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by Lawrence Kago 01 Dec '09

01 Dec '09

I seriously don't understand this.. My inbox gets at least 5 of such mails n same to sent items... Anyone with an idea what this is? ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: lawrencekago <lawrencekago(a)gmail.com> Date: 2009/11/27 Subject: 娃為我傳送深情。在放飛希冀的春天裏，我的琴聲是綠色的田野，我的歌聲是盛開的鮮花，只盼望有那麽一只花蝴蝶飛過來。沒有你，戀人， To: dgnianxin(a)126.com

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Is this a joke?
by James Muendo 01 Dec '09

01 Dec '09

Am in this cyber Peket, in Norwich Union Some impressive speeds I will say, and mind you this is peek hours...Have a look As usual Speedtest.net gives me some "serious" figures. http://www.mybroadbandspeed.co.uk/results/06114286.png http://picasaweb.google.com/TimRick/ScreenCaptures#5409865368914746146 James Muendo Leerick Office & Tech Supplies P.O Box 28016 - 00200 Nairobi,Kenya. Phone: + 254 725 567 508 gtalk: timrick Skype: tim.rick From: James Muendo [mailto:timrick@gmail.com] Sent: 20 November 2009 10:08 To: 'Skunkworks Forum' Subject: RE: [Skunkworks] Is this a joke? Now that kila mutu is bragging, just using other broadband meters away from speedtest, http://www.mybroadbandspeed.co.uk/results/05946197.png I downloaded an update of about 177MB within less than 10 min. James Muendo Timsoft Technologies & Solutions Ltd P.O Box 28016 - 00200 Nairobi,Kenya. Phone: + 254 725 567 508 gtalk: timrick Skype: tim.rick rickdeesadvantage.blogspot.com From: skunkworks-bounces(a)lists.my.co.ke [mailto:skunkworks-bounces@lists.my.co.ke] On Behalf Of David Mwangi Sent: 20 November 2009 09:42 To: fyodor(a)hushmail.com; Skunkworks Forum Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Is this a joke? My current speeds: http://www.speedtest.net/result/628124536.png On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 9:34 AM, fyodor <fyodor(a)hushmail.com> wrote: All, Last night i hit these speeds and thought i was high on something really divine.... http://www.speedtest.net/result/627509031.png Anyone else? -tyrus _IEEE Member _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24 <http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94> &t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke Other lists ------------- Announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general

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Locally-made LED scrolling display
by Joseph Wayodi 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

Hi people, We've just finished developing an LED [1] scrolling display, and are just about to start production. Check out a pic of the prototype: <http://tinypic.com/m/6itmw5/4>. It's dimensions are 185 x 16 x 6 cm. It's got a display area of 69 x 8 LEDs, and the LEDs are 1 cm apart, both horizontally and vertically. Other features include: - modifiable messages - variable scrolling speeds - accompanying desktop GUI desktop software for creating and entering messages If anyone would like to pre-order one, see a live demo, obtain more information, or is interested otherwise, please let me know. Regards, Joseph. [1] Light-emitting diode: <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light-emitting_diode >.

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internship
by Susan Makhanu 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

Hi Guys, Anyone in need of Internship, in the filed of IT. to be attached at ICT department Maseno University. email be your response. Kind Regards, Susan

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Ethanol in fuel from March 1st in some areas...
by aki 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

Bd article : http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Company%20Industry/-/539550/814434/-/ite…. BD article makes business sense i.e who wins and what benefits back to the country but article should also look into Ethanol use impact on import vehicles that will affect end users of the mix fuel. ( pre-igniton, mixture ratios, moisture retention, corrosion, what tests have been carried out by the relevant bodies in run up to the mix being commercially deployed )

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Fwd: Digital Tv
by Kevin Ouma 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

Resposne from The Digital TV secretariat on availability of the set top boxes. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Ambani, Alfred <Ambani(a)cck.go.ke> Date: Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 5:23 PM Subject: RE: [Skunkworks] Digital Tv To: Kevin Ouma <kevin.ouma(a)gmail.com> Not Yet bw Kevin. When we have that information, we will make it public. Meanwhile, the DTC is also looking into the issue to ensure the set top boxes are available on the local market by the time the signal is launched *From:* Kevin Ouma [mailto:kevin.ouma@gmail.com] *Sent:* Monday, November 30, 2009 8:03 AM *To:* Skunkworks forum *Cc:* Wangusi, Francis; Kandagor, Isabelle; Ambani, Alfred *Subject:* Re: [Skunkworks] Digital Tv Maling List Colleagues, Below is detailed response from the Digital Kenya Secretariat - very much appreciated. Does anyone know where I can buy a digital set top box in readiness for the test period or is it a business opportunity for me to fly to China. Mr Ambani do you know of any ? Kevin On Fri, Nov 27, 2009 at 4:30 PM, Ambani, Alfred <Ambani(a)cck.go.ke> wrote: Dear Kevin Thanks for your email copied to Digital Kenya secretariat We would like to inform you as follows; (i) The launch of the digital signal in Nairobi by KBC earlier scheduled for October 2009 was delayed due to delays in customs clearance of the digital transmission equipment. The signal is now scheduled to go on air officially just before the Jamhuri Holiday, but test transmissions shall commence early December (ii) All the existing TV stations that are currently broadcasting on analogue platform in Nairobi will be accommodated on the digital platform so that more or less the same content is transmitted in both analogue and digital format (simulcast). At the end of simulcast period, the CCK shall instruct broadcasters to shut down analogue TV transmitters and the future shall be all digital. The spare capacity on the multiplex will be taken by 2 or three new stations (iii) The supply of set top boxes will be left to the free market since the STBs are generally considered as consumer electronics and the CCK does not see any immediate need to intervene (but will monitor the market and if need arises, will institute whatever regulatory measures it thinks fit). In this regard, public notices were placed in the newspapers to inform interested persons on the opportunity to supply STB provided they comply with the minimum specifications issued by the CCK in conjunction with Digital Transition Committee. A copy of the public notice and the said specifications are available on the CCK website www.cck.go.ke for downloading by interested persons. We do not intent to control prices of STB but will leave to free market forces. In the near future, we may avail info on our website on names/contacts of the retailers, STB models in the market and perhaps their local prices for consumers to make reference to (iv) As indicated above, the specifications have been provided and KEBS is also in the picture as a national standards body. CCK will also carry out surveillance to determine the quality of STBs from time to time. In a nutshell, CCK will be the main focus in terms of standards as broadcasting is under its mandate (v) The issue of subsidy has been pursued with the Ministry of Information & Communication making specific proposals to Finance Ministry to consider zero rating taxes on STBs and digital broadcast equipment. The matter is still under consideration by the Finance Ministry and we are positive certain incentives will eventually be dished out. We are still awaiting official response on the matter (vi) We beg to disagree on mismanagement of information on the roll-out. Some time back, the Commission in collaboration with the DTC conducted initial awareness compaign on the migration under Digital Kenya Banner, and the consumer education is expected to be rolled out on large scale when the test signal is on the air. You may wish to note that colossal amount of money is necessary to run such campaigns. The digital broadcasting network will be rolled out in phases until the whole country is covered. A lot of information will become available as the project progresses. Also, KBC will in the near future run documentaries on the same so as to raise awareness. Considering that the signal will be available initially only in Nairobi, there is no need to begin massive awareness compaigns in other areas until that time when the service is about to be deployed. I trust this clarifies your questions. Don’t hesitate to get back to us if you need any further clarifications. Thank you *From:* Kevin Ouma [mailto:kevin.ouma@gmail.com] *Sent:* Tuesday, November 24, 2009 10:08 PM *To:* Skunkworks Forum *Cc:* digitalkenya *Subject:* Re: [Skunkworks] Digital Tv I have cced the digital Kenya secretariat on this communication On Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 10:04 PM, Kevin Ouma <kevin.ouma(a)gmail.com> wrote: I also heard on KBC radio that tests would begin any time between November 30th to 12th December. My questions are -For which stations will these tests be conducted -Where can people buy the set top decoders knowing that these tests are a week away -Is there a central body to ensure standards of these gadgets -is there subsidy on them I think the information flow on this rollout is being mismanged Kevin On Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 6:39 PM, Mark Mwangi <mwangy(a)gmail.com> wrote: Does anyone know how the progress of digital tv rollout in the country is goin on? The digital tv secretariat just ran a random ad in telly n that was it . . . They dont even have a site . . . Thought all the tv stations were to start transmitting in digital startin in october . . . And thot they wuld jump on to the freeview bandwagon . . . Anyone wit info includin cost of set-top boxes? -- Regards, Mark Mwangi http://mwangy.wordpress.com Skype : mark.mwangy _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke Other lists ------------- Announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general

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Fwd: Fiber Cut in Italy
by Okechukwu 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

Seems the French have their fibre issues too :-) ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Hank Nussbacher <hank(a)efes.iucc.ac.il> Date: Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 10:40 AM Subject: Re: Fiber Cut in Italy To: nanog(a)nanog.org The first cable cut occurred at 13:43 GMT close to Vernegues-France involving a group of six cables, damaged by an excavator, interrupting the service on the segment Marseille-Lyon. The second cable cut occurred at 14:21 GMT on a highway near to Milano/Bersaglio, about 530km away, interrupting the service on the segment Milano-Zurich. Service was restored at 1:40 GMT the next day. It just shows that protected fiber rings do have an enemy - and his name is Murphy. -Hank > TI Sparkle just confirmed they are having a fault. > > Email from Telecom Italia Sparkle - Seabone NOC: > > Dear > We have a big fault ( fiber cut) in france 2 cuts and one in milan. > > We are working to solve it asap. > > Regards > > > ———————————————- Telecom Italia Sparkle SpA > Customer Assistance/Assurance I° t Se at bone Network Operations Center Via > M. Palocco, 223 – Rome, IT > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Varaillon Jean Christophe [mailto:varaillon at cosmoline.com] > > Sent: Monday, November 16, 2009 7:05 PM > > To: nanog at nanog.org > > Subject: Fiber Cut in Italy > > > > Hi, > > > > It seems that there is a major fiber cut in Italy (not really near nanog, so > > just in case...) > > > > I was just wondering if anybody has heard of any possible recovery time - as > > there is none official one yet. > > > > Thank you, > > > > Jean-Christophe VARAILLON

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OT: Western Digital Resellers
by Richard Bosire 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

howdy any idea who might be selling their kits in town, looking for a tv hard disk regards

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OT - Projector(s)
by Okechukwu 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

All, Looking for quotes for projector(s), preferably a Sony but any other good model will do - Not Chinese - If you are in the business, please send me a price list guide then we can take it up from there. ./Ok3ch

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Re: [Skunkworks] Skunkworks Digest, Vol 8, Issue 309
by Edward Kenyan 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

Anyone who knows where i can get good rates for hotel accomodation in Nanyuki. ________________________________ From: "skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke" <skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke> To: skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke Sent: Mon, November 30, 2009 1:01:36 PM Subject: Skunkworks Digest, Vol 8, Issue 309 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 if DSTV were an ISP? (Cryptographer Cryptanalyst) 2. Re: What if DSTV were an ISP? (aki) 3. Re: What if DSTV were an ISP? (Brian Lusiola) 4. Re: What if DSTV were an ISP? (Okechukwu) 5. Re: Google Wave Invites to give (Lenchipai Nakodony) 6. KDN LINKS down (excuseme yespliz) 7. Re: KDN LINKS down (Martin Muraguri) 8. Re: KDN LINKS down (Gichuki John Chuksjonia) 9. Re: KDN LINKS down (Brian Lusiola) 10. Re: KDN LINKS down (Edwin Wambua) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:09:19 +0300 From: Cryptographer Cryptanalyst <cryptographer.cryptanalyst(a)gmail.com> To: Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] What if DSTV were an ISP? Message-ID: <4b1f02190911300109q7799e1f8q1919d43655da75e3(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Pessimistic View: We have enough ISPs. licenses would be revoked later, for they will not be using them. Optimistic View: Another media: Internet via DVB-T, Internet via DVB-C, Internet Via DVB-S? We are not far from this... watch this space! *crypt0l0g1st* On Sun, Nov 29, 2009 at 1:07 AM, Dennis Kioko <dmbuvi(a)gmail.com> wrote: > they would get confused about their core business > > -- > with Regards: > > Get your free technology e-magazine in pdf format: Tekniaonline: > http://bit.ly/tekniaonline-2 > > 26 alphabetical pick up lines for dummies, only at: > http://gramware.blogspot.com > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > ------------ > Skunkworks Rules > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > ------------ > Other services @ http://my.co.ke > Other lists > ------------- > Announce: > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce > Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science > kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general >

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What if DSTV were an ISP?
by [ Brainiac ] 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

In this era of liberalization, and multiple licensing. What if DSTV, nation media, KBC, KTN and capital fm were given licences? -- Someone in Kenya cares about the environent. http://www.cra-africa.info

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FURTHER REDUCTION Garage Sale
by Martha Muriuki 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

Hi all, The earlier advertised sale at KDN's go-down along Msa road is on-going & there's a further price reduction for new and used items. Attached is the item list with prices attached Please take your pick & make arrangements to purchase. Terms cash. Dont miss out! Directions: The go-down is situated on Mombasa road, the 2nd building after Visions Plaza (former Swift Global Offices) right before the Nakumatt HQ entrance. Regards, Martha Muriuki. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -----Original Message----- From: skunkworks-bounces(a)lists.my.co.ke [mailto:skunkworks-bounces@lists.my.co.ke] On Behalf Of gideon.kirui(a)kdn.co.ke Sent: 26 November 2009 21:36 To: skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke Subject: [Skunkworks] Kdn Garage sale Kdn is doing its end year garage sale visit them at their warehouse at former swift global office msa rd for laptops ,pcs modems, UPS,adaptors ........ etc Sent from my BlackBerryR smartphone from Zain Kenya _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke Other lists ------------- Announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general

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Looking for a GOOD, no... ALL ROUND website developer
by Kago Kagichiri 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

In these times where everyone claims to be a website developer, it's really hard to know any good ones. Some have since formed companies and stopped doing the "small" websites and others are REALLY good but are extremely hard to follow. Any good affordable developers out there looking to add some VERY innovative portals to their portfolio? We're not talking about company websites here, we're talking more of content-driven specialized functionality websites. -- K.K. -- The only reason I can't bring myself to hate or judge anyone is because no one is that important.

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Excel VBA macros
by Calvin Omari 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

Hi all I have an issue with an excell macro that is supposed to sort and copy to another sheet, any guru there who can sort me out Thanks

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Re: [Skunkworks] IMPACTS OF A WRONG PAT NUMBER IN A HP SERVER DL 580
by wambugu esther 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

Hi guys, i have a problem with a server where the server performance is unstable,one time it is good and the other time is completely slow causing the sybase server running on the machine to be slow too. On the hardware side we checked the RAM and the part numbers were:398707-051..im not an expert in hardware but can someone confirm to me whether this part number is certified for HP SERVER DL 580.Or what else could cause a new HP server to be so unstable in speed your response will be highly appreciated

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Help a SPAM Bomb Victim.. :(
by Simon Mbuthia 29 Nov '09

29 Nov '09

Hey guys, I am running MDaemon and it seems like someone has his spam guns pointed at me. Our server does a domainpop to our ISP, with which we have an account. When I log on to our mailbox at the ISP, I see a ton of junk mail. Our mail server in the office is terribly slow and when I look at the process monitor, I see MSpamD.exe hogging memory like nobody's business. It looks like someone is trying to DoS us... Anything I can do on the MDaemon configs to counter this attack? Kindly advise. S. -- שִׁמְעוֹן

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Re: [Skunkworks] HP SERVER DL 580 PERFORMANCE IS UNSTABLE
by wambugu esther 29 Nov '09

29 Nov '09

Hi guys, i have a problem with a server where the server performance is unstable,one time it is good and the other time is completely slow causing the sybase server running on the machine to be slow too. On the hardware side we checked the RAM and the part numbers were:398707-051..im not an expert in hardware but can someone confirm to me whether this part number is certified for HP SERVER DL 580.Or what else could cause a new HP server to be so unstable in speed your response will be highly appreciated - Done.

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Wifi cpe needed.
by Job Muriuki 29 Nov '09

29 Nov '09

Am looking for a client side wifi reciever for home use to connect to an access point just over 1km away. I came across the nanostation 2 but at 10k its a little above my budget if i can get its smaller brother the nanostation loco at a good price. Better stil any other solution to achieve the same it can be second hand and can be mounted outside. Thanx. -- Sent from my mobile device

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Some Statistics on KE TLD Hosting
by rsohan＠gmail.com 28 Nov '09

28 Nov '09

Finding myself at a loose end this afternoon, I decided to do some quick stats on the KE domain. Here are the results: *1. Total Domains registered:* * * accogoneorsc23996064072163528 *2. Growth Compared to 2007:* * * ac - 97.5% co - 51.6% go - 135.2% ne - 133.2% or - 13.7% sc - 211.1% *3. Hosting of core domain services (WWW, Mail, Nameserver):* All numbers are percentages. Provide top 6. XX - refers to private networks. Means my geoIP library could not resolve the location of the geographical location of the IP address. (Statistically, you could roughly account for this by redistributing this value, by weight, to known locations). * * *a. WWW: *(Tested by resolving geoIP of www.<domainname>.<ac|co|go|ne|or|sc>.<tld>) (US) 34.20 (XX) 29.20 (KE) 28.80 (HK) 01.20 (UK) 01.10 (DE) 01.10 *b. Mail: * (Location of the primary (lowest value) MX record): (KE) 51.90 (US) 21.30 (XX) 14.10 (DE) 05.20 (JP) 02.40 (CA) 01.00 *c. Nameserver:* (Location of all nameserver records): (KE) 41.80 (US) 32.00 (XX) 09.00 (EU) 03.50 (DE) 02.50 (CA) 02.50 *d. All: *( Consolidation of all records): (KE) 42.00 (US) 29.40 (XX) 14.70 (DE) 03.00 (EU) 01.70 (CA) 01.70 *4. Conclusions:* -Rapid growth in domain registration in the last two years -While core services are mostly being hosted in KE, local retention could be improved. Would be interesting to redo the study in two years to see how things have changed.

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Standard Web - Bandwidth Limit Exceeded
by Steve 28 Nov '09

28 Nov '09

The standard <http://www.standardmedia.co.ke> group cant afford this surely!! image attached

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how to password protect a folder in windows XP
by saich 28 Nov '09

28 Nov '09

Skunks has anyone of you ever found a free software that can password protect a folder without compressing it....i have only found commercial ones which are not very helpful..suggestions will be highly appreciated

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SITES TO HANGOUT AT 4 DESIGN INSPIRATION
by A. Mecca | AXE360 LABS 28 Nov '09

28 Nov '09

http://www.bandit3.com/ http://www.aristocraticadomus.com/ <http://www.aristocraticadomus.com/> http://www.electrolux.com.br/infinity/?select=low&tracker=no <http://www.electrolux.com.br/infinity/?select=low&tracker=no> http://www.stickanddrive.com/ and many others

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Fwd: I&M Bank InfoMail Service Response
by Solomon Mburu Kamau 27 Nov '09

27 Nov '09

Listers, I don't know whether it's right to send this here. But how does I&M send me an info mail and I don't bank with them? It beats logic here! ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Infomail <infomail(a)imbank.co.ke> Date: 2009/11/25 Subject: I&M Bank InfoMail Service Response To: solo.mburu(a)gmail.com I&M Bank Infomail Automated Email Response: Dear Customer, The Following Email Subject Line In Your Request Could Not Be Understood Subject Line : /11/23PATRICKNZIOKA<HYPERLINK"MAILTO:PNZIOKA Please Send A Separate E-mail Request To infomail(a)imbank.co.ke For Your Reference, Following Are Available Formats /BALANCE /AC (Type Your Account Number Here) e.g. /BALANCE /AC 00444420KES5 /STATEMENT /AC (Type Your Account Number Here) /DATE (type desired from-date in format DD-MON-YYYY) /MINISTAT /AC (Type Your Account Number Here) This is an autogenerated email.Please do not reply to this mail Incase of Any queries contact our Call Centre on 3221000 or email customercare(a)imbank.co.ke ********************************************************************************** The information contained in this communication is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and others authorised to receive it. Any views or opinions contained in this communication are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the I&M Bank LIMITED, it's subsidiaries or related companies. If you are not the intended recipient, please note that it is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful for you to disclose, copy, distribute or take action in reliance of the contents of this information. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify us immediately at invest(a)imbank.co.ke This communication has been scanned with 'McAfee Dr. Solomons & GFI Mail Security' for the presence of computer viruses. I&M Bank LIMITED, its subsidiaries or related companies will not accept responsibility if this communication contains any computer viruses or if the information contained in this communication is delayed or improperly transmitted. Thank you. ********************************************************************************** www.imbank.com -- Solomon Mburu Kamau P.O. Box 19343 - 00202 Nairobi Cell: (+254-0) 735 431041 Man is a gregarious animal and enjoys agreement as cows will graze all the same way to the side of a hill! AND It is better to die in dignity than in the ignomity of ambiguous generosity! http://dawn-in-kenya.blogspot.com http://smiley2.wordpress.com http://mburu.sikika.co.ke Sent from Nairobi, Kenya

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OT:DSTV Equipment:
by Cikz 27 Nov '09

27 Nov '09

Hi Guyz, Anyone who would be having any knowledge of someone disposing a dish and decoder with the price tag to it? Please contact me off list. Regards, Cikz.

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Business to Business Visit By Indian ICT Companies - 30th Nov. KICC
by Evans Ikua 27 Nov '09

27 Nov '09

FYI: ====================================================================== Business to Business Visit By Indian ICT Companies - 30th Nov. KICC ====================================================================== Dear Business Colleagues, The India High Commission in Nairobi, in conjunction with the Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC), is organizing a Buyer-seller-Meet on electronics and ICT products from India on 30th November 2009 at Batina Room, Kenyatta International Conference Centre, next to Delegates Conference Hall. The BSM will be inaugurated at 0930 hours and will continue for the rest of the day up to 17.00 hours. We are inviting you and your company to attend and make useful contacts with the Indian High Commission. To attend or for more information please contact Dourice Ofisi at the CSK offices 0721699483 or 3871822 or email her at dofisi(a)cskonline.org<http://lanetconsulting.com:2095/horde/imp/message.php?index=2465#>

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Got GoogleWave Invites [10]
by Isaak Mogetutu 27 Nov '09

27 Nov '09

Someone? Anyone? Everyone? Got 10 remaining! -- Stephen Leacock<http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/s/stephen_leacock.html> - "I detest life-insurance agents: they always argue that I shall some day die, which is not so."

