing equipment Try Smoothtel and data solutions company -----Original Message----- From: skunkworks-bounces(a)lists.my.co.ke [mailto:skunkworks-bounces@lists.my.co.ke] On Behalf Of Kevin G. Chege Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2009 8:30 AM To: skunkworks(a)my.co.ke Subject: [Skunkworks] video conferencing equipment Anyone know where one can hire/lease video conferencing equipment? _______________________________________________ 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] what is the besy way to take down the internet!!
by James Kagwe 28 Apr '09

28 Apr '09

May look stupid but I would still keep a list of IP addresses for the sites I want to visit. With the list and the web servers on I would still access the internet without DNS although most of the services that are fully dependent on DNS would not work / run. JK ________________________________ From: skunkworks-bounces(a)lists.my.co.ke [mailto:skunkworks-bounces@lists.my.co.ke] On Behalf Of Odhiambo ????? Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009 5:27 PM To: michuki(a)swiftkenya.com; Skunkworks forum Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] what is the besy way to take down the internet!! On Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 1:24 PM, Michuki Mwangi <michuki(a)swiftkenya.com> wrote: Hi Saich, In this day and age, its "almost" impossible to take down the Internet. For you to succeed in doing this you would need to have a unlimited resources, support from many Governments and individuals who will be willing to see the internet go off. In this case, you have the complete opposite so thats not likely. Am reading this with the concept that by Internet you dont mean Yahoo or gmail - but everything thats on the net being offline. However, due to the Internet's architecture its possible to *disconnect* pockets of it. This will either affect, countries, regions or enterprises but not the whole. Take note that i use disconnect and not take down. This means interfering with reachability of the resources in one region from other parts of the globe. Its essentially possible that a region i.e Kenya can continue to operate internally when external connectivity is cut. So taking down the internet is not plausible but taking down an enterprise or country's internet infrastructure and likely but will not lead to a takedown of the internet. Regards, Mich, I still think that shutting down the DNS ROOT Servers will take down the Internet, no? Though not instantly. -- 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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Car Track Secret Installations
by David Mugo 28 Apr '09

28 Apr '09

Hi guys, I came accross http://qanda360.com/dkq_2324_car-track-device-secrecy.dhtmland it got me wondering, should something that you are paying for be a secret even for you? I think its fair for the owner of the vehicle to know the location of the device ama? David. -- Got any life problems? visit www.dearkenya.com

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Re: [Skunkworks] Car Track Secret Installations
by James Kagwe 28 Apr '09

28 Apr '09

Guys, I think the issue is not knowing the actual location of the device but being able to verify that the device is actually installed on your car. This may be done by activating the Internet tracking option for at least a week or a few days after the device is installed and allow the new subscriber to just monitor his car and confirm that it has the device after when the internet option would be disabled (this can even be provided at a fee). The problem with knowing the actual location is that carjackers would force you to tell them where the device is, remove it and then take of with your car just like thieves do with ATMs. Just my thought JK ________________________________ From: skunkworks-bounces(a)lists.my.co.ke [mailto:skunkworks-bounces@lists.my.co.ke] On Behalf Of David Mugo Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 8:10 AM To: skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke Subject: [Skunkworks] Car Track Secret Installations Hi guys, I came accross http://qanda360.com/dkq_2324_car-track-device-secrecy.dhtml and it got me wondering, should something that you are paying for be a secret even for you? I think its fair for the owner of the vehicle to know the location of the device ama? David. -- Got any life problems? visit www.dearkenya.com

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The device, \Device\Harddisk0\Partition 1, has a bad block
by JEREMIAH CHUNGE 27 Apr '09

27 Apr '09

Hey Skunks. Windows 2000 Server reports this error after boot up of machine, denying pple access to the network..ANy experience and / or solns on this? Am thinkin of PC inspector but it takes time for recovery.. Thanks, will appreciate

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Dell Laptop Battery
by James Kagwe 27 Apr '09

27 Apr '09

Afternoon, I have a Dell Inspiron 1300 whose battery is almost dying. The model is KD186, RATING 11.1V and CAPACITY 56WH. If anyone has an idea on where I could get one of these please get in touch off list. Best Regards, James Kagwe If you judge people, you have no time to love them ********************************************************************* Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis Bishops Garden Towers Bishops Road P.O. Box 56445 Nairobi, Kenya Tel: (254) 20 2719933, 2719934, 2714714, 2714715 Fax: (254) 20 2719951 Confidentiality Warning ======================= The contents of this e-mail and any accompanying documentation are confidential and any use thereof, in what ever form, by anyone other than the addressee is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify admin(a)kippra.or.ke and delete it immediately from your system. Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis accepts no responsibility for losses or damage as a result of any viruses and it is your responsibility to check attachments (if any) for viruses.

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GOK portal
by Gichingiri Kuria 27 Apr '09

27 Apr '09

http://www.newsite.co.ke/information/ very clean site, informative -- Gichingiri Kuria _________________________________________ www.gichingiri.com / www.sokoletu.co.ke / www.website.co.ke / www.buyanzi.com

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IDC IT Security Roadshow 2009
by James Muendo 27 Apr '09

27 Apr '09

A friend of mine is previllaged to announce an IT Security Roadshow.Details www.idc-cema.com/events/itsecke09. The damage pockwise is absolutely at no cost at all.Feel free apply. -- James M. Muendo Timsoft Technologies & Solutions Ltd. P.O Box 28016 - 00200, Nairobi. Mobile: +254725567508 skype:tim.rick http://rickdeesadvantage.blogspot.com/

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swine flu & xkcd
by Lmwangi 27 Apr '09

27 Apr '09

Hi all, On a light note: http://xkcd.com/574/ - Am asking for leave to go binge and eat badly :) On a serious note: The 1919 flu killed ~ 2 - 5% of the world's population. So if this flu goes pandemic, we could be looking at 350,000,000 dead going by the same rate. Yeah, we have better drugs and better understanding but we also have air travel and sprawling slums. I wonder what the Kenyan government is doing about this. Are we prepared?

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Re: [Skunkworks] what is the besy way to take down the internet!!
by fyodor 27 Apr '09

27 Apr '09

Eh?? >Thats why I still keep carrier pigeons as a backup for sendmail! U >never >know :-) That's nothing!! I have talking drums and smoke signals at stand by.... Puff!! puff!! drum!! drum!![Message here]<---parity check cloud here.... NO CARRIER FOUND.... :( sigh! -tyrus _IEEE member -- Click for free information on buying your own franchise. http://tagline.hushmail.com/fc/BLSrjkqeh7tmi9sngCO8MBCCvj8s2fVoMOCs02bRneHT…

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France Most Active Open Source Country
by Rad! 27 Apr '09

27 Apr '09

Ladies and gentlemen, we need to start walking the talk http://www.betanews.com/article/Red-Hat-France-is-the-most-active-open-sour… Landing ahead of the US for "activity" in Red Hat's Open Source Index this > year were these countries, in the following order: France, Spain, Germany, > Australia, Finland, the UK, Norway, and Estonia. Also among the 75 countries > surveyed by Red Hat and the Georgia Institute of Technology, Denmark took > tenth place. At the opposite extreme of the open source spectrum, the study found these > ten countries to be the least active, in *descending *order: Algeria, the > Philippines, Morocco, Cameroon, Yemen, Latvia, Mauritius, Nigeria, *Kenya*, > and Moldova.

