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Need some Pricing Info
by Michuki Mwangi 23 Aug '09

23 Aug '09

Hi Folks, Am doing some work of comparing cost of Peering vs Transit in Kenya. I would be glad if the folks with info could send me info from the various providers on the following; Prices : Point-2-point : Internet Transit links --------- ------------- --------------------- 128k : : 256k : : 512k : : 1Mb : : 10Mb : : 45Mb : : 100Mb : : Thanks Much Regards, Michuki.

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NM-1FE - Cisco 3600
by gachuhi anthony 22 Aug '09

22 Aug '09

Dear all, any one with *NM*-1FE X 2 and how much . regards Anto

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Re: [Skunkworks] squid+dansgaurdian setup compromised
by Sammy Njoroge 22 Aug '09

22 Aug '09

Hi Walu, Earlier versions of Dansgurdian filter content by matching the url using the domain name so all i have to do to circumvent the whole setup would be find the ip for my favourite banned site and am through then there's the other case of external proxies .Hope that helps Regards Sammy Njoroge Andicom Solutions www.andicom.co.ke > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 23:32:13 -0700 (PDT) > From: Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> > To: skunk <skunkworks(a)my.co.ke> > Subject: [Skunkworks] help: squid+dansgaurdian setup compromised. > Message-ID: <840541.39134.qm(a)web57802.mail.re3.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > hey, > > I have a basic traditional NAT setup of squid+dansguardian on Linux Ubuntu > 8.10. Squid as the proxy and dansguardian as the content manager. My network > has suddenly started crawling and /var/log/dansguardian/access.log shows > foreign IPs riding on my bandwidth and visiting graphic porn sites with > impunity. > > Could someone give pointers on where I need to tighten the configs to keep > off the external bad boys and girls (IPs) from the riding my proxy server? > > walu. > >

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it explains earlier remarks...
by Gakuru Alex 21 Aug '09

21 Aug '09

http://www.ictvillage.com/_Adm.BDetails2.asp?Linkid=1&Infoid=2848&Page=0

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Balance Brought Forward? Never! - Mobile Data Services
by Odhiambo ワシントン 21 Aug '09

21 Aug '09

Hello Skunks, On Safaricom 3G (or any other data service for that matter) if you do not exhaust the bundle in 30 days, and if you do not reload (buy more bundle) before the expiry of the 30 days then you lose all portion of bundle that you never got to use. I've been buying 1GB bundles (KES 2,499) and sometimes by the end of the calendar month, I still have like 300MB remaining which then just disappears into Safaricom's coffers. 1GB at 2500 means KES 2.5/MB. Losing 300MB means I forfeit KES 750 to safaricom and my line is still active! Why is it so difficult for Safaricom to let customers use all the bundle they buy by bringing the balance forward??? In the same breath, if you purchased N amount of data bundle from Safaricom while you have KES X.00 as available credit on your line, upon depletion of the N bundle, Safaricom will allow you to continue to use their data services while charging you at KES 8.00/MB on your available KES X.00 credit. This is my experience, using a prepaid line. Is it just me who finds this immoral? Does YU and Orange behave the same way? Alex (Gakuru), I need protection from safaricom :-) -- 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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Cool the heat in Skunkworks. Go Drupal, Wordpress or Vbulletin
by Theus Owicho 21 Aug '09

21 Aug '09

Skunkers Why dont we have a blog? Why dont we have a forum like http://www.ipmart-forum.com/ Those boards bring good money. Lets not stick to the age old Listserve because its limited and boring and many wont contribute. You will find that in this list, only around 10% of the members contribute because otehrs feel safe when the keep mum My 2 cents Theus

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Video in print magazines
by Brian Lusiola 21 Aug '09

21 Aug '09

This <http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8211209.stm> is going to be interesting. *Spec sheet* - Screen uses liquid crystal display (LCD) technology - Each is 2.7mm thick with 320x240 resolution - Can store 40mins of video - Battery can be recharged via mini-USB - Rechargeable battery lasts up to 70 mins Regards -- Lusiola Brian Everyone has photographic memory, not everyone has film though.

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Importing email from other accounts into Gmail
by Christopher Kiagiri 21 Aug '09

21 Aug '09

For those long-time Gmail users who may want to consolidate email and/or contacts from other accounts into your Gmail account, this feature has now launched to all users (was previously available to new users only): Details at: http://gmailblog.blogspot.com/2009/08/mail-and-contact-import-for-everyone.… Cheers, - Chris

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Re: [Skunkworks] Forum Update.
by David Kiania | Asentric Consulting Ltd 21 Aug '09

21 Aug '09

I agree to it as well. You have my support On Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 1:53 PM, Phares Kariuki<pkariuki(a)gmail.com> wrote: > In agreement fully :) > > On Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 1:51 PM, Laban Mwangi <lmwangi(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Hi, >> On Fri, 2009-08-21 at 11:02 +0300, ty wrote: >> > Morning all, >> > >> > I have created an Employment Opportunities board with 2 sub-forums in >> > it. You will also notice this has been elevated to the top since its >> > bound to generate some traffic for the forum. >> > >> > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/index.php >> > >> > Kindly provide your input. Before Phares gives word about it on the >> > mailing list. >> Nice:) Thanks +1 vote >> > >> > Kind Regards >> > >> > -tyrus >> > > > > -- > With Regards, > > Phares Kariuki > > | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: > kariukiphares | > -- [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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Announcing; Skunkworks Mailing List Etiquette
by Phares Kariuki 21 Aug '09

21 Aug '09

The skunkworks list brings together the technology community in Kenya and beyond. The subscribers to the list have diverse background. Participation in the list, like participation in any community, requires a common basis for communication. These basic rules of etiquette hopefully will help keep our communications civil and useful. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ **** What constitutes inappropriate posting? **** -> Personal Attacks, discrimination based on race, tribe, age, or anything really are frowned upon and not allowed. -> Obsenities are not allowed. -> Thread hijacks are not allowed. -> Spam is not allowed. Unsolicited marketing of products is not allowed. Products can only be mentioned in response to requests for information/products/service **** What is proper etiquette when composing new messages **** -> Not everyone on the list uses a high speed connection to read mail. If you need to include the contents of a file, it would be prudent to put that information on a website somewhere (use the Skunkworks Bulletin Board (( http://my.co.ke/phpbb) for instance) and paste the URL within your message. -> Please format your message so that it is legible, and PLEASE DO NOT SHOUT!!!!! -> Many of us do not have English as our first language, so let us avoid criticizing each other for spelling or grammatical errors. -> For OFF TOPIC messages, please use the Skunkworks Bulletin Board ( http://my.co.ke/phpbb) The list is meant for technology related discussions, so anything else is OFF TOPIC. **** What is proper etiquette when replying to existing messages **** -> Please include relevant text from the original message. Condense the message to a size that does not lose the gist of the original message. -> Consider using some means to identify which text came from the original message from your text. Many of us prepend the “>” to the original message, which makes it more legible. -> Please avoid top posting. Illustrated: a3: Please. q3: Should I avoid top posting on this mailing list? a2: Because, by reversing the order of a conversation, it leaves the reader without much context, and makes them read a message in an unnatural order. q2: Why is top posting irritating? a1: It is the practice of putting your reply to a message before the quoted message, instead of after the (trimmed) message. q1: What is top posting? (Thanks to Ashok :) ) **** Enforcement **** For inappropriate posts, the following set of actions will be taken: -> First offending post - Public warning, no further action taken -> Second offending post - Public warning, Poster placed on moderation for 1 week -> Final offending post - Public warning, Poster permanently banned from list The Skunkworks online forum is here: (http://my.co.ke/phpbb) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ First Revision - Aug 2009 -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares |

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help: squid+dansgaurdian setup compromised.
by Walubengo J 21 Aug '09

21 Aug '09

hey, I have a basic traditional NAT setup of squid+dansguardian on Linux Ubuntu 8.10. Squid as the proxy and dansguardian as the content manager. My network has suddenly started crawling and /var/log/dansguardian/access.log shows foreign IPs riding on my bandwidth and visiting graphic porn sites with impunity. Could someone give pointers on where I need to tighten the configs to keep off the external bad boys and girls (IPs) from the riding my proxy server? walu.

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FREEWARE dhcp server
by Dickson Kimathi 21 Aug '09

21 Aug '09

hi guys Am looking for a DHCP server to run on XP desktop. I would like it to assign IPs to guys who may join the network Anyone who can help? rgd, Dickson.

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another case "mo money more drama"
by michael wambua 21 Aug '09

21 Aug '09

www.homeboyz.co.ke ama? -- Name : Michael Wambua Location : Nairobi Kenya Cell : +254 712710697

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Putting technology to use
by Bernard Owuor 20 Aug '09

20 Aug '09

Obama is participating in a live webcast that is being covered by the mainstream media! Organization and technology behind the event is incredible. Check out: http://www.barackobama.com/forum/live.html for those who can, before 2:30ET. Any hope that we can replicate a similar thing in KE?

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Wanted: 10kva UPS
by hans lenson 20 Aug '09

20 Aug '09

Hi people, Anyone knows where I can get 10kva (and above) UPS systems, preferably Tripp-Lite, APC or MGE? H.L.

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Has (http://www.youthfund.go.ke/) been hacked ama Gava has not paid (as usual)??
by Joshua Gichuhi 20 Aug '09

20 Aug '09

Has the site been hacked ama Gava has not paid (as usual)?? Sincerely, Joshua Kinuthia -- Self-reflection is the school of wisdom

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Invitation to connect on LinkedIn
by Aloyce Ngesa 20 Aug '09

20 Aug '09

LinkedIn ------------ Aloyce Ngesa requested to add you as a connection on LinkedIn: ------------------------------------------ Mulutu, I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn. - Aloyce View invitation from Aloyce Ngesa http://www.linkedin.com/e/XqwhZ3Ffzi6Tax09giG2G5ucHu2sPa0/blk/I1374362332_2… ------------------------------------------ DID YOU KNOW LinkedIn can help you find the right service providers using recommendations from your trusted network? Using LinkedIn Services, you can take the risky guesswork out of selecting service providers by reading the recommendations of credible, trustworthy members of your network. http://www.linkedin.com/e/svp/inv-25/ ------ (c) 2009, LinkedIn Corporation

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Looking for the right Project Documentation Software
by Athar Ahmad Bhatti 20 Aug '09

20 Aug '09

Dear Friends I wish you a lovely day. I have a challange for you. Looking for a software similar to the one SAP uses that organises the volumes of material needed for submission in large projects. Something where by changing one aspect of the document fundermentally replicates this to the rest of the pages, sections etc. Any ideas, Rahim does Adobe have some answers ? Thank you Best regards Athar

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Microsoft Flight simulator
by Kijiji Jazz 20 Aug '09

20 Aug '09

Hi I'm looking to acquire a current version of the aforementioned software, where can I can get a copy to buy? KJ

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Swift Global Contacts
by Daudi Were 20 Aug '09

20 Aug '09

Good afternoon good people. I am looking for contact details for the person/team that deals with domain registration and migration at Swift Global for existing SG customers. All they list for Nairobi on their website is sales(a)swiftkenya.com Is anyone on this list embedded at SG or would anyone have the relevant contact details? Please get in touch if you do. Thanks D -- Pamoja e:daudi.were@gmail.com <e%3Adaudi.were(a)gmail.com> skype: d.were

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FIBRE GROUP: WHO ARE THEY? Is this the new frontier of fraud?
by nyarotho kennedy 20 Aug '09

20 Aug '09

Somebody please tell me who these guyz are coz i got a hunch kenyans are about to be ripped off. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: fibregroup tech <jobs.fibregroup(a)gmail.com> Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:43:12 +0300 Subject: Re: APPLICATION FOR TECHNICAL INTERNSHIP To: Jerry Banku <jerrybm28(a)gmail.com> Dear Applicant, The Office of Human Resources Management-Fibre-Group Ltd, has confirmed your application as an intern. We wish to inform you that your CV has met basic requirements for prequalification. Therefore you have been short-listed for the interview. You are required to attend to an interview on 26/08/2009 at Sarit Center,Exhibition Hall at 9.00 AM and if successful thereafter to commence training on 29th August 2009. As per the company’s policy, each candidate is required to pay a refundable amount of Ksh. 550.00 via Mpesa/Zap to 0720 472 370 Carolyne Nelima, before the stated date, to facilitate your training. All applicant are required to retain Mpesa / Zap confirmation message to be availed at the reception before proceeding to the interview venue. Unsuccessfull candidates will be refunded their cash through the same Mpesa/Zap account number. N/B: Cash will not be accepted at the venue. With best wishes, for Chief, Recruitment & Classification Section HRMS Fibre-Group Ltd. This is an automatic E-Mail generated by the server. Please don’t Reply. On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 4:04 PM, nyarotho kennedy <kenyarotho(a)gmail.com>wrote: > I am a 5th year student at JKUAT undertaking Bsc. > Electrical/Electronics Engineering > with a major in computing and telecommunications. please find attached CV > and letter. > Thank you in advance. > > Nyarotho Kennedy > -- People should know when they are conquered.

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The RIPE NCC Deploys New K-root Node in Africa
by Richard Bosire 20 Aug '09

20 Aug '09

The RIPE NCC Deploys New K-root Node in Africa Amsterdam, 20 August 2009 The RIPE NCC is pleased to announce that we have deployed a new K-root local node at the Tanzania Internet Exchange (TIX) in Dar es Salaam. This node is sponsored by AfriNIC and the Tanzania Internet Service Providers Association (TISPA), with transit provided by Simbanet and Africa Online. The RIPE NCC is participating in AfriNIC's Root Server Anycast Copy Program, which assists well established IXPs in the African region to deploy anycast instances of root name servers. The K-root local node in Dar es Salaam is the first such deployment. For more information about this K-root node, and K-root in general, please visit the K-root website. For more information about AfriNIC's Root Server Anycast Copy Program, visit AfriNIC's Anycast Root Server Project page. http://www.ripe.net/news/k-root-dar-es-salaam.html

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Urgent VTiger Migration
by Daudi Were 20 Aug '09

20 Aug '09

Good afternoon, I need someone with experince in VTiger migrations to handle a migration for me. If you are that person please get in touch with as soon as you can on my email address: daudi.were(a)gmail.com Thanks Daudi -- Pamoja e:daudi.were@gmail.com <e%3Adaudi.were(a)gmail.com> skype: d.were

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Bidco Website Hacked?
by Paul Njoroge 20 Aug '09

20 Aug '09

http://www.bidco-oil.com/home/index.php -- Best Regards, Paul Njoroge. Skype: njorogepaul

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MMS to GMAIL takes ages
by Bernard Mwagiru 20 Aug '09

20 Aug '09

Anyone experienced delays in sending MMS images to a gmail address? It takes upto 48 hours for MMS to be delivered to a gmail address.No delays experienced to other email addresses... ./bernard

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PU foam printer
by Dominic Munyi 20 Aug '09

20 Aug '09

Hi, Anybody knows where I can get a polyurethane foam printer? Like a guy who prints (legible words) on foam? (seats and cushions) Your help will be highly appreciated. -- Warm regards, Dominic Munyi Kariithi Nyavu Solutions

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Looking for better pricing on Gel maintainence free batteries....
by aki 20 Aug '09

20 Aug '09

Got a quote from one of the companies, 12V 100Ah maintainence type Gel battery is 22K. Anyone know of others offering competitive pricing? Rgds. -- Sign on my car is " L " plates : c#.net

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Web tool oversees Afghan election - Ushahidi again, congrats
by Gichingiri Kuria 20 Aug '09

20 Aug '09

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8209172.stm http://aliveinafghanistan.org/# -- Gichingiri Kuria _________________________________________ www.gichingiri.com / www.sokoletu.co.ke / www.website.co.ke / www.buyanzi.com

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Invitation from Al Kags
by Al Kags 19 Aug '09

19 Aug '09

Al Kags invites you to join Listal : http://www.listal.com/signup/bb44555761819-1368801 Listal is a site which lets you compare Movie, tv, music (+more) tastes with your friends and meet other people with the same tastes, rate and review the stuff you love and discover new stuff to enjoy. -- You were sent this email because someone invited you, if you do not want to receive any more emails like this click here : http://www.listal.com/unsubscribe/skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke

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Invitation from Al Kags
by Al Kags 19 Aug '09

19 Aug '09

Al Kags invites you to join Listal : http://www.listal.com/signup/bb44555761819-1368781 Listal is a site which lets you compare Movie, tv, music (+more) tastes with your friends and meet other people with the same tastes, rate and review the stuff you love and discover new stuff to enjoy. -- You were sent this email because someone invited you, if you do not want to receive any more emails like this click here : http://www.listal.com/unsubscribe/skunkworks@my.co.ke

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New Vsat services for Africa --
by Space Engineering NOC 19 Aug '09

19 Aug '09

We are pleased to announce our new offering on Ku-band using the new iDirect Evolution X3 modem. The T11N satellite sits at 37.5° West - with powerful spots over Western and Southern Africa. In Sudan its working well on 1.8 M Hardware required: - iDirect Evolution X3 modem - 1.2m Ku-band Tx/Rx cross pol antenna or 1.8 M Tx/RX - 4 Watt Ku-band BUC or 3 Buc - PLL Ku-band LNB For more informtion please feel free to contact us at the following email: signal(a)space.co.ke or space.noc(a)gmail.com

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endimpunityinkenya.org
by Mworia Wilfred Mutua 19 Aug '09

19 Aug '09

What do you guys think about this? http://www.endimpunityinkenya.org -- Regards, Mworia Wilfred Mutua http://www.afrinnovator.com/ Resume: http://www.visualcv.com/wmworia LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/wmworia Facebook: http://facebook.com/wmworia Twitter: http://twitter.com/wmworia googletalk: wmworia Yahoo IM: wilfred.mworia ----

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Re: [Skunkworks] PS Ndemo misled skunkers
by fyodor 19 Aug '09

19 Aug '09

I think a greater majority agree there needs to be moderation and hence the rules. Ofcourse, in real life, not everyone accepts control and will try and challenge it by whatever means necessary. So to me its a no- brainer why there are sharp reactions to this move. Seems this came as a curve ball to you Mike. Reminds me of Fox News which in my opinion is the biggest trolling experiment ever :) -tyrus _IEEE Member.