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NSE and Nelly Data?
by aki 27 Nov '09

27 Nov '09

Many kenyan business sites are nowadays carrying Nelly Data Ticker. Question is : 1) Is Nelly Data a local app and by whom? 2) Is the NSE on local developed business app thus Nelly Data on offspring ? Interesting stuff ahead. :-)

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OT: geek toys price check
by Michael Kamunge 27 Nov '09

27 Nov '09

Hi guys!, I. About how much would the following phones go for? ( new ) 1) Sony Ericsson P1 or P1i 2) Sony Ericsson W810 3) Nokia E71 4) Nokia E63 5) Nokia E95 Can anyone suggest a good dealer/place to purchase at reasonabe prices? II. What's the best Palm smartphone one can get for 25k-30k (locally)? [ + a dealer with reasonable prices ] Your analyses/opinions will be most appreciated. Thanks,

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Looking for Nokia E55
by Brian Munyao Longwe 27 Nov '09

27 Nov '09

Hi y'all, Anyone know whether this phone can be found in Kenya yet? Pls sambaza me details... Lotsa lurv, Mblayo -- Brian Munyao Longwe e-mail: blongwe(a)gmail.com cell: + 254 722 518 744 blog : http://zinjlog.blogspot.com meta-blog: http://mashilingi.blogspot.com

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Looking for Quickbooks
by Evans Ikua 27 Nov '09

27 Nov '09

I am looking for a Quickbooks reseller. Any referrals please? Ikua

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Urgent IBM X32000 server
by henry kamabi 27 Nov '09

27 Nov '09

Hi where can i get this server. IBM X32000 1GB SAS hardisc 146 GB 15K rpm.. Please assist. Regards, henry +254721791608 On 11/27/09, wambugu esther <essiekui(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hi guys, > i have a problem with a server where the server performance is > unstable,one time it is good and the other time is completely slow > causing the sybase server running on the machine to be slow too. > On the hardware side we checked the RAM and the part numbers > were:398707-051..im not an expert in hardware but can someone confirm > to me whether this part number is certified for HP SERVER DL 580.Or > what else could cause a new HP server to be so unstable in speed > > > your response will be highly appreciated > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > ------------ > Skunkworks Rules > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > ------------ > Other services @ http://my.co.ke > Other lists > ------------- > Announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce > Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science > kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general >

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SOS: Asp.net Ajax tabs
by Edwin Wambua 27 Nov '09

27 Nov '09

Hi all, For those who have worked with asp.net 2.0 with the ajax toolkit extender,I'm wrestling with a slight issue here.I have a form with several tabs and on each tab there are 2 command buttons, save and exit; and save and go to the next page.The problem is that the button click events aren't firing.Endless googling reveals that the tabs arent saving client state correctly when postbacks, which I've used on some other controls in my tabs, are triggered.Please help. Edwin Wambua Tel No:+254721995519

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FURTHER REDUCTION Garage Sale
by Martha Muriuki 27 Nov '09

27 Nov '09

Hi all, The earlier advertised sale at KDN's go-down along Msa road is on-going & there's a further price reduction for new and used items. Attached is the item list with prices attached Please take your pick & make arrangements to purchase. Terms cash. Dont miss out! Directions: The go-down is situated on Mombasa road, the 2nd building after Visions Plaza (former Swift Global Offices) right before the Nakumatt HQ entrance. Regards, Martha Muriuki. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -----Original Message----- From: skunkworks-bounces(a)lists.my.co.ke [mailto:skunkworks-bounces@lists.my.co.ke] On Behalf Of gideon.kirui(a)kdn.co.ke Sent: 26 November 2009 21:36 To: skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke Subject: [Skunkworks] Kdn Garage sale Kdn is doing its end year garage sale visit them at their warehouse at former swift global office msa rd for laptops ,pcs modems, UPS,adaptors ........ etc Sent from my BlackBerryR smartphone from Zain Kenya _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke Other lists ------------- Announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general

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PHP: dates between dates code review
by Peter Karunyu 27 Nov '09

27 Nov '09

I have been pulling out my hair for the last few hours... Given two dates in whichever format, e.g. 2009-10-06 and November 12, 2009, which is the best logical approach here to get all dates in between those two dates? I was thinking of converting the received dates into timestamps, then using mktime to add one day to the older timestamp till i get to the new one, but a small voice tells me there is a better way. Any ideas? Here is the code I am using. <?php /** * Get the days between two dates and return those actual dates in an array */ function getDaysBetweenDates($startDate, $endDate){ //initialize array that will get returned $daysBetweenDatesArray = array(); //attempt to convert the received dates into timestamps $startDateTimestamp = strtotime($startDate); $endDateTimestamp = strtotime($endDate); /*TODO: Problem 1: even if the received dates are bogus, strtotime() will convert them into sane timestamps, which might pass the checkdate() validation below */ //check that the received values are valid if (!checkdate(date('n',$startDateTimestamp), date('j',$startDateTimestamp), date('Y',$startDateTimestamp))) { //do some error handling here return false; } if (!checkdate(date('n',$endDateTimestamp), date('j',$endDateTimestamp), date('Y',$endDateTimestamp))) { //do some error handling here return false; } //dates received are probably valid /* Logic 1: One day has (24*60*60) seconds, therefore, if I can get the number of 86400 seconds between those two days, I can get those actual dates. Havent used this method Logic 2: Use mktime to add One to the start date, then increment $startDateTimestamp with 86400, i.e. the number of seconds in one day and loop it untill $startDateTimestamp is less than or equal to $endDateTimestamp. */ //variable to count the number of times the loop has run, will be used as index in the $daysBetweenDatesArray array $loopCounter = 1; //variable to store the dates found in between, not really necessary, the dates found could be put directly in the array $dateInBetweenTimestamp = ''; //assume startDate is included, put it as first element in array $daysBetweenDatesArray[0] = date('j-n-Y', $startDateTimestamp); while ($startDateTimestamp <= $endDateTimestamp) { //in order to use mktime, we will need seconds, minutes, hours, day, month and year for each date $startDateSecond = date('s',$startDateTimestamp); $startDateMinute = date('i',$startDateTimestamp); $startDateHour = date('G',$startDateTimestamp); $startDateDay = date('j',$startDateTimestamp); $startDateMonth = date('n',$startDateTimestamp); $startDateYear = date('Y',$startDateTimestamp); $dateInBetweenTimestamp = mktime($startDateHour, $startDateMinute, $startDateSecond, $startDateMonth, $startDateDay+1, $startDateYear); $daysBetweenDatesArray[$loopCounter] = date('j-n-Y', $dateInBetweenTimestamp); //increment loop counter $loopCounter++; //increment $startDateTimestamp $startDateTimestamp = $startDateTimestamp + 86400; } return $daysBetweenDatesArray; } ?> How to use: <?php $datesInBetween = getDaysBetweenDates('2009-01-01', '2009-01-30'); print_r($datesInBetween) ; ?>

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Crystal Watley has recommended this group to you
by crystal＠voicesofafrica.org 27 Nov '09

27 Nov '09

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Google wave invites
by Denis G. Wahome 27 Nov '09

27 Nov '09

7 left... R D

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trace source of DDOS attacks
by kennedy waweru 27 Nov '09

27 Nov '09

Hi guys, am in the process of tracing which machine on our network is responsible for DDOS. It seems we have a culprit and is now in a botnet. We have identified the specific segment from which this is comming from but they are a number of computers. Our portscan shows that the attacks are comming from a certain comp whose IP address is has never been allocated to anybody and is not active. Have you come accross a worm, trojan which projects a virtue IP address of something of the sort. Any ideas how we can do this quick enough without having to isolate each comp at a time, any good open source software out there, any good tips? thanks

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Bad news - Court ruling forces Mininova to end illegal torrents
by Okechukwu 27 Nov '09

27 Nov '09

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8382012.stm ./Ok3ch

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Re: [Skunkworks] I have Wave Invites to spend, anyone needing it ??
by Shekey 27 Nov '09

27 Nov '09

Send me one pliz. kmucheke(a)gmail.com

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Kdn Garage sale
by gideon.kirui＠kdn.co.ke 27 Nov '09

27 Nov '09

Kdn is doing its end year garage sale visit them at their warehouse at former swift global office msa rd for laptops ,pcs modems, UPS,adaptors ........ etc Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone from Zain Kenya

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On torrents and anti-piracy..
by Paul Njoroge 27 Nov '09

27 Nov '09

> > Mininova, the largest torrent site on the Internet, has removed all > torrents except those that were uploaded through its content distribution > service. > More<http://torrentfreak.com/mininova-deletes-all-infringing-torrents-and-goes-l…>. -- Best Regards, Paul Njoroge. Skype: njorogepaul

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Underground data center (in a former nuclear bunker) in Stockholm, Sweden
by Dorcas Muthoni 27 Nov '09

27 Nov '09

Underground data center (in a former nuclear bunker) in Stockholm, Sweden http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/10369477_vWpc7#718985583_iWPBD It has greenhouses, waterfalls, German submarine engines, simulated daylight and can withstand a hit from a hydrogen bomb. Hope we shall soon be seeing serious facilities in Kenya sometimes soon! -- Muthoni My Blog: http://rugongo.blogspot.com/ -------------------------------------------- Mahatma Gandhi once said:- First they ignore you, Then they laugh at you, Then they fight you, AND THEN YOU WIN!!!

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Broadband Hunting
by Phares Kariuki 26 Nov '09

26 Nov '09

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FW: RE: A LITTLE SECRET FOR THE SKUNKS
by Lenchipai Nakodony 26 Nov '09

26 Nov '09

Good evening. As i was asking sometime back... Please may someone from KDN let me know about the butterfly? It is actually (not being paid for), and this clogs the system.... Lenchipai Nakodony Suntel(K) Ltd Skype me:lenchiiz "Idealism is what precedes experience" > -----Original Message----- > From: lenchi(a)inbox.com > Sent: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:17:30 -0800 > To: skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > Subject: A LITTLE SECRET FOR THE SKUNKS > > There is word going round that butterfly is currently free of charge, > that there is a problem with their payment systems right now. Can anybody > confirm this? We might actually get a chance to test the speeds and know > which is, really, the faster option. > > > Lenchipai Nakodony > Suntel(K) Ltd > Skype me:lenchiiz > "Idealism is what precedes experience" ____________________________________________________________ Receive Notifications of Incoming Messages Easily monitor multiple email accounts & access them with a click. Visit http://www.inbox.com/notifier and check it out! ____________________________________________________________ Receive Notifications of Incoming Messages Easily monitor multiple email accounts & access them with a click. Visit http://www.inbox.com/notifier and check it out!

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Kiswahili Wikipedia Challenge
by Ngũgĩ Kĩmani 26 Nov '09

26 Nov '09

*Welcome to Kiswahili Wikipedia Challenge, sponsored by Google* We invite you to take part in this challenge to create Wikipedia articles in Kiswahili. We hope to make the online experience richer and more relevant for 100 million African users who speak Kiswahili. You've never created a Wikipedia article before? No problem. We will have training available at the start of the competition. The articles you create will be attributed to you, which will earn you instant and lasting online fame, and prizes will be given away to the winners who qualify. You could win a mobile phone, netbook or even a laptop. Other prizes include wireless Internet modems and wearable Google gear. All participants who meet the set criteria will receive a certificate of participation from Google for your efforts. *What is the Kiswahili Wikipedia Challenge?* This is your opportunity to bring Africa's information online by creating Wikipedia articles in Kiswahili. You can participate by translating English Wikipedia articles into Kiswahili or by writing your own articles from scratch. You can choose your own topic to write about. Are you a pursuing a degree in Physics? Translate the entry for 'condensed matter' from English to Kiswahili. Studying literature? Write an entry on your favorite local author. Or translate an article about your favorite musician or sports team. Just think about what topics would be of interest to some of the 100 million Kiswahili speakers worldwide. *Eligibility* The Kiswahili Wikipedia Challenge is open to students enrolled in participating schools and individuals who are passionate about the Kiswahili language. *How it will work* As a participant, you will be either creating original Wikipedia articles in Kiswahili or translating existing Wikipedia articles from English to Kiswahili. If you're creating a new article, you will do so via Wikipedia.org’s entry tools. If you're translating articles from English to Kiswahili, you will use Google Translator Toolkit, which integrates with Wikipedia so that you can upload your new article from there. Once you register, you will receive information on the venue and time for a one-day training. The training will include how to create Wikipedia articles with the help of the Google Translator Toolkit as well as general overview of Wikipedia. All articles submitted will be reviewed by Kiswahili Wikipedia Jury members who will assess the quality of your article and assign a 'point' per article. *Winners and Prizes* Winners of the prizes will be determined by a point system taking into consideration the number of articles submitted and the quality of the articles. We will also award prizes to the second place participants and runners up. Prizes includes laptops, mobile phones, prepaid internet access modems, Google T-shirts, and more. Participants will also receive certificate of participation. Please contact *kiswahili-wiki(a)googlegroups.com*<kiswahili-wiki(a)googlegroups.com>if you have any questions. Sign up to make a difference, have fun, and win some cool prizes. *Register now!* <https://services.google.com/fb/forms/kiswahiliwiki/> -- Ngũgĩ Kĩmani Fundi wa Mitambo

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A counter-challenge for Kai Wulff
by saidimu apale 26 Nov '09

26 Nov '09

Note: I don't know if Kai Wulff is on this list. If not, someone with his contacts please forward this to him? -------- Kai, I very much enjoyed the talk you gave to Skunkworks a few weeks ago (partial video on Youtube). I liked your example of SMS being a waste product (created for engineers to exchange test results on microwave alignments). I didn't know shit could taste so good. You're a funny guy, and a real techie it seems. Nice to see a prominent CEO with such an attitude. Here's a question you asked in the talk that pricked my conscience: "Where are the creative Kenyans who go out of Kenya and create companies > with interesting ideas? Where are they here? Are they the same ones that are > on blogs constantly complaining complaining that something has to change for > change to happen?" > I'm not in a position to speak for any bloggers/non-bloggers. But here's a counter-challenge to your challenge: I understand KDN has a network of traffic video cameras stationed at various places in Nairobi. How about opening up that stream and letting us attempt to perform real-time analysis to monitor, save and predict: - traffic flow - accidents - other related events Using this data to create dynamic traffic models, one can then actually start controlling traffic: - directly by signalling traffic-lights - directly by providing routing info to people's GPS devices - indirectly by notifying police on the ground (via SMS) - indirectly by providing real-time updates on the web I'm ready, and extremely interested, in such a project. Are you game, Herr Kai Wulff? Saidi PS I should note that the applications of such technologies go way, way beyond traffic control systems. Basically, you can apply the core principles wherever you need to automate pattern-recognition and act on them.

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I have Wave Invites to spend, anyone needing it??
by Willie Ong'uti 26 Nov '09

26 Nov '09

I have Wave Invites to spend, anyone needing it?? -- http://www.onlineduka.com - Search, Compare, Save.

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Facebook worm spreads with a lurid lure
by maina martin 26 Nov '09

26 Nov '09

hi all, be aware Some Facebook users have been infected with a worm after clicking on an image of a scantily clad woman, which then redirects the victims to a pornography site, according to security researchers http://www.techworld.com.au/article/327542/facebook_worm_spreads_lurid_lure The GOD FATHER OF SPAM NETTED One of the most notorious U.S.-based spammers was sentenced to more than four years in jail on Monday for a scheme that used spam to manipulate stock prices in order to make a profit. http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/327550/godfather_spam_sentenced_four_…

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Dimagi Careers
by Ukang'a Dickson 26 Nov '09

26 Nov '09

http://www.dimagi.com/about/careers/ extract: - Core developer on a project to coordinate cancer care with various domestic partners and systems for a NIH funded research project with Boston Medical Center. - Core developer on an open source J2ME mobile data collection application being used and developed in Tanzania, Uganda, South Africa, and Kenya. - Core developer on a C# based medical record system that is the national HIV care system in Zambia and being piloted in Ethiopia. - Core developer on a Python/Django based web application to help manage community health programs.

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send me wave invite
by Frank Maina 26 Nov '09

26 Nov '09

On Thu, Nov 26, 2009 at 11:49 AM, <skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > Send Skunkworks mailing list submissions to > skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > skunkworks-owner(a)lists.my.co.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Skunkworks digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: OT: KRA Graduate Trainee Aptitude test (Mr. Lawi) > 2. I have Wave Invites to spend, anyone needing it?? (Willie Ong'uti) > 3. Re: I have Wave Invites to spend, anyone needing it?? > (maina martin) > 4. Re: I have Wave Invites to spend, anyone needing it?? > (Abraham Mwangi) > 5. Re: I have Wave Invites to spend, anyone needing it?? > (richard muteru) > 6. Re: I have Wave Invites to spend, anyone needing it?? > (richard muteru) > 7. Configure Samsung SGH-D880 for Internet (Nick Wambugu) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:16:24 +0300 > From: "Mr. Lawi" <mail2lawi(a)gmail.com> > To: Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] OT: KRA Graduate Trainee Aptitude test > Message-ID: > <e0b11a530911260016l7ebb7f6aif088567e4c978580(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Most aptitude tests are IQ tests which are freely available on the > net. Try some of them. Don't be discouraged by the initial IQ rating, > though:) > > On 11/26/09, ndungu stephen <ndungustephen(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Dont forget abstract thinking tests and one time I also did a mechanical > > aptitude test.... > > > > e.g where would you hold a hammer ? What point would you place your hands > on > > a wheel barrow if a load sits at point A or B ? > > > > etc etc > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:29:46 +0300 > From: "Willie Ong'uti" <williexm(a)gmail.com> > To: skunkworks(a)my.co.ke > Subject: [Skunkworks] I have Wave Invites to spend, anyone needing > it?? > Message-ID: > <ff1c2a140911260029j3c9a5be5j649faee85fda81dd(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > I have Wave Invites to spend, anyone needing it?? > > -- > http://www.onlineduka.com - Search, Compare, Save. >

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Idirect KIT (VSAT) for sale
by Thuo Wilson 26 Nov '09

26 Nov '09

Hey, Anyone intrested in these; Someone want to sell as a kit; Was working on IDIRECT platform untill they moved to "fiber". Outdoor Kit is as below: 1.8 Meter Dish C-band 5w BUC Model NJT5669 Output 5.850-6.425Ghz Local 4.90Ghz DC input +15V to +30V iDirect 3000 series LNB For prices see me offlist; -- Best Regards, Thuo Wilson.

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Open 3g modem
by henry kamabi 26 Nov '09

26 Nov '09

Hi all I trust you are well. If someone know where i can source for an open 3G modem i would appreciate your directions on this. regards, henry

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Configure Samsung SGH-D880 for Internet
by Nick Wambugu 26 Nov '09

26 Nov '09

Its done, the problem was actually on their side but Peter Mathenge of E-care was right on top of it. This is the first time I have some nice words for Safaricom. Nick Forwarded conversation Subject: [Skunkworks] Configure Samsung SGH-D880 for Internet ------------------------ From: *Nick Wambugu* <nick.wambugu(a)gmail.com> Date: 2009/11/26 To: skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke Cc: customercare(a)safaricom.co.ke As usual I cant get through to Safaricom 100 yet I need my phone Samsung SGH-D880 configured for web access. Maybe someone in Skunkworks has a similar phone and is already configured, then I can call you to assist me. Or just maybe there is someone from Safaricom who might want to assist me or call me back on 0723 656 445. Nick Wambugu ---------- From: *Steve Muchai* <smuchai(a)gmail.com> Date: 2009/11/26 To: Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Send a blank SMS to 445, you should be sent the settings automatically in a short while. BR, S -- Sent from my socks® _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke Other lists ------------- Announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general ---------- From: *Nick Wambugu* <nick.wambugu(a)gmail.com> Date: 2009/11/26 To: Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Sorry - I forgot to mention I sent the blank SMS to 445 and got three messages back that I was asked to save but it still did not work. I think the problem is about one message overwriting the other one - How can I deal with this? Nick 2009/11/26 Steve Muchai <smuchai(a)gmail.com> ---------- From: *Customer Care* <customercare(a)safaricom.co.ke> Date: 2009/11/26 To: Nick Wambugu <nick.wambugu(a)gmail.com>, skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke Cc: Customer Care <customercare(a)safaricom.co.ke> Dear Nick, Thank you for your email. Please save the GPRS and MMS settings below and then switch your phone off and on before attempting to access internet: *Safaricom GPRS* *Menu > Browser > Profile settings* > Select an empty profile Select. • Proxy Name *Safaricom GPRS* • Home URL *http://wap.safaricom.com* • Bearer *GPRS Only* • Select *GPRS Setting* • Proxy *Disable/Off* • APN *safaricom* • Login ID *saf* • Password *data* • Press Save Twice Return to Browser and then select Current Proxy. Highlight *Safaricom GPRS* and press* Select* * * *Safaricom MMS* *Menu > Messages > Settings >* *Multimedia message* > *MMS profiles **> Profile setting*.** Select an empty profile Profile name: *Safaricom MMS* Server URL: http://mms.gprs.safaricom.com Proxy *enable* IP address*: 172.022.002.038* Port*: 8080* APN:* safaricom * Login id:* saf* Password:* data* Press save two times Return to *MMS *> select *Current profile.* Highlight *Safaricom MMS *> *Select* Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us on this email address. Thank you for choosing the Better Option. *Kind Regards*** * * *Peter Mathenge* *E-Care* *Customer Management* *From:* Nick Wambugu [mailto:nick.wambugu@gmail.com] *Sent:* Thursday, November 26, 2009 9:40 AM *To:* skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke *Cc:* Customer Care *Subject:* [Skunkworks] Configure Samsung SGH-D880 for Internet ------------------------------ *Note:* The information in this email and any attachments is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended only for the use of the named addressee. Emails are susceptible to alteration and their integrity cannot be guaranteed. Safaricom Limited does not accept legal responsibility for the contents of this email if the same is found to have been altered or manipulated. The contents and opinions expressed in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Safaricom Limited. Safaricom Limited disclaims any liability to the fullest extent permissible by law for any consequences that may arise from the contents of this email including but not limited to personal opinions, malicious and/or defamatory information and data/codes that may compromise or damage the integrity of the recipient’s information technology systems. If you are not the intended recipient please notify the sender and immediately delete this email from your system.Unless expressly stated by a duly authorised officer of Safaricom Limited nothing contained in this email message may be construed as being an offer to contract or an acceptance of an offer capable of constituting a contract between Safaricom Limited and any recipient(s) of this email. ------------------------------ * * ---------- From: *Thuo Wilson* <lixton(a)gmail.com> Date: 2009/11/26 To: Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> 2009/11/26 Nick Wambugu <nick.wambugu(a)gmail.com> Did you reboot phone? Check on profiles and activate accordingly - the auto message works fine. Dont have Sumsang though. Wt. _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke Other lists ------------- Announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general ---------- From: *James Muendo* <timrick(a)gmail.com> Date: 2009/11/26 To: Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Hi, Am sorry if this discourages you, but most of the Samsungs 880 have issues with internet access. I had an experience with one, I dumped it for a Berry and later a Nokia. The software it has I think has issues. Regards; James Muendo Leerick Office & Tech Supplies P.O Box 28016 - 00200 Nairobi,Kenya. Phone: + 254 725 567 508 gtalk: timrick Skype: tim.rick *From:* skunkworks-bounces(a)lists.my.co.ke [mailto: skunkworks-bounces(a)lists.my.co.ke] *On Behalf Of *Thuo Wilson *Sent:* 26 November 2009 10:57 *To:* Skunkworks Forum *Subject:* Re: [Skunkworks] Configure Samsung SGH-D880 for Internet _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke Other lists ------------- Announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general ---------- From: *Solomon Mburu Kamau* <solo.mburu(a)gmail.com> Date: 2009/11/26 To: Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> 2009/11/26 Thuo Wilson <lixton(a)gmail.com> I hope you did not play around with some Samsung short codes, which are easily available online! I played around with them and deleted all the data including the Wap settings. Sending an SMS to 232 (I'm on Zain) I'm told that I can't get the settings as my phone is nit configured. Just check your IMEI and see whether it's giving you 15 different digits, if it's giving you all zeors, you are in hot soup, like I'm. So I need to get a new handset. -- Solomon Mbũrũ Kamau P.O. Box 19343 - 00202 Nairobi Cell: (+254-0) 735 431041 Man is a gregarious animal and enjoys agreement as cows will graze all the same way to the side of a hill! AND It is better to die in dignity than in the ignomity of ambiguous generosity! http://dawn-in-kenya.blogspot.com http://smiley2.wordpress.com http://mburu.sikika.co.ke _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke Other lists ------------- Announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general ---------- From: *Nick Wambugu* <nick.wambugu(a)gmail.com> Date: 2009/11/26 To: Customer Care <customercare(a)safaricom.co.ke> Hi Peter, Thank you very much for your response. I have followed all your instructions and rebooted the phone but it still wont work. Is there anything you might have omitted? Please note that this is a new phone and has not been tampered with - so I would expect it to work. You assistance will be highly appreciated. Nick 2009/11/26 Customer Care <customercare(a)safaricom.co.ke> ---------- From: *Nick Wambugu* <nick.wambugu(a)gmail.com> Date: 2009/11/26 To: Customer Care <customercare(a)safaricom.co.ke> Peter, Could it have anything to do with my SIM card? Nick Hi Peter, > ---------- From: *Customer Care* <customercare(a)safaricom.co.ke> Date: 2009/11/26 To: Nick Wambugu <nick.wambugu(a)gmail.com> Cc: Customer Care <customercare(a)safaricom.co.ke> If you are using the number 0723656445, you need to reboot your phone again since the line has not registered on GPRS network yet. If you are using a different number, please send it for further check. *From:* Nick Wambugu [mailto:nick.wambugu@gmail.com] *Sent:* Thursday, November 26, 2009 11:28 AM *To:* Customer Care *Subject:* Re: Configure Samsung SGH-D880 for Internet *Error! Filename not specified.* * * ---------- From: *Nick Wambugu* <nick.wambugu(a)gmail.com> Date: 2009/11/26 To: Customer Care <customercare(a)safaricom.co.ke> Yes I am on 0723 656 445 and I have rebooted > Phew! it is now working. Man why does it have to be Rocket Science just to configure internet on a phone? Have a good day

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OT: KRA Graduate Trainee Aptitude test
by lydiah ndirangu 26 Nov '09

26 Nov '09

Hi Guys, I am going for KRA Graduate Aptitude Test soon. Anyone with ideas on what kind of questions I am likely to encounter. Highly Appreciated.

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Configure Samsung SGH-D880 for Internet
by Nick Wambugu 26 Nov '09

26 Nov '09

As usual I cant get through to Safaricom 100 yet I need my phone Samsung SGH-D880 configured for web access. Maybe someone in Skunkworks has a similar phone and is already configured, then I can call you to assist me. Or just maybe there is someone from Safaricom who might want to assist me or call me back on 0723 656 445. Nick Wambugu

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PIRATEBAY TO PAY SEEDERS?
by Lenchipai Nakodony 26 Nov '09

26 Nov '09

I don't know about you, but this is just illegal(to the major companies spending millions in developing softwares), for the seeders, a discount on the software you actually bought or pirated, thanks to piratebay. http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/pirate_bay_acquired_for_78_million_con… Lenchipai Nakodony Suntel(K) Ltd Skype me:lenchiiz "Idealism is what precedes experience"

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delphi component for ETR register DITRON ZIP model
by Peter Muchemi 26 Nov '09

26 Nov '09

Hi All, anyone with a delphi component for ETR register DITRON ZIP model called ecrCom2. -- Regards http://www.software.co.ke ------------------------------------------------------------------

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Visual studio, Dreamweaver Error
by Ogure Obunga 26 Nov '09

26 Nov '09

@all, I had just installed Visual Studio in a machine that has Dreamweaver. Apparently, Dreamweaver fails to start, throwing a JIT exception. That's when it occurred to me that I had not enabled JIT debugging during the installation of Visual studio. To enable JIT debugging in Visual studio, go to Tools/Options/Debugging/Just-In_Time. Just a thot to let you avoid such pitfalls. That made me wonder if the debugger used is just one, embedded in the machine or each program comes with its own debugger!!!