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Fwd: Latest Ubuntu 'Jaunty Jalopy' download speed peaking 56.5 KB/s
by Gakuru Alex 27 Apr '09

27 Apr '09

/FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Gakuru Alex <alexgakuru.lists(a)gmail.com> Date: Sat, Apr 25, 2009 at 8:40 AM Subject: Latest Ubuntu 'Jaunty Jalopy' download speed peaking 56.5 KB/s To: Phares Kariuki <pkariuki(a)gmail.com> [On Orange .ke's EvDO connection] -Ubuntu 9.04 Desktop (the latest version): Includes the latest enhancements and is maintained until 2010, -Chose - France Orange Business Services server. http://ftp.oleane.net/ubuntu-cd/jaunty/ubuntu-9.04-desktop-i386.iso -E.T.A. reported between 4-5 hrs -sent screen capture 54.0 KB (55335 bytes) to Phares Not bad at all;) --PS-- I am sharing above info on skunkworks (less the 54K image since list will hold it;) AG

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Graduate Trainee Positions Open
by Andrew Wafula 27 Apr '09

27 Apr '09

Hello, A couple of Graduate Trainee Opportunities are available at a leading Telecom Equipment and Services Vendor open to individuals who have completed a BSc Degree in either Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Telecoms Engineering or related fields. It is also open to individuals who will be completing their studies within the next 1 month. The vendor is looking for graduates who have qualified or expect to qualify with at least a Second Upper in their respective field of study. The program runs for about 6 months with an opportunity (not guaranteed) to be absorbed in the company as a permanent employee based on performance. Please note that these are technical positions and candidates may be required to sit a technical exam as part of the interview process. Please send CVs and cover letters strictly to grad-trainee(a)wertsoft.com. I will not forward or respond to anything sent to me. The applications must be received by 8:00am of 4th May 2009 as the account will be disabled then. Please forward to those who may need this information. Regards, ====================== Andrew Wafula Wapakala Web: www.wertsoft.com MSN: a_wafula(a)hotmail.com jaxtr:http://www.jaxtr.com/thewert MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/awafula Blog: http://thewert.blogspot.com/ ========================================================================== If you have made mistakes...there is always another chance for you... you may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing we call 'failure' is not the falling down, but the staying down. - Mary Pickford "Great Minds Discuss Ideas; Average Minds Discuss Events; Small Minds Discuss People"

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Re: [Skunkworks] The power of data – a provocation
by wesley kiriinya 27 Apr '09

27 Apr '09

Yup. Share it with us 8~) --- On Wed, 4/22/09, Gakuru Alex <alexgakuru.lists(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Gakuru Alex <alexgakuru.lists(a)gmail.com> Subject: [Skunkworks] The power of data – a provocation To: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2009, 10:03 AM Onlist we share on how to improve data and information systems. Fine tuning data collection methods and conversion to information. Sharing some frustrations on its security here and there. But how does the guy who sits on all our that information feel? All the SMS we sent, the calls made (recorded if wishes), emails courtesy of Deep Packet Inspection technologies Massive data mining; whom you often call, why, your date, cash-flow, debts, land-lord, your personality traits, etc. Does s/he get the kicks reading what you wrote, to who, about what? Kenya relies on very weak KCA(1998) e-privacy law provision, so the guys pretty have much room to play around with your information. Been promised a copy of proposed Data Protection Law. Would you like me to share it once the ministry of information gives it to me? It' d be in skunkworks participation in policy making/law/implementation. But I will have to secure it first,, you know.. Regards Alex _______________________________________________ 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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Sembuse: Kenya's first mobile social network
by Erik Hersman 27 Apr '09

27 Apr '09

Just put up a new post on Sembuse, which is Mbugua's (of Symbiotic.co.ke) newest venture. I think this has a lot of potential, especially if the right demographic (ie, youth) pick it up and it gets traction. Here's my post on it: http://whiteafrican.com/2009/04/26/sembuse-east-africas-first-mobile-social… Point your WAP browser to http://m.sembuse.com to give it a try. Cheers, Erik Hersman www.AfriGadget.com www.WhiteAfrican.com

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Cisco
by Prince 25 Apr '09

25 Apr '09

Dear all, Anyone with an idea as to where I can get Cisco 2801? Most of the stockists don't have it at the moment. Regards, Andrew Adongo

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HOW DO I CONNECT MY LAPTOP(HP530)TO TV????
by chege boniface 25 Apr '09

25 Apr '09

Hello Gurus, Do any one in the room have the knowledge on how to connect a Laptop to a TV? What are the requirements?My laptop has got one serial port and several USB ports. If anyone have the best Idea kindly help.A reward is there for anyone with a working solution. Regards, Boniface.

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What Did You Do First With Linux?
by David Njuki 25 Apr '09

25 Apr '09

http://ask.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=09/04/25/0243253&from=rss -- Δαβίδ Dave Barry <http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/d/dave_barry.html> - "The four building blocks of the universe are fire, water, gravel and vinyl."

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Global open source activity map
by Arthur Simiyu 25 Apr '09

25 Apr '09

Hello good people, Check out this map from Redhat with an index of open source activity and environment around the world, we have an index of 74/75 but at least we are on the map :) thanks to the good work being done by guys like Alex, Ken and Evans. Keep it up guys and may we work harder to improve our index. http://www.redhat.com/about/where-is-open-source/activity/ Simiyu

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how to make money without any investments using spamming googlegroups.
by aki 25 Apr '09

25 Apr '09

So the spammer mailing list group is still going strong. Now they charge rates for advertising though mpesa, which legally is not a registered business. KRA should keep track of online business and revert with tax collections for transactions in virtual world. Does google exist? try and find out..this for me was too funnny an event. Someone please mail me customer care number for google inc...

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mobilepay
by imelda Mueni 25 Apr '09

25 Apr '09

n one from mobile pay , lost the one had (damn) need to ask you somethg offlist thanks

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How to trace an anonymous email
by veronica nderitu 24 Apr '09