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Question On Quality of Service - 3G/EDGE
by ndungu stephen 19 Aug '09

19 Aug '09

Hi people, I have a question on the word and actual meaning of quality of service.. This is the scenario: == The customer here bought a 3.6 mbps link from the ISP to provide 3G and EDGE services for mobile users. And we have an online tool : http://www.speedtest.net/ Which tests your active internet link - in this case we put the 3G/HSDPA cards [from Huawei] that are so popular in Kenya at the moment - and the dial on the webpage moves to a certain high. However, we cannot get more than 2.7-2.9 mbps for some sites linked with an STM-1 link [ a site here refers to a base station or radio base station for WCDMA] And cannot get more than 1.6 mbps for a radio base station linked with 2 E1s. On the GPRS/WCDMA equipment - I have set quality of service [QOS] for HSDPA to be 2048kbps [2mpbs] Uplink ---- and 4096kbps [4mbps] downlink which will cater nicely for their 3.6 mbps dedicated link to the ISP. === Now the customer is convinced that the customers with 3G cards should get more than 2mbps for the sites with 2 E1 links --- but we cannot get higher than 1.6 mbps. Mind you we cannot even get more than 2.8 mpbs for the sites with an STM-1 link... but customer thinks we should get the same as what the ISP sends here [3.6 mbps] per mobile or 3G/HSDPA card user. Now I cannot pin-point the exact theory and calculations so that I can offer the explanation as to why customers cannot get the full 3.6mbps from ISP.... I am also not sure of the mathematics to explain why the 2E1s sites are getting lower than the sites with a full STM-1 link - : but I do know that 1E1 with 31 [timeslots or channels] = 64kbps X 31 ---> one for upload and the other download - Giving you a maximum of 1.98 mbps - but we are getting a high 1.6 mbps in a 3G/HSDPA card for these sites with no STM-1 links. ==== Anybody care to shed some light on these calculations from ISP to end users ? And what an end user will get ? I am having alot of grey areas and assumptions which are not very satisfactory.

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Butterfly susceptible to SQL injection
by Dennis Kioko 19 Aug '09

19 Aug '09

Well, I was supposed to be reading for my Simulation and Modelling exam tomorrow, but I got bored and ventured into KDNs Butterfly. I then used one of the log in methods offered at their paid services, and voila, I was able to log in to their service via simple SQL injection. KDN please sanitize your queries before someone drops your tables. This also leaves me wondering how many coders sanitize their queries.(I don't remember doing it too in my pre-drupal era) with Regards: Kazi kwa vijana and other idiots, all at my blog: http://gramware.blogspot.com

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Fwd: Steve Jobs: The man who polished Apple
by Rahim Kara 19 Aug '09

19 Aug '09

> > > CLOSE WINDOW > > PRINT THIS PAGE > Steve Jobs: The man who polished Apple > Chief executive of Apple Inc and owner of Jackling House changed the > world and cheated death. So why the paranoia? > > Bryan Appleyard > For five years the owner of the Jackling House in Woodside, > California, has been trying to knock it down. He hates the place, > calling it “one of the biggest abominations of a house I’ve ever > seen”. He hates it so much, he has abandoned it to live a few miles > away in Palo Alto. Pictures of the interior show a ghostly, decaying > mansion. The owner can’t knock it down because of protests from > conservationists. But a deal has been done. He will spend $600,000 > to have it taken down and will have it rebuilt elsewhere — not a > big victory by his standards, but a satisfying one. He has been > having a hard time lately. > > In June, The Wall Street Journal revealed that Steve Jobs, chief > executive of Apple Inc and the owner of the Jackling House, had had > a liver transplant at the Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, > Tennessee, in April. He’d taken a house in Memphis to be nearby if > a liver became available. He had chosen Tennessee because of its > short transplant waiting list. But, even there, to get to the top of > the list means you have to be close to death. He was, the hospital > confirmed, “the sickest patient on the waiting list at the time”. > > Philip Elmer-DeWitt, author of the Apple 2.0 blog at CNNmoney.com, e- > mails me the grim details of his operation: “He’s lost his gall- > bladder, part of his stomach, part of his pancreas, the upper end of > his small intestine and now has someone else’s liver, which > probably means he’ll be on immunosuppressant drugs for the rest of > his life. That can’t be fun.” > > On January 5, Jobs had written to the “Apple Community” > explaining that he was ill and taking six months off work. > “Fortunately, after further testing,” he wrote, “my doctors > think they have found the cause — a hormone imbalance that has been > ‘robbing’ me of the proteins my body needs to be healthy. > Sophisticated blood tests have confirmed this diagnosis.” > > Apple Inc is worth around $140 billion. But is it worth anything > without Jobs? It is a company formed around his personality and > inspiration. It is also the most watched, envied, admired and adored > company in the world. So how, you may wonder, was it possible for > Jobs to put out such a statement four months before a liver > transplant? And how was it possible for consumer capitalism’s > greatest hero to pull off the Memphis Liver Caper in absolute secrecy? > > The answer is that, along with computers, iPhones and iPods, secrecy > is one of Apple’s signature products. A cult of corporate omerta > — the mafia code of silence — is ruthlessly enforced, with > employees sacked for leaks and careless talk. Executives feed > deliberate misinformation into one part of the company so that any > leak can be traced back to its source. Workers on sensitive projects > have to pass through many layers of security. Once at their desks or > benches, they are monitored by cameras and they must cover up > devices with black cloaks and turn on red warning lights when they > are uncovered. “The secrecy is beyond fastidious and is in fact > insultingly petty and political,” says one employee on the > anonymous corporate reporting site Glassdoor.com, “and often is an > impediment to actually getting one’s work done.” > > But employees are one thing; shareholders are another. Should Jobs > (who, as far as the world is concerned, is Apple) have been allowed > to conceal the seriousness of his illness? Warren Buffett, the > greatest investor alive, doesn’t think so. “Whether [Steve Jobs] > is facing serious surgery or not is a material fact.” > > Some say another sign that Apple omerta has gone too far was the > death of Sun Danyong, a 25-year-old employee of Foxconn, a Chinese > manufacturer of Apple machines. He was given 16 prototypes of new > iPhones. One disappeared. Facts beyond that get hazy, but it is > clear that Sun committed suicide by jumping from a 12th-storey > apartment. Internet babble says he killed himself because of the > vanished prototype and, therefore, because of Apple’s obsessive > secrecy. > > Then there is the recent case of the exploding iPod in Liverpool. > Ellie Stanborough’s iPod touch went up in a puff of smoke. Her > father, Ken, complained, but Apple said he could only have a refund > if he promised not to talk. He refused. “They’re putting a > restriction on myself, my daughter and Ellie’s mum not to say > anything to anyone,” said Ken. “If we inadvertently did say > anything? they could take litigation against us. I thought that was > absolutely appalling.” This isn’t the freewheeling, good-times > California lifestyle image the company likes to project. It is, > rather, that of a much tougher and paranoid operation. > > Yet secrecy is Apple’s core marketing tool. Jobs’s specialities > are 90-minute to two-hour-long presentations to prayer meetings of > the faithful. These always end with the words “and one last > thing”, at which point he unveils the latest gizmo to geek > hallelujahs. Rumours suggest he is, in spite of the transplant, > about to do it again in the next few weeks. It will be a dual > sensation: the sight of a walking, talking Jobs and of a new tablet > computer, a sort of giant iPhone, which, some say, will yet again > change the world. Excitement intensified early this month when an > unnamed “analyst” was reported as having actually held the > tablet. He said it was “better than your average movie > experience”. > > The secrecy is all about preserving the magic of each new product. > Apple hates personality stuff and press intrusion. “We want to > discourage profiles,” an Apple PR tells me stiffly, apparently > unaware she is waving a sackful of red rags at a herd of bulls. > Another PR rings the editor of this magazine to try to halt > publication of this piece. > > Jobs doesn’t like being questioned. Despite his attempts to find > serenity through Zen Buddhism, the agony of interviews can get to > him. “Imagine what he’d be like,” said a reporter after > emerging from a Jobs drubbing, “if he hadn’t studied Zen.” > > “He’s a tough, prickly interview,” says Elmer-DeWitt, “and > he’s always selling. Hard.” In fact, any interview situation with > Jobs can turn nasty. One excessively strait-laced candidate for a > job at Apple bored him so much, he sprang questions like “How old > were you when you lost your virginity?” and “How many times have > you taken LSD?” on the poor sap. (Jobs has said that taking LSD was > one of the most important things in his own life.) Then he lapsed > into a chant of “Gobble, gobble, gobble, gobble”. “I guess > I’m not the right guy for this job,” said the candidate finally. > > The transplant was not Jobs’s first near-death experience. In 2004 > he was found to have pancreatic cancer. This usually means certain > death. He was told to go home and put his affairs in order. Then he > got a call. His tumour was rare and operable. He returned to work, > and in 2007 launched the iPhone, the latest of what he calls > Apple’s “insanely great” products. The iPhone joined the Mac > computer, the iPod and the films of Pixar Animation Studios, all > vastly successful, influential products brought to market by Jobs. > Well, “products” is perhaps a bit weak: “agents of global > transformation” might be better. “My God!” says Andrea > Cunningham, a PR hired and fired four times by Jobs. “He’s single- > handedly changed the world, like, at least three times!” > > But, even as the faithful queued overnight to get their hands on the > first iPhones, new rumours were circulating about his health. These > were given almost comical credence when his obituary was > accidentally published by the Bloomberg news service last August. > Then, in January this year, Jobs made his announcement. Then came > news of the transplant. This indicated the cancer had spread to his > liver. The signs are not good. On the other hand, he seems to be up > and about. He has gone back to work, and Elmer-DeWitt has reported > that he’s been seen at a Coldplay concert. Cunningham has seen him > going into the Fraiche yoghurt cafe in Palo Alto near her office. > “He walks by occasionally. He looks pretty good, actually, and they > do make great yoghurt.” > > The drama of it all is intense, important — not least for Apple > shareholders — and strangely thrilling. Jobs, in business, has died > before and risen from the grave. For the past 12 years he has been > the risen God of Silicon Valley, the Sun King of Palo Alto. Yet it > won’t be until squadrons of pigs are flying over the frozen wastes > of hell that he will appear on Oprah Winfrey or Larry King to tell > the world how he feels about all this. > > Jobs can be a cold, hard boss. In fact, judged simply as an office > politician, he can seem pretty hopeless. He blew it in 1985. Having > launched the Macintosh, he was driven out of Apple by John Sculley, > the CEO he had lured from Pepsi-Cola with the hubristic and diet- > conscious words “Do you want to spend the rest of your life selling > sugared water, or do you want a chance to change the world?” Many > at Apple were happy to see Jobs go. They would be sad soon afterwards. > > That’s Bad Steve. But then there’s Good Steve. Abused employees, > if they survive, often find themselves praised to the heavens. They > ride on what is know as the “hero-asshole rollercoaster” and they > live inside the “reality distortion field”, Jobs’s uncanny > ability to convince people that the utterly impossible is, in fact, > entirely possible. > > Good Steve is the only businessman to be accorded rock-god status by > millions. Apple nuts queue overnight to hear him speak. They buy > Macs, iPods and iPhones not just because they want them, but also > because they want to support this company as if it were some kind of > charity or cult. The nuts aren’t wrong for one crucial reason. > Though personally worth $3.4 billion, Jobs is one of them, the great > consumer of his own products. > > “Jobs is not an engineer,” says the writer Dan Lyons, “he > can’t really design anything and he doesn’t know anything about > circuits. But he is the ultimate end-user, the guy who is on our > side.” Lyons created the Secret Diary of Steve Jobs blog with a > motto that captures the strange Jobs mix of geek fantasy and power: > “I will restore your sense of childlike wonder. There is nothing > you can do to stop me.” And so, amid the secrecy and geekery, Good > and Bad Steves blend to form one, gigantic, mesmerising personality. > “He would have made,” said Jef Raskin, the brain behind the first > Mac, “an excellent king of France.” > > To call Jobs a control freak is to call rain wet. When building the > first Mac, engineers wanted to include “expansion slots” into > which people could slide kit to customise their machines. > > Jobs resisted. The machine was his and it had to be closed and > perfect. And he’s still at it: he has made it impossible for buyers > even to change the batteries on his latest laptops. > > But he has eased off on this with the iPhone. He has allowed outside > companies to develop applications — “apps” — that can be > downloaded to the phone. These range from Grindr — a gay cruising > tool that helps you find nearby gays — to Shakespeare, which stores > all the plays on your phone. The success of apps has stunned Apple. > By the end of the year there will be 100,000 apps available. There > have already been 1.5 billion downloads. Some have speculated that > the app cult will supplant the internet. Certainly the new tablet > Mac will be based on this phenomenon. Jobs also has a bizarre > obsession with the insides of his machines. He drives his engineers > mad by insisting that insides look beautiful, even though his > customers won’t see this. This code of impenetrable perfection even > extends to Jobs’s view of his own body. He has always been a fussy > eater, and health problems have intensified this. His favourite dish > was once said to be shredded raw carrots without dressing. > > Jobs is, in the words of the psychiatrist and scholar of leadership > Michael Maccoby, “a productive narcissist”. To Jobs, the world is > an epiphenomenon, a side effect of the existence of Steve. Or > rather, it is a pyramid with Jobs at the top, a few bright people > just beneath him, and then the rest of us — the “bozos”. The > customer bozo is not, to him, always right. In the early days it was > said the Apple marketing department consisted of Jobs looking in his > mirror and asking himself what he wanted. His customer-relations > motto is from Henry Ford: “If I’d asked my customers what they > wanted, they’d have said a faster horse.” In a world driven by > technology, only the technocrats know what we want and need. > > Silicon Valley, south of San Francisco, was once simply the Santa > Clara Valley, a land of orchards. Now it’s a land of smart, rich > people who eat breakfast daily suffused with the conviction that > today is the day they will make billions and change the world. It > was in here, in the town of Mountain View, that Jobs spent his > childhood. He was born to Joanne Schieble and Abdulfattah Jandali in > San Francisco. They were young and unmarried and, as a result, he > was adopted by Paul and Clara Jobs. They seem to have provided a > good home, but everybody is convinced that the mere fact of the > adoption did much to form Jobs’s character. Michael Maccoby thinks > the key might be the idea of the absent or lost father. > > “The very striking thing about productive narcissists, particularly > men, is that they grow up in families where there is an absent or > weak father figure. You can see this in narcissistic presidents like > Obama, Clinton, Reagan and Nixon. They struggle with their identity > and view of the world. So they tend to come up with a very original > view of things and are then driven to find followers.” > > Later, Jobs dropped out of college. Again, this seems to have been > crucial. Alan Deutschman, author of The Second Coming of Steve Jobs, > says his lack of a proper education in a world of highly educated > people left him permanently insecure, especially in matters of > taste. “I think his choice of a minimalist aesthetic comes from his > fear of making the wrong aesthetic choice. He was someone who had > great wealth from his early twenties. He was worried about not being > seen as a brilliant sophisticate, so he had gurus to help him. There > was this anxiety about being judged, combined with a natural > instinct about the tremendous importance of design.” > > There was another sense in which Jobs seemed to miss out. Deutschman > says he “lagged the zeitgeist”. He was too young — 12 in 1967 > — to enjoy the full hippie, summer-of-love experience. Yet he > seemed to want to catch up, travelling, like the Beatles, to India > to find enlightenment, and returning, unlike the Beatles, a Buddhist. > > His first business persona was that of counter-cultural guerrilla, a > silicon Che Guevara. The Mac was launched with the most famous TV ad > ever made, a tour de force of ad-art directed by Ridley Scott. It > portrayed IBM as George Orwell’s Big Brother and Apple as a blonde, > athletic Californian-type freedom fighter, smashing Big Brother’s > screen with a sledgehammer. > > Finally, he even dated Joan Baez, the folk-singing goddess of the > counterculture. Some said it was because she had been the lover of > Bob Dylan, and Jobs is crazy about Bob. According to Deutschman’s > book, he later said gracelessly: > > “I would have married Joan Baez but she was too old to have my > children.” > > Which brings me to the matter of Jobs and women. This has been a > rocky road. When his first serious girlfriend, Chris-Ann, became > pregnant, he refused to accept it was anything to do with him. Lisa, > his daughter, was born in a commune in Oregon in 1978. They have > since been reconciled. That would be that but for the fact that, in > the early 1980s, Jobs rediscovered his biological parents. They had > married and had a daughter, Mona Simpson, his sister. She was a > highly regarded novelist, who in 1996 published A Regular Guy, about > a driven, narcissistic superstar business man and his relations with > the daughter he had abandoned. At every turn, Jobs’s story seems to > grow into fiction and then myth. > > Jobs seems to go for the blonde, athletic Californian look of the > girl in the Mac ad. It may be one more aspect of his pursuit of > belonging in the pampered groves of the Valley. In 1991, at a Zen > Buddhist ceremony, he married a woman — Laurene Powell — with > precisely that look. They are still together and have three children. > > His eviction from Apple in 1985 was a death and he did not go gently > into that good night. One day he called Andrea Cunningham to the > Jackling House to talk about his new company. She found him in the > almost entirely unfurnished house haranguing journalists about the > iniquities of his usurper, John Sculley. “He was pretty much > ranting. I was quite shocked that someone of his abilities and > intelligence and all of that would attempt what he was trying to > attempt. It was just amazing.” > > Then came the wilderness years. Apple lost its way, and by the > mid-1990s it was on the verge of collapse. Its computers were dull > and the Apple operating system was buggy and awful. I reluctantly > abandoned them at this point. Jobs’s new company, NeXT, meanwhile, > went nowhere. It made beautiful-looking computers for education. But > they were expensive and impossible to sell. > > In 1986 he bought — from the creator of Star Wars, George Lucas — > a strange commune of brilliant men who were convinced that movies > could be made on computers. It was called Pixar. They were inventing > the technology as they went along. That, too, seemed to be going > nowhere. > > Saddled with these increasingly implausible projects, Jobs saw his > own massive wealth begin to dwindle. His press coverage, adoring at > the time of the Mac, became sceptical. But vengeance is his and he > will repay. Pixar went into partnership with Disney to produce Toy > Story, and Apple, crippled and loss-making, took over NeXT and > brought Jobs back into the fold. Within months he was God again. > Pixar grossed millions, then billions, and Apple brushed the dirt > off its face and leapt out of the grave. First came the iMac, a toy- > like, one-box desktop computer that can still be seen in groovy > offices. Then in 2002 came the real payoff for the grim NeXT years. > Mac OS X, the new operating system, was based on NeXT software. It > was superb, infinitely better than Microsoft Windows and infinitely > more beautiful. I, and millions of others, returned to Apple. > > Jobs couldn’t hope to conquer Microsoft’s dominance in the > market, but he could easily make it look desperately clunky. Silicon > Che Guevara, having defeated IBM, returned to outcool Microsoft. But > world domination was still to be had. He took it with the iPod in > 2001 and the iPhone in 2007. The first stole almost the whole of the > MP3-player market, and the second is doing the same to the mobile- > phone market. Apple is now the consumer-electronics company by which > all others are judged and found wanting. > > Inevitably, with his health hanging by a thread, this raises the > question: can they do without him? Of course they can, says Andy > Hertzfeld, one of the original Mac-makers, who is now at Google. > “It’s ludicrous,” he e-mails, “to think that Apple is a one- > man company; there are hundreds if not thousands of exceptionally > talented individuals who work there. Much of their post-Steve fate > will depend on the leadership that eventually replaces him. The > company disintegrated after Steve left in the mid-1980s; hopefully, > they can do much better this time around.” > > Others are not so sure Apple can do without his burning product > perfectionism. “A lot of companies can do without that,” says > Cunningham. “There’s probably a lot of business they can do with > long-term incremental improvements to their products. But are they > ever going to have another breakthrough product? I don’t know.” > > “Apple will keep executing its current business plan,” says > Philip Elmer-DeWitt, “which could go on for years. But it will be > different in one key respect: with Jobs there was a guy at the > beginning and end of every project who had the authority to say, > ‘This sucks. Start over.’ Whoever replaces him may share his > vision and job title, but he or she will not be the co-founder of > Apple and won’t have the same authority.” > > My own view is that a Jobsless Apple will seek a merger with Google. > The two companies are rapidly converging, a fact that recently led > to the resignation of the Apple director Eric Schmidt, the chairman > and chief executive of Google. He had been on the Apple board for > three years, and was forced out because of suspicions that links > between the two companies could endanger competition. One other > director of both companies remains: Arthur Levinson, former chief > executive of Genentech. The key areas of convergence are, first, > mobile phones. There is Apple’s iPhone and there is Google’s > Android, not a phone in itself, but an operating system that can be > used by other companies. Google also produce a web browser called > Chrome, which competes with Apple’s Safari. And, most importantly, > Google is working on a computer operating system, also called > Chrome, which may well be a very serious competitor for Mac OS X. > Apple’s iPhone “apps” also compete with many free Google > applications. The point is that both companies are aiming to seize > dominance of the world market from Microsoft. Microsoft’s Windows > still dominates world computing in spite of its failure to innovate. > The loss of Jobs’s genius for products would mean Google’s > innovation and Apple’s design and market sense would be a very good > fit, although antitrust regulators might disagree. > > Then there is the mighty, epic question of Jobs himself. Can the > Valley do without him? Can we? Opinions of his career swing between > the Bad Steve/Good Steve poles. Those who focus on the former think > he could have done it all without the tantrums and brutality. Gifted > people have been damaged horribly by his behaviour. Jobs took > against Alvy Ray Smith at Pixar and cut him out of the company > history. “He has failed many times,” says Smith, “but the press > and the public overlook that in their rush to glorify him? Steve and > I don’t like one another.” Deutschman’s book is a cool look at > Bad Steve and asks the very good question once asked by a college > friend of Jobs: “How much of an asshole do you have to be to be > highly successful?” One Hollywood boss compared Jobs to Citizen > Kane, adding: “I hope there’s a sled called Rosebud.” > > “Rosebud” was Kane’s mysterious last word. It turns out to be > the sledge he lost when a banker took him from his childhood home. > The implication is that Jobs nurses a wound that cannot be healed. > Such ambivalence infuriates those who focus on Good Steve. “I think > Deutschman’s book was a hatchet job,” says Hertzfeld. “Steve is > a complicated individual. Like many of us, the good and the bad > aspects of his personality are inextricably linked.” > > “I think we need productive narcissists like Jobs,” says Maccoby, > “but there are always quirks. You may get an Abraham Lincoln or you > may get an Adolf Hitler; you may get a Winston Churchill or you may > get a Joseph Stalin.” > > The strength and relative stability of the company make it clear > that Jobs learnt something from his first fall and his second > coming. He learnt, says Maccoby, that a narcissistic personality > like his, with extremely dodgy people skills, needs a more > consensual character to keep him in check. He found one in Tim Cook, > Apple’s comparatively serene chief operating officer, who is the > likeliest successor. He’s not Jobs but he’s a rarity in the > Valley — a “safe pair of hands”. > > All agree that Jobs made Apple into more than a company. To the > believers it is a great cause; to the sceptics it is more sinister. > “Apple is less of a company and more like a cult,” says Dan > Lyons. “If the Church of Scientology went into consumer electronics > it would be Apple.” The status of the company is beyond argument. > It is watched by bloggers who trawl through its patent applications > and analyse its every move. “I swim through Apple newsfeeds like a > whale swims through krill,” says Elmer-DeWitt. Yet the company > continues to surprise and amaze. I don’t want Jobs to die because > my computers and iPhone are, indeed, “insanely great” compared > with the dismal competition but, more importantly, because he is an > extraordinary figure. I don’t use the word “genius” about > businesspeople, but in Steve Jobs’s case I’m prepared to make an > exception. > > Geniuses tend to see their own lives as universally significant, > embodying the great currents of their age. They may not know they > are doing this, but it is evident in their work. Everything about > Jobs tells me this is how he sees his life, as the distillation of > the high-tech revolution and of affluent, aspirational consumerism. > He is, as Dan Lyons says, “the ultimate end-user”, both consumer > and maker. He is one with the bozos and their gizmos. That’s who he > is. > > Surviving his health crisis may require more than a transplant in > Memphis. Perhaps he will need a free download or upgrade from the > other god that watches over Silicon Valley. If he gets it, then he > can knock down that ghostly house in Woodside and build the > minimalist mansion that will set his consuming mind to rest. He just > wants a home really, like the rest of us bozos, because home is > everybody’s Rosebud. > > Contact our advertising team for advertising and sponsorship in > Times Online, The Times and The Sunday Times, or place your > advertisement. > > Times Online Services: Dating | Jobs | Property Search | Used Cars | > Holidays | Births, Marriages, Deaths | Subscriptions | E-paper > News International associated websites: Globrix Property Search | > Milkround > > Copyright 2009 Times Newspapers Ltd. > This service is provided on Times Newspapers' standard Terms and > Conditions. Please read our Privacy Policy.To inquire about a > licence to reproduce material from Times Online, The Times or The > Sunday Times, click here.This website is published by a member of > the News International Group. News International Limited, 1 Virginia > St, London E98 1XY, is the holding company for the News > International group and is registered in England No 81701. 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Re: [Skunkworks] Sales / Advertising
by fyodor 19 Aug '09