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Asterisk & Mailing Lists
by Kariba Moko 26 Nov '09

26 Nov '09

Hi People, Does anyone know where I can get solutions on the following . Asterisk Wireless VOIP solution . Online Newsletter Solution Proposals accepted Kind Regards Kariba Moko Nick Creations NICK CREATIONS LTD - DIVERSIFYING BRANDS ---------------------------------------------------------- 5th Floor, 5th Avenue Office Suites 5th Ngong Avenue, Ngong Road Telephone: +254 20 20 25 043 Cellphone: +254 721 715 780 | +254 733 715 783 Email: <mailto:info@nickcreations.co.ke> info(a)nickcreations.co.ke | <http://www.nickcreations.co.ke/> www.nickcreations.co.ke

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Windows firewall/ics service problem..windows services failing to start
by wallace ngene 26 Nov '09

26 Nov '09

hallo skunkers, recently ive been experinecing a problem with some services failing to run,including windows firewall/ics service. The most common services whuich fail to start are as follow: DHCP client,Network Connections,windows firewall,workstation service The windows firewall service fails to start even after forcing it to restart and gives out an access denied error message.Also when the service fails to start,one cannot connect to any device on the network including printers computers(they are on the domain) Also generic host process error message has become rampant.Confiker virus was on the network before but this has been quarantined by Nod32 antivirus .Any tool to remove confiker from the network would help Any ideas on how to resolve this would be helpfull -- WALLACE NGENE TARURU wallacengene(a)gmail.com

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Mobile ERP solutions
by Frank Maina 26 Nov '09

26 Nov '09

Hi am researching mobile ERPs and wondering where i can find solutions in Kenya?

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Redirection Causes Host of Problems - DAGv3 (by ICANN)
by Gakuru Alex 26 Nov '09

26 Nov '09

Redirection Causes Host of Problems, Says ICANN Posted by Kara Reeder Nov 25, 2009 12:00:05 PM ICANN has suggested banning the practice of redirecting Internet users to a third-party Web site or portal when they misspell a Web address and type a nonexistent domain name, reports NetworkWorld. According to ICANN, the practice has many drawbacks. For example, users could get longer response times if the site to which they're supposed to be redirected goes down. Not to mention, redirection sites are prime hunting ground for hackers who want to send users to their own servers. A draft memo also points to privacy issues: If party A intended to send information to party B under certain privacy legislation relevant to A and B and NXDOMAIN substitution causes the information transit through or be delivered to party C (the redirection service), which may bound to a different jurisdiction and local law, there may be consequences for the sender or the registry. ICANN wants domain owners who believe there is a legitimate use for redirection to justify its reasoning why security or stability issues will not be a problem. <http://www.itbusinessedge.com/cm/community/news/gov/blog/redirection-causes…>

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Mobile Boot Camp - Kenya Edition
by Jessica Colaço 26 Nov '09

26 Nov '09

Hi All, You are cordially invited to - Mobile Boot Camp - Kenya Edition. More details at: http://mobilebootcamp.srcc.co.ke Regards, -- Jessica Colaço Blog: www.jessicacolaco.wordpress.com Skype ID: jessica.colaco Twitter ID: JessicaColaco

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FOSS Point-of-Sale system required
by Ngũgĩ Kĩmani 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

Hello, I'm looking for a FOSS Point-of-Sale system, and one that will work with KRA tax printers. Please tell me where I can get. -- Ngũgĩ Kĩmani Fundi wa Mitambo

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twitter collaboration
by saidimu apale 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

hey ppl, I have a twitter sub-project I'm working on and wondering if anyone is interesting in collaborating. Here's a brief description: 1) collect data from twitter's public stream 2) extract basic meta-data from the JSON dump from 1) 2) categorize tweets according to language (not necessarily the same as location) 3) categorize tweets according to content (this is the hardest part, and most interesting to me) I need help with 1) and 2). I have a ruby script (go it online) that is collecting data from a bunch of people's tweets. The data I'm collecting right now isn't much, just over 1MB/minute. The script is based on the excellent Ruby twitter library (tweetstream) but I'd like the script to be made much more robust. The output of 1) is a json dump that I also need help with (this can be in any language that has good json parsers). The idea is to extract date/time info, the sender of the tweet, whether it's a retweet, what links are in the tweet, which other twitter username is in the tweet, what hashtags are referenced etc etc. Just very basic meta-data. Presently I have some code that can do 3). But the code gets confused sometimes since each tweet is really small and sometimes includes multiple languages in it. For instance, I'd like to be able to identify a Kenyan (regardless of where they're physically located) solely by their tweets. It's a lot harder than it appears, but I think it's doable. Ultimately I'd like to be able to automatically cluster tweets according to content, but that is a long-term project that I may not be able to achieve. But it's worth a try I think. This will all be open-source, so there is no direct monetary compensation. I'm doing it to learn concepts that I think will be extremely useful. I'd love to answer any other questions you have about this. Interested? Holla. saidi PS Don't sell yourself short and assume you can't do it. You're probably more skilled than you allow yourself to believe, or at the very least you can quickly learn where that is necessary. PPS As you may have guessed, this isn't really about twitter. Twitter just happens to be a great source of huge amounts of freely available data. And it also happens to contain a wide spectrum of people/topics/places, making the info contained within extremely valuable.

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Open Bravo
by Mbugua Njihia 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

Anyone done a commercial implementation of Open Bravo? Drop me an email offlist

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Cisco space program : Internet Router in Space, or IRIS program
by aki 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

23 Nov 2009 Intelsat announced that an Atlas V rocket provided by United Launch Alliance successfully launched the Intelsat 14 satellite (IS-14). Liftoff of the Atlas V 431 configuration booster occurred at 1:55 a.m. ET, followed by signal acquisition and spacecraft separation nearly two hours later at 3:53 a.m. ET. The satellite, built by Space Systems/Loral, will provide high-powered data services through its C- and Ku-band payload to Intelsat customers throughout Latin America, Europe and Africa. Once IS-14 is operational, it will replace Intelsat's 1R satellite at 315º E, providing customers with capacity that has a useful life slated to last the next 16 years. "IS-14 kicks off our 11-satellite investment campaign, the largest in our company's history. This satellite provides capacity for our growing network services and government customers," said Dave McGlade, Intelsat CEO. "Our customers use our infrastructure as an essential component to deliver in-demand services that include cellular backhaul to enable wireless communications in remote regions, broadband networks for enterprise and oil and gas applications, and IP trunking services for Internet connectivity." IS-14 Carries IRIS Hosted Payload The spacecraft also carries a hosted payload for the Internet Router in Space, or IRIS program, for Cisco. "We believe IRIS will extend broadband services on demand in the sky. The Cisco IRIS payload will merge communications received on various frequency bands and transmit them to multiple users," said Steve Boutelle, Vice President, Cisco Global Government Solutions Group. "Once in service, the IRIS payload will support network services for voice, video and data communications, enabling U.S. military units and allied forces to communicate with one another using Internet Protocol (IP) and existing ground equipment." "Such hosted payload programs are prime examples of how governments can take advantage of commercial platforms to meet long-term communication requirements in an economical way," said Kay Sears, President, Intelsat General Corp.

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Consultant Network Engineers (Cisco)
by Odhiambo Washington 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

Are there folks on this list who are $subject? Please talk to me off list. -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ "If you have nothing good to say about someone, just shut up!." -- Lucky Dube

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SES will invest a total of $75Million into O3b satellite Internet
by aki 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

SES has made a minority investment in O3b to support the development of O3b's satellite-based, global internet backbone designed to reach the "other three billion" people in the developing world who today do not have access to the internet. SES joins Google, Liberty Global, HSBC and North Bridge Venture Partners to become a significant investor in O3b. SES will invest a total of 75 Mio. USD in the company, and will provide engineering and commercial support to O3b in order to assist the company's development. O3b is building the world's first ultra-low latency, fiber speed satellite network to serve as a global internet backbone and next generation backhaul infrastructure for people and businesses in emerging markets. The company will be able to combine the speed of a fiber network with the global reach of a satellite system, and will partner with telecommunications providers and internet service providers (ISPs) to serve billions. "O3b's positioning perfectly meets our vision of bringing people closer together through the power of satellites, " said Romain Bausch, President and CEO of SES. "Through its innovative satellite technology, O3b will be able to provide emerging markets with fast, competitively priced internet connectivity that is currently only available to the developed world. As we look to celebrate our 25th anniversary next year, and reflect on how far we have come since we were a young start up company, we are excited to embrace and support this next generation infrastructure initiative, and to help O3b make their vision and ours a reality." "We are delighted to welcome SES alongside our existing investors," said Greg Clarke, CEO of O3b. "SES already reaches billions of people through the global reach of their satellite network. Now they will be able to join us in offering an advanced solution to those who have so far been poorly served, or completely cut off, from the internet the greatest business and information resource of our time. The financial, technical and commercial support of SES will help make O3b one of the most innovative communications companies on the planet, bringing broadband internet access to the "other three billion" who currently have no access to these services." O3b will initially launch eight satellites that will be placed in medium earth orbit (8,000 kilometers from the earth), which is some four times closer to the planet than geostationary satellites at over 35,000 kilometers, and accounts for the low latency. Based on O3b's current spectrum allocation in the Ka frequency band, the company has the option to launch many more satellites in the future. This innovative satellite system will cover approximately 70 percent of the world's population with fiber quality internet connectivity at attractive terms and conditions.

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logo
by Thomas Odol 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

I need a nice logo done for me very urgently and if you can do something fine please contact me off the list. regards, Thomas -- _

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Windows 7 Piratebay
by David Mugo 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

Hi, Now available in Nairobi! Dont have time for distribution, anyone in town at a convenient place i will drop an ISO file. This is not commercial, its for your testing, am no liable for any fights microsoft might raise with you. David. -- ------------- http://blog.majibu.com

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How many Decibels make the new NEMA laws effective?
by aki 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

The law is now out of noise pollution, I wonder how many Db's and what devices will Nema use to enforce the law? What is considered noise pollution and who was Nema targetting? Are they going to go around using devices similar to breath analysers or speed detectors and have these sound Db meters been verified and gazetted as devices used by the agency? Ama, Nema will use staff " EARS " to verify noise levels, but this traditional tools will be highly inaccurate. Nation page 5 carries a story of threats of arresting people. My question is, on WHAT basis are they carrying out the threats and using WHAT tools? Haiya, all Subaru vehicle owners, watch out that the exhaust booosters that you have in your cars do not fall into this category. The boosters are considered legal in many countries as they fall within a certain noise range. Who will exploit another law meant to " tame " kenyans noisy habits....... :-) Me thots.

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Isnt it time we had torrents, p2p and file sharing in "our internet" ?
by [ Brainiac ] 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

Ok, this is not about the morality of p2p file sharing, its not even distribution, or the stuff alex and co were discussing over today. Hear me people? Our Internet? YES, i have come to conclude that there are basically two internets, our internet (the one you get when your speedtest nairobi that makes use of the local loop, and the "other internet", which is the one thats on the other end of the fiber. Im just thinkin, its time we did our own p2p to maximize on the available capacity, have local seeds and local leeches kind of thing. So, to start us off, Ive got the time, internet connection and skill. (and script to accompany the whole thing). Anyone with datacenter infrastructure and a rapidshare.co.ke domain?

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HP Laptop & Desktop Repair
by Jared Koyier 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

All Please recommend to me companies or individuals that can diagnos and repair wide range of HP products,majorly laptops and desktops computers. Thank you Jared

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Kai' Talk
by Mbugua Njihia 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

The whole series at least what I got is on youtube. Just search for Kai Wullf @ Edwin, thanks hadn't seen that guys were getting errors when going to the blog

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Livedemo of Taesk CMS
by Michael Pedersen 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

Hi Skunks, Lately I have been preoccupied with a number of other things, so I have not have had much time for Taesk. However it has not been a complete standstill: We finally got a live-demo site up and running - if you want to "try" Taesk without all the trouble of installing it, you can now just click a button. The live-demo can be accessed from: http://www.taesk.org/Demo On a related not Taesk 1.6.8 (and 1.6.7) have also been released - and finally includes the missing database file (kind of embarrassing). Still working on an install-guide however - soon to come. But please take a look at the CMS on the live demo and let me know what you think. n.b. be alert that the live-demo "resets" every 3 hours (on top of the hour). Regards Michael Pedersen

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Google, the best friend for Him or Her......
by aki 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

Well until a few years ago pets, diamond rings, ferraris, helicopters, 280SELs, Cessnas usually dominated this area. Now all that is changing and kenyans too should embrace the Google's effective search. Google has made it possible for many to find answers to questions that would have taken days/years to look for a decade ago. But many have not embraced it nor have they welcomed Google! While the almost entire world's search information sits freely on Google computers, it is amazing to learn that majority of the non-technical population still struggle to look for information. Though there are no official figures to backup the questions, one would be tempted to assume that these. What is this google thing? Why should I use it? Who will it benefit? 99% of all the tech population and especially website developers will add google analytics to the footer somewhere on website pages, this has no meaning to the other non-technical population. They will also use google to do many things. As local reps of Google, Google Kenya should start an awareness campaign in Kenya. And I propose a theme, as suggested in the subject line: *Google, the best friend for Him or Her....* ( lol!, ama do I need a break? ) have a nice one all. :-)

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Re: [Skunkworks] Isnt it time we had torrents, p2p and file sharing in "our internet"
by Sammy Njoroge 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

Have the current (one week old) copy of Ubuntu karmic repository 32bit, anyone willing to host 35gigs only ???? On Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 10:08 PM, <skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > Send Skunkworks mailing list submissions to > skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > skunkworks-owner(a)lists.my.co.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Skunkworks digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Isnt it time we had torrents, p2p and file sharing in > "our internet" ? ([ Brainiac ]) > 2. Part time Work (Imelda Mueni) > 3. Re: Part time Work (Erik Hersman) > 4. Re: Part time Work (Erik Hersman) > 5. Re: Digital Tv (Kevin Ouma) > 6. Re: Digital Tv (Kevin Ouma) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:26:05 +0300 > From: "[ Brainiac ]" <arebacollins(a)gmail.com> > To: Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Isnt it time we had torrents, p2p and file > sharing in "our internet" ? > Message-ID: > <1e3a5bc00911241026j2ac4fcefl1861b6666084213d(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > @rsohan , > > To me, the morality of whether a download is legal or illegal is > inconsequential. I believe an effort to develop an infrastructure for > exchanging, downloading and sharing big files is invaluable. In whichever > form, it will allow for download of both legal and not so legal files. > > What do you guys think? > > > On Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 9:21 PM, rsohan(a)gmail.com <rsohan(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > > > Why not focus on legal downloads? For example, a local mirror of the > > common Linux distributions would not only be extremely useful but also > > economically advantageous as it saves on outbound bandwidth and > encourages > > more people to actually give it a try. > > > > I'm sure that if this was actually presented in a coherent, logical > fashion > > it may even be possible to get funding from industry (CISCO, etc). > > > > IIRC there was an effort to achieve this locally, I'm not sure if its > still > > around though. > > > > > > > > On Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 6:05 PM, [ Brainiac ] <arebacollins(a)gmail.com > >wrote: > > > >> Great! Pentest in 43 seconds. Now this is what am talking about, anyone > >> for a KDN server pleasse? > >> > >> > >> OK, lets split this: > >> > >> 1: Someone to offer space at the KDN datacenter or offer (me :-) ) > >> Bandwidth. > >> 2: Someone to offer a machine with really really big space. > >> 3: Someone to offer time and effort to help us in setting up the server. > >> 4: Some guys to volunteer to support the platform and dedicate time to > >> maintaining data, software and add manage memberships. > >> > >> We will be heading somewhere really cool. > >> > >> Cheers. > >> > >> > >> On Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 8:53 PM, Simon Mbuthia <simon.mbuthia(a)gmail.com > >wrote: > >> > >>> Cool, > >>> > >>> To show my support for this, I have upped some pentesting eBooks > thereto. > >>> > >>> Downlinks are http://www.get.co.ke/files/get/62 for Penetration > Tester's > >>> Open Source Toolkit, Vol. 2~tqw~_darksiderg.pdf [27 MB] > >>> http://www.get.co.ke/files/get/63 for The Ethical Hack A Framework for > >>> Business Value Penetration Testing~tqw~_darksiderg.pdf [4 MB] > >>> > >>> Enjoy :) > >>> > >>> > >>> 2009/11/24 [ Brainiac ] <arebacollins(a)gmail.com> > >>> > >>> I do hope he is listening somewhere in the background. p2p is a > necessary > >>>> evil, and the kind of traffic it can drive to your network is super, > not > >>>> forgetting a development like a locally made / hosted version of > something > >>>> like limewire / emule. I think it would be the best utilization of > >>>> resources. > >>>> > >>>> What thinks you? > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> On Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 8:32 PM, James Muendo <timrick(a)gmail.com > >wrote: > >>>> > >>>>> I think Kai talking in a Skunkworks meeting that they can host > >>>>> something that is valuable, and this is it. Anyone at KDN lurking > into the > >>>>> list? > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> James Muendo > >>>>> > >>>>> Leerick Office & Tech Supplies > >>>>> > >>>>> P.O Box 28016 - 00200 > >>>>> > >>>>> Nairobi,Kenya. > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> Phone: + 254 725 567 508 > >>>>> > >>>>> gtalk: timrick > >>>>> > >>>>> Skype: tim.rick > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> rickdeesadvantage.blogspot.com > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> *From:* skunkworks-bounces(a)lists.my.co.ke [mailto: > >>>>> skunkworks-bounces(a)lists.my.co.ke] *On Behalf Of *[ Brainiac ] > >>>>> *Sent:* 24 November 2009 20:27 > >>>>> *To:* Skunkworks Forum > >>>>> *Subject:* Re: [Skunkworks] Isnt it time we had torrents, p2p and > file > >>>>> sharing in "our internet" ? > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> @Lmwangi, nice website. > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> IMHO , wananchi vs kdn, KDN!. > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> anyone with KDN willing to offer space and bandwidth? (scrap that, > just > >>>>> pipe in a T1 into my home in malindi :-) ) > >>>>> > >>>>> On Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 7:49 PM, Lmwangi <lmwangi(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >>>>> > >>>>> Hi, > >>>>> > >>>>> On Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 4:16 PM, [ Brainiac ] < > arebacollins(a)gmail.com> > >>>>> wrote: > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> So, to start us off, Ive got the time, internet connection and skill. > >>>>> (and script to accompany the whole thing). Anyone with datacenter > >>>>> infrastructure and a rapidshare.co.ke domain? > >>>>> > >>>>> There's get.co.ke > >>>>> example: http://www.get.co.ke/files/get/59 > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> _______________________________________________ > >>>>> Skunkworks mailing list > >>>>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > >>>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > >>>>> ------------ > >>>>> Skunkworks Rules > >>>>> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > >>>>> ------------ > >>>>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke > >>>>> Other lists > >>>>> ------------- > >>>>> Announce: > >>>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce > >>>>> Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science > >>>>> kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> _______________________________________________ > >>>>> Skunkworks mailing list > >>>>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > >>>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > >>>>> ------------ > >>>>> Skunkworks Rules > >>>>> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > >>>>> ------------ > >>>>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke > >>>>> Other lists > >>>>> ------------- > >>>>> Announce: > >>>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce > >>>>> Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science > >>>>> kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> _______________________________________________ > >>>>> Skunkworks mailing list > >>>>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > >>>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > >>>>> ------------ > >>>>> Skunkworks Rules > >>>>> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > >>>>> ------------ > >>>>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke > >>>>> Other lists > >>>>> ------------- > >>>>> Announce: > >>>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce > >>>>> Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science > >>>>> kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general > >>>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> _______________________________________________ > >>>> Skunkworks mailing list > >>>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > >>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > >>>> ------------ > >>>> Skunkworks Rules > >>>> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > >>>> ------------ > >>>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke > >>>> Other lists > >>>> ------------- > >>>> Announce: > >>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce > >>>> Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science > >>>> kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general > >>>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> -- > >>> ????????? > >>> > >>> _______________________________________________ > >>> Skunkworks mailing list > >>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > >>> ------------ > >>> Skunkworks Rules > >>> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > >>> ------------ > >>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke > >>> Other lists > >>> ------------- > >>> Announce: > >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce > >>> Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science > >>> kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general > >>> > >> > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Skunkworks mailing list > >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > >> ------------ > >> Skunkworks Rules > >> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > >> ------------ > >> Other services @ http://my.co.ke > >> Other lists > >> ------------- > >> Announce: > >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce > >> Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science > >> kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general > >> > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Skunkworks mailing list > > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > > ------------ > > Skunkworks Rules > > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > > ------------ > > Other services @ http://my.co.ke > > Other lists > > ------------- > > Announce: > > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce > > Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science > > kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general > > >

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Let's make it easier to register businesses in Kenya
by Kelvin 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

Hi guys, and ladies A few days ago, I was helping my niece to register a new business. She wanted to register a (limited liability) company. We found someone to do it for us - the person, a lawyer, charged us Kshs 20,000/- Now, I was just thinking. If any man/woman in the street wants to start a business and needs a company, they would need to also pay this 20,000, wouldn't they? For many start up businesses that I have known, this amount is simply too much. The money can be better used elsewhere. In the spirit of helping all of us become better, financially and otherwise, I was thinking if at all we can do anything to make it easier to register companies in Kenya. The biggest hurdle is drawing up the Articles & Memorandum of Association, isn't it? While at school, we were taught that there are draft copies of these documents at the registrar. Is that so? Are they usable? My idea is this: can we make draft copies of these documents that can server "any business under the sun" and make them available for free download to anyone? In my humble opinion, it would be of massive help to aspiring entrepreneurs out there. While at it, perhaps we can also do the same for partnerships, sole proprietorships and other forms of businesses. Ama? What do you think? I'm no lawyer so, *who wants to help?* Kelvin www.likechapaa.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We help make your website a success. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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RF Equipment Needed
by Tony Likhanga 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

Hi good people, Anyone with links to where I can obtain materials for an FM radio RF system comprising RF combiners, Feeder cables, splitters & Antennas. I have the full list of specs but as a general guide-line this will do. Specs: 20kw, 50 Ohm, 87.5-108MHz

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Google apologizes for offensive first lady image
by aki 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

Tue Nov 24, 2009 9:14PM EST SAN FRANCISCO - Google Inc. is apologizing for a racially offensive image of the first lady that appears at the top of the list when users search for pictures of Michelle Obama on its site. Google placed a text ad above the image titled "Offensive Search Results" that states "Sometimes our search results can be offensive. We agree." Users who then click on the ad are directed to a letter from Google that explains its results "can include disturbing content, even from innocuous queries" but notes that Google doesn't endorse content on these Web sites. Google says its search formula relies on thousands of factors to rank a Web page's importance, and says it doesn't eliminate search results simply because of user complaints. However, Google says it will take down images in certain cases, such as when required by law to do so. "We apologize if you've had an upsetting experience using Google," the company wrote. Mountain View, Calif.-based Google also posted about the issue in a user support forum. Spokesman Scott Rubin would not elaborate on how the image ended up as the number-one result for the first lady. He said the company did remove one site displaying the image from its results because it included viruses, which Google policy prohibits. But a different Web site later posted the same image, he said. The White House declined to comment. This is not the first time Google has apologized for content in its search results. The company issued a similar response in 2004 when the top result for the term "Jew" pointed to an anti-Semitic Web site.

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Kai Wullf, Skunkworks talk Series part one here - http://bit.ly/6vqPen
by Mbugua Njihia 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

Part 1 of Kai Wullf, CEO Kenya Data Networks giving a talk at Skunkworks meet up at the multimedia university - http://bit.ly/6vqPen

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Skunkworks Meeting, Talking Mapping, Mikel Maron
by Phares Kariuki 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

Hi, Next Skunkworks meeting is on December 1st. Teleposta Tower's 4th Floor. We will be talking about the Map Kibera Project, Open Street Maps etc. Main speaker will be Mikel Maron. Mikel has previously worked as a Senior Developer for Yahoo Europe and has an academic background in information sciences as well as evolutionary computation. He is the founder of Mapufacture <http://www.mapufacture.com/>and currently a board member at the OpenStreetMap Foundation. <http://www.openstreetmap.org/> His blog can be found at www.brainoff.com Meeting starts at 6 pm -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares |

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Future Soft Softwares
by Grace Bomu 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

Hi, i got a call from FutureSoft software company of India. They are interested in partnering with a Kenyan software company. Their niche is banking/ industry software. If anyone is interested, please contact me for more details. Nmutungu(a)gmail.com regards -- Sent from my mobile device Grace L.N. Mutung'u (Bomu) +254721898732 +254736091242 Kenya

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Part time Work
by Imelda Mueni 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

Hi, A buddy of mine is looking for part time work , he is a web developer by profession mainly uses php, mysql and java so he is looking some thing to be doing after 4pm till 8pm ,even volunteer work on this field would be great and teaching ...please note it should be on part time basis cause he has a full time job else where , incase of any thing please let offlist or onlist thanks all -- God cares!