24 Apr '09

Hi all Someone kindly tell me how i can trace an anonymous email sent from exchange 2003. I want to find out the source, maybe the ip address of the comp that it was sent from. On 4/24/09, skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke <skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > Send Skunkworks mailing list submissions to > skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > skunkworks-owner(a)lists.my.co.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Skunkworks digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: What's the future of Telcos? (Kyai Mullei) > 2. Re: how to make money without any investments using spamming > googlegroups. (Ochieng Maxwell) > 3. mobilepay (imelda Mueni) > 4. whats wrong with google again . (gachuhi anthony) > 5. Re: whats wrong with google again . (Steve) > 6. Re: What's the future of Telcos? (ndungu stephen) > 7. Re: Twitter Experience... (Christopher Kiagiri) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:56:17 +0300 > From: Kyai Mullei <mullei(a)gmail.com> > To: Skunkworks forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] What's the future of Telcos? > Message-ID: > <d95512bd0904240356p187149dcvd31c07f157dc19c3(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > @wesley > > Safaricom profits continue to grow despite the fact that call rates, sms > rates, registration rates are a 'fraction' of what they used to be say 8 > years ago - why? more customers, more services.. > > so convergence may create new products/services and new markets, potentially > adding a few million more customers that they could charge 'small' access > fees - i think this is what happened with most global telcos > > On Fri, Apr 24, 2009 at 1:43 PM, wesley kiriinya > <kiriinya2000(a)yahoo.com>wrote: > >> If they converge, won't they suffer a huge dent in profits? >> >> O_O >> >> >> --- On *Fri, 4/24/09, Kyai Mullei <mullei(a)gmail.com>* wrote: >> >> >> From: Kyai Mullei <mullei(a)gmail.com> >> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] What's the future of Telcos? >> To: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> >> Date: Friday, April 24, 2009, 1:20 PM >> >> >> @wesley >> >> I think the first point you make answers your question - there will be >> that >> convergence in sevices in the end, its just about how fast that happens >> and >> this is largely determined by regulation..CCK / KPLC on this list to >> clarify? >> >> On Fri, Apr 24, 2009 at 1:14 PM, wesley kiriinya >> <kiriinya2000(a)yahoo.com<http://us.mc347.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=kiriinya2000@yahoo.com> >> > wrote: >> >>> Simply put, if Telcos are investing so much on internet then where does >>> that leave their business when software like Skype exists? >>> >>> Skype and software similar to skype are **free** to call anywhere in the >>> world. There are also versions that run on mobile devices so the owner of >>> the device doesn't need to connect to a PC. >>> >>> US and Europe have very cheap call rates on their networks so Skype might >>> not be a big threat. Our local Telcos don't seem to be close to offering >>> such rates. >>> >>> Another beast: If power over IP is 'perfected' then KPLC might just as >>> well venture into internet distribution, and where does that leave the >>> internal networking infrastructure? (internal fibre backbone, wireless >>> base >>> stations, ...) >>> >>> o_O? >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Skunkworks mailing list >>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke<http://us.mc347.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=Skunkworks@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://us.mc347.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=Skunkworks@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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whats wrong with google again .
by gachuhi anthony 24 Apr '09

24 Apr '09

bure kabisa up and down up and down .

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Mobile thieves using mobile money transfer ...
by wesley kiriinya 24 Apr '09

24 Apr '09

A thief stole a mobile phone and called the owner's close relatives saying the owner had been involved in a road accident and was in critical condition. The hospital required money before admitting the patient so the thief was asking for 4,000 to be sent by M-PESA to the owner's mobile. The bigger question is, have people discovered loop holes to withdrawing money from mobile transfer solutions like M-PESA without the owner's ID document? I wonder how the thief could have withdrawn the money. O_O

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Re: [Skunkworks] What's the future of Telcos?
by wesley kiriinya 24 Apr '09

24 Apr '09

If they converge, won't they suffer a huge dent in profits? O_O --- On Fri, 4/24/09, Kyai Mullei <mullei(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Kyai Mullei <mullei(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] What's the future of Telcos? To: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Friday, April 24, 2009, 1:20 PM @wesley I think the first point you make answers your question - there will be that convergence in sevices in the end, its just about how fast that happens and this is largely determined by regulation..CCK / KPLC on this list to clarify? On Fri, Apr 24, 2009 at 1:14 PM, wesley kiriinya <kiriinya2000(a)yahoo.com> wrote: Simply put, if Telcos are investing so much on internet then where does that leave their business when software like Skype exists? Skype and software similar to skype are **free** to call anywhere in the world. There are also versions that run on mobile devices so the owner of the device doesn't need to connect to a PC. US and Europe have very cheap call rates on their networks so Skype might not be a big threat. Our local Telcos don't seem to be close to offering such rates. Another beast: If power over IP is 'perfected' then KPLC might just as well venture into internet distribution, and where does that leave the internal networking infrastructure? (internal fibre backbone, wireless base stations, ...) o_O? _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks Other services @ http://my.co.ke Other lists ------------- Skunkworks announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce Science - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science kazi - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general -----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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sql
by imelda Mueni 24 Apr '09

24 Apr '09

n one use this tool found at www.sqldrill.com please contact me offlist thanks

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What's the future of Telcos?
by wesley kiriinya 24 Apr '09

24 Apr '09

Simply put, if Telcos are investing so much on internet then where does that leave their business when software like Skype exists? Skype and software similar to skype are **free** to call anywhere in the world. There are also versions that run on mobile devices so the owner of the device doesn't need to connect to a PC. US and Europe have very cheap call rates on their networks so Skype might not be a big threat. Our local Telcos don't seem to be close to offering such rates. Another beast: If power over IP is 'perfected' then KPLC might just as well venture into internet distribution, and where does that leave the internal networking infrastructure? (internal fibre backbone, wireless base stations, ...) o_O?

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Africa.NET Meeting 25 April 2009 Silver Springs Hotel
by Rad! 24 Apr '09

24 Apr '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 25 April from about 10:00 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. If you're interested in making a presentation shoot me an email. 10-15 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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.ke domains at cost; Ksh.2320
by Thomas Odol | Amalvin Limited 24 Apr '09

24 Apr '09

Hi Guys, Are you having a strategic web-presence? Or are you charged with the duty to recommend, advice on how to get an entity to have a web presence? Here is your chance, to get to register a domain at cost. For more information do visit www.abba.co.ke or contact info(a)abba.co.ke <http://www.abba.co.ke:2095/3rdparty/squirrelmail/src/compose.php?send_to=in…> What are you waiting for? The high bandwidths coming with the fibre are soon here remember! regards, Thomas. -- ______________________________ website: : www.amalvin.com Mailing List: pamoja(a)pamojaclub.com Forum: pamojaclub.com/tuongee

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Saturday Meeting, Followup, Talking to Government 25th April
by Phares Kariuki 24 Apr '09

24 Apr '09

Hi, There will be a followup meeting on Saturday extending Alex Gakuru's talk on Communicating with Government. The meeting will go into the nitty gritty of the topic. It will be at Coco Lounge behind Nakumatt Lifestyle from 2 pm. Kindly send me an email to confirm for planning purposes. Thanks. -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares |

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Open Source Licensing
by Mr. Lawi 24 Apr '09

24 Apr '09

Hi Guys, I do use Open Source stuff but frankly, their licences confuse me. Can someone break it down for me please (yeah, I know there is Google, wikipedia...) specifically, GPL, Mozilla Licence, Java licensing terms, <list_any_other> and their effect on a programmer/developer. What licence type allows me to deploy applications "just like that"? 1. Is RedHat opensource? Can I download it and just install on a site (assuming am not interested in their support/subscription package) 2. And what in hell is a "Commercial Opensource" product? Sounds like an oxymoron to me. 3. Does a change in licence type apply to already deployed products? For instance, if Oracle changes the MySQL licence, will it affect the already running instances? Some light on these will be appreciated

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Does Telkom Outsource the Customer Service Functions to Egypt?
by Odhiambo ワシントン 23 Apr '09

23 Apr '09

Hello skunk*, I have been trying to see if I can talk to any souls that work at Jambo Telkom. Yesterday I called Telkom and after being on hold for about 10 minutes, a gentleman working "at Telkom, home of Orange" gave me two numbers to call. These are 2216601 and 2249807. While the former number seems always busy, the later actually goes through, and I am talking to Customer Care representative in Cairo, Egypt!! I speak to the lady, telling her that I'd like to talk to someone in Tech Support within Jambo Telkom. She's surprised what that is, and tells me that she doesn't know about the existence of such a company. What has left me amazed though, are two things: 1/\ Very nice voice quality. I wish I could get that clear channel for my VoIP calls. 2/\ Does Orange have to outsource to Egypt? Is it cheaper there? Don't we have Call Centres in KE who can take that business? And finally, I think I am almost giving up on this company called Jambo Telkom. It must only be existing on paper:) Does anyone here know what SMTP server needs to be used by Kenyans on ADSL? Is it still mx.jamboworld.com??? -- 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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Are you part of the 2%
by Tech List Kenya 23 Apr '09