19 Aug '09

Better yet, why not drive all that sales traffic to the forum found here http://my.co.ke/phpbb/index.php -tyrus _IEEE Member.

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Re: [Skunkworks] Summary of Meeting with Dr.Ndemo on Tueday at 6 pm
by ndungu stephen 19 Aug '09

19 Aug '09

Thanks Clement, We can add a few summaries [pls pardon any misquotation, there was alot of info passed and im drawing this frm memory] : -There was a promise by Alex Gakuru/ICT board for support of IT community through a 3 stage funding by the World Bank 1) training for a 1000 software managers - to be determined by a criteria 2) provision for 1,000,000 laptops to kenyans - to be determined by criteria 3) i cannot remember the third point - but it has to do with support of IT/ICT/Development projects [which I would assume includes the support for content generation for local use] *DR. Ndemo* -The digital villages did not take off as expected. The youth despite the urgency to create jobs did not respond to calls for training and taking up ownership/running of the digital villages [the northern part of kenya (that claims to be marginalised) - only 8 participants showed up --- 8 participants !!] -One of the reasons for digital villages was to make available "content" for kenyans through gathering of grassroots statistics like population, facts, economic dynamics - etc - In turn, due to support for electric self sufficiency of these digital villages [solar, wind, etc] - the owners can garner income thru: mobile charging, photocopying, printing government documents [like P3s, job applications for government], hosting workshops, folks can call thru Voip to distant relatives, cyber cafe services - and etc etc (thru such services, the digital village provides justice, reduces corruption, collects information, makes business, creates youth employment) -The current events for building infrastructure like the fibre is inline with the vision 2030 for Kenya. The government cannot help you set up an enterprise - it can only enable you to do so thru such projects as fibre, and creation of friendly policies that protect your intellectual property, enables your work [eg software] to have value, etc etc -The vision 2030 covers 3 main pillars - aside from the popular 'economic' renaissance ->economic pillar ->social pillar - equity [not the 'members' bank] but equal opportunity for all ->political pillar-politics to be issue based, politicians to take risks and not fear lack of re-elections -example - politics based on popularisms e.g passing the "maternity leave for men" bill make politicians popular but affect our economy... *CONTENT* -Dr Ndemo talked about preachers appearing on our own version of 'youtube' so that those of us in diaspora can catch up with home sermons. This also includes those who pretend to work in the office and love the gospel - they can catch up with more constructive episodes online. -The provision of local and accurate videos online for example traditional dances that can be sold to those studying culture. This can be sold ! I know of a Kenyan studying in Japan a few months ago who was hired by a kindergarten school to show the kids an 'african dance'. [pics on facebook] He found a kikoi in a crafts shop that had maasai patterns. Then he and a friend performed an 'isikuti' dance in maasai attire. But how could they ever know the difference ? The kids were quite happy to see an 'African dance'. -We can also throw Kamaru and Mike Rua, Sukuma Bin Ongwaro etc on our own version of youtube and charge subscription for those in 'diaspora' - think USD. 5 dollars for 1000 kenyans for a period = USD 5000 dollars. -In summary the world needs our content - and we need our content -Digitising of government information and putting it online for easy availability. This alone can create numerous jobs and revenue. Dr. Ndemo talked of trying to do a research one day to find out the number of Internet users. He was directed to a mountain of files [am sure you have a picture,,, the dust, the makonge strings, the musky odour] and he was told to look through those. Now imagine if this was searchable through a computer database after categorising and serialising the documents [jobs]. -Registration of phone numbers - to identify a user to a number -Product information online and pricing, aside from availability - eg for pharmacies, electronics etc.. this can save one alot of driving around. -Exams, pass papers, research papers provision online, online assignments - you can charge per download [or per click :) ] thru deals with institutions like the university. Students globally are always repeating the same things we did 15 years ago... why not charge for content provision. -However, Dr Ndemo warned on pricing - charge cheaply and the masses can afford. ksh 2 X 1 million = 2 million. -The problem with some content/services pricing is someone trying to pay their rent/car loan with a few big sales - this discourages buyers, and encourages piracy -Digital TVs - provision of over 1000 channels . This provides a huge market for advertising. I was also thinking - what about building the database ? -The AGOA issue is well covered by Josiah on his blog http://blog.josiahmugambi.com/2009/08/dr-ndemo-skunkworks.html -And yes its true - there is no native word for 'enterpreneur' or 'breaking even' or 'positive productivity' in our languages -Example of some of our decisions : Policies such as land division are flawed. The farmers have subdivided their land so-o much that they are no longer viable to support food for the normal 1 year of crop production -It took some of us 40 years to realize that coffee and tea are no longer profitable [think small scale farming] - we stick to various businesses that barely break - when in reality, their time has passed. [google "the 5 stages of small business" - the last stage is not very good news for those of use with small businesses, but changes do happen and will happen - we need to change too] * **Bret Bullington* Bret is from silicon valley and is on kenya for a while. Joe Mucheru called him a capital venturelist [who could actually fund/promote your ideas]. Bret's short speech advised us not to re-invent the wheel because most of the opportunities we are looking at now have been tried and tested in the USA since the advent of computers in the 70s, the internet bubble in the 80s and now the age of the portability. We should look at what is working else where and try it here. [This reminds me that Japan began as copiers, now they are the leaders.] He advised to borrow ideas and sell them in our own country. For example, he quoted two German brothers whose keeness [is there such a word?] is to 'borrow' new ideas and adapt them in Germany. They took 'facebook' and tried to introduce it in Germany. A television company bought 'their' idea - and they moved on to fetch and adapt another,, and another,,,

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Wifi Accessories
by Job Njogu 19 Aug '09

19 Aug '09

I will be looking for wifi antennas and access point. Am looking for ubiquiti products preferably the nanostation2, nanostation loco, bullet and antennas to go with the bullets. I need a quote for the products. Thanks i advance -- Regards, Job Njogu Muriuki, Phone: (Orange) +254772333075 (Zain) +254736333075, (Orange fixed plus) +254202360107 Address: 42665 00100 Nrb

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before this gets banned from skunkslist : Toyota Runx Aero :-)
by aki 19 Aug '09

19 Aug '09

I don't have one but been researching into one for next year, it uses the 2ZZ engine 1800cc that develops 180bhp with either a 6 speed close ratio manual gearbox or 174 bhp with 4 speed auto. The engine is designed by toyota and yamaha. Some weeks ago, I managed to test an toyota altezza beams, whaaa! I think the Runx is nice compared to Toyota IST V V Ti though IST has a better interior and designed for economy. IST uses the 1NZE engine so 1500cc = 105bhp. Anyone with a RunX Aero with 2 ZZ engine, share some thots.... :-) -- Sign on my car is " L " plates : c#.net

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IT Security Administrator
by mike oketch 19 Aug '09