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“Hi, I'm an Android app.” “And I'm a rejected iPhone app.”
by aki 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

By Nicholas Bonsack - Fri Nov 20, 2009 Though you may think us to be iPhone fans all the time, we really do want to root for the underdog. Whether it's Google's Android or Palm's webOS, the smartphone industry could really use a David to the iPhone's Goliath to promote competition and better products all around. So it comes as a bit of a downer when we hear that Android development isn't going so well. Gameloft, whom you may know for making dozens of well-designed mobile games that look an<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/macworld/tc_macworld/storytext/gamelofttoc…> awful<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/macworld/tc_macworld/storytext/gamelofttoc…> lot<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/macworld/tc_macworld/storytext/gamelofttoc…>like certain other popular games, has told Reuters<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/macworld/tc_macworld/storytext/gamelofttoc…>that it (among others) has decided to invest less in developing for the Android platform. Gameloft's finance director Alexandre de Rochefort states that the problem is that “[the Android's application store] is not as neatly done as on the iPhone,” resulting in a market that doesn't encourage Android customers to buy applications for their phone. Rochefort further goes on to explain that “on Android, nobody is making significant revenue” because Google hasn't done a very good job of promoting software on the Android. iPhone games alone have made for a very generous 13 percent of Gameloft's revenue in the last quarter. By comparison, Android games only make for about 0.0325 percent of that revenue—*400 times* less. We've reported on a steady<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/macworld/tc_macworld/storytext/gamelofttoc…> exodus<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/macworld/tc_macworld/storytext/gamelofttoc…>of smaller developers from the iPhone platform, thanks to the App Store's often murky policies. If Gameloft's claims are true, we may see more of the larger developers start to move away from Android—or continue to stay away—thanks to a lack of marketing. In the past, Google has largely relied on viral marketing, its partners, and word of mouth to promote its own products. Perhaps Google could stand to learn a thing or two from Apple's marketing? “Hi, I'm an Android app.” “And I'm a rejected iPhone app.

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Afrinic 11
by Phares Kariuki 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

Hi, Afrinic 11 is currently going on. Streaming @ http://streaming.afrinic.net:8000/afrinic-11.ogg Jabber Conference @ afrinic-11(a)conference.jabber.org<afrinic-11(a)conference.jabber.org> -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares |

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"Call on hold" audio files with voice over
by Crystal Watley Kigoni 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

Dear Skunks, Does anyone know how to do "call on hold" audio files with a voice over? Crystal -- 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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Skill requirements and availability
by Al Kags 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

I was at an SME discussion forum in which SME's were talking about skill - or the general lack of multi-dexterous skill. At some point we were talking about the technological requirement of SME's. Quite a number of them wished that they could have (relevant here) a techie who is excited about technology, who therefore has a genuine aptitude for hardware and software management, BUT ALSO is able to manage their website effectively managing copy, working out online promos and such. Of course some might say that this is an unreasonable requirement. But I have learnt from people who have grown that specialisation is a good thing that limits all kinds of growth. They, those I have learnt from, became successful and top in their industries because they could wash dishes and cook gourmet meals... I.e. They could offer several unrelated expertise. It occured to me to wonder: what's the prevailing view here? Kags

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KDN Butterfly
by Murigi Muraya 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

Can someone from KDN tell us more about the Butterfly Service (Wi-Fi and ADSL). Which areas are covered in Nairobi? How does one access it ...

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Invitation to Youth Public Lecture: Youth unemployment, challenges and opportunities in economic development
by Mr. Lawi 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

For those interested... Invitation to Youth Public Lecture: Youth unemployment, challenges and opportunities in economic development *PUBLIC LECTURE * *BY * *MS. OBIAGELI EZEKWESILI, VICE PRESIDENT * *WORLD BANK – AFRICA REGION* *TOPIC: YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT* Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 Venue: University of Nairobi – Education Theatre 2 Time: 5:30 – 6:30 pm All participants kindly be seated by 5:15 pm *Enquiries: Maureen Kimoriot – **mkimoriot(a)worldbank.org*<mkimoriot(a)worldbank.org> *; tel: 3226482* *World Bank – Kenya* *www.worldbank.org/ke* <http://www.worldbank.org/ke>

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HP LAPTOP NX6110
by Felix mwai 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

Anyone in the list with a clue where i can get the following? *HP LAPTOP NX6110* fully working motherboard (without things like the processor,fan or any other accessories,just a clean motherboard.)

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PIRATE BAY
by James Muendo 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

I think most of you know this, but for those who don't, pirate bay (www.piratebay.org) is all what you might want to use for anything you might need to download. James Muendo Leerick Office & Tech Supplies P.O Box 28016 - 00200 Nairobi,Kenya. Phone: + 254 725 567 508 gtalk: timrick Skype: tim.rick rickdeesadvantage.blogspot.com

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we are determining your ICT future -- at this moment..
by Gakuru Alex 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

For those that are never interested in participating on ICT Policy, legislation and regulations... This is just to let you know that we at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies discussing Kenya Communications Regulations (CCK's) that will determine if service providers will continue giving you whatever quality of services they do at unregulated/restricted prices, no statements, who will be licensed on .ke sub domains, digital certification services, consumer protection, complaints and resolutions regulations, broadcasting-frequency allocations/content... the works http://www.cck.go.ke/current_consultations/ Here to engage with service providers, government and regulator to uphold consumer rights. regards, Alex Gakuru

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Is this a joke?
by fyodor 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

All, Last night i hit these speeds and thought i was high on something really divine.... http://www.speedtest.net/result/627509031.png Anyone else? -tyrus _IEEE Member

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Forget Safcom Check this out
by Max Muraya 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

Cudnt believe it myself check this speeds out for Butterfly. This speeds were maintaned frm wen i logged in at lik 7.30pm to when i was logging out at 11pm. During the day it was the usual slow bt at night i downloaded lik 2movies and an mp3 album :-). If they can maintain these speeds esp being wireless and unlimited i think safcom will loose many clients for as long as they charge guys per MB!!!!!

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portforwarding
by Job Muriuki 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

Am trying to setup port forwarding on an alvarion cpe router without success. the ip is public so i can access it from anywhere. I have attached a screenshot of the web interface. Anyone ever set up portforwardng on such. I want to configure a server remotely?

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A LITTLE SECRET FOR THE SKUNKS
by Lenchipai Nakodony 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

There is word going round that butterfly is currently free of charge, that there is a problem with their payment systems right now. Can anybody confirm this? We might actually get a chance to test the speeds and know which is, really, the faster option. Lenchipai Nakodony Suntel(K) Ltd Skype me:lenchiiz "Idealism is what precedes experience"

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"Jail broken" iPhones hacked by new virus
by aki 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

By Jim Finkle - Mon Nov 23, 2009 5:09PM EST BOSTON (Reuters) - Hackers have built a virus that attacks Apple Inc's iPhone by secretly taking control of the devices via their Internet connections, security experts said. The virus has been detected in the Netherlands and can only attack iPhones whose users have disabled some pre-installed security features, according to analysts monitoring the progress of the virus. The hackers are trying to use the virus to obtain passwords to banking sites, according to Graham Cluley, a researcher with anti-virus software maker Sophos. When an iPhone user tries to access a bank website, the Duh Worm directs the browser to a look-a-like site controlled by the hackers, Cluley said. A spokeswoman for ING Group said the Dutch banking giant discovered a criminal network that attempted to steal banking credentials via hacked iPhones. Dutch clients of ING have been targeted, but there was no indication that clients outside the Netherlands have to worry, she said. ING has not received any reports from clients that their credentials have been lost, but the bank was monitoring client accounts for suspicious transactions, the spokeswoman said. The only iPhones that are vulnerable to the Duh Worm are "jail broken" phones, where users disable key Applesecurity features to get around the terms of usage agreement that they are designed to enforce, analysts said. For example, Apple prevents users from switching service providers to unauthorized carriers and limits users to the approximately 100,000 programs that the company has vetted for installation on the device. There are thousands of unauthorized programs covering areas including Internet phone calls, WiFi access and pornography. "The vast majority of customers do not jailbreak their iPhones, and for good reason. These hacks not only violate the warranty, they will also cause the iPhone to become unstable and not work reliably," said Apple spokeswoman Natalie Harrison. Three independent security experts said that it is best for iPhone users not to jail break their devices because the security risks are greater than the benefits. "They're leaving their back door open. Every one else knows what the key is to open that door," Cluley said. The ING spokeswoman said: "People who use their iPhones in a regular way have nothing to fear." The case, which was widely reported by security experts on Monday, is the first in which iPhones have been recruited into a "botnet," or army of infected devices that hackers can control from a central "command and control center." Early this year an unknown criminal gang built a botnet with millions of PCs using a worm known as Conficker. Security researchersfeared that it might wreak havoc on April 1 based on code in the worm's software, but that date passed with little fanfare. Since then, security researchers say that a limited number of Conficker-infected PCs have been used to spread spam, sell fake anti-virus software and perpetrate identity theft.Mikko Hypponen, an expert on Conficker and chief research officer for security software maker F-Secure, said that Duh could spread from the Netherlands to other countries. Like the authors of Conficker, the hackers who wrote Duh are motivated to spread the worm because they too are looking for a payoff from their work, he said. "It's clearly written to make money. That's a first on the mobile side," Hypponen said. To be sure, iPhones that have not been jail broken face their own security challenges. Yet so far Apple has been able to stay ahead of the hackers. In July the company issued a software patch to fix a critical bug uncovered by two researchers that made the device susceptible to secret attacks using the SMS system, which mobile devices use to send text messages. Apple shares rose 3 percent on Monday to $205.88 on the Nasdaq

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Inside Google's Advertising Empire
by aki 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

By JR Raphael, PC World - Mon Nov 23, 2009 6:00PM EST Google 's gobbling up another advertising company, the search giant has announced. Google will acquire Teracent<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/insidegoogles…>, a Silicon Valley startup specializing in "intelligent display advertising." Yep -- that means more online ads customized specifically for your visit. Teracent, of course, is far from Google's first foray into the online advertising world; as most people who use the Web can't help but know, Google-served ads are practically everywhere these days. Here's an overall look at Google's ad-related acquisitions and how they play into your online life. *Teracent: **Google's Display-Advertising Acquisition* Reading the way Google describes Teracent<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/insidegoogles…>, it's not hard to understand how it'll fit into the company's advertising ecosystem. "Teracent's technology can pick and choose from literally thousands of creative elements of a display ad in real-time -- tweaking images, products, messages or colors," Google's official blog posting<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/insidegoogles…>explains. "These elements can be optimized depending on factors like geographic location, language, the content of the website, the time of day or the past performance of different ads." Teracent's technology is expected to become available to advertisers using Google's Content Network and DoubleClick program. Yahoo, incidentally, announced an advertising partnership<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/insidegoogles…>with Teracent earlier this year. There's no word yet how the Google acquisition could affect that relationship (though "badly" might be a logical guess). *Google's Past Ad Acquisitions* The Teracent acquisition comes just two weeks after Google announced it was buying mobile advertising provider AdMob<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/insidegoogles…>-- a deal worth a whopping $750 million in stock. AdMob focuses primarily on display ads and mobile application ads. Translation: Get ready to see a whole lot of Google-powered advertising on your mobile phone. Prior to AdMob, Google's ad-related acquisitions had revolved around the Web and even the airwaves. (Some say the G-gang is also aiming for in-brain advertising<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/insidegoogles…>, though I'm pretty sure those rumors are unfounded.) So what are some of the other noteworthy purchases, and how have they affected you? Time for the quick tour: • *DoubleClick: *Bought for $3.1 billion in 2007<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/insidegoogles…>, DoubleClick delivered a massive network of advertisers into Google's already-strong advertising system. You can thank DoubleClick for all the Google-run display and rich-media ads around the Net -- prior to DC's entry, those had been a relatively small part of Google's advertising empire. • *AdScape: *In-game advertising firm AdScape entered the Google domain<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/insidegoogles…>in March of 2007, drawing speculation<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/insidegoogles…>of massive Google-led virtual worlds on the way. To its credit, Google did launch Lively<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/insidegoogles…>last summer. It took only a matter of months, however, for the service -- which, by some accounts, had turned largely into a virtual teenage groping ground<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/insidegoogles…>-- to get shut down<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/insidegoogles…> . What's AdScape doing now? Good question. It's somewhere in Google's advertising empire, just presumably in a quiet corner. One day, though, the big G's targeted advertising may pop up in a game near you. • *dMarc Broadcasting: *Even further down on the list of not-quite-so-successful ad attempts is dMarc Broadcasting, bought by Google<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/insidegoogles…>in January of 2006. The company was meant to help Google get into radio advertising<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/insidegoogles…>, and it did -- for a short while. Earlier this year, the Google radio ad idea died<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/insidegoogles…>, effectively sending dMarc to the gDump and Google ads off of America's airwaves. • *Applied Semantics: *Ah, the one that started it all. Google grabbed Applied Semantics<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/insidegoogles…>in 2003, marking the beginning of the AdSense program and Google's status as a serious advertising player. You know all those little text ads that pop up on Google searches and on countless other Web sites? You can thank Applied Semantics for getting that ball rolling and providing the foundation for the various Google ads we see today.

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Top Notch Web Developer
by James Muendo 23 Nov '09

23 Nov '09

Hi Skunk(ett)s, A friend of mine is looking for a top-notch web developer, should be good in PHP and AJAX. Good package, if you know anyone, please let them drop-a-line ASAP. James Muendo Leerick Office & Tech Supplies P.O Box 28016 - 00200 Nairobi,Kenya. Phone: + 254 725 567 508 gtalk: timrick Skype: tim.rick rickdeesadvantage.blogspot.com

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ARCHIVING
by James Muendo 23 Nov '09

23 Nov '09

Hi Skunk(ettes); Any company that deals with this get in-touch off-list. Work is as much as archiving information for an organisation that has been around since 1964. So, quote and include all the details possible. Regards; James Muendo Leerick Office & Tech Supplies P.O Box 28016 - 00200 Nairobi,Kenya. Phone: + 254 725 567 508 gtalk: timrick Skype: tim.rick rickdeesadvantage.blogspot.com

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MDaemon Help Needed
by Simon Mbuthia 23 Nov '09

23 Nov '09

Hi guys, I have just been informed by my ISP that our network is spamming :-( Some network engineer tells me that normally, it is the mail server that sends out SPAM. Our server happens t run MDaemon, whose configuration appears kinda cryptic to me. the said engineer tells me that there are settings that need to be applied on MDaemon to prevent it from spamming, but she doesn't remember exactly how that's done. It is on this basis that I am imploring MDaermon gurus [if there's such a thing as that] on the list to kindly throw me a lifeline as guys have started complaining of emails not getting delivered to their intended recipients. Please help. Me. -- שִׁמְעוֹן

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How the CoE is promoting abortion and homosexuality
by Mikey Tirop 23 Nov '09

23 Nov '09

Dear Fellow Kenya, Contrary to what some media people (especially The Daily Nation – Nation Media Group) wants Kenyans to believe, the following is what the so called harmonized draft constitution will mean to the society if it is passed as it is: 1. Abortion will officially be legal 2. Homosexuality will officially be legal Let me explain: A. THE ABORTION ISSUE: The previous draft discussed extensively at Bomas concluded the following: Right To Life 35.(1) Every person has the right to life except as may be prescribed in an Act of Parliament. (2) The life of a person begins at conception. (3) Abortion is not permitted except as may be provided for by an Act of Parliament. The Harmonized draft created by the Committee of Experts (CoE) says the following: Right to life 35. (1) Every person has the right to life. (2) A person shall not be arbitrarily deprived of life. With the above in mind, please note the following changes in the harmonized draft: a. The sentence "(2) The life of a person begins at conception." has been removed from the former draft. This was removed because pro-abortion groups usually dismiss the fact that life begins at conception. This is so as to allow babies to be killed while in the womb because according to them, life of a “person” begins at the point the baby is born. b. The sentence "(3) Abortion is not permitted except as may be provided for by an Act of Parliament." has also been removed from the former draft. Removing this sentence therefore means that if the harmonized constitution is passed, abortion will be permitted and millions of babies will be killed! B. THE HOMOSEXUALITY ISSUE: The previous draft discussed extensively at Bomas concluded the following: Family 42. (1) The family is the natural and fundamental unit of society and the basis of social order. (2) Every adult has the right - (a) to marry a person of the opposite sex, based upon the free consent of the parties; and (b) found a family. (3) A person shall not marry another person of the same sex. (4) Parties to a marriage are entitled to equal rights in relation to the marriage at the time of the marriage, during the marriage and at the dissolution of the marriage. (5) Parliament shall enact legislation that recognizes— (a) marriages concluded under any tradition, or system of religious, personal or family law; and (b) personal and family law under any tradition, or adhered to by persons professing a particular religion, to the extent that such marriages or systems are consistent with this Constitution. The Harmonized draft created by the CoE says the following: Family 42. (1) The family is the natural and fundamental unit of society and the necessary basis of social order. (2) Every adult has the right to marry a person of the opposite sex, based upon the free consent of the parties. (3) Every adult has the right to found a family. (4) Parties to a marriage are entitled to equal rights at the time of the marriage, during the marriage and at the dissolution of the marriage. (5) Parliament shall enact legislation that recognizes— (a) marriages concluded under any tradition, or system of religious, personal or family law; and (b) personal and family law under any tradition, or adhered to by persons professing a particular religion, to the extent that such marriages or systems are consistent with this Constitution. With the above in mind, please note the following change in the harmonized draft: The sentence "(3) A person shall not marry another person of the same sex." has been removed from the former draft. This is so as to make sure that when the draft constitution there is ambiguity as to what a "family" really is and by so doing pave way for homosexuality and destruction of the traditional family. C. HOW THE COMMITTEE OF EXPERTS PLANS TO ACHIEVE THIS EVIL PLAN The strategy being used by the CoE, pro-abortion groups and homosexuals is as follows: 1. Certain people in the media and columnists are supposed to create the impression that homosexuals have been marginalized by this new constitution. This is so as to allow you to ignore paying much attention on the evil changes that have been made by the CoE and by so doing vote YES for a constitution that goes against the religious and cultural beliefs of the majority. 2. The 30 day period for debate has been specifically been made that short so that there is no time for the word to spread. 3. Certain people in the media are supposed to only create the impression that the only major contentious issue is devolution of power. This is therefore meant to make the public concentrate on only that issue and forget about abortion and the family. 4. Since the sections on abortion and homosexuality will not be discussed widely by the public, the impression created by the CoE will be that the abortion and homosexuality issues are not contentions and so they will not be put under a referendum. We all know that a majority of Kenyans are pro-life and they also reject homosexuality. Therefore putting such issues under a referendum will be a big blow to the pro-abortion groups and homosexuals. What you can do to stop this madness: - Email all major and minor newspapers, magazines, TV & Radio stations and inform them of these evil plans by the CoE, abortionists and homosexuals - Use word of mouth to talk to your friends, co-workers, neighbors, fellow commuters, classmates, family members and basically everyone you come in contact with. - Talk to your pastor, priest, imam, guru and tell them to use the pulpit to stop this evil - Forward this message to all your email contacts - Forward this message to all your contacts on Facebook, twitter and other social networks - Create Facebook groups and invite your friends to spread the word - Go to the Commitee of Experts website (www.coekenya.go.ke) and inform them through their forums and email address of your displeasure that they are tying to push us towards the culture of death and homosexuality by making the changes mentioned above - Talk, write, email your Members of Parliament and tell them that if the draft reaches parliament in the current state, they must change it immediately to include the sentences that CoE removed. Otherwise they can kiss their re-election goodbye. - Pray very hard that the constitution does not pass with the current format that promotes abortion and homosexuality Please note that if you do not take action: - Millions of babies are going to be murdered. - Homosexuals will promote their sinful ways openly since the law will be on their side and you will even be sent to jail for discriminating against them. It is now up to you. Yours, Very Concerned Kenyan. 23rd, November, 2009

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SMS Interconnect Fees
by saidimu apale 23 Nov '09

23 Nov '09

I didn't know it cost Safaricom so much to terminate SMSes on their network. Poor MJ ;) http://manypossibilities.net/2009/11/sms-interconnect-fees/

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video compression and analysis software for MPEG-4 (H.264)
by nyarotho kennedy 23 Nov '09

23 Nov '09

morning happy people, i need thorough assistance on the above subject. am currently working on my project - I*PTV Service optimization on an IMS network*. The main objective is to reduce bandwidth consumption(typical for the kenyan market!) and improve scalability. one way to achieve this is by choosing a suitable video codec for transmission. But as is with academia i need to analyse different video signals (compressed differently) and justify my choice. that is why i need compression software and probably software for VIDEO signal analysis. Please try and keep it FOSS :). all help appreciated. God bless y'all! NB: Any Zuku guyz can let me in on the codecs they use for their service. and it doesnt have to be h.264! BR, Nyarotho Kennedy -- People should know when they are conquered.

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How the CoE is promoting abortion and homosexuality
by Mikey Tirop 23 Nov '09

23 Nov '09

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Anyone supplying Ericsson PB 250 VMU Cards ?
by benson maina 23 Nov '09

23 Nov '09

Gentlemen kindly assist on this one ASAP

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ANALOGUE DIGIUM CARDS ANYONE?
by davis muriuki 23 Nov '09

23 Nov '09

Anyone with the above cards please email me offlist -- Thiong'o Muriuki,

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if you ever need to rename 100+ files...
by saidimu apale 23 Nov '09

23 Nov '09

I needed to quickly and painlessly rename some files by replacing spaces with underscores (_). Here's a quick and dirty python script that did it for me. I ran it from the python interpreter command-line (I didn't save the script to a file... lazy). ----- begin script----- import os for file in os.listdir(os.getcwd()): newname = "_".join(file.split()) os.rename(file, newname) ----- end script------ It's a quick and dirty script so there's no error-handling of *any* sort. But that's trivial to add if you needed it.

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Flex Adobe Air Runtime
by Mr. Lawi 23 Nov '09

23 Nov '09

Flex gurus? If I have the Flex SDK, do I need to install the Adobe Air runtime? There is a .air app I want to run and it does require I install adobe runtime and I am not sure I need to download it if I already have the sdk. Thanx in advance.

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web developer needed
by Gichingiri Kuria 23 Nov '09

23 Nov '09

kindly circulate* The Company* Sokoletu is a company involved in design for web and print. We build and develop great websites; also involved in graphic design for print-work including logo design, branding, book layout, etc (see our website for more info www.sokoletu.co.ke) *Position* *Assistant Web Developer* *Duties* - Coding functionality into a provided website draft - Applying content to layout on website - Testing of website for compatibility on various browsers - Updating of content on existing websites *Requirements* - A passion for the web - A preference for Mozilla Firefox over IE - Desire and potential to learn - Understanding of XHTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL - know how to use applications used for: 1. bitmap editing (e.g. Photoshop) 2. vector editing (e.g. Illustrator) 3. WYSIWYG editing (e.g. Dreamweaver) *Experience* Some form of experience is necessary, on the minimum through formal education or apprenticeship. *Apply* - send an email of introduction to info(a)sokoletu.co.ke before 13th December 2009 - attach CV as Word document or PDF, no longer than 2 pages - attach samples of your work in .jpg or PDF, no bigger than 2MB if sending a sample website, ZIP it - (if available) send links to an online CV or to works you've done --------------------------------- Gichingiri Kuria, Design, Sokoletu. www.sokoletu.co.ke

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Re: [Skunkworks] Kebs targets makers of software with quality rules
by Steve Obbayi 23 Nov '09

23 Nov '09

To all those who are against reinventing the wheel, i will give you a simple illustration: Take these two apps: for those who have been around since the early days of mysql, remember "mysql front". this App was the main interface to the mysql database but thank God for Indians. they went ahead and developed "mysqlyog". years later mysql front couldn't compete simply coz these indian fellows reinvented the wheel and gave us mysqlyog. These two applications did exactly the same thing but mysqlyog capitalized on mysql fronts weaknesses. They turn to development on win32 api an produced a lighter and faster front end to mysql. eventually almost everyone stopped using mysql front and turned to mysqlyog. i dont thinks its in production any more @Peter I am afraid I still have to agree with Aki on this one... 1. you say Kenya produces software for intl market? eg isys and verviant. don't these guys have offices in Denmark/USA or rather they seem to be like local partners for these foreign companies? That to me isn't local software. 2. Even though code reuse is inevitable eg like in c++ I would use the STL which comes as part of the core language is one argument to that. I write an algorithm that does task X then when I need task X i would get that algorithm and use it. Is a better form of code reuse Code reuse however doesn't mean downloading an entire app and choosing your favorite theme and pluggins and using them. That is simply using software, period!!! don't need to be a genius to do that. code reuse simply means bundling code into classes or reusable objects and not entire applications. 3. One thing you should note is that the international software market isn't hard to penetrate coz what the international software market want to see is demo software or sample code. But the thing is Kenyan Software developers don't have original apps to even use as demos and that why Kenyan developers are having problems. You cant use a borrowed App as a demo. Then I have had the privilege of spending a lot of my time jumping between USA and today and with time you tend to notice differences. I noticed in USA (not just IT industry but all) the people want the government to stay out of the way. while in Kenya we want the government to do things for us. 4. How does one have the nerve to call themselves a software developer and yet they cannot develop anything from scratch? How can you be a developer when you cant even optimize your own code. When google adopted the code for mysql they modified it, fixed bugs, patched up the code and contributed part of it back to main code base. How many developers here fr example those that use Joomla or drupal a lot. how many of these have rooted out bugs or improved the code and sent the modifications back to the source. If any developer who uses those apps does that let us know. I will start with myself. many years ago I used to use phpcollab and found very many bugs. I went in fixed them and sent the changes back to the developers. Kenyan developers need to step up the plate to earn the 100% Kenyan made mark. SKYPE: sobbayi US: +1 202 297 6831 +1 202 470 0525 KE: +254 722 627 691 http://blog.sobbayi.com http://sobbayi.blogspot.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Karunyu" <pkarunyu(a)gmail.com> To: "Skunkworks Forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 3:33:26 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Kebs targets makers of software with quality rules My point: concluding that Kenya does not produce software for the local or international market simply because of the prevalent use of FREEWARE, is, for lack of a more polite word, a fallacy. Aki, you are making one large assumption: That the reason Kenya does not produce software for the local or international market is because of code reuse. Here are my thoughts; 1. Kenya does produce software for the local and international market, two outfits come to mind, iSys and Vervient 2. Code reuse is inevitable, unless you want to start by writing your own BIOS, device drivers, OS, compiler, web server etc. Assuming you drive a toyota camry, can not the same argument you are making be applied to it? (they tend to reuse the same powertrains) 3. Finally, the fact that Kenya does not produce software for the international market can be attributed to several variables, not just FREEWARE, for example: a. The local software market is still relatively 'virgin' such that the few companies that do produce software for it are satisfied b. The international software market is relatively hard to penetrate such that local companies find it easier to stick to the local c. Kenyans have peculiar coding habits d. "Tunaomba serikali itusaidie" e. 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MOA Compliant Accident at rout 111.
by Lawrence Kago 23 Nov '09

23 Nov '09

Anyone using route 111? I have a problem with MOA compliant,they've only operated the route for 2-3Yrs now.We thought they were a good idea since they'd go to the city center(Licensed) but we now have mixed reactions. I don't know if its the buses(Poor maintenance) or the drivers who are reckless.Jana another bad accident happened at a place called Juanco/VET n enough have happened before involving buses from the same company. I tried to compare them with another company which has been plying the rout for the last 6 or so years(at least since i came to know them) and i think MOA Compliant need some sound advice. Is there anybody in the forum who can contact the management.