23 Apr '09

http://logicgame.com.ua/game.php?id=su_puzzle&l=en

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Google - Is it part of the End of Days?
by J. N. Kimani 23 Apr '09

23 Apr '09

Or just some sort of fiction? http://www.theonion.com/content/node/40076 -- J. N. Kimani

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CCK licensing
by Billy 23 Apr '09

23 Apr '09

To those of you in the know, what license does one need run an sms service i.e. instead of using a VASP. -- -Billy

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Re: [Skunkworks] Open Source Licensing
by Arthur Simiyu 23 Apr '09

23 Apr '09

Popular licensing models Apache Software License 2.0 Allows use of the source code for the development of proprietary software as well as free and open source software. The Apache License does not require modified versions of the software to be distributed using the same license nor even that it be distributed as free/open-source software The Apache license only requires that a notice is kept informing recipients that Apache licensed code has been used. Derived work can be under any license. New and Simplified BSD Licenses. Allows unlimited redistribution for any purpose as long as its copyright notices and the license's disclaimers of warranty are maintained. The license also contains a clause restricting use of the names of contributors for endorsement of a derived work without specific permission. GNU General Public License (GPL) The GPL grants the recipients of a computer program the rights of the free software definition and uses copyleft to ensure the freedoms are preserved, even when the work is changed or added to. Derived work has to be under the same license. GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL) The LGPL places copyleft restrictions on the program itself but does not apply these restrictions to other software that merely links with the program. There are, however, certain other restrictions on this software. You can use the software that’s under LPGL mainly libraires and not be forced to have your work using the same license MIT License You can reuse the code within proprietary software on the condition that the license is distributed with that software.Most permissible of all licenses. Mozilla Public License (MPL) 1.1 Source code copied or changed under the MPL must stay under the MPL. What license type allows me to deploy applications "just like that"? Any so long as it is open source approved, no restrictions are placed on the deployment. 1. Is RedHat opensource? Can I download it and just install on a site (assuming am not interested in their support/subscription package) Redhat Advance server is open source. You can download and install just like that but you wouldn't be ale to get updates till you subscribe to them. 2. And what in hell is a "Commercial Opensource" product? Sounds like an oxymoron to me. What most companies do as means of generating revenue, they have an enterprise version which includes support and other features that wouldn't be available on the normal community version. 3. Does a change in license type apply to already deployed products? For instance, if Oracle changes the MySQL license, will it affect the already running instances? No, the license in play is the one you agreed to when installing the software. If Oracle change the license today, it would only affect the new versions, and unless you are not planning to upgrade it will eventually affect you too. Simiyu

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iframe virus
by saich 23 Apr '09

23 Apr '09

Dear all Does anyone know how to prevent a website from being infected with an iframe virus

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Little Advice Guys
by Caddillac 1 23 Apr '09

23 Apr '09

Hi Guys, I need some little advice al appreciate any info i can get on this. I have a product i have come across for the mobile telephone industry that Safaricom,Zain n other providers we have, have not yet introduced into the market inspite of it being used by major carriers around the world. This product i believe will have a great impact on mobile users. Now i also feel like its just a matter of time before they come across it (if they havent done so already). It is a product that can be worth some millions since every provider will want to use it. Now i need any advice you guys can offer in regards to how i can introduce the product here before the big guys (Safcom and the rest) do so. Meaning also selling it to them before they go to the main company itself. I dont have the financial might to launch it on my own. This is why i need any advice i can get on what options i can look at if it means partnering with someone or sell the idea to someone etc, That kind of stuff. You can contact me onlist or offlist. Any help will be highly appreciated. Thanks guys. Regards, Mwangi

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Java & Flex Developers Required
by John Wesonga 23 Apr '09

23 Apr '09

Hi Skunkers, An international non-profit public health company creating mobile phone software to help public health workers in developing countries is seeking to recruit the following: *Requirements:* All applicants must be able to code fluently in Object Oriented Languages. In your application, you will be asked to comment on your years of experience with each of the technologies listed in Red (below) * Job #1: Lead Java software developer* - Provide technical management to junior developers - Be an independent software contributor, to our Java codebase. - Must have at least 5 years of software development and testing experience. Must have managed junior developers in the past. - Receive mentorship/training from senior developers. - Skills Needed: *Frontend and Backend Java-based Web development (J2SE, Eclipse, MySQL)*, XML, JavaRosa, J2ME, Struts, Spring, AJAX, JavaScript, JUNIT, Service Oriented Architectures *Job #2: Junior Java software developer.* - A junior developer, and be an independent software contributor, to our Java codebase. - Must have at least 1 year of software development and testing experience. - Receive mentorship/training from senior developers. - Skills Needed: *Frontend and Backend Java-based Web development (J2SE, Eclipse, MySQL)*, XML, JavaRosa, J2ME, Struts, Spring, AJAX, JavaScript, JUNIT, Service Oriented Architectures *Job #3: Flex software developer. *- A junior developer, and be an independent software contributor, to our Flex codebase. - Must have at least 1 year of software development and testing experience. - Receive mentorship/training from senior developers. *- Skills Needed: Custom component development, writing item renderers, **the Flex charting framework, working with webservices, localization with resource bundles, E4X, Cairngorm* *Benefits:* - Job #1 Salary: Can start on a weekly basis or part time basis, to convert to full time. Salary = at least $15,000 USD/year + 10% bonus + free travel to 2 international conferences per year - Job #2 #3 Salary: Can start on a weekly basis or part time basis, to convert to full time. Salary = at least $12,000 USD/year + 10% bonus + free travel to 2 international conferences per year - Housing/Living Stipend available. - Paid travel & relocation expenses between Nairobi and your home country. - Opportunities to travel. You will be paid to travel to at least one free technical conference per year. - Free modem and mobile phone - Work in an area that can generate significant impact in the global public health community - Be in a position to influence the acceleration of public health in developing countries. - Receive mentorship & training from senior developers. *The Process to Getting a Job: * - resume - portfolio of projects. Please include links or screenshots, and a description of what part of the projects you coded. If there is no graphical link or screenshot, that's okay, just be sure to deescribe what your code did/looks like. - answers to these questions: 1) When can you start work? Full time or part-time basis? how many hours per week 2) Your years of experience, level, and project example for Skills Needed: Example: J2SE: 2 years, beginner, was a software tester that wrote a website to allow banks to pay their clients money Eclipse: 10 years, expert, was the lead programmer for a mobile video pinball software game 3) What bug tracking software are you familiar with? *Send me an email off list at: john.wesonga(a)multiplechoices.biz* -- 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] video conferencing equipment
by James Kagwe 23 Apr '09

23 Apr '09

Try Smoothtel and data solutions company -----Original Message----- From: skunkworks-bounces(a)lists.my.co.ke [mailto:skunkworks-bounces@lists.my.co.ke] On Behalf Of Kevin G. Chege Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2009 8:30 AM To: skunkworks(a)my.co.ke Subject: [Skunkworks] video conferencing equipment Anyone know where one can hire/lease video conferencing equipment? _______________________________________________ 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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(no subject)
by Nyamwanda Samuel 23 Apr '09

23 Apr '09

1. HTTPS Not Safe (Jamal Mohamed) 2. Re: .ke domains at cost; Ksh.2320 (Steve Muchai)

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Re: [Skunkworks] Little Advice Guys
by wesley kiriinya 23 Apr '09