19 Aug '09

IT Security Administrator *We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the** **IT Security section within the Information Technology Division.** In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below: * *IT Security Administrator* Reporting to the IT Systems Security Manager; the IT Security Administrator will be responsible for the day-to-day security of the Information Technology systems across the enterprise. *Key Responsibilities* - Enabling, ensuring availability and monitoring of external network perimeter security including firewalls, intruder detection systems and event logs. - Formulate, review and implement IT security policy including data encryption, transfer and back up policies. - Administration of Safaricom data centre, business systems, networks and application access controls. - Maintenance of auditable IT systems access records and user documentation. Conducts systems vulnerability assessments. - Ensuring all servers, PC workstations and portable computers have the latest updates of virus protection software. - To conduct user training and awareness on compliance to IT security. - Monitoring of Internet and electronic mail access. - Participate in periodic penetration testing and periodic system audits. - Participate in the evaluation and recommendation of new system and applications from an IT security perspective. - Manage security software licensing and compliance. - Implement Information Security Policies, standards, procedures & minimum baseline standards. - Liaise with internal & external auditors on implementation of information security audits - Develop, maintain and troubleshoot various system security systems including Content filters, firewalls, Antivirus, Network and Host IDS/IPS - Ensure regular updates for all new threats to all technologies implemented in Safaricom - Design and advice on security implementation for all new systems within the technical division. - Design network security in new & existing networks. *Minimum requirements* - A degree in Computer Science or Information Technology from a recognized University. A postgraduate university qualification will be an added advantage. - Minimum of 3 years information security experience - Recognized Professional Security certification e.g. CISSP/SSCP/CISA/SCNP/SCNA/CEH - Must have advanced networking competencies and certification e.g. Cisco Certifications (CCNA/CCSP/CCNP), Checkpoint (CCSA/CCSE) etc… - Experience in the use of vulnerability assessments tools - Experience in Microsoft & Unix/Linux Operating Systems - Good understanding of information security technologies such as Firewalls, intrusion Detection systems and Host intrusion prevention systems, web & content filtering solutions - Excellent oral/ written communication and documentation skills. - Must be a team player with good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills - Must be highly committed, self motivated, confident, enthusiastic and have the ability to perform well under pressure. - Possess the ability to work in a team - Attention to detail and results oriented - Ability to meet strict deadlines. If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your *resume* and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role *clearly quoting the job title* to the address below. The deadline for application is *23**rd** August 2009.* *The Resourcing Manager* *Safaricom Ltd* *Nairobi* *hr(a)safaricom.co.ke*

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Network Management Centre (NMC) Shift Technician
by mike oketch 19 Aug '09

19 Aug '09

Network Management Centre (NMC) Shift Technician We are pleased to announce the following vacancy within Technical Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below: *Network Management Centre (NMC) Shift Technician* *REF: A**NO – NMCST – Aug 09* Within the Access Network Operations Department, the position Network Management Centre (NMC) Shift Technician will be responsible for monitoring the GSM Network Functionality and management of site access. *Key Responsibilities* - Monitoring the functionality of the Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) network; - Performing first line maintenance, tests and diagnosis of faults; - Ensuring proper site access management (Security); - Ensuring escalation of faults and maintaining records of the same; - Providing technical solutions to escalated subscriber issues from Customer Management department e.g. sim replacement, bar/unbar; - Providing network updates via mail, SMS broadcast and phone. *Minimum requirements* - A degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering / Telecoms Engineering from a recognized institution; - Basic understanding of PDH, SDH and microwave systems; - A team player with proven organizational skills and the ability to achieve results in a team; - Good communication and interpersonal skills; - Well-developed analytical skills; - Computer literate in MS Office applications and UNIX. *If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume with your cell phone contact indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and reference to the address below. Deadline for application is 23rd August 2009.* The Resourcing Manager Safaricom Ltd Nairobi *hr(a)Safaricom.co.ke* <hr(a)Safaricom.co.ke>

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PS Ndemo misled skunkers
by mike oketch 19 Aug '09

19 Aug '09

skunkers Ati PS ndemo told u guys how KISSTV is the first digital Tv and you guys were wowed and kept banging your head in apprehension? We know that it is wrong to tell off wakubwa in African societies but just the way Raila was telling us to go and remove the kofias in our tarimbos because culture is not static, skunkers must humbly correct the wazees when they are wrong. -- Sent from my mobile device

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Programmer stereotypes
by Peter Karunyu 19 Aug '09

19 Aug '09

http://codeutopia.net/blog/2009/08/09/the-three-types-of-programmers/ Just came across this very interesting read, 3 types of programmers; 1. The smart-and-gets-things-done programmer 2. The smart programmer 3. The “just a” programmer

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Invitation to Majibu for skunkers
by David Mugo 19 Aug '09

19 Aug '09

Skunkers, I have to say that this is a very resourceful list and its the reason why most of us still keep subscribed and participating. No matter how many mails I get from skunkworks, I always take a look at what people are saying and keenly follow threads that I have an interest on. Keep the good work up. For the last 3 years I have been working on building a quality question and answer website for Africa and at this time, I can say I feel I am where I wanted to be with it. I have also come up with a short, relevant name. Please give me your view of the site http://majibu.com Also take this as an invitation to participate and assist where need be. If you have questions, post them there as well. To begin with, we are also giving away 3 Blackberry 8100. David. -- ------------- http://majibu.com

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Before advertising cars gets banned: 1 horse power car for sale
by Sammy Njoroge 19 Aug '09

19 Aug '09

Specs: 2 seater, 1 horse power, 40km/h top speed Description: Fleethorse would like to introduce the "most amazing vehicle so far made in the current millennium". Taken from the word nature and mobile, Naturmobil is a vehicle designed to run with the help of nature, specifically with the natural force of the horse. http://www.fleethorse.com/ http://www.wired.com/autopia/2009/08/horse-power/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyYUPv0rx0I I nominate them for Darwin awards

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Freedom of Expression Papers
by Gakuru Alex 19 Aug '09

19 Aug '09

/FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Alex Gakuru <gakuru(a)gmail.com> Date: Wed, Aug 19, 2009 at 8:32 AM Subject: [ke-internetusers] Freedom of Expression Papers To: ke-users <ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net> Dear all There are some interesing papers on Freedom of Expression in the site below. Twaweza Communications has contributed a paper on New Communications Technologies and Freedom of Expression in Kenya which might be of interest to you. Consider posting in your own sites. Here is the link: http://www.freedomofexpression.org.uk/resources/communications+in+the+publi… Regards Kimani _______________________________________________ ke-internetusers mailing list ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net http://www.bdix.net/mailman/listinfo/ke-internetusers

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Iphone 3G 8gb
by mike oketch 19 Aug '09

19 Aug '09

Skunkers I have that at just 38k call 0718000290 -- Sent from my mobile device

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joomla 1.5 website plugin error.....
by saich 18 Aug '09

18 Aug '09

I have this error from the back end that shows " 500 - An error has occurred. View not found [name, type, prefix]: plugin,html,pluginsView" everytime i edit a plugin from the plugin manager..i have googled but it has messed me up even more....anyskunker out there who has experienced this error....

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Vsat equipments for sale and wanted
by Space Engineering NOC 18 Aug '09

18 Aug '09

Dear list The below VSAT equipments are for sale. *For sale* : 1) 5 linkstar modems. $1000 per Unit 2) 1 DVBS2 newtech Modem NTC 2263 ONO 3) 1.2 M dish, 3 W BUC,infinity 3100 idirect ,lnb Full kit $3250 per Kit. *Wanted :* 1) iDirect X3 Evolution modems 2)1.8 M antenna c-band Contact 0722693736 Susan Kamau.

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Android developer 2 challenge deal
by Frankline Chitwa 18 Aug '09

18 Aug '09

Hi people, Am developing an application for the android developer 2 challenge. I have reached a point where I need the physical hardware to test the application. Unfortunately, the price tag in Kenya is too high for me. I have an offer for anyone who helps me out for the next 2 weeks with an android phone. I will give you 5k cash for using the phone for these 2 weeks. If I win any prize, I will add you 5% of my winnings. BTW, the winners are normally posted on the website so I cant lie to you!! You can read more about the android developer challenge at http://code.google.com/android/adc/ cheers, Frankline -- www.dealcent.com - Your electronics shop www.golavish.com - The travel and leisure www.raccuddasys.com - code Development issues

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IF PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES WERE WOMEN, WHO WOULD THEY BE?
by Joshua Gichuhi 18 Aug '09

18 Aug '09

Hi Skunkers, Just thought I'd share, it made my cold morning worth it. P.s. any skunkette out there with an engendered list like this...please post. PHP PHP is a dirty porn actor that knows a lot of tricks, but her life is divided into thousands parts. Mostly new players date this chick and their whole life is affected by this affair. ASP Sister of PHP. Is a bitch for a major pimp - - Microsoft. more at; http://amix.dk/blog/viewEntry/152 ~Joshua Kin. -- Self-reflection is the school of wisdom

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New Census Website
by David Njuki 18 Aug '09

18 Aug '09

So they listened ;) http://www.kenyacensus2009.go.ke/ -- Δαβίδ Joan Crawford<http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/j/joan_crawford.html> - "I, Joan Crawford, I believe in the dollar. Everything I earn, I spend."

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If programming languages were religions
by Frankline Ogongi 18 Aug '09

18 Aug '09

Just came across this blog: http://www.aegisub.net/2008/12/if-programming-languages-were-religions.html http://amix.dk/blog/viewEntry/152 - *(*If programming languages were women*) * Enjoy -- "We must respect the other fellow's religion, but only in the sense and to the extent that we respect his theory that his wife is beautiful and his children smart.”

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Safcom modem vs 3g enabled phone
by Musya mike 18 Aug '09

18 Aug '09

Listers, what option would you advice?Thinking of a nokia 3120-3g...is it open? Will i be able to use ma orange line? Perfomance as compared to the modem? Recommendations....

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Lucene...
by Nicholas Loki 18 Aug '09

18 Aug '09

Hi Skunks, Anyone know whether Lucene can work with JDK 1.4.x? Official docs say use JDK 5 or 6. KR, Loki "Excellent people exceed expectations".

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Where can i get Pastel Accounting??
by Sam Nzau 18 Aug '09

18 Aug '09

Hi Guys, Anywhere i can get Pastel accounting software and @ how much?

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Real Estate app
by Riyaz Bachani 18 Aug '09

18 Aug '09

There was a story in the newspaper sometime in the last few days about a new Google Maps based app for real estate. I know this idea was shared a couple of years back on this list, and it seems like these guys who have built this are quite organized - they partner with other real estate companies, have extensive listings, its all mapped on Google etc. Unfortunately, the story did not carry a link to their site :) Did anyone come across this, and can share the site details ? Looked like an app worth seeing. R

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Re: [Skunkworks] Google Code Jam 2009
by Simeon Oriko 18 Aug '09

18 Aug '09

Google announced Google Code Jam today. Here's the link: http://code.google.com/codejam/

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Re: [Skunkworks] Sales / Advertising
by fyodor 18 Aug '09

18 Aug '09

I mean visit the forum and see whether its active or not. On Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:40:10 +0300 mike oketch <mikeoketch(a)gmail.com> wrote: >Try what ndugu? > >On 8/18/09, fyodor <fyodor(a)hushmail.com> wrote: >>>coz its not active? he he he >>> >> Ahh.....well, Mike you do indeed need to be there to see that it >> is, after all, active. Go ahead, doesnt hurt to try. >> >> >> -tyrus >> _IEEE Member. >> >> > >-- >Sent from my mobile deviceSince 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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Sun server CD/DVD Drive
by m mugo 18 Aug '09

18 Aug '09

Hallo skunks, Anyone out there that can find a sun server CD/DVD Drive for the Ultra series? Please get in touch. Speaking to Sun partners in Kenya and they are all with the procurement, request and shipping processes.

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Fwd: [google map maker] Map Maker Data Download for Africa now available!
by jude mwenda 18 Aug '09

18 Aug '09

Hi all, Google has made Map Maker data for Africa available. Download the data here http://mapmaker.google.com/datadownload -- Regards Jude Mwenda "Was ist mein Leben, wenn ich nicht mehr nützlich für andere." Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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HP Entry Level PC - 28,000 !!!!!
by Alvin Jason Ochieng 18 Aug '09

18 Aug '09

New dx2390!! HP Compaq dx1000 MT Intel Dual Core E5200H (2.50-GHz, 2MB L2 cache, 800-MHz FSB), 1024MB (1x1GB) PC2-6400 Memory, 160GB SATA HDD, DVDRW, 22-in-1 Media Card Reader, NIC, FreeDos, 1-1-0 Year Warranty @ 30,000/= Available Monitors HP 17" LCD MONITOR L1710, 3-3-3 Years Warranty HP 19" Wide LCD MONITOR L1908w, 3-3-3 Years Warranty HP 19" Wide LCD MONITOR LE1901w, 3-3-3 Years Warranty QTY DISCOUNT AVAILABLE CONTACT OFFLIST....PC/LAPTOP/SERVER OPTIONS AVAILABLE I do hope you find this information helpful. Should you require any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us Alvin Ochieng Corporate Account Manager Greenline Technology Limited IT Hardware and Software Solutions 2nd Floor, Odyssey Plaza, Mukoma Road. Email :info@greenline.co.ke +254 20 651755 / 552086 +254 20 2425225 / 2429743 +254 20 559841 +254 722-219938/733-610758 Print only when necessary

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If Safaricom 3g and Orange 3g plus offer unlimited services, Wimax is as good as dead?
by aki 18 Aug '09

18 Aug '09

I hope they don't put other SPs' out of contention by offering unlimited on the 2 wireless platforms. The 2 products are a serious contender because they do not need branding in bandwidth terms i.e 256k, 512k etc. Also, a SOHO upto 10 users business can use the above services and prices will have dropped drastically. I wonder what the Wimax/Wireless community will offer on their service platforms to counter such a move by the above operators? -- Sign on my car is " L " plates : c#.net

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a blast from the past - community networks, internet prices 2007
by Josiah Mugambi 17 Aug '09

17 Aug '09

Was browsing through the skunkworks blog archives and came across this post<http://skunkworks-ke.blogspot.com/2007/02/community-networks-broadband-rati…> * The idea of building out estate/community networks was raised ... Techies in various estates can get a 128k link into the apartment/estate ... cable it themselves cheaply, and share a 128k internet link. The techie living within the estate would provide 24/7 support to users with their computer issues. Setup costs would be shared amongst 10 users ... so not more than 5k per user. Most likely a lot less. Monthly charges would come to about 2k per user. Techie would setup a local "server" for mail, caching, voip, file-services and more ... All these local servers could be connected together eg a larger asterisk network*. Josiah Charles de Gaulle<http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/c/charles_de_gaulle.html> - "The better I get to know men, the more I find myself loving dogs."

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Fwd: the long fibre lie... Ndemo should resign if internet prices do not drop as he promised!!
by Gakuru Alex 17 Aug '09

17 Aug '09

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Alex Gakuru <gakuru(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 7:11 AM Subject: the long fibre lie... Ndemo should resign if internet prices do not drop as he promised!! To: ke-users <ke-internetusers(a)bdix.net> What a long optics fibre lie the whole thing was... ---Business Daily--- "we do not anticipate that [Internet] prices will drop as drastically as initially indicated or within a short time-frame" <http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Company%20Industry/-/539550/639386/-/u8a…> "..it was planning to implement an immediate 24 per cent discount on its internet charges and promised higher discounts once connections to international fibre optic links went live by the end of next month.." <http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Company%20Industry/-/539550/638808/-/u8b…> ---summary--- in short, consumers are going to continue being ripped-off while a just too comfortable "hands-off" government sits back pretentiously expecting "market-forces" to push prices down - The way I see it? we have several options a) to demand government officers( Ndemo & Co.) who promised cheap internet to resign, b) demand regulator to wake up and proactively set the prices c) continue living in a denial and that,hopefully, one day we will have "affordable" internet in Kenya. Where is Bitange Ndemo and and why did he lie to us and raised Kenyans' hopes for cheap internet? we shall have serious problems to believe anything he promises henceforth. He should resign if internet prices do not go down as he promised. And who runs this country anyway? telecommunication companies or the government and the regulator? Alex

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Re: [Skunkworks] Zend PHP 5 Certification Series - Ksh 1,800
by Josiah Mugambi 17 Aug '09

17 Aug '09

Let's stick to issues, I'd hope that guys agree on a reasonable list of dos and donots for the list, -> there's another thread for that. If it's considered offensive by a majority of listers to have a signature as mine, that can go to the list of to do/donots, For the moment I've edited my signature appropriately. On Aug 17, 2009 7:52 PM, "mike oketch" <mikeoketch(a)gmail.com> wrote: Joshua When you attach your blog which doesnt help me to every email dont you think you bore me also with your useless advert? Or do you see logs only in the eyes of others? MO On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 6:38 PM, Josiah Mugambi <jmugambi(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Issue that David h... _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks Other services @ http://my.co.ke Other lists ------------- Announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general

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Oracle Dba certification
by Tech List Kenya 17 Aug '09

17 Aug '09

Hi Guys, Where can I get a complete OCA and OCP Certification as a package here in Kenya? And I dont want those intro to oracle diplomas. A college based in Nai will prefered.