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Ericsson PB 250 VMU Cards
by benson maina 23 Nov '09

23 Nov '09

Morning Where can I get this cards & at how much? Best regards

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Re: [Skunkworks] Power of Innovation: TED Talks
by S. U. Mawiyoo 23 Nov '09

23 Nov '09

Speaking of TED.com.. Is there a Local chapter of this.. ? Anyone interested in organising a local chapter via TEDx<http://www.ted.com/tedx> <http://www.ted.com/tedx>A local chapter in Tanzania just got Legit recently. (tweets @TEDxDAR <http://twitter.com/TEDxDar>) ___________________ S.U. Mawiyoo +27 78 747 0240 (SA) 15196704-2007 International Office (RW Wilcocks South, Victoria Street, Stellenbosch 7600.) (Private Bag X1, 7602 Matieland) South Africa ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Confidentiality Notice: This message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. __________________________________________________________ http://sm1810.blogspot.com/ Updates, ~ Spasmodic ~ 2009/11/22 David Kiania | Asentric Consulting Ltd <kianiadee(a)gmail.com> > I have just watched one of the most amazing technology presentations > at TED Check this out. > > http://www.ted.com/talks/pranav_mistry_the_thrilling_potential_of_sixthsens… > > All I can say is woow! > > Rgds > > Kiania > -- > > [Asentric Consulting Ltd] > > If a man has in himself the soul of a slave will he not become one no > matter what his birth .... > > -Richest Man in Babylon > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > ------------ > Skunkworks Rules > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > ------------ > Other services @ http://my.co.ke > Other lists > ------------- > Announce: > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce > Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science > kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general >

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A thought to all phone programmers/developers.
by Lawrence Kago 23 Nov '09

23 Nov '09

May be my phone is old/doesn't support the feature if they exist. A phone has a storage capacity of upto 500 contacts,clients sometimes save numbers under name X and eventually forget who the person is.Most people end up saving numbers as...X-Fundi,John-Driver,Joel-(person who connected you to him),for easy reference so that you don't end up deleting important contacts. Is there a phone that has ability to save contacts and maybe create/show mutual frnd.or at least how the contact ended up in your phone ie.the way access shows tables relationship.Is it possible to develop something of the sort so that one can create contacts relationship on the phone.... Just a thought.

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Java Store - Hijakced from: Kebs targets makers of software with quality rules
by Steve Obbayi 23 Nov '09

23 Nov '09

This is a spin-off of the thread "Kebs targets makers of software with quality rules" just didnt want to hijack it entirely, I picked off from the conversation between @AKi and @Murigi about developers pulling off solo moves instead of working together. Anyway, for those who might not know that Sun has been trying out Apple's model of distributing Apps and now Java developers have got an avenue of distributing desktop apps, games etc using the Java Store. I remember @Wesley floated a similar store to distribute Kenyan Apps on some past thread and I am not sure what happened to that idea. So Sun has done exactly what Wesley was thinking about. Here is the catch for now it is only available to USA residents to buy and sell their Apps (so for those that cant access it, I have attached a screen shot of my page to this email). Sun has gone further and now opened it to other selected countries who can put only free apps for the time being, but will soon be allowed to put up apps for a fee. I tried to set up a second account as a Kenyan developer but unfortunately they wont allow me to do it until the demand for developers wishing to develop for the Java Store goes up... plus other things. I am encouraging developers from Kenya to sign up so as to build that demand and have them include Kenya in the next list of countries that can create Apps for the store. Thats what @Aki said in the previous thread that Kenyan developers must work 10 times harder to keep up with developers in other countries. Its not so much the lack of developers but lack of innovation within the developers. I am not sure if the link is accessible from Kenya but here's the link: http://java.sun.com/warehouse/index.jsp If you can access the link please go ahead and register. Steve Obbayi SKYPE: sobbayi US: +1 202 297 6831 +1 202 470 0525 KE: +254 722 627 691 http://sobbayi.com http://blog.sobbayi.com

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Ubuntu Developers Agree to Help with Chrome OS
by aki 23 Nov '09

23 Nov '09

By Brian Heater - PC Magazine - Fri Nov 20 Google has an important ally in its newly revealed Chrome OS<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/zd/tc_zd/storytext/246248/34159120/SIG=128…>. Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu--one of the more user-friendly versions of Linux around--has agreed to contribute engineering to the project, under contract. "In the interest of transparency, we should declare that Canonical is contributing engineering to Google under contract," Chris Kenyon, vice president of OEM Services at Canonical, wrote in a blog post<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/zd/tc_zd/storytext/246248/34159120/SIG=112…>. "In our discussions, Sundar Pichai and Linus Upson made it clear that they want,wherever feasible, to build on existing components and tools from the open source community without unnecessary re-invention. This clear focus should benefit a wide variety of existing projects and we welcome it." While there are certainly some similarities between the two Linux-based operating systems, Ubuntu and Chrome are sufficiently different, Kenyon wrote. "Ubuntu will continue to be a general purpose OS running both web and native applications such as OpenOffice and will not require specialized hardware."

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New Malware Affects Jailbroken iPhones
by aki 23 Nov '09

23 Nov '09

By Mike Keller - 3:49PM EST Late last week, an Australian hacker dubbed *ikee* deployed the Rickrolling<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/newmalwareaff…>worm– a harmless and humorous worm that installs a picture of 80’s one hit wonder Rick Astley<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/newmalwareaff…>to affected users’ home screens. *Rickrolling* serves not so much as malware but as a warning to jailbreak users who have installed SSH in order to gain root access to their iPhone’s file system from the internet but have neglected to change the default password, even though not doing so is clearly warned against in the installation documentation. To the few users yet to heed the warning presented by *ikee*, it might be a good time to go ahead Intego<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/newmalwareaff…>reported the discovery of a much more harmful piece of malware that affects jailbroken iPhones and permeates in the same fashion as the *Rickrolling*worm. Once again exploiting the fact that many users who install SSH on their iPhones fail to change the default password, the *iPhone/Privacy.A *worm quietly copies personal information from an afflicted device and spreads itself to other unsecured iPhones on the same network. Unlike *Rickrolling, *which announces itself by changing the wallpaper, this worm gives no indication when a device has been infected. Since an unchanged SSH password grants root file system access, *iPhone/Privacy.A* has the potential to access any file stored on an affected iPhone- including, but not limited to e-mails, text messages, photos, music, videos and calendars. This news shouldn’t be read as a chastisement of jailbreaking but rather a reminder to use common sense. Especially when it comes to installing hackish software, know what you’re getting yourself into, and always read the docs.

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Power of Innovation: Sixth Sense
by David Kiania | Asentric Consulting Ltd 23 Nov '09

23 Nov '09

I have just watched one of the most amazing technology presentations at TED Check this out. http://www.ted.com/talks/pranav_mistry_the_thrilling_potential_of_sixthsens… All I can say is woow! Rgds Kiania -- [Asentric Consulting Ltd] If a man has in himself the soul of a slave will he not become one no matter what his birth .... -Richest Man in Babylon

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Google Unveils Chrome OS; Tech World Yawns
by aki 22 Nov '09

22 Nov '09

By Paul Suarez - Sat Nov 21, 2009 5:05PM EST Earlier this week, Google gave the world a first look at the Chrome OS<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/googleunveils…>. The press event confirmed what was suspected when Google announced it was working on a netbook operating system<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/googleunveils…>four months ago -- it would emphasize speed and simplicity<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/googleunveils…>. As the tech world tests versions of the operating system that were compiled from Google's source code<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/googleunveils…>it is looking like the project's priorities may be weaknesses. Chromium OS is simple; so simple that most hands-on impressions are calling it the Chrome browser with a few add-ons<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/googleunveils…>. The OS adds features such as a battery life indicator and window management, but lacks a few standards -- such as a way to shut down the OS. A big advantage to Chrome<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/googleunveils…>is that the cloud-based model has the potential for extremely fast computing, including a boot time as short as three seconds. Right now, Chrome OS is getting mixed speed results, which is probably because it is running through virtual machines<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/googleunveils…>. Vladislav Savov of Engadget<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/googleunveils…>reports his install booted to the login screen in fewer than ten seconds and was able to browse the Web in another five. Sean Kalinich from Tweaktown<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/googleunveils…>had a far more underwhelming experience. His machine was booting about as fast as a laptop running Windows 7 off a SSD. Here's what he had to say: *"Boot up - From pressing the start (power) link until we hit the log in screen was 14.8 seconds. After typing in our log in information (which HAS to be a Gmail account), it took a further 4.4 seconds to get to the "Desktop", so total boot up time is about 20-25 . . . " * It seems that it is too early to tell if the Chrome OS will be a hit<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/googleunveils…>or a flop<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/googleunveils…>. To be fair, this is a very early version of the OS that wasn't ever meant to be much more than a browser. As Harry McCracken of Technologizer<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/googleunveils…>points out, Google said the OS is subject to quite a bit of change before an official release next year, and critiquing the OS is premature until a close-to-final build is available

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Security Pro Says New SSL Attack Can Hit Many Sites
by aki 22 Nov '09

22 Nov '09

By Robert McMillan, IDG News Service A Seattle computer security consultant says he's developed a new way to exploit a recently disclosed bug in the SSL protocol, used to secure communications on the Internet. The attack, while difficult to execute, could give attackers a very powerful phishing attack. Frank Heidt, CEO of Leviathan Security Group, says his "generic" proof-of-concept code could be used to attack a variety of Web sites. While the attack is extremely difficult to pull off -- the hacker would first have to first pull off a man-in-the-middle attack, running code that compromises the victim's network -- it could have devastating consequences. The attack exploits the SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) Authentication Gap bug, first disclosed on Nov. 5. One of the SSL bug's discoverers, Marsh Ray at PhoneFactor, says he's seen a demonstration of Heidt's attack, and he's convinced it could work. "He did show it to me and it's the real deal," Ray said. The SSL Authentication flaw gives the attacker a way to change data being sent to the SSL server, but there's still no way to read the information coming back. Heidt sends data that causes the SSL server to return a redirect message that then sends the Web browser to another page. He then uses that redirect message to move the victim to an insecure connection where the Web pages can be rewritten by Heidt's computer before they are sent to the victim. "Frank has shown a way to leverage this blind plain text injection attack into a complete compromise of the connection between the browser and the secure site," Ray said. A consortium of Internet companies has been working to fix the flaw since the PhoneFactor developers first uncovered it several months ago. Their work gained new urgency when the bug was inadvertently disclosed on a discussion list. Security experts have been debating the severity of this latest SSL flaw since it became public knowledge. Last week, IBM researcher Anil Kurmus showed how the flaw could be used to trick browsers into sending Twittermessages that contained user passwords. This latest attack shows that the flaw could be used to steal all sorts of sensitive information from secure Web sites, Heidt said. To be vulnerable, sites need to do something called client renegotiation under SSL and also to have some element on their secure Web pages that could generate a particular 302 redirect message. Many high-profile banking and e-commerce Web sites will not return this 302 redirect message in a way that can be exploited, but a "huge number" of sites could be attacked, Heidt said. With so many Web sites at risk to the flaw, Heidt says he does not intend to release his code immediately. From the victim's perspective, the only noticeable change during an attack is that the browser no longer looks as though it's connected to an SSL site. The attack is similar to the SSL Strip<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/securityprosa…>attack demonstrated by Moxie Marlinspike [cq] at a security conference earlier this year. Leviathan Security Group has created a tool<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/securityprosa…>that webmasters can use to see if their sites are vulnerable to a SSL Authentication Gap attack. Because SSL, and its replacement standard, TLS, are used in a wide range of Internet technologies the bug has far-reaching implications. Thierry Zoller, a security consultant with G-Sec, says that theoretically, the flaw could be used to attack mail servers<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/pcworld/tc_pcworld/storytext/securityprosa…>. "An attacker can potentially highjack mails send over secured SMTP [Simple Mail Transfer Protocol] connections, even if they are authenticated by a private certificate," he said in an instant message interview. Zoller, who has not seen Leviathan's code, said that if the attack works as advertized, it will be just a matter of days before someone else figures out how to do it.

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Smiling on Facebook costs Canadian her insurance
by aki 22 Nov '09

22 Nov '09

MONTREAL (AFP) – Facebook can be a double-edged sword, a Canadian woman learned when an insurance company cut her health benefits, claiming she was healthy after seeing pictures of her smiling in bikini at the beach. Nathalie Blanchard, 29, took long-term sick leave from her job at IBM in Bromont, Quebec, more than a year ago for severe depression. She was receiving monthly benefits from her insurance company, Manulife. When Blanchard called Manulife to inquire why the payments dried up, the insurance company said that "I'm available to work, because of Facebook," she told CBC television. She said that Manulife cited several pictures Blanchard had posted on her social networking website page, including some showing her enjoying herself during a male strip-tease show at a Chippendales bar, celebrating her birthday and bathing in the sun. Based on these postings, the firm claimed Blanchard was no longer depressed. Manulife declined to comment on the incident but said in a statement that "we would not deny or terminate a valid claim solely based on information published on websites such as Facebook." But the company did recognize that it uses such information to learn more about their clients.

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projector
by jacques munene 22 Nov '09

22 Nov '09

hi guys whats the best projector to buy and @ how much kind regards, Jacques Munene, Dew CIS Solutions Ltd, View Park Towers, P.O Box 45689, Nairobi 00100. Kenya. [T]: +254 (20) 243 097, +254 (20) 353 5560 [E]: info(a)dewcis.com Web: http://www.dewcis.com ________________________________ Disclaimer: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use by the individual(s) or entity to whom it is addressed to. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. Additionally, if you have received this email in error please notify the sender immediately by a reply e-mail.

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Pissed With Safaricom 3G
by Odhiambo Washington 22 Nov '09

22 Nov '09

Safaricom have just launched their 0.3G service again! Here I am, trying to download a 13MB file and it's telling me 18hrs (and counting..) left!!! Now this is not something I should be paying for or is it just me (where I am)? <cut> pidgin-2.6.3.exe105 B/s - 24.0 kB of 13.8 MB, 1 day left http://garr.dl.sourceforge.net/project/pidgin/Pidgin/2.6.3/pidgin-2.6.3.exe </cut> Sux!! -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ "If you have nothing good to say about someone, just shut up!." -- Lucky Dube

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Ruby shining on Java, Windows, and Mac OS
by aki 22 Nov '09

22 Nov '09

By Paul Krill - Fri Nov 20, 2009 8:11PM EST San Francisco - Ruby, the popular open source dynamic language, is making headway not only on Java but also on the Windows and Mac platforms. Appearing at the RubyConf event in Burlingame, Calif., on Friday afternoon, Engine Yard officials offered insights on JRuby, which puts Ruby on the JVM (Java Virtual Machine). JRuby also functions with Windows. Apple personnel at the conference detailed MacRuby<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/infoworld/tc_infoworld/storytext/101491/34…>, which puts Ruby on Mac OS. JRuby 1.4.0 was released November 2, featuring a native executable capability for Windows. "Over the years, we realized that we've been basically ignoring the Windows platform because we don't really like the Windows platform," said Charles Nutter, co-leader of the JRuby project with Thomas Enebo at Engine Yard<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/infoworld/tc_infoworld/storytext/101491/34…>. Both previously led the project at Sun Microsystems. But most of the world's developers still run Windows, especially in the Java world, said Nutter. Proponents of JRuby are going to have make sure it can work on Windows, Nutter said. "We finally realized we can't ignore that side of the world," he said. "I think JRuby may actually be the easiest way to run Ruby on Windows right now," said Nutter. JRuby previously has worked on Windows, but version 1.4.0 cleans up a lot of bugs pertaining to Windows, Nutter said. Also featured in the JRuby upgrade are Â more than 300 bug fixes and an embedding API. Future plans for JRuby include cleaning up performance issues, offering a new optimizing compiler and JVM integration parity with other languages, such as Groovy. Also planned is support of the Java 7 invokedynamic capability, to improve how Ruby does method calls. Code will run faster via this capability. "JRuby really is the enterprise Ruby," Nutter said. Plans also are moving forward to enable development of JRuby applications via Engine Yard's cloud platform, he noted. JRuby also works on Google's Android platform. Separately from JRuby, IronRuby<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/infoworld/tc_infoworld/storytext/101491/34…>exists as a version of Ruby for Microsoft's .Net framework, relying on the Microsoft Dynamic Language Runtime. In the Mac space, the open source MacRuby project is intended to provide an optimized and integrated version of Ruby for Mac OS X and be compatible with Ruby programs. MacRuby leverages Apple's Cocoa technology, which provides an Objective-C-based programming environment for Mac OS X. Concurrent programming, for managing multiple threads, is featured in the MacRuby effort via the GCD (Grand Central Dispatch) technology in Mac OS. "I think [GCD] is really going to make Ruby a great language for doing concurrent programming on the Mac," said Ernest Prabhakar, open source product managerat Apple. Incremental releases of MacRuby have been occurring since March 2008. MacRuby is compiled by default and uses the LLVM (Low Level Virtual Machine) project for just-in-time and ahead-of-time compilation.

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Re: [Skunkworks] Skunkworks Digest, Vol 8, Issue 210
by gideon.kirui＠kdn.co.ke 21 Nov '09