23 Apr '09

As far as I know patents cannot just be applied to anything and some things cannot be patented (something about the well being or well good of the society). Acquiring a patent for something means that you have designed the thing from your own ideas. That is a very HEAVY statement. Alot of end consumer products use patented technologies but the consumer product itself is not patented by the person who created it. Holding a patent to something is like having gold in your pocket. A patent application on can take about 2 years because it has to be researched and prooved that no other person has patented the idea you have. o_O --- On Thu, 4/23/09, Caddillac 1 <caddillac1(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Caddillac 1 <caddillac1(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Little Advice Guys To: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Thursday, April 23, 2009, 10:52 AM Hi guys, I have spoken to the company itself and they tell me the do not give exclusive rights. But for starters they can protect me from competition for a period of time by me telling them my targeted client(s) So my understanding of this is that they will have these clients/competition get the product from me. I like Steve and Ken's idea of patenting the product or the non-disclosure agreement. Though i dont know how effective patenting is i like the idea though i need more info on that since i dont know to what extent i will be covered. Ken's Non disclosure Agreement sounds also great,was just reading on Wikipedia and it says "where one party wants to disclose certain information to another party but needs the information to remain secret for some reason, perhaps due to secrecy requirements required to satisfy patent laws[2] or to make sure that the other party does not take and use the disclosed information without compensating the discloser." But the tricky part is as he says if they refuse to sign it. On Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 9:39 AM, wesley kiriinya <kiriinya2000(a)yahoo.com> wrote: If you truly believe in the idea, talk to a lawyer about drafting a Non-Disclosure agreement which the Telcos and anyone willing to partner with u will sign before presenting the idea to them. The agreement simply makes things clear that the Telco or partner is not working on a similar idea, and that they will not disclose it to anyone. If none is willing to sign then keep your idea and be ready to walk away with nothing. A. Does the product need customization before selling it in the Kenyan market? If yes. Do you have the skill to customize? Are u allowed to own the customizations? If no, unless the creator is in agreement with you, don't hold your breath. B. Whether you launch it yourself or sell it to the Telcos is up to what u can handle. If the Telcos offer is better than u launching and maintaing the product then ... All in all be confident with what you have and make sure you can deliver it. Don't over-hype yourself with something you cannot archieve. But if you can archieve it then you know its value (or at least research on its value) then that will be it's price tag. These kind of stuff u learn from life's experiences so if it doesn't work out, learn from it and move on. Atleast you will get a taste of what it means to successfully sell an idea or create ideas, start a company based on your idea and steer the company toward making profits from the idea. All these are never taught in school, but are in the heart of business. (Ever wonder why some of those kids from 'rich' families don't do well in school but end up running big companies? Their parents invested in teaching them the above.) Teach a child how to be innovative, make wealth from his/her innovations and manage that wealth, s/he can hire someone who can read and write: In other words, the age of knowing how to read and write being the pillars of society have passed, the new age requires smart people who understand how wealth is created from innovative ideas and how that wealth is managed (it's assumed anyone can read and write-This means getting degrees, ...). It's a long topic and it might be out of topic. I hope this puts you in a better position to understand how to solve your problem, so if u r successful and a Telco offers u some 'big' money, you can take a step back and think critically. O_O --- On Wed, 4/22/09, Caddillac 1 <caddillac1(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Caddillac 1 <caddillac1(a)gmail.com> Subject: [Skunkworks] Little Advice Guys To: skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2009, 5:02 PM Hi Guys, I need some little advice al appreciate any info i can get on this. I have a product i have come across for the mobile telephone industry that Safaricom,Zain n other providers we have, have not yet introduced into the market inspite of it being used by major carriers around the world. This product i believe will have a great impact on mobile users. Now i also feel like its just a matter of time before they come across it (if they havent done so already). It is a product that can be worth some millions since every provider will want to use it. Now i need any advice you guys can offer in regards to how i can introduce the product here before the big guys (Safcom and the rest) do so. Meaning also selling it to them before they go to the main company itself. I dont have the financial might to launch it on my own. This is why i need any advice i can get on what options i can look at if it means partnering with someone or sell the idea to someone etc, That kind of stuff. You can contact me onlist or offlist. Any help will be highly appreciated. Thanks guys. 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Re: [Skunkworks] Little Advice Guys
by wesley kiriinya 23 Apr '09

23 Apr '09

If you truly believe in the idea, talk to a lawyer about drafting a Non-Disclosure agreement which the Telcos and anyone willing to partner with u will sign before presenting the idea to them. The agreement simply makes things clear that the Telco or partner is not working on a similar idea, and that they will not disclose it to anyone. If none is willing to sign then keep your idea and be ready to walk away with nothing. A. Does the product need customization before selling it in the Kenyan market? If yes. Do you have the skill to customize? Are u allowed to own the customizations? If no, unless the creator is in agreement with you, don't hold your breath. B. Whether you launch it yourself or sell it to the Telcos is up to what u can handle. If the Telcos offer is better than u launching and maintaing the product then ... All in all be confident with what you have and make sure you can deliver it. Don't over-hype yourself with something you cannot archieve. But if you can archieve it then you know its value (or at least research on its value) then that will be it's price tag. These kind of stuff u learn from life's experiences so if it doesn't work out, learn from it and move on. Atleast you will get a taste of what it means to successfully sell an idea or create ideas, start a company based on your idea and steer the company toward making profits from the idea. All these are never taught in school, but are in the heart of business. (Ever wonder why some of those kids from 'rich' families don't do well in school but end up running big companies? Their parents invested in teaching them the above.) Teach a child how to be innovative, make wealth from his/her innovations and manage that wealth, s/he can hire someone who can read and write: In other words, the age of knowing how to read and write being the pillars of society have passed, the new age requires smart people who understand how wealth is created from innovative ideas and how that wealth is managed (it's assumed anyone can read and write-This means getting degrees, ...). It's a long topic and it might be out of topic. I hope this puts you in a better position to understand how to solve your problem, so if u r successful and a Telco offers u some 'big' money, you can take a step back and think critically. O_O --- On Wed, 4/22/09, Caddillac 1 <caddillac1(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Caddillac 1 <caddillac1(a)gmail.com> Subject: [Skunkworks] Little Advice Guys To: skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2009, 5:02 PM Hi Guys, I need some little advice al appreciate any info i can get on this. I have a product i have come across for the mobile telephone industry that Safaricom,Zain n other providers we have, have not yet introduced into the market inspite of it being used by major carriers around the world. This product i believe will have a great impact on mobile users. Now i also feel like its just a matter of time before they come across it (if they havent done so already). It is a product that can be worth some millions since every provider will want to use it. Now i need any advice you guys can offer in regards to how i can introduce the product here before the big guys (Safcom and the rest) do so. Meaning also selling it to them before they go to the main company itself. I dont have the financial might to launch it on my own. This is why i need any advice i can get on what options i can look at if it means partnering with someone or sell the idea to someone etc, That kind of stuff. You can contact me onlist or offlist. Any help will be highly appreciated. Thanks guys. Regards, Mwangi -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks Other services @ http://my.co.ke Other lists ------------- Skunkworks announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce Science - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science kazi - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general

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Re: [Skunkworks] Little Advice Guys
by wesley kiriinya 23 Apr '09