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Zend PHP 5 Certification Series - Ksh 1,800
by mike oketch 17 Aug '09

17 Aug '09

* Start programming PHP web sites and applications right away!* PHP is powerful -- yet more simple than many other server-side scripting languages. It works on almost any platform you can imagine -- including Windows, Linux, Mac, and Unix. And with PHP you'll be creating and editing dynamic web sites quickly. Many common content management and open source web applications are built in PHP. Once you know the basics, the world is at your fingertips because you can edit these applications to do whatever you need. PHP offers great flexibility and has a very low barrier to entry -- with this training you'll be well on your way to developing full-featured dynamic websites using PHP. *What you'll learn includes:* - the PHP basics - integrating PHP with html for dynamic web pages - interfacing with MySQL and other databases - creating advanced functions - writing object-oriented PHP - keeping your code secure - working with XML data - and a whole lot more! The CBT Nuggets Zend PHP 5 Certification Pack video series lets you go at your own pace. The PHP instruction is broken down video-by-video into bite-sized nuggets. From the first video, you'll be applying what you learn to create dynamic web sites and web applications. *Here's what's in each of the these PHP videos:* Video 1 - "An Introduction to PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor)" - Find out what PHP can do for you. In this introductory video, trainer Julie Johnson describes PHP's prerequisites, requirements and new features. Then she shows you the exact steps to properly install PHP. Video 2 - "PHP Language Basics" - Writing useable PHP means following proper syntax. This video gives you that basic syntax. It also clarifies the data types and variables you can use. You'll learn the operators you need for data manipulation and discover how to use PHP's control structures. Video 3 - "Handling PHP and HTML Forms" - This video shows you how to create HTML forms and use PHP to capture data from that form. You'll find out how to handle quotation marks and other special characters in PHP. You'll also learn about "including and requiring files" to handle repeated information. Video 4 - "PHP Strings and regular expressions" - Julie shows you everything you need to know about PHP strings from the ground up in this video. First you'll learn how to define strings. Then, you'll see examples of PHP string and regular-expression functions and learn how to use them. Video 5 - "Working with PHP Arrays" - The data you collect on your site will often be complex. PHP arrays help you deal with the complexity. This video explains PHP arrays and teaches you how to declare and print them. You'll also learn some useful array functions. Video 6 - "Using MySQL database with PHP" - Once your PHP program starts gathering user data, you'll need a database to store that information. In this video, Julie shows you how to create MySql databases and tables and how to connect with them via PHP. You'll learn how to select and modify this data Video 7 - "PHP functions" - PHP's user-defined functions help you handle redundant procedures without rewriting code each time. This video covers function arguments and return values and PHP's function types: recursive, embedded and variable. Video 8 - "Object-oriented PHP" - Sometimes you want to create Web objects that look real-world to end users. In this video, Julie discusses the basic PHP tools that give you this power. These include classes, interfaces, class introspection, class auto-loading and selected more-advanced topics. Video 9 - "Handling Exceptions" - Lots of things can go wrong in PHP code unrelated to syntax. This video shows you how to handle PHP exceptions (called throwing and catching.) Julie also explains custom exception classes and setting PHP error reporting Video 10 - "Managing Files" - Some data, especially when sent in large files, requires special PHP treatment. In this video you'll lead about uploading, reading and writing files in PHP. You'll also get an introductory peek at streaming. Video 11 - "Streams and Sockets" - Data streaming is one of the Web's most talked-about features. In this video, Julie uses lifelike examples to show you how file streaming works. You'll learn all about sockets, which manage the back-and-forth character of streaming, and be introduced to PHP URL Streams Video 12 - "PHP and XML" - XML is a portable markup language without predefined tags. It's often used to send and receive Web messages and to create configuration files for Web servers. This video looks at the basics of XML. You'll see how it's used, how it's validated with DTDs or XML Schema and how it's parsed with Sax or Dom. Video 13 - "PHP and Web services" - Drawing on external Web resources can save you PHP programming time. This video highlights Web services and their supporting SOA and REST architectures. It also shows you how to access and implement Web services with PHP. Video 14 - "PHP Security" - Lax security can undermine your best PHP application. This video explains how to configure PHP, use Cross-site Scripting (XSS) and filter your user input by validating the input before it gets to the back end. Existing resources are pointed out whenever possible. Video 15 - "PHP Web Features" - Sessions and cookies help PHP remember where it's been and what it once knew. This video shows you how to configure and use these important tools. You'll also learn how to configure HTTP headers for redirecting Web traffic. *Real world PHP development skills plus exam prep for Zend PHP 5 Certification* In the Zend PHP 5 Certification Package, you'll learn the skills you need to start developing and modifying dynamic web sites and web applications using the PHP server-side scripting language. Plus the content maps to exam objectives for the Zend PHP 5 Zend Certified Engineer (ZCE) certification, so you can prove your PHP skills and have something to show web development clients and employers. *Prerequisites* To get the most from this training, it helps to have a basic understanding of creating and managing websites, such as CIW Associate Certification<https://www.cbtnuggets.com/webapp/product?id=304> or equivalent knowledge. *Zend PHP 5 Certification Package Contains:* - Intro to PHP <http://cbtnuggets.com/webapp/theater?op=view&id=145> (free video!) - PHP Language Basics - PHP and Forms - PHP Web Features - Strings and Regular expressions - Working with Arrays - Working with Databases - PHP Functions - Object-Oriented PHP - Handling Exceptions - Managing Files - Streams and Sockets - XML - Web Services - PHP Security

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Sales / Advertising
by Rad! 17 Aug '09

17 Aug '09

Gentlemen & Ladies, Unless it's just me, the sales offers and advertising is growing at a rate that will soon eclipse the original rationale for this list. I would like to make a modest proposal. Can people advertising/pitching to sell stuff please tag the posts with [Advertisement] e,g, Subject: [Advertisement] Snake Oil 2009 This way those of us with *ZERO *interest in buying stuff can create filters as appropriate

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CISM Certification Package - Ksh 1,800
by mike oketch 17 Aug '09

17 Aug '09

Price shown based on single-user viewer license For information on multi-user versions or product licensing, click here<http://www.cbtnuggets.com/html/about/licensing.html> . Are you already working in network security, but want to give your career a big boost? Then turn yourself into a recognized security guru by becoming a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM). You'll put your security career into overdrive as you learn a common body of knowledge that's accepted by security pros worldwide. CISM certification focuses on business and risk management issues. According to Certification Magazine<http://www.certmag.com/articles/templates/CM_gen_Article_template.asp?artic…>, it is*the* leading information security certification. The CISM certification process combines an exam with real-life work credit and ongoing education. It tells upper management that you've got what it takes to be the high-level security manager they need. As you listen to CBT Nuggets Trainer Michael Shannon, the entire CISM process will open up for you. Michael shows you how to prepare for the exam and how to get -- or substitute for -- the work experience you need (both before *and after* the test). Michael walks you through CISM's 5 job-practice (domain) areas and ties them directly to the exam: Information Security Governance Information Risk Management Information Security Program Development Information Security Program Management Incidence Management & Response For each domain, he gives you an overview of its goals, its relative importance on the exam and your responsibilities as a manager. Soon you'll be on your way to CISM certification and a successful information security (INFOSEC) professional career. CISM is vendor independent. But note that Microsoft recognizes it as an accepted security credential for Security Solutions Competency in the Microsoft Partner Program. The CISM *Certification Package contains the following videos:* Introduction Information Security Governance (Part 1)<http://www.cbtnuggets.com/webapp/theater?op=view&id=156> (free video) Information Security Governance (Part 2) Information Security Governance (Part 3 Information Risk Management (Part 1) Information Risk Management (Part 2) Information Risk Management (Part 3) Information Security Program Development (Part 1) Information Security Program Development (Part 2) Information Security Program Development (Part 3) Information Security Program Management (Part 1) Information Security Program Management (Part 2) Information Security Program Management (Part 3) Incident Management and Response (Part 1) Incident Management and Response (Part 2) *CISM Certification Package highlights for each video:* *Video #1. Introduction* In this introductory video you will find out about the recent 5 CISM domains and the many topics covered on the way to becoming a Certified Information Security Manager. *Video #2. Information Security Governance (Part 1)* In this update video you will get an overview of Information Security (INFOSEC) Governance and the 6 key results of proper Infosec governance. You will learn the responsibilities of senior management as well. This nugget also explores Infosec terminology and concepts along with the role of the Information Security Manager. *Video #3. Information Security Governance (Part 2)* You will really enjoy this video as you explore INFOSEC governance scope and charter. The nugget finishes with governance metrics as well as strategy goals and objectives. *Video #4. Information Security Governance (Part 3)* This fourth nugget of the CISM series covers three topics: several approaches to a security framework; strategy resources and constraints; and an action plan for Infosec governance strategy. *Video #5. Information Risk Management (Part 1)* This update video delves even deeper into Risk Management. First we define in depth the concept of risk management and provide an overview of security risk management. The final topics then cover a risk management strategy and the elements of effective risk management. *Video #6. Information Risk Management (Part 2)* The second video of this domain covers further the risk management process. You will understand what defines a risk management framework and a risk analysis framework as well. Finally you will get an overview of risk assessment. *Video #7. Information Risk Management (Part 3)* In the third video of this CISM domain you will explore five important knowledge areas: threats and vulnerabilities; operational risk categories; additional risk management responses; impacts of risk; and controls and countermeasures. *Video #8. Information Security Program Development (Part 1)* In this first video you will get an overview of Information Security Program Development as well as the importance and expected results of INFOSEC programs. You will discover an Infosec Management Workflow. You will take a survey of relevant technologies for programs and, finally, revisit the role of the Information Security Manager as INFOSEC Program Manager. *Video #9. Information Security Program Development (Part 2)* The second part of this domain covers the scope of INFOSEC programs as well as the ongoing challenges to program development. This nugget also explores the topics of program objectives, implementation strategy, and, finally, an information security program development roadmap. *Video #10. Information Security Program Development (Part 3)* The following topics are addressed in this final nugget of this CSIM domain: documentation requirements; operational security architecture; and the SABSA framework for security management. *Video #11. Information Security Program Management (Part 1)* This particular domain makes up almost a quarter of the tested content. In the first domain nugget you will get an overview of INFOSEC Program Management. You will learn about the results of effective information security program management. You will explore organizational/business roles and responsibilities as they relate to Infosec program management. Lastly, you will evaluate an information security management framework. *Video #12. Information Security Program Management (Part 2)* This particular nugget deals with the concepts of performance measurement, obstacles to effective security program management, the evaluation of security programs and a survey of information security management resources. *Video #13. Information Security Program Management (Part 3)* This beefy third nugget of the domain explores 14 key practical elements of deploying and implementing information security management programs: policies and standards; metrics and monitoring; control testing; third party providers; life cycle integration; communication; documentation; assurance integration; acceptable use policies; assigning roles and responsibilities; change management; vulnerability assessment; due diligence; and non-compliance resolution. *Video #14. Incident Management and Response (Part 1)* As one of the smaller content domains, this first of two nuggets will cover an overview of incident management and response…related concepts and technologies are also covered. Next, you will learn about INFOSEC management responsibilities and objectives relating to incidents and response. You will explore metrics, indicators, procedures, and resources. Finally you will look closer at the Business Impact Analysis (BIA) process. *Video #15. Incident Management and Response (Part 2)* The final nugget of the CISM will show you how to evaluate the current state of incident response in the organization. You will then learn how to develop the plans, test the plans, implement the plans, and then finally, conduct the documentation phase and post-review.

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CISA Certification Package - Ksh 1,800
by mike oketch 17 Aug '09

17 Aug '09

Price shown based on single-user viewer license For information on multi-user versions or product licensing, click here<http://www.cbtnuggets.com/html/about/licensing.html> . CISA Certification Series -- updated Certified Information Systems Auditor from ISACA $499.00 - Includes 21 Videos *Trainer:* Michael J. Shannon (Trainer Comments<http://www.cbtnuggets.com/webapp/trainers?id=16> ) *Running Time:* 11 Hours Certification information from ISACA<http://www.isaca.org/Template.cfm?Section=CISA_Certification&Template=/Tagg…> [isaca.org] *Includes 2009 updates!* *Is your organization's critical information protected? ...Really?* Without comprehensive security plans, policies, and procedures, your organization's information security could be missing something. And that's all it takes for the worst to happen. As a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), you'll perform a business-critical function -- assess your organization's IT and business systems to ensure they are monitored, controlled, and protected. *These are valuable skills... and CISA is a valuable certification* There is rapidly growing demand for skilled CISAs. CISA is on the level of CISSP and CCIE in prestige and in the way it distinguishes you from your peers. It's globally recognized within the IT industry and beyond. It's used by the US Department of Defense and others as a minimum requirement for many high-end security positions. And studies have found that just having the CISA credential can increase your salary.*<http://www.cbtnuggets.com/webapp/product?id=384#study> *Gain knowledge in 6 critical Information Security areas* Instructor Michael Shannon walks you through the 6 major knowledge areas every CISA must be proficient in: Area 1: The Information System Audit Process Area 2: Information Technology Governance Area 3: Systems and Infrastructure Life Cycle Management Area 4: IT Service Delivery and support Area 5: Protection of Information Assets Area 6: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery These are the building blocks to a successful career as a top-notch information security professional. *The CISA Certification Package contains:* - Introduction to CISA<http://www.cbtnuggets.com/webapp/theater?op=view&id=127> (free video!) - The IS Audit Process (part 1) - The IS Audit Process (part 2) - Information Technology Governance (part 1) - Information Technology Governance (part 2) - Information Technology Governance (part 3) - Systems and Infrastructure Life Cycle Management (part 1) - Systems and Infrastructure Life Cycle Management (part 2) - Systems and Infrastructure Life Cycle Management (part 3) - IT Service Delivery and Support (part 1) - IT Service Delivery and Support (part 2) - IT Service Delivery and Support (part 3) - Protection of Information Assets (part 1) - Protection of Information Assets (part 2) - Protection of Information Assets (part 3) - Protection of Information Assets (part 4) - Protection of Information Assets (part 5) - Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity (part 1) - Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity (part 2) - Introduction to the CISA Update Series - CISA Update (Part 1) - CISA Update (Part 2) *Here's what you'll learn in each video of the CISA Certification Package:* Video 1 - *"Introduction to CISA"* - Why should you become a CISA? In this first nugget you'll discover why CISA is a valuable certification. You'll also learn about the six core CISA knowledge areas. And you'll get a few helpful tips for success on the CISA path. Video 2 - *"The IS Audit Process (part 1)"* - Before digging deep into information technology auditing, you need to cover the basics. Learn what your responsibilities are as an auditor of information systems. Explore the IT auditing process, risk analysis, and the importance of internal controls. Video 3 - *"The IS Audit Process (part 2)"* - This nugget investigates audit classifications as well as phases of the auditing process. Learn to apply the risk-based audit methodology, including what qualifies as evidence. Also, explore how to apply Computer Assisted Audit Technique (CAAT) and the Control Self-Assessment (CSA) framework and techniques. Video 4 - *"Information Technology Governance (part 1)"* - Define corporate and IT governance, including what governance practices and procedures are critical to the auditing process. Discover the realm of Information Security (IS) governance, as well as IS strategy. Video 5 - *"Information Technology Governance (part 2)"* - In this second nugget on IT governance you'll learn what goes into IT policies and the IS Policy document. You'll also discover what risk management processes and risk analysis methods can be applied. Video 6 - *"Information Technology Governance (part 3)"* - This last nugget on IT governance explores a few more vital aspects of governance -- personnel management, insourcing, outsourcing, organizational change management, IS quality management, and performance management. Video 7 - *"Systems and Infrastructure Life Cycle Management (part 1)"* - Four key areas of systems and infrastructure life cycle management are explored in this nugget. These areas are project management structure, practical project management, business application development, and the software development process. Video 8 - *"Systems and Infrastructure Life Cycle Management (part 2)"* - This nugget continues the flow from part 1, looking at waterfall application development as an alternative method of life cycle management. Then you'll learn about infrastructure development and acquisition, IS maintenance methods, tools and aids you can use, and finally about techniques you can use for improving the audit process. Video 9 - *"Systems and Infrastructure Life Cycle Management (part 3)"* - In part 3 of systems and infrastructure life cycle management you will learn about application controls and auditing application controls. You will also learn about developing, acquiring and maintaining business application systems. Video 10 - *"IT Service Delivery and Support (part 1)"* - This first of three movies on IT service delivery and support explores the ISO/OSI model with a story called "The Fellowship of the Token Ring." Video 11 - *"IT Service Delivery and Support (part 2)"* - In part 2 of this section, you learn all about IS operation and hardware, plus hardware management, IS architecture, and the types of IS software available. Video 12 - *"IT Service Delivery and Support (part 3)"* - The third and last nugget on IT service delivery and support investigates different network infrastructure taxonomies. We apply the OSI model to LANs, WANs, and VPNs, as well as looking at the difference between wired and wireless VPNs. Video 13 - *"Protection of Information Assets (part 1)"* - What are the key elements, roles, and responsibilities of the IS auditor in protecting information assets? Learn these, plus the importance of classifying information assets. Also, learn about assigning system access permissions, Mandatory Access Controls (MACs) and Discretionary Access Controls (DACs), what the IS auditor's role is in maintaining privacy, and finally, how to deal with external parties such as service providers, vendors, contractors, and customers. Video 14 - *"Protection of Information Assets (part 2)"* - This nugget teaches you about logical access control vulnerabilities and access paths. Learn about identification and authentication mechanisms, as well as authorization. You'll wrap up the nugget by exploring how auditors deal with the storage, retrieval, transport, and disposal of data. Video 15 - *"Protection of Information Assets (part 3)"* - In this nugget, you'll cover the general topics of LAN security, client-server security, wireless security, and internet security. Video 16 - *"Protection of Information Assets (part 4)"* - Dive into encryption! Learn about encryption mechanisms plus issues with communications through voice over IP and PBX networks. Video 17 - *"Protection of Information Assets (part 5)"* - This final nugget on protection of information assets explores auditing IS management framework, auditing infrastructure security, physical access controls, and environmental controls. Video 18 - *"Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity (part 1)"* - You can do a lot to prepare but what do you do when disaster strikes? Learn critical concepts surrounding disaster recovery and business continuity. This includes the business continuity planning (BCP) process, doing a Business Impact Analysis (BIA), and recovery strategies. Video 19 - *"Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity (part 2)"* - This final nugget in both the topic and series continues where the previous nugget left off. You'll learn how to organize and assign responsibilities dealing with business continuity, deal with the separate BCP components, and finally perform an audit on disaster recovery and business continuity plans. Video 20 - *"Introduction to the CISA Update Series"* - This opening nugget is an overview of the CISA update series and the main topics to be covered. Video 21 - *"CISA Update (Part 1)"* - This update nugget explores the IT Information Assurance Framework (ITAF), the evolving IS Auditing process, best practices for IT governance, and the Federal Enterprise Architecture (FEA). Video 22 - "CISA Update (Part 2)" - This second and final CISA update nugget is a survey of several concepts and technologies including IT outsourcing governance, the RFP process, business intelligence, inventory classification of information assets, and social engineering. *Prerequisites* A basic understanding of computer networks, such as Network+<http://www.cbtnuggets.com/webapp/product?id=472> certification or equivalent knowledge is the prerequisite for this training.