21 Nov '09

Breinac pls use support(a)kdn.co.ke Or call 020 5000000 Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone from Zain Kenya -----Original Message----- From: skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:41:25 To: <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subject: Skunkworks Digest, Vol 8, Issue 210 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. KDN technical email ([ Brainiac ]) 2. Re: Mick Wilson/UNEP/NBO/UNO is on leave (timrick(a)gmail.com) 3. Re: if you ever need to rename 100+ files... (Bernard Owuor) 4. Re: if you ever need to rename 100+ files... (Njoroge Tito) 5. Re: Kebs targets makers of software with quality rules (ashok+skunkworks(a)parliaments.info) 6. Re: Wifi cpe needed. (Mark Mwangi) 7. Re: Mick Wilson/UNEP/NBO/UNO is on leave (Dennis Kioko) 8. Re: Kebs targets makers of software with quality rules (aki) 9. Wifi cpe needed. (Job Muriuki) 10. Re: Mick Wilson/UNEP/NBO/UNO is on leave (Solomon Mburu Kamau) 11. Re: Pissed With Safaricom 3G (Bernard Mwagiru) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:29:19 +0300 From: "[ Brainiac ]" <arebacollins(a)gmail.com> To: Skunkworks forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subject: [Skunkworks] KDN technical email Message-ID: <1e3a5bc00911210529j7ceba3b0me12701a2affcfc34(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" hi skunks, could someone share the email address of KDN 's butterfly service. Technical please, and a working one at that. apparently the info one posts to some mailman forums. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.my.co.ke/pipermail/skunkworks/attachments/20091121/e340c01a/at…> ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:16:00 +0000 From: "timrick(a)gmail.com" <timrick(a)gmail.com> To: "Skunkworks Forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Mick Wilson/UNEP/NBO/UNO is on leave Message-ID: <4b081243.1d255e0a.1380.0dde(a)mx.google.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Lmao .... but is these guy ever in the office? -----Original Message----- From: James Mutuku Sent: 20/11/2009 11:27:29 am Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Mick Wilson/UNEP/NBO/UNO is on leave Is this guy always on leave? On Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 8:47 PM, Mick Wilson <Mick.Wilson(a)unep.org> wrote: > I will be out of the office starting 19/11/2009 and will not return until > 23/11/2009. > > I am out of office for a few days and will be checking this mail less often > than you'd like. If you need an intelligent reply before I get back then > please contact caroline.mureithi(a)unep.org or, for POW 2010 matters, > norberto.fernandez(a)unep.org > > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > ------------ > Skunkworks Rules > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > ------------ > Other services @ http://my.co.ke > Other lists > ------------- > Announce: > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce > Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science > kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general > -- Best Regards, James Mutuku Ndeti Agile Systems Limited +254722490994 www.agile.co.ke mutuku.wordpress.com Has your organization implemented a customer relationship management (CRM)system? visit http://www.agile.co.ke/crm.php and find out how our CRM can help you achieve better customer satisfaction and sales :::0:aa08f54cbb169abebbaaa268e949408a:-1:x::: ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:43:02 -0800 (PST) From: Bernard Owuor <b_owuor(a)yahoo.com> To: Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] if you ever need to rename 100+ files... Message-ID: <289773.54885.qm(a)web57706.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" If you're in Linux, use: # rename 'y/\ /_/' * ________________________________ From: saidimu apale <saidimu(a)gmail.com> To: Skunkworks forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Sent: Sat, November 21, 2009 2:20:49 AM Subject: [Skunkworks] if you ever need to rename 100+ files... I needed to quickly and painlessly rename some files by replacing spaces with underscores (_). Here's a quick and dirty python script that did it for me. I ran it from the python interpreter command-line (I didn't save the script to a file... lazy). ----- begin script----- import os for file in os.listdir(os.getcwd()): newname = "_".join(file.split()) os.rename(file, newname) ----- end script------ It's a quick and dirty script so there's no error-handling of *any* sort. But that's trivial to add if you needed it. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Message-ID: <b82a2f4f0911210926q2c716742wd791cd0d7bfd7b74(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" if on windows, there is a nifty tool called Total Commander, that has a multi-rename facility, amoing many other uses. 2009/11/21 Bernard Owuor <b_owuor(a)yahoo.com> > If you're in Linux, use: > > # rename 'y/\ /_/' * > > > ------------------------------ > *From:* saidimu apale <saidimu(a)gmail.com> > *To:* Skunkworks forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > *Sent:* Sat, November 21, 2009 2:20:49 AM > *Subject:* [Skunkworks] if you ever need to rename 100+ files... > > I needed to quickly and painlessly rename some files by replacing spaces > with underscores (_). Here's a quick and dirty python script that did it for > me. I ran it from the python interpreter command-line (I didn't save the > script to a file... lazy). > > ----- begin script----- > import os > > for file in os.listdir(os.getcwd()): > newname = "_".join(file.split()) > os.rename(file, newname) > > ----- end script------ > > It's a quick and dirty script so there's no error-handling of *any* sort. > But that's trivial to add if you needed it. > > > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > ------------ > Skunkworks Rules > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > ------------ > Other services @ http://my.co.ke > Other lists > ------------- > Announce: > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce > Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science > kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.my.co.ke/pipermail/skunkworks/attachments/20091121/c1b53719/at…> ------------------------------ Message: 5 Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:29:12 +0000 From: ashok+skunkworks(a)parliaments.info To: Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Kebs targets makers of software with quality rules Message-ID: <a245ea580911210929o28012c64k6bb046c375267e37(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 5:13 AM, aki <aki275(a)googlemail.com> wrote: > On Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 11:28 PM, <ashok+skunkworks(a)parliaments.info<ashok%2Bskunkworks(a)parliaments.info> > > wrote: > >> >> Ban freeware and reinvent the wheel when it already exists ? are you >>> serious or joking or inebriated ? >>> >> > @Ashok, hehehe.... come'on lets not be too lazy, take the back seat and > justify " reinvent the wheel " notion. Building on apache and Mysql etc is > not freeware. Freeware is about ready made solutions that are being sold to > end users, under the pretext of progamming and developers. Infact, I'd say > such actions are fraudulent. I hope you saw the kisstv site and the template > used ( the thread was raised on this list )...what a scam if the site owners > called themselves ati web developers/coders! > My point is it is a bit ridiculous to regulate re-use via a standardization and regulatory scheme. It will simply not work because the area specified is very generic ("Software Development") and technology oriented ( no "Freeware" ...WTF do they mean by freeware ? ) . Its like saying we must have standards and regulations on the "manufacturing process" ... I am sure KEBS themselves have different evaluative standards on *end products* and very specific standards on certain specific *processes*. Clearly a gum-boot is different from a office shoe -- even though both are shoes -- so you need different standards to evaluate quality. Ideally standardization should be on the end product - e.g. minimal standards for a company offering BPO / offshoring services -- i.e. does the provider meet internationally recognized data security standards ? what are these minimum standards ? etc... People will always pirate / copy / steal / counterfiet / plagiarize / break the law while driving .. there are laws already in place for these crimes ... why do you want stricter laws and regulatory mechanisms when the existing scheme isnt being implemented properly ? do you really think it will work ? -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.my.co.ke/pipermail/skunkworks/attachments/20091121/7938d106/at…> ------------------------------ Message: 6 Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:40:44 -0800 From: Mark Mwangi <mwangy(a)gmail.com> To: Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Wifi cpe needed. Message-ID: <1338c13a0911210940w19406676y245ac619b5de3d1a(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Hey job. Was wondering how good your wifi was workin wit the nano station is it usable? On 11/15/09, Job Muriuki <muriukin(a)gmail.com> wrote: > On 11/15/09, Mark Mwangi <mwangy(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> Hey Job did you get the nanostation? N at what cost? Intrested in >> getting butterfly. . >> > > I bought mine from Dubai for around 6k but I had someone bring them > for me. In town the nanostation2 goes for around 9.5k. You can go for > the nanostation2 loco. Its smaller and cheaper by about 2k. Go to > swift technologies 2nd floor Old mutual building alon Kimati Street. > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > ------------ > Skunkworks Rules > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > ------------ > Other services @ http://my.co.ke > Other lists > ------------- > Announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce > Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science > kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general > -- Regards, Mark Mwangi http://mwangy.wordpress.com Skype : mark.mwangy ------------------------------ Message: 7 Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:54:36 -0600 From: Dennis Kioko <dmbuvi(a)gmail.com> To: timrick(a)gmail.com, Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Mick Wilson/UNEP/NBO/UNO is on leave Message-ID: <2f1649800911210954i444a4613j7cc110f0b90ff7c4(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 maybe you should contact catherine for an intelligent answer. -- with Regards: Get your free technology e-magazine in pdf format: Tekniaonline: http://bit.ly/tekniaonline-2 Sterotyping: Abednego, tell the tribe by the name; visit the blog : http://gramware.blogspot.com ------------------------------ Message: 8 Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:17:42 +0300 From: aki <aki275(a)googlemail.com> To: Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Kebs targets makers of software with quality rules Message-ID: <eae9e5720911211017q3cb166b2h26b9af6a2fdaedbe(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" @Ashok, point well said, the freeware part was my contribute nothing with kebs etc. As with others contributions too, the corrections came "fast and furiuos" and I'm off the freeware issues. There are too many factors and economic reasons that contribute towards why there is much re-use of existing platforms and thus are being used successfully. :-) There is a new possible discussion on way forward but I think programmer listers maybe too tired of attempts to revive issues that may have been tried before by others and did not suceed due to variuos reasons. Pretty complicated stuff, too many variables. Rgds. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.my.co.ke/pipermail/skunkworks/attachments/20091121/d9c379f5/at…> ------------------------------ Message: 9 Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:03:13 +0300 From: Job Muriuki <muriukin(a)gmail.com> To: Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subject: [Skunkworks] Wifi cpe needed. Message-ID: <a42c4e0b0911211103i4ebbcf42ofe374f7b1b89ee42(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Hi. So far so good. Its great performance wise at its cost. I would advise you go for it especially if you get a weak signal. I use it all the way in easich section 3 and i pick up signals in town. On 11/21/09, Mark Mwangi <mwangy(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hey job. Was wondering how good your wifi was workin wit the nano > station is it usable? > > On 11/15/09, Job Muriuki <muriukin(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> On 11/15/09, Mark Mwangi <mwangy(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> Hey Job did you get the nanostation? N at what cost? Intrested in >>> getting butterfly. . >>> >> >> I bought mine from Dubai for around 6k but I had someone bring them >> for me. In town the nanostation2 goes for around 9.5k. You can go for >> the nanostation2 loco. Its smaller and cheaper by about 2k. Go to >> swift technologies 2nd floor Old mutual building alon Kimati Street. >> _______________________________________________ >> Skunkworks mailing list >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >> ------------ >> Skunkworks Rules >> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >> ------------ >> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >> Other lists >> ------------- >> Announce: >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce >> Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science >> kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general >> > > > -- > Regards, > > Mark Mwangi > > http://mwangy.wordpress.com > > Skype : mark.mwangy > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > ------------ > Skunkworks Rules > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > ------------ > Other services @ http://my.co.ke > Other lists > ------------- > Announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce > Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science > kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general > -- Sent from my mobile device ------------------------------ Message: 10 Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:38:41 +0300 From: Solomon Mburu Kamau <solo.mburu(a)gmail.com> To: Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Mick Wilson/UNEP/NBO/UNO is on leave Message-ID: <98099ee50911211138l2a30ba52ufe6d41508195c157(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" 2009/11/21 Dennis Kioko <dmbuvi(a)gmail.com> > maybe you should contact catherine for an intelligent answer. > LMAO! > > -- > with Regards: > > Get your free technology e-magazine in pdf format: Tekniaonline: > http://bit.ly/tekniaonline-2 > > Sterotyping: Abednego, tell the tribe by the name; visit the blog : > http://gramware.blogspot.com > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > ------------ > Skunkworks Rules > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > ------------ > Other services @ http://my.co.ke > Other lists > ------------- > Announce: > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce > Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science > kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general > -- Solomon Mburu Kamau P.O. Box 19343 - 00202 Nairobi Cell: (+254-0) 735 431041 Man is a gregarious animal and enjoys agreement as cows will graze all the same way to the side of a hill! AND It is better to die in dignity than in the ignomity of ambiguous generosity! http://dawn-in-kenya.blogspot.com http://smiley2.wordpress.com http://mburu.sikika.co.ke -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.my.co.ke/pipermail/skunkworks/attachments/20091121/bc5d43b7/at…> ------------------------------ Message: 11 Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:41:21 +0300 From: Bernard Mwagiru <bmwagiru(a)gmail.com> To: Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Pissed With Safaricom 3G Message-ID: <65ef49eb0911211141r1f060cnc8d48abe3d93a903(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Is this another unlimited offer? On 11/21/09, James Muendo <timrick(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Depends on where you are Odhiambo. Am around Kilimani, and I have downloaded > a 94Mb file in about 10 min using Safcom. Maybe you might want to check > where you are or restart the machine, I guess it will refresh the whole > network again. > > > > > > James Muendo > > Leerick Office & Tech Supplies > > P.O Box 28016 - 00200 > > Nairobi,Kenya. > > > > Phone: + 254 725 567 508 > > gtalk: timrick > > Skype: tim.rick > > > > rickdeesadvantage.blogspot.com > > > > > > > > From: skunkworks-bounces(a)lists.my.co.ke > [mailto:skunkworks-bounces@lists.my.co.ke] On Behalf Of Njoroge Tito > Sent: 21 November 2009 16:07 > To: Skunkworks Forum > Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Pissed With Safaricom 3G > > > > Have just downloaded the same file in less than 2 minutes( average 150KB/s) > , using safaricom around westlands.. > > Perhaps its your location.. > > 2009/11/21 Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo(a)gmail.com> > > Safaricom have just launched their 0.3G service again! Here I am, trying to > download a 13MB file and it's telling me 18hrs (and counting..) left!!! > > Now this is not something I should be paying for or is it just me (where I > am)? > > > > <cut> > > pidgin-2.6.3.exe105 B/s - 24.0 kB of 13.8 MB, 1 day left > > http://garr.dl.sourceforge.net/project/pidgin/Pidgin/2.6.3/pidgin-2.6.3.exe > > </cut> > > > > Sux!! > > > -- > Best regards, > Odhiambo WASHINGTON, > Nairobi,KE > +254733744121/+254722743223 > _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ > "If you have nothing good to say about someone, just shut up!." > -- Lucky Dube > > > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > ------------ > Skunkworks Rules > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24 > <http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94> &t=94 > ------------ > Other services @ http://my.co.ke > Other lists > ------------- > Announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce > Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science > kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general > > > > -- Sent from my mobile device ------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks End of Skunkworks Digest, Vol 8, Issue 210 ******************************************

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Re: [Skunkworks] Mick Wilson/UNEP/NBO/UNO is on leave
by timrick＠gmail.com 21 Nov '09

21 Nov '09

Lmao .... but is these guy ever in the office? -----Original Message----- From: James Mutuku Sent: 20/11/2009 11:27:29 am Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Mick Wilson/UNEP/NBO/UNO is on leave Is this guy always on leave? On Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 8:47 PM, Mick Wilson <Mick.Wilson(a)unep.org> wrote: > I will be out of the office starting 19/11/2009 and will not return until > 23/11/2009. > > I am out of office for a few days and will be checking this mail less often > than you'd like. If you need an intelligent reply before I get back then > please contact caroline.mureithi(a)unep.org or, for POW 2010 matters, > norberto.fernandez(a)unep.org > > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > ------------ > Skunkworks Rules > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > ------------ > Other services @ http://my.co.ke > Other lists > ------------- > Announce: > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce > Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science > kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general > -- Best Regards, James Mutuku Ndeti Agile Systems Limited +254722490994 www.agile.co.ke mutuku.wordpress.com Has your organization implemented a customer relationship management (CRM)system? visit http://www.agile.co.ke/crm.php and find out how our CRM can help you achieve better customer satisfaction and sales :::0:aa08f54cbb169abebbaaa268e949408a:-1:x:::

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Re: [Skunkworks] Kebs targets makers of software with quality rules
by Steve Obbayi 21 Nov '09

21 Nov '09

@Aki when you talk about regulating the theoretical and practical aspects of writing and executing software codes doesn't that responsibility fall with my compiler. coz as far as i am concerned my C++ compiler comply to certain standards. But what I can say is that it would be important to have standards that cover issues like does that software have nasty habits like embedded spy ware within it? something like the posta case. that certainly needs to be regulated among other things i could list here. @Aki another thing when you say FREEWARE are you referring to utilities like my DVD Decrypter that i use to backup my DVD's or are you referring to stuff like Joomla/Drupal which people download for FREE customize and SELL to clients? Coz if thats the case then I totally agree with you SKYPE: sobbayi US: +1 202 297 6831 +1 202 470 0525 KE: +254 722 627 691 http://blog.sobbayi.com http://sobbayi.blogspot.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rad!" <conradakunga(a)gmail.com> To: "Skunkworks Forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 8:49:10 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Kebs targets makers of software with quality rules News to me as well. I will see what I can find out from KEBS about this as this is the first I'm hearing about it. As for banning freeware platforms I 1000% completely disagree with you. Freeware and commercial paid for platforms can and have always co-existed. If you are working on a non free platform the onus is on you to provide more value than the freeware On Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 4:35 PM, aki < aki275(a)googlemail.com > wrote: BD article today.... http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Company%20Industry/-/539550/688040/-/ite… This is what got me thinking : "The Kenya ICT Board is also working on a certification programme that will regulate the theoretical and practical aspects of writing and executing software codes." Anyone know what the above is about? And can ICT, KEBS board also ensure that all FREEWARE platforms are banned from kenyan networks, PLEASE !!! It will kill all local software initiatives. I'll check more and share me thots a bit later. :-) Rgds. _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co..ke Other lists ------------- Announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke Other lists ------------- Announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general

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KDN technical email
by [ Brainiac ] 21 Nov '09

21 Nov '09

hi skunks, could someone share the email address of KDN 's butterfly service. Technical please, and a working one at that. apparently the info one posts to some mailman forums.

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HOW TO MODIFY TOP MENU IN DJ-BUSINESS004(joomla)
by Eva Kimathi 21 Nov '09

21 Nov '09

Hello all! Yes i am a newbie in joomla, but hey, we have to start somewhere, right? Anyways, I downloaded the template dj-business004 and i would like to know how I can modify the TOP menu, that currently opens in tabs with the joomla home and stuff. I tried using the menu manager but it didn't work(maybe coz I dont know how to go about it?) Any help out there?

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Apple's Mistake
by saidimu apale 21 Nov '09

21 Nov '09

http://paulgraham.com/apple.html Is the future of handheld devices one locked down by Apple? It's a worrying > prospect. It would be a bummer to have another grim monoculture like we had > in the 1990s. In 1995, writing software for end users was effectively > identical with writing Windows applications. Our horror at that prospect was > the single biggest thing that drove us to start building web apps<http://paulgraham.com/road.html> > . Saidi

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copy pasted it..Wamebeba....
by Lawrence Kago 21 Nov '09

21 Nov '09

An attempt to technology blogging and support for my mother language Gîkûyû .... Friday, November 9, 2007 Women and Burdens, The Day Turkish Women Beat Gîkûyû Women<http://rugongo.blogspot.com/2007/11/women-and-burdens-day-turkish-women.html> found this picture of Turkish women struggling with burdens on their backs and i said to myself, atumia! (women in Gîkûyû), we have been beaten here. Turkish women struggle with heavy burdens as they walk to their homes in Sirnak province near the border with Iraq.<http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/7087000.stm#>>> A while back i came across this page; Freeloading African Women<http://www.pponline.co.uk/encyc/0642.htm>, read Gîkûyû women and i thought we were on top of things when it came to burdens. ¨The burden might be wood, corn kernels, corn meal, vegetables, live animals, water, or cooking oil, but it is bound to be heavy, and it is usually suspended behind their backs, supported by a strap which runs across their foreheads The Gîkûyû females are known to carry up to 70% of body mass with their head bindings: if this does not impress you, feel free to place a barbell or large stone equal to 70% of your weight on top of your head - and then attempt to walk in a relaxed and carefree manner for 10 kilometres or so, as the Gîkûyû women often do! ¨ Away from localization, i found this pic and thought, Waooooh, you mean we have stronger backs out there! Considering desert margins occupy about 54.4% of the land area of Turkey, the women must be quite ¨freeloading¨ Posted by Dorcas Muthoni at 6:45 AM<http://rugongo.blogspot.com/2007/11/women-and-burdens-day-turkish-women.html> 1 comments<https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6921955968398968468&postID=6906791…> <http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=6921955968398968468&postID=690679…> Thursday, November 8, 2007 Gîkûyû Locale <http://rugongo.blogspot.com/2007/11/gky-locale.html> I want to start a small project on a* Gîkûyû *locale. Would be glad to here if anyone has created this before or can refer me to one. A Locale <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locale> is a set of parameters that defines the user's language, country and any special variant preferences that the user wants to see in their user interface. Related links: 1. Codes for the Representation of Names of Languages<http://www.loc.gov/standards/iso639-2/php/English_list.php> 2. Internationalization and localization<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internationalization_and_localization> 3. IETF language tag <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IETF_language_tag> 4. Language Subtag Registry<http://www.iana.org/assignments/language-subtag-registry> 5. Common Locale Data Repository <http://unicode.org/cldr/> Posted by Dorcas Muthoni at 1:49 AM<http://rugongo.blogspot.com/2007/11/gky-locale.html> 2 comments<https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6921955968398968468&postID=5746743…> <http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=6921955968398968468&postID=574674…> Friday, November 2, 2007 We Are Loosing Our Local Languages<http://rugongo.blogspot.com/2007/11/we-are-loosing-our-local-languages.html> You will agree with me that most youth have dilute versions of their mother tongue languages. Our local languages are even more threatened today with digitization as almost all information gets recorded or stored in English. Further, while i was taught *Gîkûyû *at home, i have not taught anyone this language and i am not very confident that i can do this very well. Of course languages keep developing and this is carried on from generation to generation. So what is happening is that we are loosing our local languages because instead of enriching them, the languages are getting diluted. Its is very common today to find young children learning French through the parent´s efforts than it is to find them learning *Gîkûyû *for that matter. I associate oneś mother tongue with identity and thats one reason i would like to support my language. I was searching for a comprehensive *Gîkûyû *dictionary through the net but i did not come across any. For this i am almost certain that i cannot find a English-Gîkûyû dictionary, Gîkûyû-English dictonary or a Gîkûyû technology glossary*. *I just read that i can find a English-Gîkûyû dictionary in local book stores, i will endeavor to check. I hope to start a small project towards ensuring that the rich *Gîkûyû *is not lost as generations pass. I urge others to support all other local languages. Keep checking.. Posted by Dorcas Muthoni at 6:16 AM<http://rugongo.blogspot.com/2007/11/we-are-loosing-our-local-languages.html> 0 comments<https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6921955968398968468&postID=6638813…> <http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=6921955968398968468&postID=663881…> Thursday, October 25, 2007 Innovation <http://rugongo.blogspot.com/2007/10/innovation.html> Innovation stirs me. Innovation can take many forms, review this page.<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Innovation> This morning i woke up to some interesting news. I love technology business news. M$ buys 1.6% stake in Facebook<http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7061042.stm> The stake price of $240 million, should be more than enough to pay for Facebook's ambitious expansion plans until the privately held company goes public. Facebook is an innovative online social networking site born in a university dorm room by Mark Zuckerberg. I grapple with many ideas and i think its the high time i analyzed the success stories of some of these technological concepts of innovation. Its only fair to learn from those who have succeeded. One point though is that there are lots of chances for this in Africa. I personally feel that this will best happen with respect to the widespread use of mobile devices especially the phone. Anyone thinking about services on the mobile platform should probably pay keen attention to the OpenMoko<http://www.openmoko.com/index.html>GNU / Linux based open software development platform. Innovations round the web and mobile platforms are a sure bet for success. Of course two questions that any innovation will need to answer is relevance and adaptability and you are sure to win. That is where great challenges will emanate at the same time great success stories depending. Lets explore and see how our ideas qualify... happy innovation Posted by Dorcas Muthoni at 1:39 AM<http://rugongo.blogspot.com/2007/10/innovation.html> 0 comments<https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6921955968398968468&postID=6714717…> <http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=6921955968398968468&postID=671471…> Wednesday, October 10, 2007 As I Started Out<http://rugongo.blogspot.com/2007/10/as-i-started-out.html> Today is 10th October 2007 and in Kenya this is a public holiday. I was just going through my mails and i get this email that said ´*Using Blogs To Attract Attention (Without Having Your Own)*´. I was recently chatting with my lawyer and he said to me, come on, ¨get yourself a blog¨. I gave it a thought and concluded there was no good reason not to start one. Now these two incidents led me to blogspot.com and immediately started creating one. I spend at least 15 hours daily on the Internet and kept postponing this action but i guess i will have a great way to remember this public holiday. Getting a name for my blog was not easy. I tried a few English names that i liked but were not available. Then i rushed to one of my shelves and retrieved a title ¨1000 Kikuyu Proverbs¨, got a few ideas but only Google could sort me out. I looked up for a *Gîkûyû* glossary and found one that worked. So what is rugongo, rugongo is a *Gîkûyû* term meaning ¨A ridge lying between two rivers in *Gîkûyû* country. Ridges were often formally recognized territorial units sharing similar social obligations.¨ I feel a bit odd at this point, i am a *Gîkûyû*/Kikuyu<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kikuyu>and had lots of trouble getting an id for my blog in my mother tongue. Now i hope to use this blog to discuss my thoughts and promote this language which is extremely rich. Only through this can i better my now very diluted * Gîkûyû.. *Time to break now as i find out over the days how well i can keep up on this journey.. I have heard ¨Having your own blog is hard work. Not only do you have to create it, but you also have to market it. People won't read it otherwise. And that's partially why 60% of bloggers have not updated their blogs in the last 60 days. They often don't properly market their blog and they end up talking to themselves. T.... BY: Elge Premeau¨ Posted by Dorcas Muthoni at 11:27 AM<http://rugongo.blogspot.com/2007/10/as-i-started-out.html> 6 comments<https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6921955968398968468&postID=6927372…> <http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=6921955968398968468&postID=692737…> Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)<http://rugongo.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default> Me, Gîkûyû Dancers and A Ridge [image: Me, Gîkûyû Dancers and A Ridge] <http://www.blogger.com/rearrange?blogID=6921955968398968468&widgetType=Imag…> <http://www.blogger.com/rearrange?blogID=6921955968398968468&widgetType=AdSe…> Blog Archive - ▼ <javascript:void(0)> 2007<http://rugongo.blogspot.com/search?updated-min=2007-01-01T00%3A00%3A00-08%3…> (5) - ▼ <javascript:void(0)> November<http://rugongo.blogspot.com/2007_11_01_archive.html> (3) - Women and Burdens, The Day Turkish Women Beat Gîkû...<http://rugongo.blogspot.com/2007/11/women-and-burdens-day-turkish-women.html> - Gîkûyû Locale<http://rugongo.blogspot.com/2007/11/gky-locale.html> - We Are Loosing Our Local Languages<http://rugongo.blogspot.com/2007/11/we-are-loosing-our-local-languages.html> - ► <javascript:void(0)> October<http://rugongo.blogspot.com/2007_10_01_archive.html> (2) - Innovation <http://rugongo.blogspot.com/2007/10/innovation.html> - As I Started Out<http://rugongo.blogspot.com/2007/10/as-i-started-out.html> <http://www.blogger.com/rearrange?blogID=6921955968398968468&widgetType=Blog…> About Me Dorcas MuthoniI love to see technology transforming lives and businesses. I am an IT Consultant with a bias for Open Source Software. I love being a geek with an inclination to commercialize innovation. I have to keep adding and editing.... View my complete profile<http://www.blogger.com/profile/07327953847350788856> <http://www.blogger.com/rearrange?blogID=6921955968398968468&widgetType=Prof…>

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Audio files on Windows XP
by James Kagwe 20 Nov '09

20 Nov '09

Afternoon Skunks, I have a bunch of windows xp computers on a windows 2003 server domain which I would like to block copying and playing audio and video files (*.mp3, *.wav, *.mov). Any ideas? regards, James

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Re: [Skunkworks] Kebs targets makers of software with quality rules
by Steve Obbayi 20 Nov '09

20 Nov '09

I don't think there is a standard. Its not up to the government to come up with the standards and rules of writing software. each application comes with their license agreement. if you don't like the license then don't install it. As far as programming languages they too have their standards and its the work of the compiler to adhere to those standards. Its not Kenya's responsibility to decide what the language can do or cannot do because programming languages have no borders. The other type of standards to follow are not really standards but are basically "best practices". these practices are important when working as a team simply so that fellow developers can figure out your code more easily. That leaves me to the 3rd possibility for KEBS to satisfy, which could also be tricky such like... 1. Does financial software conform to KRA regulations? KEBS could cross check against these regulations and this simply leaves it at a basic feature set for an accounting package. This would mean KEBS would need to define what minimum features of every possible software or game or whatever should have. That's a tall order for KEBS to do considering the innumerable applications software can be used for. 2. Another thing is, would KEBS be putting their mark on a bug riddled piece of software? Or would KEBS now be responsible for bug tracking of software? If so what would happen when they find MySoftware Version 1.0.0 has no bugs and put a mark on it. My client updates his software online and it becomes MySOftware Version 2.0.0 which has introduced a bug. will KEBS want to bug track version 2 again. which means as you continue to work on your application, at the end of every code, debug, compile cycle you have to mail a copy to KEBS? 3. How about this. what if as a client I dont want the KEBS mark cluttering my website? Just because the development house that i chose is KEBS certified? 4. How about Developer A has the KEBS mark while Developer B doesn't have it yet they both use the same versions of LAMP for hosting. Or better yet, does KEBS have the capacity to audit the mysql codebase and put their mark on it? I think KEBS is getting too excited here and my suggestion is they stick to a general set of features. eg testing against different industry requiremnts and sticking to that. SKYPE: sobbayi US: +1 202 297 6831 +1 202 470 0525 KE: +254 722 627 691 http://blog.sobbayi.com http://sobbayi.blogspot.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rad!" <conradakunga(a)gmail.com> To: "Skunkworks Forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 5:57:43 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Kebs targets makers of software with quality rules @Evans I am certainly interested. I've written to KEBS already and not received a response. Anyone in the industry is well advised to make sure to get on this particular committee. I'm very intrigued -- has any other country attempted anything like this? On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 1:44 PM, Evans Ikua < ikua.evans(a)gmail.com > wrote: I am aware that KEBS formed a committee about a month ago to look into the issue of Software deverlopment standards. They also need resources on that committee. In case anyone on this list is interested, I can hook you up with the KEBS people. They actually need your input on these matters. Anyone interested? Ikua On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 1:22 PM, aki < aki275(a)googlemail.com > wrote: @Rad, @Billy. Thanks for sharing your insights too. Client is king and I can now understand how difficult it would be for many to build from scratch given the limited options. So the entire problem is driven by clients and not programmers. I can also understand that clients may not have the budgets to pay for a full scale paid script and solution. We share the same experiences in the network world too. Correction on my part was definately in order, thanks to those who have straightened the record else I'd under the impression that coders are not doing what they can. Freeware is off the hook from me... :-) As a final clarification, what would be model programming standards in kenya? - Be practical, re-use code and tools to save on time and costs. - Be innovation, provide a one stop gui/graphics/programming/development solution. These items do not have to be inhouse, can be sourced externally. I think now the immediate issues are what Kebs/KICTB come up with. 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Invitation to connect on LinkedIn
by Paul Roy Owino 20 Nov '09

20 Nov '09

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Invitation to connect on LinkedIn
by Paul Roy Owino 20 Nov '09

20 Nov '09

LinkedIn ------------ Paul Roy Owino requested to add you as a connection on LinkedIn: ------------------------------------------ Mulutu, I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn. - Paul Roy Accept invitation from Paul Roy Owino http://www.linkedin.com/e/XqwhZ3Ffzi6Tax09giG2G5ucHu2sPa0/blk/I1601857275_2… View invitation from Paul Roy Owino http://www.linkedin.com/e/XqwhZ3Ffzi6Tax09giG2G5ucHu2sPa0/blk/I1601857275_2… ------------------------------------------ DID YOU KNOW you can be the first to know when a trusted member of your network changes jobs? With Network Updates on your LinkedIn home page, you'll be notified as members of your network change their current position. Be the first to know and reach out! http://www.linkedin.com/ ------ (c) 2009, LinkedIn Corporation

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5 m+ long usb cable
by Mark Mwangi 20 Nov '09

20 Nov '09

Anyone know where I can get the above? -- Regards, Mark Mwangi http://mwangy.wordpress.com Skype : mark.mwangy

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IPCOP
by Lawrence Kago 20 Nov '09

20 Nov '09

Have anyone worked behind an IPCOP firewall? This is max security!! Kamiti style If you know of a free DNS please email me i try to play around thefirewall.