23 Apr '09

Yes, ofcourse one has to atleast brief the other party about the idea. The other stuff like the nitty gritty technical stuff and other stuff to actualize the idea are what one may choose to keep under agreement. And yes, a prototype goes a long way toward convincing anyone and I believe it's always best to have a prototype first. If one can make a prototype it shows: One believes in his/her product, one understands potential issues in the product and other stuff. It's a balance kind of thing. If you are looking for someone to provide you with resources for the prototype then the agreement may be important but if the prototype is in place then the agreement might not be very important. Why? If one has done the prototype then creating the final product is assumed to take a short time and so the person seeing the prototype might not have enough time to create the product before you so they might just as well invest in you, but if you only have an idea and you leak everything about it then you and the people you leaked your idea to are at the same starting point i.e. you are not ahead. 8~) --- On Thu, 4/23/09, Peter Karunyu <pkarunyu(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Peter Karunyu <pkarunyu(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Little Advice Guys To: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Thursday, April 23, 2009, 9:48 AM I once sat in a innovator-meets-the-investor type of meeting and one very famous industrialist came out clear that he would not sign and NDA for an idea he doesn't really know. He also mentioned that an idea in your head is worth nothing, however, actualize that idea into something then monetary value can be attached to it. And i think I know what your idea is; its that unhide hidden numbers thingy aint it? Jst kidding. On Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 9:39 AM, wesley kiriinya <kiriinya2000(a)yahoo.com> wrote: If you truly believe in the idea, talk to a lawyer about drafting a Non-Disclosure agreement which the Telcos and anyone willing to partner with u will sign before presenting the idea to them. The agreement simply makes things clear that the Telco or partner is not working on a similar idea, and that they will not disclose it to anyone. If none is willing to sign then keep your idea and be ready to walk away with nothing. A. Does the product need customization before selling it in the Kenyan market? If yes. Do you have the skill to customize? Are u allowed to own the customizations? If no, unless the creator is in agreement with you, don't hold your breath. B. Whether you launch it yourself or sell it to the Telcos is up to what u can handle. If the Telcos offer is better than u launching and maintaing the product then ... All in all be confident with what you have and make sure you can deliver it. Don't over-hype yourself with something you cannot archieve. But if you can archieve it then you know its value (or at least research on its value) then that will be it's price tag. These kind of stuff u learn from life's experiences so if it doesn't work out, learn from it and move on. Atleast you will get a taste of what it means to successfully sell an idea or create ideas, start a company based on your idea and steer the company toward making profits from the idea. All these are never taught in school, but are in the heart of business. (Ever wonder why some of those kids from 'rich' families don't do well in school but end up running big companies? Their parents invested in teaching them the above.) Teach a child how to be innovative, make wealth from his/her innovations and manage that wealth, s/he can hire someone who can read and write: In other words, the age of knowing how to read and write being the pillars of society have passed, the new age requires smart people who understand how wealth is created from innovative ideas and how that wealth is managed (it's assumed anyone can read and write-This means getting degrees, ...). It's a long topic and it might be out of topic. I hope this puts you in a better position to understand how to solve your problem, so if u r successful and a Telco offers u some 'big' money, you can take a step back and think critically. O_O --- On Wed, 4/22/09, Caddillac 1 <caddillac1(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Caddillac 1 <caddillac1(a)gmail.com> Subject: [Skunkworks] Little Advice Guys To: skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2009, 5:02 PM Hi Guys, I need some little advice al appreciate any info i can get on this. I have a product i have come across for the mobile telephone industry that Safaricom,Zain n other providers we have, have not yet introduced into the market inspite of it being used by major carriers around the world. This product i believe will have a great impact on mobile users. Now i also feel like its just a matter of time before they come across it (if they havent done so already). It is a product that can be worth some millions since every provider will want to use it. Now i need any advice you guys can offer in regards to how i can introduce the product here before the big guys (Safcom and the rest) do so. Meaning also selling it to them before they go to the main company itself. I dont have the financial might to launch it on my own. This is why i need any advice i can get on what options i can look at if it means partnering with someone or sell the idea to someone etc, That kind of stuff. You can contact me onlist or offlist. Any help will be highly appreciated. Thanks guys. Regards, Mwangi -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks Other services @ http://my.co.ke Other lists ------------- Skunkworks announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce Science - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science kazi - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks Other services @ http://my.co.ke Other lists ------------- Skunkworks announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce Science - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science kazi - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general -----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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video conferencing equipment
by Kevin G. Chege 23 Apr '09

23 Apr '09

Anyone know where one can hire/lease video conferencing equipment?

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HTTPS Not Safe
by Jamal Mohamed 23 Apr '09

23 Apr '09

All, For all who think https is safe, and who haven't found out about this vulnerability, go to http://enablesecurity.com/2008/08/11/surf-jack-https-will-not-save-you/.Alt… this was found out way back only some smart guys know about this.But the good news is there is a way around it. <%= Jamal%>

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Free online university courses site
by Athar Ahmad Bhatti 22 Apr '09

22 Apr '09

Dear All I wish you a pleasant day. You may find this site quite valuable for online university course ware delivered for free. http://education-portal.com/articles/Universities_with_the_Best_Free_Online… Also in case you are looking for that professional document try www.docstoc.com Adeu

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Job Opening - IT Manager
by Joram Gachuiri 22 Apr '09

22 Apr '09

Anyone interested and Qualified? A holding company with subsidiaries in a number of industries is looking for an IT Manager. Interested persons to forward their CVs to lmwangi(a)ellebr.co.ke<http://us.mc343.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=lmwangi@ellebr.co.ke> (Not to me please) Regards, Joram

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micnguru@gmail.com is inviting you to www.jumuika.co.ke
by micnguru＠gmail.com 22 Apr '09

22 Apr '09

You are invited to www.jumuika.co.ke Attached message: Test two! alert when received This invite was sent using OpenInviter technology.

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internet for the poor
by matere lusitche 22 Apr '09