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Telkom Kenya Vacancies
by Odhiambo ワシントン 17 Aug '09

17 Aug '09

Gleaned from the Daily Nation today: 1. Call Centre Solutions Manager/Avaya Call Centre Systems Manager 2. Systems Analyst - Avaya Call Cantre Solutions Deadline: Monday 15th June 2009 Details: www.telkom.co.ke There is a reason they give such short notice. I think it's that the candidates are already shortlisted, but try your hard luck anyway. 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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Complete Cisco CCNA Certification Package - Ksh 1, 800
by mike oketch 17 Aug '09

17 Aug '09

Price shown based on single-user viewer license For information on multi-user versions or product licensing, click here<http://www.cbtnuggets.com/html/about/licensing.html> . Cisco CCNA Certification Package Contains training for Cisco CCNA Exams 640-822 ICND1 and 640-816 ICND2, and for combined CCNA Exam 640-802 $399.00 - Includes 59 Videos You save $199.00 on this package This package has 2 associated Self Test® Practice Tests<http://www.cbtnuggets.com/html/support/selftest.html> Add Self Test® Practice Tests<http://www.cbtnuggets.com/html/support/selftest.html> for $69.00 each *Trainer:* Jeremy Cioara (Trainer Comments<http://www.cbtnuggets.com/webapp/trainers?id=20> ) *Running Time:* 27 Hours Certification information from Cisco<http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/le3/le2/le0/le9/learning_certification_ty…> [cisco.com] *This is the quickest, surest way to get your start in Cisco networking* How would you like to be recognized as a serious, capable, and smart Cisco networking professional? Then start with CCNA Certification. According to our customers, our sales records, and our research, Cisco's CCNA is the most important and sought-after certification you can achieve. There's no other certification that will give you this bang for the buck. Now, what happens when you combine this most important IT certification with CBT Nuggets' #1 trainer? And you double the amount of training from our previous CCNA series? And you factor all the new and updated technologies you'll learn? (And you add Cisco's new CCENT Certification as 1/2 of the training package?) *You get the absolute best training for landing the tech job you want* There's not enough good things that can be said about this training. You have to see it for yourself to see how good it is. That's why we've set it up so you can watch three free videos right now: - Welcome to Cisco CCENT!<http://www.cbtnuggets.com/webapp/theater?op=view&id=142> - LANs: Working with the Cisco Switch IOS<http://www.cbtnuggets.com/webapp/theater?op=view&id=143> - Switch VLANs: Understanding VLANs<http://www.cbtnuggets.com/webapp/theater?op=view&id=148> In the CCNA Certification Package you'll learn from Jeremy Cioara -- one of the best Cisco experts out there -- how to manage the day to day administration of Cisco networks. This is the core networking knowledge you'll take with you for as long as you work on Cisco networks. It's the know-how you need to get the job now, and it's the building blocks you'll use as you move into advanced networking topics like VoIP and security. It comes in two Exam-Packs to map to Cisco's two-exam track for CCNA certification. *The Cisco CCNA Certification Package contains these Exam-Packs:* *Exam-Pack 640-822: ICND1* <http://www.cbtnuggets.com/webapp/product?id=411> Welcome to the world of Cisco networking, and to Cisco's newest entry-level certification. The ICND1 Exam-Pack gives you the foundational knowledge you need to set up and manage small- to mid-sized Cisco networks, plus prepares you for CCENT Certification. *Exam-Pack 640-816: ICND2* <http://www.cbtnuggets.com/webapp/product?id=412> Let's go deeper! The ICND2 Exam-Pack teaches you how to manage mid- to large-sized Cisco networks. Plus once you've passed the ICND1 and ICND2 exams, you will have earned Cisco's flagship CCNA Certification. *On the job skills for Cisco networking plus exam-prep* In the Cisco CCNA Certification Package, you'll gain the day to day administration skills you need to work on today's Cisco networks. In addition, each exam-pack maps to exam objectives so you can watch the videos to help you prepare for Cisco's CCENT and CCNA Certifications. The CCNA is also a required prerequisite for individuals looking to move on to any higher-level Cisco certification (CCSP, CCNP or CCVP). *Prerequisites* A basic understanding of computers and networking such as CompTIA A+<http://www.cbtnuggets.com/webapp/product?id=373> and CompTIA Network+ <http://www.cbtnuggets.com/webapp/product?id=284> Certification or equivalent knowledge is recommended before viewing this training. *The Cisco CCNA Certification Package contains these videos:* *Cisco CCNA/CCENT - Exam-Pack 640-822: ICND1:* - Welcome to Cisco CCENT!<http://www.cbtnuggets.com/webapp/theater?op=view&id=142> (free video!) - Foundations: What is a Network? - Foundations: Living in the OSI World - Basic TCP/IP: Addressing Fundamentals - Basic TCP/IP: TCP and UDP Communication - Basic TCP/IP: Understanding Port Numbers - Basic TCP/IP: The Tale of Two Packets - LANs: Welcome to Ethernet - LANs: Understanding the Physical Connections - LANs: Understanding LAN Switches - LANs: Working with the Cisco Switch IOS<http://www.cbtnuggets.com/webapp/theater?op=view&id=143> (free video!) - LANs: Initial Setup of a Cisco Switch - LANs: Configuring Switch Security - LANs: Configuring Switch Security, Part 2 - LANs: Optimizing and Troubleshooting Switches - Wireless: Understanding Wireless Networking - Wireless: Wireless Security and Implementation - Advanced TCP/IP: Working with Binary - Advanced TCP/IP: IP Subnetting, Part 1 - Advanced TCP/IP: IP Subnetting, Part 2 - Advanced TCP/IP: IP Subnetting, Part 3 - Routing: Initial Router Configuration - Routing: SDM and DHCP Server Configuration - Routing: SDM and DHCP Server Configuration, Part 2 - Routing: Implementing Static Routing - Routing: Implementing Dynamic Routing with RIP - Routing: Internet Access with NAT and PAT - Routing: WAN Connectivity - Management and Security: Telnet, SSH, and CDP - Management and Security: File Management - Last Words for Test Takers *Cisco CCNA - Exam-Pack 640-816: ICND2:* - Review: Rebuilding the Small Office Network, Part 1 - Review: Rebuilding the Small Office Network, Part 2 - Review: Rebuilding the Small Office Network, Part 3 - Switch VLANs: Understanding VLANs<http://www.cbtnuggets.com/webapp/theater?op=view&id=148> (free video!) - Switch VLANs: Understanding Trunks and VTP - Switch VLANs: Configuring VLANs and VTP, Part 1 - Switch VLANs: Configuring VLANs and VTP, Part 2 - Switch STP: Understanding the Spanning-Tree Protocol - Switch STP: Configuring Basic STP - Switch STP: Enhancements to STP - General Switching: Troubleshooting and Security Best Practices - Subnetting: Understanding VLSM - Routing Protocols: Distance Vector vs. Link State - Routing Protocols: OSPF Concepts - Routing Protocols: OSPF Configuration and Troubleshooting - Routing Protocols: EIGRP Concepts and Configuration - Access-Lists: The Rules of the ACL - Access-Lists: Configuring ACLs - Access-Lists: Configuring ACLs, Part 2 - NAT: Understanding the Three Styles of NAT - NAT: Command-line NAT Configuration - WAN Connections: Concepts of VPN Technology - WAN Connections: Implementing PPP Authentication - WAN Connections: Understanding Frame Relay - WAN Connections: Configuring Frame Relay - IPv6: Understanding Basic Concepts and Addressing - IPv6: Configuring, Routing, and Interoperating - Certification: Some Last Words for Test Takers

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IT Security Administrator
by Geoffrey Munga 17 Aug '09

17 Aug '09

> *IT Security Administrator* > > We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the IT Security section > within the Information Technology Division. In keeping with our current > business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated > below: > > *IT SECURITY ADMINISTRATOR* > > Reporting to the IT Systems Security Manager; the IT Security Administrator > will be responsible for the day-to-day security of the Information > Technology systems across the enterprise. > > *Key Responsibilities* > > - Enabling, ensuring availability and monitoring of external network > perimeter security including firewalls, intruder detection systems and event > logs. > - Formulate, review and implement IT security policy including data > encryption, transfer and back up policies. > - Administration of Safaricom data centre, business systems, networks > and application access controls. > - Maintenance of auditable IT systems access records and user > documentation. Conducts systems vulnerability assessments. > - Ensuring all servers, PC workstations and portable computers have the > latest updates of virus protection software. > - To conduct user training and awareness on compliance to IT security. > - Monitoring of Internet and electronic mail access. > - Participate in periodic penetration testing and periodic system > audits. > - Participate in the evaluation and recommendation of new system and > applications from an IT security perspective. > - Manage security software licensing and compliance. > - Implement Information Security Policies, standards, procedures & > minimum baseline standards. > - Liaise with internal & external auditors on implementation of > information security audits > - Develop, maintain and troubleshoot various system security systems > including Content filters, firewalls, Antivirus, Network and Host IDS/IPS > - Ensure regular updates for all new threats to all technologies > implemented in Safaricom > - Design and advice on security implementation for all new systems > within the technical division. > - Design network security in new & existing networks. > > *Minimum Requirements* > > - A degree in Computer Science or Information Technology from a > recognized University. A postgraduate university qualification will be an > added advantage. > - Minimum of 3 years information security experience > - Recognized Professional Security certification e.g. > CISSP/SSCP/CISA/SCNP/SCNA/CEH > - Must have advanced networking competencies and certification e.g. > Cisco Certifications (CCNA/CCSP/CCNP), Checkpoint (CCSA/CCSE) etc… > - Experience in the use of vulnerability assessments tools > - Experience in Microsoft & Unix/Linux Operating Systems > - Good understanding of information security technologies such as > Firewalls, intrusion Detection systems and Host intrusion prevention > systems, web & content filtering solutions > - Excellent oral/ written communication and documentation skills. > - Must be a team player with good interpersonal, communication and > presentation skills > - Must be highly committed, self motivated, confident, enthusiastic and > have the ability to perform well under pressure. > - Possess the ability to work in a team > - Attention to detail and results oriented > - Ability to meet strict deadlines. > > If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary > qualification and experience please send your *resume and application > letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable > candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below. > The deadline for application is 23rd August 2009.* > > The Resourcing Manager > Safaricom Ltd > Nairobi > *hr(a)safaricom.co.ke * >

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Re: [Skunkworks] Price drops.. kenyan business need to learn something from consumers?
by fyodor 17 Aug '09

17 Aug '09

Yesterday i was watching Political Mann on CNN and It just hit me that the Americans actually do get a chance to take stock of what their congressmen/women have been up to by having town hall meetings and debates. In sharp contrast the only time we see our MP's is when they want re-election or blubber about the Mau forest and who should be evicted blah blah blah yada yada yada........ Why is it we cant pose questions to them? They have carefully set mechanisms which ensure they cant be questioned and accountability is null! This whole spokespeople and 'right channel' charade works for them because you will never reach them, ever!! Same goes for coorporate stakeholders and especially monopolies. With the exception of Rita from Orange and Dan from KDN, I have realized everyone else seats aloof at the issues and they dont have the guts to come clean and face questioning. Sometimes what are asking for arent correct answers, we just need to know that someone is courteous enough to take a stand...not wavering in indecisiveness!!! I think we are battling with circumlocutory debates here(Laban called it an Infinite Loop!). In as much as we demand answers, lets remember we should also step up and start leading. -tyrus _IEEE Member

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THE E-NOTICE BOARD THAT WILL CHANGE AFRICA
by matere lusitche 17 Aug '09

17 Aug '09

hallo the bbc are coming to town see below ; We're very pleased to say that we will be coming to Kenya from 8-15th Sept to make a programme about the how the SEACOM cable will affect the country. We will be based in Nairobi but will be able to make short trips out to different regions. I'm emailing to see how your Leo noticeboard project is progressing? I'd be interested in hearing more about it, and possibly arranging a visit to see them. Also, are there any other hot topics in Kenya in the digital world that we should cover while we're there? Best Wishes, Michelle do find time to read through this article and would be glad if you be on the gap and help launch this initiative: THE COUNTRYSIDE IDEA THAT MAY CHANGE AFRICA FOR THE BETTER The idea of Leo network of notice boards came to me out of a problem I had on a half acre potato farm in rural Kenya. My healthy crop of potatoes was suddenly dying one after the other much to the puzzlement of our local Agriculture officer and me. A search on goggle for potato pests and diseases finally identified the problem-ants! They had infested the farm to suck the sap of the potato stems and finishing them of one after the other. The solution suggested was simple and environmentally friendly – sprinkle wood ash at the base of the stems. After a few days of this treatment the ants disappeared and I was able to harvest a bumper crop two months later. An unexpected bonus to this story was that I was able to sell my crop at a good price to a local restaurant in the nearby town of Eldoret. This customer came to me from the initial goggle search that had the contacts of the Kenya Potato growers Association who connected me to the customer. Going online also enabled me to get high quality seed potatoes and technical advice from the Kenya potato research station at K.A.R.I Tigoni. Intrigued by the unique way in which the internet and mobile phone had added value and knowledge to my enterprise I was challenged to share my experience with my fellow small scale farmers. They are much better than me at farming all they lack is a digital know-how. The question was how best to reach and interact with a farming community of 10,000 residents in an area of 50 km radius. The Leo network can be adapted to any rural community in Africa, China or Alabama U.S.A .in my rural community it is about is about making use of simple wooden notice boards put up in public places in market centers. The display information in A4 paper the boards will consist mostly of print outs of test messages, e-mails and local photos illustrations and articles all talking of local issues. Important to the success of this enterprise is the active participation of the community either by placing advertisements on the board or sending text messages that will be posted on the local board in printed out form some minutes later. More exciting is the opportunity to collect Data on a village level. The Leo board is a Trojan horse that introduces the common mwanainchi to the digital space It will provide space to track the large amounts of money (200 millon ksh for C.D.F) to village level as it will post regular updates of expenditure by politicians and government Every advert is as little as ten shillings enabling small business people to expand their business. Many people love this concept I have so far been unable to launch Leo and have the idea of constructing a prototype with the help of interested skunkers and others. A unit will cost ksh 14,000 .i am able to raise half of this thereafter it can be launched at my local market centre in soy road block near Eldoret possibly as the BBC digital planet team is in town Do join the leo networks group on face book to see my illustrations of a leo board known as a yellow junction T notice board thanks

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TEDx Kibera
by Josiah Mugambi 17 Aug '09

17 Aug '09

http://wmworia.wordpress.com/2009/08/16/the-most-unique-ted-stage-ever/ <http://wmworia.wordpress.com/2009/08/16/the-most-unique-ted-stage-ever/>Great post by Wilfred... Josiah Mugambi +254 738 504418 http://blog.josiahmugambi.com * SK Classifeds... Visit stockskenya.co.ke for more info. * Get a .ke @ 2900/- a year VAT incl. @ pct.co.ke

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Re: [Skunkworks] [kictanet] the long fibre lie...Regulatory Action limited.
by aki 17 Aug '09

17 Aug '09

On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 11:40 AM, aki <aki275(a)googlemail.com> wrote: > I've just come across this from the budget summary. How can SPs' in Teams > say the pricing will not come down ? ( *pls correct as necessary - Is this > thing passed or not yet ?* ) > > * > > Growth of ICT and Deepening Infrastructure Development > * > > • > *Fibre Optic communication* > > *To allow the internet service providers to offset against their taxable > income the cost incurred in acquiring the right to use the fibre optic cable > over a period of twenty years;* > > To increase wear and tear on telecommunication equipment including the > fibre optic cable from 12.5% to 20%; > > To provide tax deduction of 5% on computer software. > > • > *Growth of ICT and Deepening Infrastructure (cont’d)* > > • > *Infrastructure* > > To exempt from VAT, all telephones for cellular networks or other wireless > networks. > > Investment allowance of one hundred and fifty (150%) per cent to any > investor who makes substantial > > investment in any satellite town around the major cities of Nairobi, > Mombasa and Kisumu. > > To include construction of training institutions in the list of buildings, > which qualify for capital deduction. This > > measure will allow investors to put up such training facilities and claim > capital deduction at the rate of 50 > > percent per annum, thereby allowing them to recover cost of construction > within two years and reinvest in > > expansion to profile our country as a training hub in the regions. > > > > > -- Sign on my car is " L " plates : c#.net