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CARE NGO Jobs. Finance & Administration Officer
by Lawrence Kago 20 Nov '09

20 Nov '09

<http://careerpointkenya.blogspot.com/2009/11/care-ngo-jobs-finance-administ…> Share <http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fcareerpointkenya.blogspot…> Finance & Admin NGO Jobs. CARE Somalia/South Sudan is an International NGO working in Somalia and South Sudan. CARE and its partners work with vulnerable communities to address the underlying causes of poverty and promote peace and development, through its strategic goal to reduce poverty by empowering women, enhancing access to resources and services, and improving governance. * *Closing date: 23 Nov 2009 Location: Sudan (the) - South Sudan - Malakal CARE Somalia/South Sudan CARE is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Finance and Administration Officer (Program Support Officer) to provide efficient and effective financial, administrative and personnel support services to all programs/projects within Malakal and its project locations. Reporting to Program Manager MFS, the position will specifically be tasked with the management of the Malakal sub office and providing support to all projects underneath. This includes overseeing all administrative aspects, supervision of support staff, effectively managing the financial function, undertaking and coordinating all local procurement and logistics. The position will also ensure the efficient running of all aspects of the staff residential guesthouse/sub-office; stores and food management, asset, vehicle management and capacity building of local staff. *Key Competencies:* - Self-drive with an ability to exercise independent judgment, prioritize, delegate effectively all while working under minimum supervision - Ability to develop skills of staff members, including implementation of performance management approaches - Sound analytical ability as well as ability to receive and apply constructive feedback - Demonstrate ability to use innovative approaches, strategies and personal initiative and posses strong leadership and teamwork skills - Communicates clearly and concisely with users of services; communicates policies and procedures effectively so as to facilitate understanding of expected outcomes - Work effectively and cooperatively with others towards shared goals, establishing and maintaining principle-centered working relationships and possess excellent planning, organization, interpersonal and communication skills *Minimum Qualifications and Skills:* - Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting or Business Administration OR CPA II - At least 2 years demonstrated experience in a similar position with a history of solid results in financial/administration, program and personnel management. - Reports writing skills and ability to administer and develop other team members - Accounting and financial budget management skills with experience with donors standards and guidelines - Computer literate (at least M-soft word & M-soft excel) - Proficiency in English - Willingness to work in hardship areas *Desired Skills and Qualifications* - Knowledge of Arabic language, spoken and written How to apply Applications and CVs should be sent to: The Human Resources Officer CARE Somalia /South Sudan P O Box 2039 KNH 00202 NAIROBI, Kenya Applicants sending their applications through email should clearly mark on the subject “Finance and Administration Officer (Program Support Officer)” JOB REF: SUD/EX00188”

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Procurement Jobs Kenya. GOAL NGO.
by Lawrence Kago 20 Nov '09

20 Nov '09

<http://careerpointkenya.blogspot.com/2009/11/procurement-jobs-kenya-goal-ng…> Share <http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fcareerpointkenya.blogspot…> Procurement Officer GOAL Nairobi GOAL has been working in Sudan since 1985, originally in government controlled areas of Sudan, but from the early 1990s expanding into areas of southern Sudan controlled by the SPLA. GOAL South Sudan currently operates programme in Twic County, Warap State, Kurmuk, Blue Nile State, Malakal town and the Sobat Corridor in Upper Nile State. The GOAL SS Nairobi office performs both logistic and Procurement functions that are crucial in the day to day running of the GOAL SS programme. General Description of the Role: - This position is based in Goal SS support office in Nairobi. The Procurement Officer will provide support to the Procurement Section reporting to the Nairobi Office Logistics Manager. Core Duties: - Coordinating and timely preparation and implementation of procurement plans and activities based on Goal operations. - Proper management of procurement activities carried out by Goal - Coordinating suppliers’ prequalification and appraisals. - Keeping abreast with market trading by carrying out market surveys. - Preparation of contract documents according to awards. - Establishing and maintaining positive relations with suppliers and key stakeholders. Requirements Education: - Professional qualifications in procurement and supplies management such as CIPS/KISM. - Five years relevant experience. - Be computer Literate. Applications should be sent to: The Logistics Manager, Goal South Sudan, P.O. Box 66242, 00800, Nairobi. Or Email: logistics @ goalsouthsudan.org Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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Windows 7 file permissions problem
by Evans Ikua 20 Nov '09

20 Nov '09

I am supporting a client who has just installed Windows 7. She cant get access to her files previously stored in a different partition. Error message is that she needs permissions. I have seen that this is a very common problem with a lot of people in the forums, and cant see any solution so far. Her account has administrator rights, and cant even "take ownership" of the files and folders. This is aftert a Win XP upgrade. Anyone got a solution for this? Ikua

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Mick Wilson/UNEP/NBO/UNO is on leave
by Mick Wilson 20 Nov '09

20 Nov '09

I will be out of the office starting 19/11/2009 and will not return until 23/11/2009. I am out of office for a few days and will be checking this mail less often than you'd like. If you need an intelligent reply before I get back then please contact caroline.mureithi(a)unep.org or, for POW 2010 matters, norberto.fernandez(a)unep.org

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Re: [Skunkworks] How to create a button that updates, retrieves to a database using Javascript
by Eva Kaloki 20 Nov '09

20 Nov '09

Hi, how do i create a submit buttons that update, retrieve,and delete from a an already created database,probably from Access or using MySql,using javascript and html. Regards, Eva --- On Thu, 11/19/09, skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke <skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: From: skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke <skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subject: Skunkworks Digest, Vol 8, Issue 195 To: skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke Date: Thursday, November 19, 2009, 6:33 PM 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: Request For Data -- Web Proxy/Mail/VoIP (Jared Koyier) 2. Mick Wilson/UNEP/NBO/UNO is on leave (Mick Wilson) 3. Re: Kebs targets makers of software with quality rules (Murigi Muraya) 4. Re: Request For Data -- Web Proxy/Mail/VoIP (rsohan(a)gmail.com) 5. Re: Request For Data -- Web Proxy/Mail/VoIP (saidimu apale) 6. Re: Kebs targets makers of software with quality rules (ashok+skunkworks(a)parliaments.info) 7. Re: Kebs targets makers of software with quality rules (Ashok Hariharan) 8. The VB IDE Tips and trick talk is virtually empty (Murigi Muraya) 9. Re: INERNET GATEWAY PING BLOCK (Steve Muchai) 10. Fwd: Securing Africa's speedy Internet for development (Barrack Otieno) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:33:52 +0000 From: "Jared Koyier" <jaredkoyier(a)gmail.com> To: "Skunkworks Forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Request For Data -- Web Proxy/Mail/VoIP Message-ID: <4b058182.1a135e0a.5171.4883(a)mx.google.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" I tend to think logs are a little raw and any ISP that keeps such might consider them to be client confidential. Sent from my ?xpensive phone -----Original Message----- From: Alex Nderitu Sent: 19/11/2009 6:47:30 pm Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Request For Data -- Web Proxy/Mail/VoIP Logs! All the best :) On 11/19/09, rsohan(a)gmail.com <rsohan(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Dear All, > > I'm involved in a university research project examining how people use the > internet in Kenya. > > I'm looking for people on the list who may be working for ISPs and are able > to provide us with web proxy, mail, > voip, etc logs. > > While I'm happy to provide full and complete details of the proposal and > proposed research offline, > I'll keep this note brief in the interests of economy. > > All sources will be acknowledged and fully involved in the research. > > Please do get in touch off-list if you think you may be able to help. > > Regards > > R. Sohan > -- Sent from my mobile device _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke Other lists ------------- Announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:47:26 +0300 From: Mick Wilson <Mick.Wilson(a)unep.org> To: Skunkworks Forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subject: [Skunkworks] Mick Wilson/UNEP/NBO/UNO is on leave Message-ID: <OFAC237FCB.7CF508EE-ON43257673.0061BA35-43257673.0061BA35(a)unon.org> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" I will be out of the office starting 19/11/2009 and will not return until 23/11/2009. I am out of office for a few days and will be checking this mail less often than you'd like. If you need an intelligent reply before I get back then please contact caroline.mureithi(a)unep.org or, for POW 2010 matters, norberto.fernandez(a)unep.org

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So you think you know traceroute ...
by Christopher Kiagiri 20 Nov '09

20 Nov '09

If you have zero interest in networking and/or associated troubleshooting, you may stop reading now. Otherwise, I found the following presentation from NANOG very informative and discovered there's a lot more to tracert than I knew of ... Cheers, - Chris ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Brent Chapman <brent(a)netomata.com> Date: Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 1:55 PM Subject: [lopsa-tech] So you think you know traceroute... To: tech(a)lopsa.org Most network engineers and sysadmins would probably say that they're intimately familiar with 'traceroute<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traceroute>', and consider it one of their fundamental network troubleshooting tools... I certainly do. But you might be amazed to learn, as I did, how much you * don't* know about traceroute. Richard Steenbergen of nLayer Communications, Inc., did an *excellent* presentation on traceroute<http://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog47/presentations/Sunday/RAS_Traceroute_N…> at this month's NANOG <http://www.nanog.org/> (North American Network Operators Group) meeting: - A Practical Guide to (Correctly) Troubleshooting with Traceroute<http://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog47/presentations/Sunday/RAS_Traceroute_N…>, by Richard A. Steenbergen<http://www.linkedin.com/pub/richard-steenbergen/0/8b/398> of nLayer Communications <http://www.nlayer.net/>. - http://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog47/presentations/Sunday/RAS_Traceroute_N… Among other things, this presentation shows you: - How traceroute works - What you can learn from the DNS hostnames returned by traceroute - Where the ISP/carrier boundaries are - Where the equipment is located, geographically (do you know what a CLLI code is?) - What type of equipment the ISP/carrier is using - What the round trip times reported by traceroute *really* mean - How you can be led astray by ICMP prioritization, rate limiting, asymmetric paths, and load balancing One of the coolest tricks I learned from this presentation is, to find out more about what's at the other end of some hop that appears to be a point-to-point link, assume that the IP address you see is one of the two addresses in a /30 subnet (as is commonly assigned to point-to-point links), and do a DNS reverse lookup of the other address in the /30. This is useful, for example, in figuring out which egress port a packet went out on, since traceroute normally only shows you the ingress ports for each device along the way. For example, let's say I was looking at the following traceroute output, and wanted to know the egress port on router #3, as the packet moved to router #4: *brent%* traceroute www.google.com traceroute: Warning: www.google.com has multiple addresses; using 208.67.219.230 traceroute to google.navigation.opendns.com (208.67.219.230), 64 hops max, 40 byte packets 1 192.168.0.1 (192.168.0.1) 3.145 ms 2.573 ms 2.382 ms 2 75-101-29-1.dsl.static.sonic.net (75.101.29.1) 9.555 ms 9.054 ms 9.089 ms 3 127.at-X-X-X.gw3.200p-sf.sonic.net (208.106.96.193) 9.510 ms 9.871 ms 9.194 ms 4 200.ge-0-1-0.gw.equinix-sj.sonic.net (64.142.0.210) 11.965 ms 11.870 ms 11.839 ms 5 0.as0.gw2.equinix-sj.sonic.net (64.142.0.150) 11.928 ms 12.519 ms 12.394 ms 6 GigabitEthernet3-1.GW2.SJC7.ALTER.NET (157.130.194.17) 11.360 ms 16.257 ms 11.268 ms 7 0.so-0-0-1.XL4.SJC7.ALTER.NET (152.63.51.50) 11.729 ms 11.679 ms 11.403 ms 8 0.so-7-0-0.XL2.PAO1.ALTER.NET (152.63.113.21) 14.775 ms 17.455 ms 0.so-5-0-0.XL2.PAO1.ALTER.NET (152.63.48.9) 15.548 ms 9 POS7-0.GW6.PAO1.ALTER.NET (152.63.55.14) 12.886 ms 13.143 ms 13.029 ms 10 65.203.37.46 (65.203.37.46) 13.517 ms 14.708 ms 16.566 ms 11 * * * 12 * * * ^C To find out more about router #3's egress port, I look at the IP address for router #4 (64.142.0.210), figure out what would be the other IP address in the same /30 (64.142.0.209; hint: the lower address in a /30 pair always ends in an odd number, and the higher address always ends in an even number, so if the address you know ends in an odd number, the other address in the same /30 is going to be the next *higher* number, and if the address you know is even, the other is going to be the next *lower* number), and do a DNS reverse lookup of that address: *brent%* dig -x 64.142.0.209 ; <<>> DiG 9.4.3-P3 <<>> -x 64.142.0.209 ;; global options: printcmd ;; Got answer: ;; ->>HEADER<<- opcode: QUERY, status: NOERROR, id: 49382 ;; flags: qr rd ra; QUERY: 1, ANSWER: 1, AUTHORITY: 0, ADDITIONAL: 0 ;; QUESTION SECTION: ;209.0.142.64.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR ;; ANSWER SECTION: 209.0.142.64.in-addr.arpa. 259200 IN PTR 200.ge-6-3-0.gw3.200p-sf.sonic.net. ;; Query time: 31 msec ;; SERVER: 208.67.222.222#53(208.67.222.222) ;; WHEN: Fri Nov 13 09:42:05 2009 ;; MSG SIZE rcvd: 91 Another handy tip from the presentation is that, since light travels through fiber optic cable at about 200 km (or 125 miles, if you prefer) per millisecond, each 1 ms of delay shown by traceroute (which, remember, is*round trip* delay) should represent about 100 km (62.5 mi) of distance if the delay were due entirely to the distance travelled (i.e., no queuing or processing delays). Using that fact, you can see that 40ms for a packet to go from San Francisco to New York (about 2500 miles, or 4000km) would be "normal", but 40ms for a packet to go from San Francisco to San Jose (about 50 miles, or 80km) would indicate a problem; it should take the packet less than 1ms to cover that distance and back, so something else (congestion or processing delays, for example) must account for the other 39ms. There's a *lot* more in this presentation, about more complex issues such as - how the way in which routers handle traceroute packets can produce biased results (most routers handle traceroute packets much more slowly than they handle "real" data packets, which can make things look much worse than they are) - how asymmetric paths can lead you astray (traceroute only shows you the path *to* a system, but if you're pulling lots of bytes from the system, as would typically be the case with a remote server, you probably care more about the path back *from* the system, which might be totally different - how using MPLS, which is increasingly common in carrier networks, can lead to very confusing round-trip times in traceroute Anyway, if you ever use traceroute, I highly recommend that you review this excellent presentation. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at how much you learn. Thanks to Strata Chalup of Virtual.net<http://www.linkedin.com/in/virtualnet> for bringing this very informative presentation to my attention. -Brent -- Brent Chapman <brent(a)netomata.com> Netomata, Inc. -- www.netomata.com Making networks more cost-effective, reliable, and flexible by automating network configuration

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Re: [Skunkworks] Is this a joke?
by fyodor 20 Nov '09

20 Nov '09

EEh!? 110Mps? Woah? I downloaded an 800Mb file in less than a min clocking speeds of +500kbps... I guess they were testing something or making us 'feel it'...but it was trully incredible i must say. Short of being seated at the ISP it think thats an experience everyone would appreciate. -tyrus On Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:42:02 +0300 David Mwangi <zaikdavidson(a)gmail.com> wrote: >My current speeds: > >http://www.speedtest.net/result/628124536.png > >On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 9:34 AM, fyodor <fyodor(a)hushmail.com> >wrote: > >> All, >> >> Last night i hit these speeds and thought i was high on >something >> really divine.... >> >> http://www.speedtest.net/result/627509031.png >> >> Anyone else? >> >> >> -tyrus >> >> _IEEE Member >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Skunkworks mailing list >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >> ------------ >> Skunkworks Rules >> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >> ------------ >> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >> Other lists >> ------------- >> Announce: >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks- >announce >> Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science >> kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi- >bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general >>Since am not allowed to destroy money cuz it belongs to the Govt, it means they can ask it back any moment......oh wait, its called Taxes!!

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Fwd: Securing Africa's speedy Internet for development
by Barrack Otieno 20 Nov '09

20 Nov '09

Got this from another list, might be of use to some of us, Dear All, As discussed, I attach a recent presentation dealing with the opportunities and security (Information Assurance) challenges of Africa's newly acquired fibre-optic cables. I made the presentation at the BarCampAfrica UK event found here: http://barcampafricauk09.eventbrite.com/ Additionally, I covered similar themes on the BBC World Service Digital Planet programme here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p004hhnr Best Regards, Frederick *Dr Frederick Wamala, Ph.D, CISSP®** **--------------------------------------------------------** *Information Systems & Innovation Group Department of Management London School of Economics London WC2A 2AE *----------------------------------------------------------* Please access the attached hyperlink for an important electronic communications disclaimer: http://www.lse.ac.uk/collections/secretariat/legal/disclaimer.htm - Dr Frederick Wamala -- BarCamp09 1.0.ppt <http://dgroups.org/?tvtc8l8r>- 4.6 MB, application/vnd.ms-powerpoint -- Barrack O. Otieno Administrative Manager Afriregister Ltd (Ke) P.o.Box 21682 Nairobi 00100 Tel: +254721325277 +254733206359 +254202498789 Riara Road, Bamboo Lane www.afriregister.com www.afriregister.co.ke ICANN accredited registrar. Skype: barrack.otieno

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INERNET GATEWAY PING BLOCK
by Cynthia Wahome 20 Nov '09

20 Nov '09

Hello All >From a security point of view,is it advisable to block ICMP packets on your router? if so how do you do it? on the other hand, ICMP is very critical especially for network troubleshooting. also with the fibre now active, there cud be many hacking attempts. So how do you balance? Regards Cynthia ---------------------------------------------- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. --------------------------------------------- "easy access to the world"

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The VB IDE Tips and trick talk is virtually empty
by Murigi Muraya 20 Nov '09

20 Nov '09

http://twitter.com/akcoder/status/5868426765 The VB IDE Tips and trick talk is virtually empty. Literally 5 people in the whole room. C# IDE talk is about half full (250 people)#PDC09<http://twitter.com/search?q=%23PDC09> 4 minutes ago <http://twitter.com/akcoder/status/5868426765> from TweetDeck<http://www.tweetdeck.com/> <kenya> vb developer - solo moves - stays away from conferences - thinks vb is IT - working on their little gods (projects) </kenya>

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Kebs targets makers of software with quality rules
by aki 19 Nov '09

19 Nov '09

BD article today.... http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Company%20Industry/-/539550/688040/-/ite… *This is what got me thinking :* "The Kenya ICT Board is also working on a certification programme that will *regulate* the theoretical and practical aspects of writing and executing software codes." Anyone know what the above is about? And can ICT, KEBS board also ensure that all FREEWARE platforms are banned from kenyan networks, PLEASE !!! It will kill all local software initiatives. I'll check more and share me thots a bit later. :-) Rgds.

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Re: [Skunkworks] Request For Data -- Web Proxy/Mail/VoIP
by Jared Koyier 19 Nov '09

19 Nov '09

I tend to think logs are a little raw and any ISP that keeps such might consider them to be client confidential. Sent from my £xpensive phone -----Original Message----- From: Alex Nderitu Sent: 19/11/2009 6:47:30 pm Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Request For Data -- Web Proxy/Mail/VoIP Logs! All the best :) On 11/19/09, rsohan(a)gmail.com <rsohan(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Dear All, > > I'm involved in a university research project examining how people use the > internet in Kenya. > > I'm looking for people on the list who may be working for ISPs and are able > to provide us with web proxy, mail, > voip, etc logs. > > While I'm happy to provide full and complete details of the proposal and > proposed research offline, > I'll keep this note brief in the interests of economy. > > All sources will be acknowledged and fully involved in the research. > > Please do get in touch off-list if you think you may be able to help. > > Regards > > R. Sohan > -- Sent from my mobile device _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke Other lists ------------- Announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general

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REF:Tim Berners-Lee in town?
by steve wainaina 19 Nov '09

19 Nov '09

Peace be with you all. I heard in the news that Tim is already in town.Is it possible to have a skunkworks@Tuesday? Somebody please. Regards, Steve Wainaina

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Request For Data -- Web Proxy/Mail/VoIP
by rsohan＠gmail.com 19 Nov '09

19 Nov '09

Dear All, I'm involved in a university research project examining how people use the internet in Kenya. I'm looking for people on the list who may be working for ISPs and are able to provide us with web proxy, mail, voip, etc logs. While I'm happy to provide full and complete details of the proposal and proposed research offline, I'll keep this note brief in the interests of economy. All sources will be acknowledged and fully involved in the research. Please do get in touch off-list if you think you may be able to help. Regards R. Sohan

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Re: [Skunkworks] Joomla & VB.Net Developers Required Urgently
by Henri Okode 19 Nov '09

19 Nov '09

Hi All, A friend of mine is looking for Joomla Developers & vb.Net Developers for a shortime projects.Kindly contact me offlist. Henri

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Sites Blocked
by James Kagwe 19 Nov '09

19 Nov '09

Anyone knows who designed this? hurlinghamrotary.org and www.krc.co.ke The sites have been blocked due to malicious software problems.