22 Apr '09

*hallo skunkers i am launching Leo network of noticeboards soon . thanks for the tips and contacts .money has been hard to come but guys have told me this idea is priceless .i am looking for partners and malaika investors coz this baby has potential for you all. * *the service is about to be patented yet our goal is that it become a foss like product any one can take it out and change it bora we are informed and paid a small fee.* *this is a ground version of the up web site so tell your clients about creating their own leo boards and hget hits* *n.b i have a very simple idea that can enable quick delivery of music and it involves sendind a please call me* *but thats for later* *zack matere 254724599111 * *Leo Network of Notice Boards* * Business Opportunity*** My product is a new innovation that adds value to the common notice board. I intend to put up simple wooden notice boards in market centres in rural Sub locations all over Lugari District. A single board will have its own mobile phone number and web address painted onto it along with the name of the Market centre. A Leo network consists of sixteen to twenty four Leo notice boards which are sufficient to cover a rural Administrative Division. Every day the Leo board in every market is updated with printed out information in print and pictures just like a daily one page newspaper. The paper will contain S.M.S message Printed out in large readable font, photos and articles. Leo Network of Notice boards is to start it operations in Lugari District Western Province. Lumakanda is to be the location of our central office. This is the District Headquarters of Lugari and the location of most of our Major potential clients. It is well serviced with amenities and is centrally located enabling the Leo team to reach all areas of Lugari. Leo when fully running is a wonderful device for public communication at a very convenient cost. The Leo board can be used by the ministry of Agriculture to give daily lessons, link farmers groups to each other, to potential markets and to experts who are in far off Research Institutions. Small traders can put up advertisements and receive a response quickly through S.M.S. Other includes the Leo board as an interschool learning tool. Finally agro based companies that want to reach the interior and self help groups that target to expand beyond their sub location can use this service. Our target markets are the two hundred thousand residents of Lugari. Major customers are individual wanainchi, self help groups, small and medium sized entrepreneurs, churches, schools, Government agencies and N.G.O’s. Potential users include residents of Lugari living abroad or in other parts of Kenya farmers groups from other Districts, Researchers, vegetable farmers, primary school children and mama mboga’s. *C. Competitive Environment * As a new invention our venture combines the simple notice board with email and Text messaging in a unique way. Leo has no direct competitor in rural information and advertising display. Significant potential entrants are copy cat entrepreneurs who will set up the own look alike notice boards. Challenges and barriers to entering this market are that the venture is new and untried. As pioneers we will make some mistakes as we test new products and services. Barriers to this new enterprise include Local Government By laws and the expense of registering as a media outlet. *What makes Leo Different?* Leo is a new invention never tried before in Kenya and the World *d. Viability of the business* Leo will create its own niche market and can control its own prices and its product Information is relatively easy to move on paper and digitally. We intend to be franchises and therefore transfer all the daily operations to our franchisees. Employee projections are ads follows; Year 1; 10 employees, year 2; 14 employee’s year 3; 20 employee’s. Leo will earn its income from advertisements, market research, community training, web design and management and S.M.S marketing. Sales revenue projections for the first year are *1,100,000* and for the second year *8,747,000* and the third year *19,000,000* Investment needed is to launch Leo is *Kshs 1,500,000. *We will start up the enterprise as a private limited company to raise capital from shareholders, take up a loan, set up a franchise format, build business alliances and appeal for Grants. Entrepreneurs experience and commitment I am a long term resident of Lugari District hailing from seregea village. A graduate of Eldoret Polytechnic majoring in Business Administration, I have a good knowledge of the needs and aspirations of my fellow farmers. My work experience include being a Sales and marketing Agent for an Online based Company kenyaad.com *2: Business Description* *a. ** The Nature of the Business and Industry Trends* *Description of Business concept* This is a public information display service that is different from Advertisement Notice boards in urban settings. The Leo board is a smaller movable wooden structure that will be put up in rural market centers all over Lugari District. Leo is unique because the enterprise is not operating a standalone notice board but intends to connect the over fifty Leo notice boards to each other by making use of mobile phones and the Internet. *Trends in Print, Training & Internet* Leo is a new enterprise that is in the media, information and marketing sector. It is also in the I.T mobile phones and internet sector as well as the training sector. *Print classified Advertising* *Newspapers-* National newspaper has expanded to online classified advertisements. ** Adverts can now be sent by S.M.S to a prime number at an added charge above mobile phone charges (e.g. Nairobi star Daily metro). Combination of news papers, mobile and radio is the latest trend. Free newspapers are available in most supermarkets. *Mobile phone/ online classified advertising.* Club discount an initiative of kiss Fm radio station that allows an interaction through text messaging in order to get discount prices for consumer and fashion items. Google Kenya is the leading online classified advertising outlet for urban Kenyans. Kenyan have a choice of classified advertising websites set up by major media outlets specific individuals or groups. *Marketing Advertising & Promotion* Marketing is still the most important means of introducing and reminding people of a product or service. New media outlets that are regional have ensured a wider rich. Management of customer Data has become important for marketers who are able to contact their clients on phone, S.M.S or e-mail. *Community Development/Mentoring Services.* This service is almost exclusively done by N.G.O’S with very few private enterprises engaged in this enterprise. The world recession has started affecting these on Governmental agencies that are now downsizing and closing down some of their activities. The trend is now towards participating directly with their target with less money on office work vehicles and consultants. **

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Re: [Skunkworks] Saturday Meeting, Followup, Talking to Government 25th April
by wesley kiriinya 22 Apr '09

22 Apr '09

Count me in. I will do my best to attend. --- On Wed, 4/22/09, simon muthike <simonmuthike(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: simon muthike <simonmuthike(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Saturday Meeting, Followup, Talking to Government 25th April To: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2009, 11:34 AM Hey am Simon and i would like to be attending the Saturdays meeting what time will it be starting On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 12:51 PM, Phares Kariuki <pkariuki(a)gmail.com> wrote: Hi, There will be a followup meeting on Saturday extending Alex Gakuru's talk on Communicating with Government. The meeting will go into the nitty gritty of the topic. It will be at Coco Lounge behind Nakumatt Lifestyle from 2 pm. Kindly send me an email to confirm for planning purposes. Thanks. -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares | _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks Other services @ http://my.co.ke Other lists ------------- 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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Re: [Skunkworks] [ke-internetusers] Re: more on advanced technologies, , , proudly local!
by wesley kiriinya 22 Apr '09

22 Apr '09

Count me in the event too. Let us know time and venue. About being appreciated in Kenya, I will also add my voice: If anyone is in an environment where s/he thinks differently or has a different perspective on issues then that person will face challenges and discouraging remarks (even for good ideas) from that society. Don't blame the society, it simply because they don't know any better. But YOU DO! A lot of people, especially the old, are afraid of what they cannot understand. They have no space to appreciate a different perspective or a fresh new way to life. If this 'old' way of thinking dominates the decision making organs then don't have high expectations for new stuff. I believe this is the difference between Kenya and 'developed' nations. However these 'developed' nations have gone through a learning curve that has made them appreciate new stuff. Kenya is now going through this curve: I heard that in the old days a person could be hang for saying the world is not flat! It's up to us, the generation that understands innovation to put things right and in perspective. That needs brave people who can stand among a majority of wrong thinkers and put them straight, not by words but by deeds. What Ken and others are doing is very right, showing by deeds. I think we should face it, what we need are people who can act and people who can pick others up and help them act for the greater good be it technology or politics. I believe what we as techies are doing now will be very much appreciated by future Kenyan techies. I believe a few years ago, Skunkworks and other kenyan tech lists did not have muscle but now we have built muscle such that business people and government can look at us seriously. So step by step lets change the 'old' school of thought. If we want a Kenya that appreciates innovation, then lets innovate, make a livelihood out of our innovations, show society how our local innovations has helped them. If a person can do that even without uttering a single word who will question him/her? O_O --- On Wed, 4/22/09, Alex Gakuru <gakuru(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Alex Gakuru <gakuru(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [ke-internetusers] Re: more on advanced technologies, , , proudly local! To: "Evans Ikua" <ikua.evans(a)gmail.com> Cc: "ke-users" <ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net> Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2009, 11:31 AM @Ikua, --BIG SMILE-- We have lots of media folks on this list. I hope some of them get interested enough to interview Ken. Please, count me in on the small LPA event. regards, On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 11:19 AM, Evans Ikua <ikua.evans(a)gmail.com> wrote: > A lot of congratulations Ken for pulling it off. As I have always said, FOSS > is the way to go. The LPA will host a small event soon to appreciate all > those techies who are seriously involved in FOSS technologies. Ken, I see > your point, its very hard to get appreciated here in Kenya. Thats why am > saying we will have to do it ourselves. This is such a big deal worldwide > but it can easily go un-noticed. > Alex, you should be now be writing an article in the papers, or at least > contacting your media guys so that this gets publicity. > In my opinion its like Kenya participating in the world cup of IT. > > On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 8:08 AM, Alex Gakuru <gakuru(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> PC-BSD, apologies... >> >> On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 8:06 AM, Alex Gakuru <gakuru(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> > Good people, >> > >> > Underneath Kenya, technology is spreading its roots. I am now informed >> > of even more technology developments. >> > >> > FreeBSD <http://www.pcbsd.org/> is a FOSS Operating System. In about a >> > month or so, an upcoming PC-BSD version 8.0 will be released. The >> > "installer" program on that Operating System feature was developed by >> > our very own ke-users list member Coder Ken Kasina.(attached a screen >> > shot of the installer program.) >> > >> > Join me in congratulating Ken for doing us proud. >> > >> > Ken, say something to the people... >> > >> > Asante sana! >> > >> _______________________________________________ >> ke-internetusers mailing list >> ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net >> http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers > > _______________________________________________ ke-internetusers mailing list ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers