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To seasoned network gurus......
by aki 17 Aug '09

17 Aug '09

Way back in the 90's when we used to create RAS services via 14.4kbps/33.6kbps on serial and DUN lines/E1 lines, did you ever design a system that complete crashed and not allow authentication? Me, I've never ever ever seen a RAS system that has authetication problems ( unless someone stole the users password ). Some RAS authentication would be via winNT ( sp1 ) or accounts via nix. kwani what has changed so much that even basic things like authetication go down ? Share you thots... Rgds. -- Sign on my car is " L " plates : c#.net

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Orange 3g plus, does it have speeds problems?
by aki 17 Aug '09

17 Aug '09

Attached is a snapshot. -- Sign on my car is " L " plates : c#.net

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Invitation to the 2009 Kenya Internet Governance Forum (Kenya IGF); 19th August 2009
by Vincent Ngundi 17 Aug '09

17 Aug '09

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

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1999 census results
by Mark Mwangi 17 Aug '09

17 Aug '09

Whatever happened to the above? I recall they were never announced . . . Anyone with the inside scoop? -- Regards, Mark Mwangi http://mwangy.wordpress.com

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Fwd: QuickBooks Anti Piracy Offer 2009
by Rahim Kara 17 Aug '09

17 Aug '09

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SwiftGlobal now on seacom and Zain too?
by aki 17 Aug '09

17 Aug '09

Am hearing swift global now on seacom, uunet by end of this month. If swift on Seacom, then Zain ( I think use swift gateway ) then Zain too should become 2nd GSM Operator? Was this what Zain's CEO was talking about the high speeds 2 days ago? If you have info, pls share. Cheers. :-) -- Sign on my car is " L " plates : c#.net

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TUTORIALS VIDS AND PDF'S
by Trey 17 Aug '09

17 Aug '09

Hi guys, The following are available at a small price .Vids @ 1,500/= PDF's @ 250/=am open to any serious offers but contact me offlist if your interested. Thanks and nice weekend. VIDEO TUTORIALS SHELL SCRIPTING IN LINUX MCSE CCNA MYSQL APACHE PHP ACCESS 2003 CITRIX BUILDING YOUR OWN COMPUTER FROM SCRATCH PQF'S AND HTML DOCS Mastering Shell Scripting in Linux (PDF's) Red Hat Linux Certified Engineer Exam - Qs and Answrs ORACLE 11G Blogging for Profit Building the perfect PC Cisco - The Complete Reference Complete MBA for Dummies 2008 Configuring Exchange Server 2007 Java Database Programming Bible Linux - Teach yourself Unix in 24 hours Linux Bible 2006 Mac OS Bible Mdaemon Ver3 User Manual Access Bible 2003 PDF Access 2003 Video Tutrial PHP6 & MySQL for the Absolute Begginner Python 2.1 Bible 2001 SQL - Teach yourself mysql in 21days SQL Server 7 Backup and Recovery SQL Tutorial Syntax Reference VB - Visual Basic Net Bible PHP - Begginning PHP6.Apache.MySQL.6.Web.Development 2009 Oracle Complete Dumps - 104 Ebooks Excel 2003 Bible - How to do everything with Excel 2003 Exchange Server 2007 - Configuring Exchange Server 2007 Oracle 11g for Dummies Firewalls for Dummies HTML, XHTML & CSS For Dummies Linux All-In-One Reference Desk for Dummies Ubuntu Linux for Dummies VoIP for Dummies Windows server 2003 for Dummies

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WANTED: HP Compaq NX6110 battery
by Al Kags 17 Aug '09

17 Aug '09

A battery in excellent working condition is wanted for the *HP Compaq NX 6110. *If you have one, simowachi(a)gmail.com URGENT. Al Kags ----------------------- Founder, The Desturi Trust http://www.alkags.com

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Looking for HP550
by Odhiambo ワシントン 16 Aug '09

16 Aug '09

Hello skunks, Any pointers to where I can get $subject at a reasonable price? Alvin? I don't need it with any M$ software though. -- 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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Going backwards - Solar powered phones
by Jacob Ayienda 15 Aug '09

15 Aug '09

I was watching on Aljazeera a demo of the new solar powered phones and was totally dissapointed at how low our country has sunk. However innovative it may be (for upcountry where there has been no electricity since independence) its use in Nairobi which now seems inevitable with the constant rationing of power may be an indicator of where we may be in 2030...nowhere. Any gains we make are eroded just as quickly by some dumb moves by people in gorverment. So much for STIMA LOAN.

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data management/analysis
by Mworia Wilfred Mutua 15 Aug '09

15 Aug '09

Does any one know of a company that is very good with providing data management/analysis or data management/analysis software as a specialty? -- Regards, Mworia Wilfred Mutua http://www.afrinnovator.com/ Resume: http://www.visualcv.com/wmworia LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/wmworia Facebook: http://facebook.com/wmworia Twitter: http://twitter.com/wmworia googletalk: wmworia Yahoo IM: wilfred.mworia ----

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NEW SCAM or reality
by Samuel Wachira 15 Aug '09

15 Aug '09

Hello My Dear By your host: Charity Kipkalya Date: Wednesday August 12, 2009 Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (GMT +00:00) Street: Dearest ,I am writing this mail to you with tears and sorrow from my heart.With due respect trust and humanity, i appeal to you to exercise a little patience and read through my letter i feel quite safe dealing with you in this important business having gone through your remarkable profile, honestly i am writing this email to you with pains, tears and sorrow from my heart, i will really like to have a good relationship with you and i have a special reason why i decided to contact you, i decided to contact you due to the urgency of my situation,My name is Miss. Charity Kipkalya Kones, 23yrs old female and I held from Kenya in West Africa. My father was the former Kenyan road Minister. He and Assistant Minister of Home Affairs Lorna Laboso had been on board the Cessna 210, which was headed to Kericho and crashed in a remote area called Kajong'a, in western Kenya. The plane crashed on the Tuesday 10th, June,2008. You can read more about the crash through the below site: http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/africa/06/10/kenya.crash/index.html After the burial of my father, my stepmother and uncle conspired and sold my father's property to an italian Expertrate which the shared the money among themselves and live nothing for me. One faithful morning, I opened my father's briefcase and found out the documents which he have deposited huge amount of money in one bank in Burkina Faso with my name as the next of kin. I travelled to Burkina Faso to withdraw the money for a better life so that I can take care of myself and start a new life, on my arrival, the Bank Director whom I met in person told me that my father's instuction to the bank is that the money would only be release to me when I am married or present a trustee who will help me and invest the money overseas. I am in search of an honest and reliable person who will help me and stand as my trustee so that I will present him to the Bank for transfer of the money to his bank account overseas. I have chosen to contact you after my prayers and I believe that you will not betray my trust. But rather take me as your own sister. Though you may wonder why I am so soon revealing myself to you without knowing you, well I will say that my mind convinc ed me that you may be the true person to help me. Moreso, I will like to disclose much to you if you can help me to relocate to your country because my stepmother have threaten to assinate me. The amount is( $3.2 USD )Million United State Dollars, and I have confirmed from the bank in Burkina Faso on my arrival, You will also help me to place the money in a more profitable business venture in your Country. However, you will help by recommending a nice University in your country so that I can complete my studies. It is my intention to compensate you with 20% of the total money for your services and the balance shall be my capital in your establishment. As soon as I receive your positive response showing your interest I will put things into action immediately. In the light of the above, I shall appreciate an urgent message indicating your ability and willingness to handle this transaction sincerely. Awaiting your urgent and positive response. Please do keep this only to your self for now untill the bank will transfer the fund. I beg you not to disclose it till i come over because I am affraid of my weaked stepmother who has threatened to kill me and have the money alone ,I thank God Today that am out from my country (KENYA) but now In (Burkina Faso) where my father deposited these money with my name as the next of Kin.I have the documents for the claims. yours Sincerely Charity Kipkalya Kones.

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Re: [Skunkworks] Fwd: the long fibre lie... Ndemo should resign ifinternet prices do not drop as he promised!!
by nurkey.hussein＠gmail.com 15 Aug '09

15 Aug '09

U might need to note that seacom cable goes all the way to India before landin "again" in london. SEACOM ROUTE:Msa-india-london TEAMS:Msa-Fujaira-marseille/London I don't realy understand y is this so? ------Original Message------ From: Gakuru Alex Sender: skunkworks-bounces(a)lists.my.co.ke To: Skunkworks forum ReplyTo: Skunkworks forum Sent: 15 Aug 2009 06:38 Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Fwd: the long fibre lie... Ndemo should resign ifinternet prices do not drop as he promised!! On Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 11:48 PM, aki<aki275(a)googlemail.com> wrote: > Ndemo may also have been > mis-guided by the share holders of Teams regarding pricing. I once read something interesting (when on travel in Uganda):- "A boss is never late, he only gets delayed Never asks for pay rise but salary adjustment Never gets drunk he only only tipsy, Never wrong or lies only get misled." The BOSS here is PUBLIC INTEREST:) _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks Other services @ http://my.co.ke Other lists ------------- Announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general Sent from my BlackBerry®

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Invitation to connect on LinkedIn
by dennis isoe 14 Aug '09

14 Aug '09

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Open broadband Modem in the market
by info＠compulinekenya.com 14 Aug '09

14 Aug '09

Hii All, do we have open broadband Modems in the market where i can use any of the mobile comapies sim cards without any problem..this nairobi guys .. hii much chege msa -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web.com Enhanced email for the mobile individual based on Microsoft® Exchange - http://link.mail2web.com/Personal/EnhancedEmail

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looking for SDRAM
by Richard Bosire 14 Aug '09

14 Aug '09

howdy anyone knows where i can get PC2-6400 DDR2 800 SDRAM 4gb dimms regard

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Teams and forward connections
by aki 14 Aug '09

14 Aug '09

options I think : FLAG. ( Reliance group ) Seame we 3. ( older cable ) Seame we 4. ( strong contender ) Etisalat. ( strong contender ) Where does GOK connection its 20% , while the rest investors like safcom, tkl, go connecting else where? -- Sign on my car is " L " plates : c#.net

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jw player error #2032
by I. Ati 14 Aug '09

14 Aug '09

*hi all am creating a site where am using jwplayer to play uploaded songs , but every time i try tp play my player i get error #2032 on the jw player screen, i have tried all the solutions jw player docs are offering but am still getting the same error hence songs are not playing......this is my index code for it jw player,,,,,,n ideas will appreciate * <link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css" type="text/css" charset="utf-8" /> <script type="text/javascript" src="js/jquery-1.3.2.min.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="js/swfobject.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript"> // var flashvars = {file:" http://localhost:10088/musicstore/song.php", type:"sound"}; var player; function playerReady(obj) { // alert('the videoplayer '+obj['id']+' has been instantiated'); player = document.getElementById(obj['id']); // alert(player); }; var flashvars = {file:"http://myhostname/tes/jamms1/songs.php",autostart:"true",displayclick:"next", id:"player"} params.menu = "false"; params.quality = "low"; params.wmode = "opaque"; var params = {}; params.allowfullscreen = "true"; params.allowscriptaccess = "always"; var attributes = {}; swfobject.embedSWF("js/player.swf", "player", "300", "120", "9.0.0", false, flashvars, params, attributes); function playFile(filetoplay, stype){ if(typeof(stype) != "undefined" ){ player.sendEvent("LOAD",{file:filetoplay, type:stype, start: 100}); return; } player.sendEvent("LOAD",{file:filetoplay}); } </script> -- http://xkcd.com/154/

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Quotes for D-Link Gigabit Switch
by Simon Mburu 14 Aug '09

14 Aug '09

Hi Guys, We would like quotes for a 24 port D-Link Gigabit switch both Managed and Unmanaged before the end of the day. Please send the quotes offlist. TIA -- Simon Gatonye 0722993642 P.O. Box 75232 Nairobi - 0200

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Muigz
by Muigai Njoroge 14 Aug '09

14 Aug '09

My email add: nmuigai(a)gmail.com -- Seek Ye first the Kingdom of heaven ............

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Orange Internet Everywhere - A sure CON
by mike oketch 14 Aug '09

14 Aug '09

Rita I was defrauded by Orange on Internet everywhere. It works well on CBD but I have tried it in Buruburu, Ngumo, Kariobangi SOuth, Kitengela and Kasarani and its a failure. I have called Jean Michael many times but the guy doesnt care. I feel cheated and conned. I have not used more than 20mbs since Aprile when I bought it. Orange conned me On Mon, Jul 20, 2009 at 9:44 AM, Rita Gitobu <rgitobu(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Sorry was ensuring we have products out. Broadband Nyumbani and Internet > Everywhere and more to come..... > > > On Mon, Jul 20, 2009 at 11:38 AM, Philip Musyoki <pmusyoki(a)gmail.com>wrote: > >> Rita is back from leave. >> >> Thank you for the clarification. >> >> >> On Mon, Jul 20, 2009 at 11:31 AM, Rita Gitobu <rgitobu(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Muraya, >>> >>> A clarification on your earlier mail. >>> >>> One computer can connect to the Livebox after which as many devices that >>> are Wi-Fi enabled can connect to the Livebox. It is a Multi Wi-Fi connector >>> (phones, Laptops and other Wi-Fi enabled devices can connect to the >>> Livebox). >>> >>> Secondly, kindly note the reason why we have the fair usage policy what >>> you have described being wrong is to ensure Home User get good quality >>> service. >>> >>> Kind Regards, >>> >>> Rita Gitobu >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Sat, Jul 18, 2009 at 1:42 PM, Murigi Muraya <mmskunkworks(a)gmail.com>wrote: >>> >>>> The first two links below indicate wi-fi connectivity is enabled. Take >>>> this to mean 1 PC (the ONE allowed to browse) can connect to the modem / >>>> router via wi-fi. >>>> >>>> http://orange.co.ke/internet/broadband-nyumbani-prepaid.php >>>> >>>> http://orange.co.ke/internet/broadband-nyumbani-postpaid.php >>>> >>>> >>>> http://orange.co.ke/internet/pdfs/Orange_Internet_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf >>>> >>>> http://orange.co.ke/help/faq-adsl.php >>>> >>>> Safaricom (and other mobile internet providers) cannot control how many >>>> people connect to the internet via their GPRS-EDGE-UMTS-HSDPA infrastructure >>>> at any particular time. If a crowd of 5000 comes into an area for a >>>> convention and 1000 of them use Safaricom to connect to the Internet, QoS is >>>> just compromised. If they do not have sufficient network capacities to >>>> accomodate the increased load ...... >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Sat, Jul 18, 2009 at 11:00 AM, Philip Musyoki <pmusyoki(a)gmail.com>wrote: >>>> >>>>> Just an hypothetical question. >>>>> >>>>> If in another world in a different dimension oxygen was for sell, and >>>>> then you buy a fixed volume per second of oxygen from you oxygen supplier >>>>> and because you breath a lot, you supplier terminates you oxygen connection >>>>> after you hit a certain limit the supplier has set, will that be acceptable? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Fri, Jul 17, 2009 at 8:25 PM, Murigi Muraya <mmskunkworks(a)gmail.com >>>>> > wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> You are safe @ 8.0 Gb per month. It is when the counter hits 8.05 Gb >>>>>> that you are downgraded (only for that month) to 512 kbs then to .. >>>>>> >>>>>> Clearly when TEAMS goes live the download limit will increase. They >>>>>> will probably try and cap usage to 20-30 Gb. Some attempts to enforce usage >>>>>> caps are meeting resistance elsewhere. Alex Gakuru ako wapi? >>>>>> >>>>>> http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2009/04/congressman-to/ >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Fri, Jul 17, 2009 at 7:51 PM, Tony Likhanga <tlikhanga(a)gmail.com >>>>>> > wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> @Murigi, >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> For the 1 Mbs package, there is a download limit of 8 Gb - fair use >>>>>>>> policy. Thereafter one is downgraded to 512 kbs for another 4 Gb of >>>>>>>> downloads, is then downgraded to 256 kbs for nother 2 Gb pf downloads and is >>>>>>>> then downgraded again to 151 kbs. Was not told if what happens after 1 Gb @ >>>>>>>> 151 kbs. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Are these download limits tagged to some time frame? Like if I do >>>>>>> say 7Gb per month then I'm safe? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>> Skunkworks mailing list >>>>>>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>>>>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>>>>>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>>>>>> Other lists >>>>>>> ------------- >>>>>>> Skunkworks announce: >>>>>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce >>>>>>> Science - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science >>>>>>> kazi - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> Skunkworks mailing list >>>>>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>>>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>>>>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>>>>> Other lists >>>>>> ------------- >>>>>> Skunkworks announce: >>>>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce >>>>>> Science - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science >>>>>> kazi - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Skunkworks mailing list >>>>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>>>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>>>> Other lists >>>>> ------------- >>>>> Skunkworks announce: >>>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce >>>>> Science - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science >>>>> kazi - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Skunkworks mailing list >>>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>>> Other lists >>>> ------------- >>>> Skunkworks announce: >>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce >>>> Science - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science >>>> kazi - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Rita Gitobu >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Skunkworks mailing list >>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>> Other lists >>> ------------- >>> Skunkworks announce: >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce >>> Science - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science >>> kazi - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general >>> >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Skunkworks mailing list >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >> Other lists >> ------------- >> Skunkworks announce: >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce >> Science - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science >> kazi - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general >> >> > > > -- > Rita Gitobu > > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > Other services @ http://my.co.ke > Other lists > ------------- > Skunkworks announce: > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce > Science - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science > kazi - http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general > >