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NEW HP COMMERCIAL LAPTOPS WITH WINDOWS 7 PRO
by Alvin Jason Ochieng 19 Nov '09

19 Nov '09

AVAILABLE END MONTH ....................... HP Commercial Notebooks New!! HP Compaq 615 AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core QL-66 (2.2GHz ◊ 1 MB L2 cache) Processor; 1024MB DDR2 Memory; 160GB HDD; SuperMulti Dual Layer (fixed) DVD+/-RW; 15.6" LED HD Bright View display; WEBCAM 2.0MP; Intel WLAN 802.11a/b/g; Bluetooth 2.1; 56K modem; 10/100 NIC; Free Dos, 1 year warranty + Free HP Carrycase Expected New!! HP Compaq 610 Intel Core 2 Duo T5870 (2.0GHz ◊ FSB-800MHz ◊ 2 MB L2 cache) Processor; 2048MB DDR2 Memory; 320GB HDD; SuperMulti Dual Layer (fixed) DVD+/-RW; 15.6" LED HD Bright View display; WEBCAM 2.0MP; Intel WLAN 802.11a/b/g/n; Bluetooth 2.1+EDR; 56K modem; 10/100 NIC; Free Dos, 1 year warranty + Free HP Carrycase Expected New!! HP Compaq 610 Intel Core 2 Duo T5870 (2.0GHz ◊ FSB-800MHz ◊ 2 MB L2 cache) Processor; 2048MB DDR2 Memory; 320GB HDD; SuperMulti Dual Layer (fixed) DVD+/-RW; 15.6" LED HD Bright View display; WEBCAM 2.0MP; Intel WLAN 802.11a/b/g/n; Bluetooth 2.1+EDR; 56K modem; 10/100 NIC; Windows 7 PRO 32bit (Windows XP Pro + Drivers); Office Ready, 1 year warranty + Free HP drop in box Carrycase Expected New!! HP ProBook 4310s Intel Core 2 Duo T6670 (2.2GHz ◊ FSB-800MHz ◊ 2 MB L2 cache) Processor; 3072MB DDR2 Memory; 320GB HDD; SuperMulti Dual Layer (fixed) DVD+/-RW; 13.3" LED HD Anti-Glare display; WEBCAM 2.0MP; Intel WLAN 802.11a/b/g/draft-n; Bluetooth 2.1; 10/100/1000 NIC; Windows 7 PRO 32bit (Windows XP Pro + Drivers); Office Ready, 1 year warranty + Free HP drop in box Carrycase with HP USB Optical Travel Mini Mouse Expected New Thinnest Professional Notebook!!! Thin 1.7kgs Laptop!!! HP ProBook 5310m Intel Core 2 Duo SP9300 (2.26GHz ◊ FSB-1066MHz ◊ 6 MB L2 cache) Processor; 2048MB DDR3 Memory; 320GB HDD; No Optical Drive; 13.3" LED HD Anti-Glare display; WEBCAM 2.0MP; Intel WLAN 802.11a/b/g/draft-n; Bluetooth 2.1; 10/100/1000 NIC; Windows 7 PRO 32bit; Office Ready, 1 year warranty + Free HP Universal Nylon Case with HP USB Optical Travel Mini Mouse Expected New!! HP ProBook 4710s Intel Core 2 Duo T6570 (2.1GHz ◊ FSB-800MHz ◊ 2 MB L2 cache) Processor; 2048MB DDR2 Memory; 250GB HDD; SuperMulti Dual Layer (fixed) DVD+/-RW; 17.3" LED HD+ Anti-Glare display; WEBCAM 2.0MP; Intel WLAN 802.11a/b/g/draft-n; Bluetooth 2.0; 10/100/1000 NIC; Windows 7 PRO 32bit (Windows XP Pro + Drivers); Office Ready, 1 year warranty + Free HP Executive Leather Case with HP USB Optical Travel Mini Mouse Expected New!! HP ProBook 4510s Intel Core 2 Duo T6570 (2.1GHz ◊ FSB-800MHz ◊ 2 MB L2 cache) Processor; 2048MB DDR2 Memory; 320GB HDD; SuperMulti Dual Layer (fixed) DVD+/-RW; 15.6" LED HD Bright View display; WEBCAM 2.0MP; Intel WLAN 802.11a/b/g/draft-n; Bluetooth 2.0; 10/100/1000 NIC; Linux; 1 year warranty + Free HP drop in box Carrycase with HP USB Optical Travel Mini Mouse Expected New!! HP ProBook 4510s Intel Core 2 Duo T6570 (2.1GHz ◊ FSB-800MHz ◊ 2 MB L2 cache) Processor; 2048MB DDR2 Memory; 320GB HDD; SuperMulti Dual Layer (fixed) DVD+/-RW; 15.6" LED HD Bright View display; WEBCAM 2.0MP; Intel WLAN 802.11a/b/g/draft-n; Bluetooth 2.0; 10/100/1000 NIC; Windows 7 PRO 32bit (Windows XP Pro + Drivers); Office Ready; 1 year warranty + Free HP drop in box Carrycase with HP USB Optical Travel Mini Mouse Expected HP Compaq 6530b Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.4GHz ◊ FSB-1066MHz ◊ 3 MB L2 cache) Processor; 2048MB DDR2 Memory; 250GB HDD; LightSribe DVD+/-RW DL-Fixed; 14.1" WXGA display; WEBCAM; Intel WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/draft-n; Bluetooth; 10/100/1000 NIC; HP Fingerprint Reader; Windows Vista Business (Windows XP Pro + Drivers); Office ready, 1 year warranty + Free HP Nylon Carrying Case with HP USB Optical Travel Mini Mouse Expected HP Compaq 6530b Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 (2.53GHz ◊ FSB-1066MHz ◊ 3 MB L2 cache) Processor; 2048MB DDR2 Memory; 320GB HDD; LightSribe DVD+/-RW DL-Fixed; 14.1" WXGA display; WEBCAM; Intel WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/draft-n; Bluetooth; 10/100/1000 NIC; HP Fingerprint Reader; Windows 7 PRO 32bit (Windows XP Pro + Drivers); Office ready, 1 year warranty + Free drop in box Privacy Filter + HP Universal Nylon Case with HP USB Optical Travel Mini Mouse Expected HP Compaq 6730b Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.4GHz ◊ FSB-1066MHz ◊ 3 MB L2 cache) Processor; 2048MB DDR2 Memory; 160GB HDD; LightSribe DVD+/-RW DL-Fixed; 15.4" WXGA display; Intel WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n; Bluetooth; 10/100/1000 NIC; HP Fingerprint Reader; Windows Vista Business (Windows XP Pro + Drivers); Office ready, 1 year warranty + Free HP Nylon Carrying Case with HP USB Optical Travel Mini Mouse Expected HP Compaq 6730b Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 (2.53GHz ◊ FSB-1066MHz ◊ 3 MB L2 cache) Processor; 2048MB DDR2 Memory; 320GB HDD; LightSribe DVD+/-RW DL-Fixed; 15.4" WXGA display; Intel WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n; Bluetooth; 10/100/1000 NIC; HP Fingerprint Reader; Windows 7 PRO 32bit (Windows XP Pro + Drivers); Office ready, 1 year warranty + Free HP Universal Nylon Case with HP USB Optical Travel Mini Mouse Expected Thin 2.0kgs Laptop!!! HP EliteBook 6930p Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 (2.53GHz ◊ FSB-1066MHz ◊ 3 MB L2 cache) Processor; 2048MB DDR2 Memory; 250GB HDD; LightSribe DVD+/-RW DL-Fixed; 14.1" LED WXGA display; WEBCAM 2.0MP; Intel WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n; Bluetooth; 10/100/1000 NIC; HP Fingerprint Reader; Windows 7 PRO 32bit (Windows XP Pro + Drivers); Office ready, 3-3-0 years warranty + Free HP Executive Leather Case with HP USB Optical Travel Mini Mouse Expected HP EliteBook 8530p Intel Core 2 Duo T9550 (2.66GHz ◊ FSB-1066MHz ◊ 6 MB L2 cache) Processor; 2048MB DDR2 Memory; 250GB HDD; LightSribe DVD+/-RW DL-Fixed; 15.4" WSXGA+ WVA display; WEBCAM 2.0MP; Intel WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n; Bluetooth; 10/100/1000 NIC; HP Fingerprint Reader; Windows Vista Business; Office ready, 3-3-0 years warranty + Free HP Universal Nylon Case with HP USB Optical Travel Mini Mouse Expected Thin 1.45kgs Laptop!!! HP EliteBook 2530p Intel Core 2 Duo SL9600 (2.13GHz ◊ FSB-1066MHz ◊ 6 MB L2 cache) Processor; 2048MB DDR2 Memory; 160GB HDD; LightSribe DVD+/-RW DL-Fixed; 12.1" WXGA display; WEBCAM 2.0MP; Intel WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n; Bluetooth; 10/100/1000 NIC; HP Fingerprint Reader; Windows Vista Business (Windows XP Pro + Drivers); Office ready, 3-3-0 years warranty + Free HP Executive Leather Case with HP USB Optical Travel Mini Mouse Ex-stock Thin 1.70kgs Laptop!!! HP EliteBook 2730p Tablet Intel Core 2 Duo SL9600 (2.13GHz ◊ FSB-1066MHz ◊ 6 MB L2 cache) Processor; 2048MB DDR2 Memory; 160GB HDD; 12.1" LED WXGA display; WEBCAM 2.0MP; Intel WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n; Bluetooth; 10/100/1000 NIC; HP Fingerprint Reader; Enhanced dual pointing devices (touchpad and pointstick) with scroll zone, digital eraser pen and a new jog dial for tablet PC usage; Windows Vista Business (Windows XP Tablet + Drivers); Office ready, 3-3-0 years warranty + HP HP External USB CD/DVD R/RW Drive + Free HP Executive Leather Case with HP USB Optical Travel Mini Mouse Ex-stock LENOVO / TOSHIBA / ACER AVAILABLE - CHANNEL LAPTOPS WITH GENUINE WARRANTY Alvin Ochieng SALES DEPARTMENT Greenline Technology Limited IT Hardware and Software Solutions 2nd Floor, Odyssey Plaza, Mukoma Road. Email :info@greenline.co.ke +254 20 651755 / 552086 +254 20 2425225 / 2429743 +254 20 559841 +254 722-219938/733-610758 Mon-Fri (8-5pm) Print only when necessary

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[OFF-TOPIC] Anyone with a broken down HP L1706 LCD Monitor?
by Chris W. 19 Nov '09

19 Nov '09

Hi all, I need to get some LCD Backlights (Fluorescent) for this type of Monitor which got broken after an impact. The screen itself is still intact and cant seem to find any replacement parts for this component around. Contact me if you have this LCD screen lying around maybe after a power fault. I don't mind checking if the Backlights are still intact and get yourself a few coins. If you have any other sources for his part please update me! Thanks, Chris_w. dabnix(a)gmail.com

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WMl Message board
by I. Ati 19 Nov '09

19 Nov '09

hi every one Am looking for a Wml message preferrally in xml but n other language is welcome , or where i can get good resources in the net is welcome Thanks I -- God cares!

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KDN BUTTERFLY WIFI for only Ksh 1999 pm
by James Wachira 19 Nov '09

19 Nov '09

Someone advice, How can I make use of the above service. What areas in Nairobi are covered. Are areas of Msa road covered [past General Motors]? Thanks you, James -- Best Regards James Wachira Nairobi .ke | twitter: jwaciira | yahoo: jwaciira | gtalk: jwaciira

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Re: [Skunkworks] Mobile Location
by ambrose kimaiyo 19 Nov '09

19 Nov '09

*Anyone on the list who can explain how to get the following for the kenyan network:- 1. cellid *String Cell-id. 2. *mnc* String Mobile Network Code. 3. *mcc* String Mobile Country Code. 4. *lac* String Location Area Code. Ambrose

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Bandwith split.
by Lawrence Kago 19 Nov '09

19 Nov '09

Am looking at a potential clientele which need a internet and i really would want to dive them what they pay for according to the agreement,am therefore looking for a hardware/software that can split bandwidth among a number of users so that my customers don't feel cheated.. I know a switch will work but its not intelligent enough to allocate bandwidth to a certain IP. Does anyone has an idea how to go about in this?

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Offtopic: Looking for some Old sci-fi TV series...
by ndungu stephen 19 Nov '09

19 Nov '09

After being frustrated by torrents with few seeds and unfathomable download ETAs - I have decided to ask on this list of techies... Anyone with the following series or know where I can get: 1) Star Trek TNG - season 3-7 [fin] - the One with Picard 2) Star Trek Voyager [all seasons] 3) Time Squad cartoon series [a very long shot, i doubt anyone one would have this, but I used to love them - it ran for 2 seasons, 26 episodes] > I am willing to pay for each DVD of the any series. Thank You. PS - This subject is marked offtopic - an inquiry for anyone on the list with these sci-fi series.

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Safaricom data connection on Android G1 phone
by John Wesonga 19 Nov '09

19 Nov '09

hi, i'm trying to surf on my android G1 phone, I set up the APN to work with safaricom, the settings are: APN: safaricom username: saf password: data no proxy settings Tried surfing, these settings don't seem to be working. Anybody have a G1, how did you set up yours to connect to the net? -- John Wesonga http://www.multiplechoices.biz http://wesonga.peupe.net http://www.linkedin.com/in/johnwesonga http://www.twitter.com/jwesonga

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Real bandwidth:
by [ Brainiac ] 18 Nov '09

18 Nov '09

If you thought living in Nairobi accords you the finer things in life, check this speedtest to jeddah from a butterfly connection that incidentally i connected using the WIFI on my internet everywhere modem to KDN. Testing the 11 minute movie download.

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Where to Get Windows 7
by Isaac Ochieng 18 Nov '09

18 Nov '09

I understand the prices range from 3.5 - 12.5k, but I suppose only if you get it from an official reseller. Kindly refer me to any. Thanks in advance! Isaac.

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Africa's Absence From The Table
by Rad! 18 Nov '09

18 Nov '09

I was reading this article http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/and-google-code-jam-2009-champion-is… I found the following bit very disturbing Last week, we hosted the the final round of Google Code Jam 2009<http://code.google.com/codejam/>, > the sixth iteration of our annual global programming competition. From > almost 23,000 registrants in the beginning, we winnowed down the > contestants<http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2009/08/google-code-jam-returns.html>to the fastest and most fervent coders. On Friday, we brought the top 23 > competitors to our Mountain View headquarters for four concentrated hours of > thinking, testing and trouble-shooting. The competition platform, built as a > 20% project by a group of Google engineers, was powered by Google App > Engine <http://code.google.com/appengine> and allowed the contestants to > use the programming language of their choice. These diverse finalists > represented 15 different countries across Europe, Asia and the Americas. > Notice Africa is not mentioned there. Why is this the case? Why aren't our students participating in such initiatives?

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Vacancy
by techi 18 Nov '09

18 Nov '09

There is a vacancy for a web developer, must understand Content Management Systems. If interested, please contact. -- MARCEL WERNER 020 3000516 Marcel.Werner(a)innovation-africa.or.ke

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ETR Machine
by Thuo Wilson 18 Nov '09

18 Nov '09

Guys, Someone is looking for a place to get the above (cheap one i guess ). If you know, drop me a line pls. -- Br, Wilson.

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Opportunity for Internship: 3 Months
by Dorcas Muthoni 18 Nov '09

18 Nov '09

OPENWORLD has some *internship/trainee* opportunities for LAMP developers and Linux/Unix system engineers. Send your CV to hr(a)openworld.co.ke. Apply by 25th November 2009. -- Muthoni My Blog: http://rugongo.blogspot.com/ -------------------------------------------- Mahatma Gandhi once said:- First they ignore you, Then they laugh at you, Then they fight you, AND THEN YOU WIN!!!

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HP LAPTOP SCREENS 15.6'' REQUIRED
by Alvin Jason Ochieng 18 Nov '09

18 Nov '09

I have a Client with HP 4510S with 15.6 '' screens they have broken. I need 2 screens...who can assist with aHP dealer who has them instock? Alvin SALES DEPARTMENT Greenline Technology Limited IT Hardware and Software Solutions 2nd Floor, Odyssey Plaza, Mukoma Road. Email :info@greenline.co.ke +254 20 651755 / 552086 +254 20 2425225 / 2429743 +254 20 559841 +254 722-219938/733-610758 Mon-Fri (8-5pm) Print only when necessary

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UPS Sellers:
by Cikz 18 Nov '09

18 Nov '09

Dear Skunks, I am looking for 2 good UPS'es that will sustain 2 Dell poweredge 2900 servers, a high end switch and router for about 6 hours. Anyone know of any good models and who the resellers are? I appreciate your feedback. Rgds, Cikz.

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CSS Web Application Designer
by Andrew Kibe 18 Nov '09

18 Nov '09

Hi guys, Apply and circulate: http://www.kencall.com/cats/careers/index.php?m=careers&p=showJob&ID=8 Andrew

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Yu Amua Tarriff: failure to launch
by Dennis Kioko 17 Nov '09

17 Nov '09

Yu just launched a new tariff and took the call rates closer to zero, but rather as a benefit to the customer, I would see it more as a reaction to a failure to launch. Most of those who use their network use it as a secondary network and ONLY for Yu to Yu free sms, thus cannibalizing the network. The tariff is more of an attempt to relaunch their network. I think their main problem has been failing to focus on the small things. Their data network has issues outside of Nairobi, requiring an alternative even for simple facebooking.how will youth adopt it if they can't facebook on their phones and have to keep changing Sim cards. I think they should have focused more on data for individual and corporates and introductory offers for calls to safaricom where most of the subscribers are. By a traditional call prioritised roll out, they are just playing catch up to another 3 networks. It doesn't help when you ask about and realise their data is poor. If I were them, I would make sure our few customers had nothing but praise for whatever service they use. -- Sent from my mobile device with Regards: Get your free technology e-magazine in pdf format: Tekniaonline: http://bit.ly/tekniaonline-2 Sterotyping: Abednego, tell the tribe by the name; visit the blog : http://gramware.blogspot.com

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Rural Internet Kiosks Documentary
by Crystal Watley Kigoni 17 Nov '09

17 Nov '09

Dear friends, We have just finished making a documentary about our Rural Internet Kiosks and wanted to share it with you! Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDB5tZRNrQI Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5M0bhUxtJq0 I look forward to your comments and suggestions. Many blessings, Crystal -- 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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Anybody used oracle applications express
by Calvin Omari 17 Nov '09

17 Nov '09

Hi I want to know if there i anybody who has used oracle apps exppress or apex, I am working on a project that I want to use apex and am quite new to it I need to know some fucntionalities Any aid is very welcome Thanks techies

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Bypassing Network Blocks with Torrents
by David Mugo 17 Nov '09

17 Nov '09

Hi Guys, I have 15Mbps and I need to download using bittorrent but I think its blocked by the provider, I know there are tricks to bypass, someone share... David. -- ------------- http://blog.majibu.com

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Own a car, then determine the correct tyre sizes. A tyre size calculator....
by aki 17 Nov '09

17 Nov '09

As it affect fuel consumption,performance, sluggishness, cornering etc. Important is the outer diameter. Someone wrote a nice calculator. HTHs you at some point. :-) Which also bring me to this : From a tech point of view and using the correct tools, what should be the correct tyre pressure for a given tyre size, terrian and temperature ( as the air inside a tyrer will expand with heat ) ? I think 28 psi for regular is too standard and everyone here seems to go for it. http://www.kouki.co.uk/utilities/visual-tyre-size-calculator

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OPEN SOURCE BI TOOLS
by Timothy Kyalo 17 Nov '09

17 Nov '09

Hi Guys, Appart from the Jasper Suite? What options are there for Open Source Business Intelligence tools? ./a.out

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option to delete mysql when installing sql server 2008
by Peter Muchemi 17 Nov '09

17 Nov '09

Hi, Anyone heard of an option provided by m$ to delete mysql when installing sql server 2008? -- Regards http://www.software.co.ke

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Google checkout API implementation on Pearl.
by Thomas Odol 17 Nov '09

17 Nov '09

Hi everyone, Is there someone who is good in Pearl and can implement for me google checkout. If you are able can you contact me off list. regards, Thomas.

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Re: [Skunkworks] Moving an XP harddisk
by nerdalf james 17 Nov '09

17 Nov '09

Hi list, Please Help. I removed a 40g hdd(IDE) from a machine that had a busted motherboard. Now my problem is the 40G hdd had XP installed on it and i want to add it to another comp that has 160G hdd(SATA) with XP also.I have googled and i aint getting the info i want.The computer restarts over and over again when the 2 hdds are installed. Which is the best way to make them work together since the 40g hdd has important data i need to retrieve. NB: am sure the 40g hdd is working fine.

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Microsoft Patents the "sudo" command
by Samuel Wachira 17 Nov '09

17 Nov '09

** Website: http://gizmodo.com/5402796/microsoft-patents-the-sudo-command Patent: http://patft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p…

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Kenyan Music on iTunes
by David Kiania | Asentric Consulting Ltd 17 Nov '09

17 Nov '09

I have just seen a Kenyan band called Just a Band (http://blog.just-a-band.com) on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=336050351&s=…) which I think is great, from their site it appears that they are also selling their music on Amazon. Selling electronic music begins a very interesting chapter for the artists and consumers and cuts off greedy producers and intermediaries. I hope many more groups will follow. Try and get CDs of popular artists you'll be shocked how hard it is. Kudos Kiania -- [Asentric Consulting Ltd] If a man has in himself the soul of a slave will he not become one no matter what his birth .... -Richest Man in Babylon

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APEX
by Calvin Omari 17 Nov '09

17 Nov '09

is there anybody who has expert experience in Oracle express application, I need to create a apps to see its functionalities

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Point to Point link needed.
by Job Muriuki 17 Nov '09

17 Nov '09

Hi. I have a client looking to start a cyber in syokimau near mlolongo but all the isp (Ak, Safcom,kdn) I have been to dont have the the area covered. I am thinking of using a point to point wifi link to the location. Anyone on the list who could have a workable solution?

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Why .ke performs dismally
by Solomon Mburu Kamau 16 Nov '09

16 Nov '09

Apologies for cross-posting I was reading this blog and, it has now emerged that while we are ready to promote the .ke as patriotic citizens, it is a mere mirage. Read on this link: http://wanjiku.co.ke/eng/articles/main/imz1258362470/ -- Solomon Mburu Kamau P.O. Box 19343 - 00202 Nairobi Cell: (+254-0) 735 431041 Man is a gregarious animal and enjoys agreement as cows will graze all the same way to the side of a hill! AND It is better to die in dignity than in the ignomity of ambiguous generosity! http://dawn-in-kenya.blogspot.com http://smiley2.wordpress.com http://mburu.sikika.co.ke Sent from Nairobi, Kenya

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Invitation to connect on LinkedIn
by Timothy Njue 16 Nov '09

16 Nov '09

LinkedIn ------------ Timothy Njue requested to add you as a connection on LinkedIn: ------------------------------------------ Josiah, I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn. - Timothy Accept invitation from Timothy Njue http://www.linkedin.com/e/T4Pevh2Eh7RcyFJhPqi__ymPVOifi_KTYW6abNc/blk/I1588… View invitation from Timothy Njue http://www.linkedin.com/e/T4Pevh2Eh7RcyFJhPqi__ymPVOifi_KTYW6abNc/blk/I1588… ------------------------------------------ DID YOU KNOW your LinkedIn profile helps you control your public image when people search for you? Setting your profile as public means your LinkedIn profile will come up when people enter your name in leading search engines. Take control of your image! http://www.linkedin.com/e/ewp/inv-22/ ------ (c) 2009, LinkedIn Corporation

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INNOVATION ON THE NEXT LEVEL
by James Muendo 16 Nov '09

16 Nov '09

Hi, Talk of innovation: http://inventorspot.com/articles/2lovemylips_cosmetics_company_ensures_women _avoid_date_rape_34527 Woah; Regards; James Muendo Timsoft Technologies & Solutions Ltd P.O Box 28016 - 00200 Nairobi,Kenya. Phone: + 254 725 567 508 gtalk: timrick Skype: tim.rick rickdeesadvantage.blogspot.com

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Network Interface Speeds
by MotoBaridi 16 Nov '09

16 Nov '09

sknks, when using a 10Mbps pcmcia network interface, the Network Utilisation (TaskMan) indicates increasing usage as i increase network traffic (downloads etc), all the way upto 88%. however, when using a 100Mbps interface, the same gets stuck at 0.47%, no matter how much traffic i push. networking gurus, anyone to shed some light on this? what / where / why is the bottleneck? <m.b> -- ------------------------------ <...global warming is a myth...> ------------------------------ [: +254 722 296 184 , +254 732 296 654 e: motobaridi(a)motobaridi.com

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Obopay
by Joram Mwinamo 16 Nov '09

16 Nov '09

Did safaricom patent Mpesa? Coz Obopay seems like a copy and paste of Mpesa only focusing on a much larger scale. on this page you find the following description. The part in red for me seems fishy, like she is taking the credit for a service that is already working perfectly here?Something doesnt add up. Maoni? in 2005, Carol Realini founded Obopay to meet the nascent need for an industry leader in mobile payments. Today, Obopay — through partnerships with financial institutions such as Citi and MasterCard and mobile carriers — is using mobile phones to deliver financial services that empower people’s life and work. Carol founded Obopay after traveling in Africa and recognizing that while mobile phones were ubiquitous, many people didn’t have access to even the most basic banking services. Recognizing the need and opportunity in both industrialized and developing nations, Carol designed Obopay’s business model to promote social and economic development throughout the world, by providing mobile savings, money transfer, and payments to people everywhere. -- Sent from my Voice Recognition Watch© -------------------------------------------------------------------- God is not an excuse for lack of discipline -------------------------------------------------------------------- Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate,but that we are powerful beyond measure.It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us.There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you.As we let our own light shine, we consciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our fear,our presence automatically liberates others.

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Speeds as of 16:30
by James Muendo 16 Nov '09

16 Nov '09

Courtesy of KDN. Good job guys. James Muendo Timsoft Technologies & Solutions Ltd P.O Box 28016 - 00200 Nairobi,Kenya. Phone: + 254 725 567 508 gtalk: timrick Skype: tim.rick rickdeesadvantage.blogspot.com

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Safcom Calls
by Tech List Kenya 16 Nov '09

16 Nov '09

Anyone noticed that Safcom call quality (at least in CBD) is very poor today? Callers can barely hear each other and calls are being dropped by the network. Whats goin on?

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Safaricom Bites, Again!
by MotoBaridi 16 Nov '09

16 Nov '09

...noticed something weird with safaricom: 1: when i divert my safcom line to another network, my safcom airtime gets deducted EVERY TIME i receive a diverted call (on the other line) 2: when my safcom line HAS NO AIRTIME, and is diverted to another line, safcom declares me MTEJA ...at first, i couldn't make sense of what was happening to my safcom airtime, but now i have tried, tested and confirmed. anyone else been bitten so?... <motobaridi>

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looking rack servers
by Brian Lusiola 16 Nov '09

16 Nov '09

Goodmonday Skunks, I am looking for entry level 1U or 2U rack servers. Where can I get? Offlist offers are also welcome. Please note: Does not have to be new, but in good working condition. Thanks. Regards, -- Lusiola Brian Everyone has photographic memory, not everyone has film though.

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Fun with Linux payloads and Linux packages
by sendai＠hushmail.com 16 Nov '09

16 Nov '09

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Mifare Cards and Card Readers
by Zack Githinji 16 Nov '09

16 Nov '09

Dear All, If any one knows where i can get the above i would appreciate, the cards are the contact less either 4Kb or 8Kb and also a card printer thanks. -- Regards, Zack K. Githinji Technical Officer, Cell:+254 722 649199 E-mail:zachgithinji@gmail.com <E-mail%3Azachgithinji(a)gmail.com> "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."

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Radio for iPhone
by Andrew Kerich 16 Nov '09

16 Nov '09

Psyched up for this iPhone radio App.. http://www.pcworld.com/article/173632/an_iphone_with_fm_radio_yes_please.ht… -Kerich

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Offtopic: 2012 the movie - is it about the 10th Planet Nibiru ?
by ndungu stephen 16 Nov '09

16 Nov '09

The movie opens this weekend [I hope it opens in Kenya too].. The trailer only shows continental plates upheavals,meteorites crashing the earth and massive floods that even wash the himalayas,,,as humans try to rush into pre-built 'Noah's Arks' in stampede fashion. But the question is: What is causing these disasters ? Is it the approach of that tenth planet, {Planet X} which has been rumored by scientists in the past decades to be moving in a wide arc elliptical orbit as it goes round the sun and occasionally passes close to earth after many many millenia? Will they throw in 'little green men' or "ETs' as inhabitants of the Planet X - who have been rumored to have caused the start of intelligent life on earth and the extinction of dinosaurs by crack-pot scientists .... etcetra etcetra ? I hope they will throw in a bit of "aliens" ; apart from all the water...[?]

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SAP developer
by Alex Wanjohi 16 Nov '09

16 Nov '09

Hello Skunks, Anybody on the list or knows someone who can design / build / add forms on SAP. basically someone who can work with SAP from a dev angle? Kindly contact me -Alex

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