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Kaspersky AV Updates
by Odhiambo ワシントン州 22 Apr '09

22 Apr '09

What are people doing to resolve the frequent failures of Kaspersky Antivirus to update its DB of malware definitions? I hope it's not just me hearing these complaints. -- 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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Programmer Needed for PRSP
by Jangita 22 Apr '09

22 Apr '09

Hi Anyone knows or interested in a programming job for a premium rate service provider? Knowledge in SMS SMPP networking skills and Telecoms is a must. Send email to chris(a)ronellafrica.com Needed urgently to start immediately. J

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MORIBUND??
by Odhiambo ワシントン州 22 Apr '09

22 Apr '09

Can someone please confirm my fears that the following company (in URL) is moribund/defunct? http://www.jambo.co.ke/contact.htm It's taken me ages trying to get to their support. Contacts aren't working, and even the staff in parent company don't seem to know hoe they can be contacted. Is anyone using them by any chance? -- 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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FYI
by James Kagwe 22 Apr '09

22 Apr '09

I got this email from the Company below and of course dismissed it as to me this is just a company out to sell domain names. Probably one of us may get it in future or has ever got it.. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------- (If you are NOT CEO, please forward this to your CEO or your legal department, because this is urgent. Thanks.) Dear CEO, We are a professional Internet consultant organization in Asia, which mainly deal with the global companies' domain name registration and internet intellectual property right protection. Currently, we have a pretty important issue needing to confirm with your company. On Apr 10th, 2009, we received an application formally, one person named "Peter Alldis" wanted to applied for the Internet brand "yourcompanyname" and some domain names through our body. During our preliminary investigation, we found that these domain names' keyword and internet brand is identical with your trademark. I wonder whether you consigned "Peter Alldis" to register these domain names through us or not? Or is "Peter Alldis" your business partner or distributor in Asia? Currently, we have postponed this application of this company temporarily already. In order to deal with this issue better, please let the principal make a confirmation with me by telephone or email ASAP. In addition, I must state that we have time limited for one person or one company's registration. It is just 10 days. If your company files doesn't resent within the time limited. We will unconditionally authorized the application of "Peter Alldis". Thank you for your cooperate. Best Regards, Chars Registration Commissioner Mail:chars@worldwidedomain.asia <http://chars@worldwidenetwork.asia/> Web:www.worldwidedomain.asia <http://www.worldwidedomain.asia> Best Regards, James Kagwe If you judge people, you have no time to love them ********************************************************************* Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis Bishops Garden Towers Bishops Road P.O. Box 56445 Nairobi, Kenya Tel: (254) 20 2719933, 2719934, 2714714, 2714715 Fax: (254) 20 2719951 Confidentiality Warning ======================= The contents of this e-mail and any accompanying documentation are confidential and any use thereof, in what ever form, by anyone other than the addressee is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify admin(a)kippra.or.ke and delete it immediately from your system. Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis accepts no responsibility for losses or damage as a result of any viruses and it is your responsibility to check attachments (if any) for viruses.

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VixML n Viximo stuff.
by nyarotho kennedy 22 Apr '09

22 Apr '09

Hi evryone, i need to find out if there is anyone on the list who is working using the vixML sdk 4 the iphone apps. Also the new sdk supported by windows is out so those who had given up due to Mac OS can get back to biz. God bless you all. -- People should know when they are conquered.

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The power of data – a provocation
by Gakuru Alex 22 Apr '09

22 Apr '09

Onlist we share on how to improve data and information systems. Fine tuning data collection methods and conversion to information. Sharing some frustrations on its security here and there. But how does the guy who sits on all our that information feel? All the SMS we sent, the calls made (recorded if wishes), emails courtesy of Deep Packet Inspection technologies Massive data mining; whom you often call, why, your date, cash-flow, debts, land-lord, your personality traits, etc. Does s/he get the kicks reading what you wrote, to who, about what? Kenya relies on very weak KCA(1998) e-privacy law provision, so the guys pretty have much room to play around with your information. Been promised a copy of proposed Data Protection Law. Would you like me to share it once the ministry of information gives it to me? It' d be in skunkworks participation in policy making/law/implementation. But I will have to secure it first,, you know.. Regards Alex

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[Fwd: [afren] Abha Ahuja Award 2009 - Call for Applications]
by Michuki Mwangi 22 Apr '09

22 Apr '09

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: [afren] Abha Ahuja Award 2009 - Call for Applications Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:18:36 +0800 From: Mark Tinka <mtinka(a)globaltransit.net> Reply-To: mtinka(a)globaltransit.net Organization: Global Transit International To: afnog(a)afnog.org CC: afren(a)afnog.org, Discuss(a)afrispa.org <Kindly distribute to other mailing lists as appropriate> Overview Since 2008, the generosity of an anonymous donor and the administration of the Internet Society, have allowed a person from Africa to participate in a regional operators meeting. The Abha Ahuja Bursary Committee, a group of volunteers who is maintaining this fund, cordially invites suitable applicants to apply for fellowship funding to participate in the RIPE Meeting, to be held in Lisbon, Portugal, 5 - 9 October 2009. Background information about Abha Ahuja can be found at: http://www.afnog.org/abha_ahuja_bursary/ Target Audience The Abha Ahuja Bursary targets individuals from the African continent who are actively involved in Internet development, in any of the following roles: * Engineers (Network Builders) * Operational and Infrastructure Support Personnel * Educators, Teachers, and Trainers Award Package Successful applicants will be provided with transportation to and from the meetings and a reasonable (local host standard) allowance for food and accommodation. In addition all fees for participation in the conferences, tutorials, and social events will be waived. The final grant size is determined according to final costs and available funding, and will be advised to successful applicants. RIPE Meeting A RIPE Meeting is a five-day event where Internet Service Providers, network operators and other interested parties from Europe and the surrounding regions get together. The meeting is open to everyone. Although the meeting is mostly technical, it is also a chance for people who communicate regularly on an electronic basis to meet face to face. More information can be found at: http://www.ripe.net/ripe/meetings/introduction.html Criteria for Selection The Abha Ahuja Bursary Committee will select the fellow according to following criteria. * Membership in the Target Audience listed above * Residency in a country on the African continent * Demonstrated ability to utilize the experiences gained from the RIPE Meeting within their country and region Application for Fellowships The deadline for application is 15 May 2009, and the awardee will be informed by 25 May 2009. To apply for the fellowship please fill in the form at <http://www.afnog.org/abha_ahuja_bursary.html> Thank you. Mark Tinka, for the Abha Ahuja Bursary Committee. _______________________________________________ afren mailing list afren(a)afnog.org http://www.afnog.org/mailman/listinfo/afren

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