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

14 Aug '09

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

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

14 Aug '09

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

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Google Chrome for Ubuntu
by David Njuki 14 Aug '09

14 Aug '09

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

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packet stream data networks
by gachuhi anthony 14 Aug '09

14 Aug '09

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

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

14 Aug '09

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

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Safaricom Modem for SALE
by mike oketch 14 Aug '09

14 Aug '09

Safaricom 3g Modem at only Ksh 3,400

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Apple Launching a Tablet
by mike oketch 13 Aug '09

13 Aug '09

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

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

13 Aug '09

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

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

13 Aug '09

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

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Mini Size Coca Cola Cooler
by Max Muraya 13 Aug '09

13 Aug '09

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

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Elections Technology
by Bernard Owuor 13 Aug '09

13 Aug '09

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

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Microsoft to buy sun
by Geoffrey Muthondu 13 Aug '09

13 Aug '09

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

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Census webpage
by Mark Mwangi 13 Aug '09

13 Aug '09

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

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Juniper
by Omondi douglas 13 Aug '09

13 Aug '09

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

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SECAM
by Josphat 13 Aug '09

13 Aug '09

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

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Managing UI complexity
by Geoffrey Muthondu 13 Aug '09

13 Aug '09

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

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

13 Aug '09

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

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Quickbooks Pro 2009
by mike oketch 13 Aug '09

13 Aug '09

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

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

13 Aug '09

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

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

13 Aug '09

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

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

13 Aug '09

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

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

13 Aug '09

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

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

13 Aug '09

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

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

13 Aug '09

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

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

13 Aug '09

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

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KPLC Bill
by Mark Mwangi 13 Aug '09

13 Aug '09

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

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

12 Aug '09

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

12 Aug '09

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

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

12 Aug '09

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

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Computer game
by Peter Muchemi 12 Aug '09

12 Aug '09

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

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Printronix printers
by Ken Etsula 12 Aug '09

12 Aug '09

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

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

12 Aug '09

Pinging www-real.wa1.b.yahoo.com [69.147.76.15] with 32 bytes of data: Reply from 69.147.76.15: bytes=32 time=313ms TTL=55 Reply from 69.147.76.15: bytes=32 time=301ms TTL=55 Reply from 69.147.76.15: bytes=32 time=298ms TTL=55 Reply from 69.147.76.15: bytes=32 time=364ms TTL=55 Ping statistics for 69.147.76.15: Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss), Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds: Minimum = 298ms, Maximum = 364ms, Average = 319ms Still doubting??? On Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 2:25 PM, Kevin Ouma <kevin.ouma(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Sorry previous question were meant for Riyaz. > > Kevin > > > On Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 2:25 PM, Kevin Ouma <kevin.ouma(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> When will u guys be on Seacom so that I can say goodbye to Safaricom ? >> >> Kevin >> >> >> On Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 1:55 PM, Riyaz Bachani < >> riyaz.bachani(a)ke.wananchi.com> wrote: >> >>> The cache servers were moved onto SEACOM, and the rest of the migration >>> is ongoing. >>> >>> R >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Joram Mwinamo" <joram.mwinamo(a)gmail.com> >>> To: "Skunkworks forum" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> >>> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 2:06:36 PM GMT +03:00 Iraq >>> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Zuku on Seacom? >>> >>> >>> Thats what i thought.....however I wont give up lobbying for them to move >>> coz after that.....safaricom can forget about my chums on 3g >>> >>> >>> On Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 1:25 PM, Areba Collins < arebacollins(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> >>> Everyone's moved to seacom leaving some idle capacity for zuku on sat. >>> :-) >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On 8/9/09, Gichuki John Chuksjonia < chuksjonia(a)gmail.com > wrote: >>> > Nah, thats not seacom...... >>> > >>> > On 8/10/09, Joram Mwinamo < joram.mwinamo(a)gmail.com > wrote: >>> >> Pinging www.l.google.com [74.125.39.99] with 32 bytes of data: >>> >> Reply from 74.125.39.99 : bytes=32 time=874ms TTL=52 >>> >> Reply from 74.125.39.99 : bytes=32 time=1021ms TTL=52 >>> >> Reply from 74.125.39.99 : bytes=32 time=1199ms TTL=52 >>> >> Request timed out. >>> >> >>> >> Ping statistics for 74.125.39.99 : >>> >> Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 3, Lost = 1 (25% loss), >>> >> Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds: >>> >> Minimum = 874ms, Maximum = 1199ms, Average = 1031ms >>> >> >>> >> I guess not but its faster than usual...... >>> >> >>> >> On Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 12:52 PM, John Macharia < kihahu(a)gmail.com > >>> wrote: >>> >> >>> >>> I disagree!!!!! >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On 8/10/09, mike oketch < mikeoketch(a)gmail.com > wrote: >>> >>>> >>> >>>> Ndugu ping tuone >>> >>>> >>> >>>> >>> >>>> >>> >>>> On Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 12:40 PM, Joram Mwinamo >>> >>>> < joram.mwinamo(a)gmail.com >wrote: >>> >>>> >>> >>>>> Youtube videos are downloading seamlessly. Is that a sign coz its >>> been >>> >>>>> damn slow in the past.... >>> >>>>> >>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>>>> Skunkworks mailing list >>> >>>>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>> >>>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>> >>>>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>> >>>>> Other lists >>> >>>>> ------------- >>> >>>>> Announce: >>> >>>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce >>> >>>>> Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science >>> >>>>> kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general >>> >>>>> >>> >>>> >>> >>>> >>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>>> Skunkworks mailing list >>> >>>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>> >>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>> >>>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>> >>>> Other lists >>> >>>> ------------- >>> >>>> Announce: >>> >>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce >>> >>>> Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science >>> >>>> kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general >>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> Skunkworks mailing list >>> >>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>> >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>> >>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>> >>> Other lists >>> >>> ------------- >>> >>> Announce: >>> >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce >>> >>> Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science >>> >>> kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general >>> >>> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> -- >>> >> Sent from my Voice Recognition Watch© >>> >> -------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> >> God is not an excuse for lack of discipline >>> >> -------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> >> Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate,but that we are >>> powerful >>> >> beyond measure.It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens >>> us.There >>> >> is >>> >> nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel >>> >> insecure >>> >> around you.As we let our own light shine, we consciously give other >>> people >>> >> permission to do the same. >>> >> As we are liberated from our fear,our presence automatically liberates >>> >> others. >>> >> >>> > >>> > >>> > -- >>> > -- >>> > Gichuki John Ndirangu, C.E.H , C.P.T.P, O.S.C.P >>> > I.T Security Analyst and Penetration Tester >>> > infosigmer(a)inbox.com >>> > >>> > {FORUM} http://lists.my.co.ke/pipermail/security/ >>> > http://nspkenya.blogspot.com/ >>> > http://chuksjonia.blogspot.com/ >>> > _______________________________________________ >>> > Skunkworks mailing list >>> > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>> > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>> > Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>> > Other lists >>> > ------------- >>> > Announce: >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce >>> > Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science >>> > kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general >>> > >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Its Possible! >>> http://www.itspossible.afraha.com >>> >>> Collins Areba Omwoyo >>> +254 735 824872 / +254 720 516758 >>> arebacollins[at]gmail[dot]com >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Skunkworks mailing list >>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>> Other lists >>> ------------- >>> Announce: >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce >>> Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science >>> kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Sent from my Voice Recognition Watch© >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> God is not an excuse for lack of discipline >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate,but that we are powerful >>> beyond measure.It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us.There is >>> nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure >>> around you.As we let our own light shine, we consciously give other people >>> permission to do the same. >>> As we are liberated from our fear,our presence automatically liberates >>> others. >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Skunkworks mailing list >>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>> Other lists >>> ------------- >>> Announce: >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce >>> Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science >>> kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Skunkworks mailing list >>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>> Other lists >>> ------------- >>> Announce: >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce >>> Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science >>> kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general >>> >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > Other services @ http://my.co.ke > Other lists > ------------- > Announce: > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce > Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science > kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general > -- Sent from my Voice Recognition Watch© -------------------------------------------------------------------- God is not an excuse for lack of discipline -------------------------------------------------------------------- Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate,but that we are powerful beyond measure.It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us.There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you.As we let our own light shine, we consciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our fear,our presence automatically liberates others.

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I walked the paths
by joe mwirigi 12 Aug '09

12 Aug '09

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

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

12 Aug '09

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

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Our Cities - Night Out
by ndungu stephen 12 Aug '09

12 Aug '09

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Sun server spare parts
by m mugo 12 Aug '09

12 Aug '09

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

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

12 Aug '09

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

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

12 Aug '09

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

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Google Code Jam
by Sammy Njoroge 12 Aug '09

12 Aug '09

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

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MySql Import
by Ogure Obunga 12 Aug '09

12 Aug '09

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

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

12 Aug '09

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

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

12 Aug '09

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

11 Aug '09

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

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

11 Aug '09

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

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

11 Aug '09

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

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

11 Aug '09

Those eating e-burgers, ndi mumemba

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Chip Plus Utility DvD
by mike oketch 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

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

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TATA
by ibtisam jamal 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

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

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

11 Aug '09

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

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

11 Aug '09

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

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python..
by David Mugo 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

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

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

11 Aug '09

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

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

11 Aug '09

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

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Old Version Softwares
by mike oketch 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

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

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

11 Aug '09

Joshua Mutinda " Musau " Phone #: 254 721 437283 1997 - Nairobi Primary School (904) 2001 - Lenana School (1379) 2008 - University Of Nairobi (6499) sheesh, too easy. On Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:30:52 +0300 kachero(a)hushmail.com wrote: >http://www.mteja.tk > >probably :-) > >On Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:28:22 +0300 Solomon Mburu ><solo.mburu(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>Musau, we are not interested in you chums right now, just give us > >>the link >>na utamaka! >> >>2009/8/11 Kiti Chigiri <kiti.chigiri(a)gmail.com> >> >>> link....i dare you >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 1:19 PM, Chris Mwirigi >><mwirigic(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> LINK >>>> >>>> >>>> On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 1:11 PM, nyarotho kennedy >><kenyarotho(a)gmail.com>wrote: >>>> >>>>> i was starting to get kinda bored in this office.........pour > >>the link. >>>>> >>>>> On 8/11/09, Thomas Kibui <thomas.kibui(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> > Do you have a site in the first place ? >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > 2009/8/11 Joshua Musau <kalekachali(a)yahoo.com> >>>>> > >>>>> >> Wordup skunks, >>>>> >> >>>>> >> If theres any web developer out there worth his salt. I >>dare him to >>>>> hack >>>>> >> into my site... am offering 10k. Let the games begin. >>>>> >> >>>>> >> >>>>> >> _______________________________________________ >>>>> >> Skunkworks mailing list >>>>> >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>>>> >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>>>> >> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>>>> >> Other lists >>>>> >> ------------- >>>>> >> Announce: >>>>> >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks- >>announce >>>>> >> Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi- >>bin/mailman/listinfo/science >>>>> >> kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi- >>bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general >>>>> >> >>>>> > >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> People should know when they are conquered. >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Skunkworks mailing list >>>>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>>>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>>>> Other lists >>>>> ------------- >>>>> Announce: >>>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks- >>announce >>>>> Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi- >>bin/mailman/listinfo/science >>>>> kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi- >>bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Skunkworks mailing list >>>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>>> Other lists >>>> ------------- >>>> Announce: >>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks- >>announce >>>> Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi- >>bin/mailman/listinfo/science >>>> kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi- >>bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general >>>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Skunkworks mailing list >>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>> Other lists >>> ------------- >>> Announce: >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks- >>announce >>> Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi- >bin/mailman/listinfo/science >>> kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi- >>bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general >>> >> >> >> >>-- >>Solomon Mburu >>P.O. Box 19343 - 00202 Nairobi >>Cell: (+254-0) 735 431041 >> >>Man is a gregarious animal and enjoys agreement as cows will >graze >>all the >>same way to the side of a hill! >> >>AND >> >>It is better to die in dignity than in the ignomity of ambiguous >>generosity! > >_______________________________________________ >Skunkworks mailing list >Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >Other services @ http://my.co.ke >Other lists >------------- >Announce: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi- >bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks-announce >Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science >kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general

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KPLC site
by Mark Mwangi 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

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

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SENIOR MANAGER - FACILITIES
by mike oketch 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

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

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PRODUCT DEVELOPEMENT ENGINEER
by mike oketch 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

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

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

11 Aug '09

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

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

11 Aug '09

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

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

11 Aug '09

http://www.mteja.tk probably :-) On Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:28:22 +0300 Solomon Mburu <solo.mburu(a)gmail.com> wrote: >Musau, we are not interested in you chums right now, just give us >the link >na utamaka! > >2009/8/11 Kiti Chigiri <kiti.chigiri(a)gmail.com> > >> link....i dare you >> >> >> On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 1:19 PM, Chris Mwirigi ><mwirigic(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> LINK >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 1:11 PM, nyarotho kennedy ><kenyarotho(a)gmail.com>wrote: >>> >>>> i was starting to get kinda bored in this office.........pour >the link. >>>> >>>> On 8/11/09, Thomas Kibui <thomas.kibui(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>> > Do you have a site in the first place ? >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > 2009/8/11 Joshua Musau <kalekachali(a)yahoo.com> >>>> > >>>> >> Wordup skunks, >>>> >> >>>> >> If theres any web developer out there worth his salt. I >dare him to >>>> hack >>>> >> into my site... am offering 10k. Let the games begin. >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> _______________________________________________ >>>> >> Skunkworks mailing list >>>> >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>>> >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>>> >> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>>> >> Other lists >>>> >> ------------- >>>> >> Announce: >>>> >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks- >announce >>>> >> Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi- >bin/mailman/listinfo/science >>>> >> kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi- >bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general >>>> >> >>>> > >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> People should know when they are conquered. >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Skunkworks mailing list >>>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>>> Other lists >>>> ------------- >>>> Announce: >>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks- >announce >>>> Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi- >bin/mailman/listinfo/science >>>> kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi- >bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general >>>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Skunkworks mailing list >>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>> Other lists >>> ------------- >>> Announce: >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks- >announce >>> Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi- >bin/mailman/listinfo/science >>> kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi- >bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Skunkworks mailing list >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >> Other lists >> ------------- >> Announce: >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks- >announce >> Science: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/science >> kazi: http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi- >bin/mailman/admin/kazi/general >> > > > >-- >Solomon Mburu >P.O. Box 19343 - 00202 Nairobi >Cell: (+254-0) 735 431041 > >Man is a gregarious animal and enjoys agreement as cows will graze >all the >same way to the side of a hill! > >AND > >It is better to die in dignity than in the ignomity of ambiguous >generosity!

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ROUTE OBJECT on AFrinic
by Thuo Wilson 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

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

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Kenya Data Netwok
by Mark Mwangi 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

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

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

11 Aug '09

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

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

11 Aug '09

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

11 Aug '09

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

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Linux versus Windows Servers
by wesley kiriinya 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

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

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

11 Aug '09

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

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

10 Aug '09

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

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

10 Aug '09

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

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Cheap Digital Sender
by mike oketch 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

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

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Dell Dealers
by Davis Waithaka 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

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

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

10 Aug '09

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

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Safaricom Tariffs
by Billy 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

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

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

10 Aug '09

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

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Unlocking Huwaei E160 modem
by Arthur Simiyu 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

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

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

10 Aug '09

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

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

10 Aug '09

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

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WebcamScanner
by Lmwangi 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

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

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

10 Aug '09

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

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

10 Aug '09

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

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zayari.com
by Penninah Kyulle 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

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

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

10 Aug '09

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

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List of all ISP's
by George Njoroge 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

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

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

10 Aug '09

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

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

10 Aug '09

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

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

10 Aug '09

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

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

10 Aug '09

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

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lol
by Davis Waithaka 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

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

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by Njuguna Waweru 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

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

09 Aug '09

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

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

09 Aug '09

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

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CCNA
by steve kyengo 09 Aug '09

09 Aug '09

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

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

09 Aug '09

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

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Ubuntu DVD
by mike oketch 09 Aug '09

09 Aug '09

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

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GSM Frequencies in Kenya
by Billy 09 Aug '09

09 Aug '09

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

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MIS system
by henry kamabi 09 Aug '09

09 Aug '09

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

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

08 Aug '09

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

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

08 Aug '09

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

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

08 Aug '09

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

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