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TECH SAVVY FRESH GRAD CVS REQUIRED URGENT
by Andrew Mecca 15 Aug '12

15 Aug '12

GUYS, Please ask your younger brothers and sisters who have just graduated from school to forward me there CVs for a very busy telco environment. I am looking for skills in - SQL - ORACLE DB - APPLICATION SUPPORT / WEB SERVICES / PROGRAMMING - BASIC NETWORKING AND TROUBLESHOOTING - WINDOWS/LINUX - TALENT - HARDWORKING - FAST LEARNER - ATTITUDE Send to axe360(a)gmail.com Will be forwarding the ones received today to HR for processing -- Thanks, Andrew

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Position Vacant
by Evans Ikua 15 Aug '12

15 Aug '12

*EXECUTIVE OFFICER – LINUX PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF KENYA* The Linux Professional Association of Kenya (LPA-Kenya) is a business membership organization whose main objective is to promote the commercial and professional use of Linux and other Free and Open Source Software (FOSS). The main aim of the association is to support its members by providing a credible central point of reference in the IT industry for FOSS. The LPA seeks to fill the position of Executive Officer. *Duties and Responsibilities:* 1. To run the LPA secretariat on a day to day basis 2. To oversee the execution of the LPA Strategic Plan 3. To develop and enhance LPA's membership recruitment 4. To carry out fund raising activities for the Association 5. To organize marketing and training events 6. To spearhead the Association's Media and Communication Strategy 7. To maintain a steady engagement with LPA members and partners *Qualifications and Skills* 1. At least a Degree Preferably in Business IT, Information and Communications, Marketing, or any related fields. 2. At least 3 year's working experience in Marketing, Communications, Advocacy or related field. 3. Experience in Fund raising 4. Ability to network and build communities 5. Excellent communication and organization skills 6. Good Internet and computing skills 7. Experience in event management 8. Excellent Management and Interpersonal skills 9. Self starter, able to work with limited supervision and deliver results This is a full time position with an attractive remuneration package and flexible working hours. To apply, please send your application to xo(a)lpakenya.org -- *---------------------------------------------------- Kind Regards, Evans Ikua,* lanetconsulting.com, lpi-eastafrica.org, ict-innovation.fossfa.net, Skype: @ikuae Cell: +254-722-955831

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Re: [Skunkworks] GoTV Rant - Well startimes is here etc
by Thuo Wilson 15 Aug '12

15 Aug '12

Much said - today is August 15th - what do you say..... What options do i have, don't want ot install a dish nway.... Zuku, Gotv Startimes any-other? Is gotv dvb-T2 or dvb-T? Don't want to be locked to "some" network. Want to watch free-to-air channels all the time... Want better video/audio outputs like HDMI/Component etc Can i watch free-to-air even after expiry of the monthly subscription on gotv. BTW - Startime have free to air channels really? Wilson./ On 29 March 2012 17:01, Brian L <lusiola(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Curious question here, are those satellites covering East Africa? > According to a contributor on wikipedia Astra 2A only does SD which > really is not going to look terrific on those amazing led lit panels. > About ASTRA 4B there isn't that much information about it, hence > questioning about its coverage. > Someone on this list on one of my previous rants had mentioned BskyB > having its content available in Kenya, could this be it? > > On Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 4:49 PM, Kevin Omondi <kevin.ouma(a)gmail.com>wrote: > >> My question is how many people will afford led tvs .unless Samsung comes >> with a separate set top box this concept will not work. It's dead on arrival >> >> >> >> >> On Thursday, March 29, 2012, TheBigBoss wrote: >> >>> Samsung TV is coming in August 2012 in Kenya with 30 free channels... >>> It's entirely free and will be available on their new Samsung LED TV >>> which will have a built-in decoder (until Multichoice try to change the >>> law as in South Africa broadcasting free TV by satellite is forbidden) >>> >>> Read article on Standard - >>> http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/InsidePage.php?id=2000054901&cid=456 >>> >>> And yes DSTV sucks !! Monopoly, price increase... by the way, did they >>> kept the dollar at 86 during the shilling plunge, I don't remember ?? >>> >>> Any of you tried the Sony Internet TV... was really interested >>> especially to see movies on YouTube but I haven't check yet, is their a >>> browser Flash enable in the TV to check other video websites ?? >>> >>> >>> >>> On 29 March 2012 11:39, Okechukwu <okechukwu(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> @John - Not necessarily the highest bidder. For example, in the case >>> of EPL, the Government of Nigeria did petition the EPL that >>> Multichoice has not right to say they are negotiating on behalf of >>> Nigeria, and since there were alternatives with good viewership, the >>> EPL agreed, and that is why there is SuperSport 3Ni which mostly >>> doesn't broadcast all EPL matches since they do not have the full >>> rights. >>> >>> ./Ok3ch >>> >>> On Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 11:36 AM, John Doe <fivepings(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> > Good luck to wananchi. >>> > >>> > TV rights are likely to always be sold to the higest bidder.... >>> > >>> > On Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 9:48 AM, geoffrey gitagia <ggitagia(a)gmail.com> >>> > wrote: >>> >> >>> >> Why doesnt wananchi go Digital TV? i have a particular problem with >>> >> satellite in that it needs installation >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> On Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 9:39 AM, Brian L <lusiola(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>> Wananchi is proposing that DSTV should not have sole rights / >>> monopoly on >>> >>> content especially that content being EPL. >>> >>> If these rights are shared amongst content providers, I believe TV in >>> >>> Kenya and Africa at large will stand a chance for competition thus >>> opening >>> >>> up more investments. >>> >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Mar 28, 2012 at 7:03 PM, John Doe <fivepings(a)gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> >>> >>>> >>> >>>> What is wananchi proposing? >>> >>>> >>> >>>> >>> >>>> Sent from my iPad >>> >>>> >>> >>>> On Mar 28, 2012, at 6:26 PM, Bernard Mwagiru <bmwagiru(a)gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> >>> >>>> Another thread on the failure in the full migration to digital Tv, >>> not >>> >>>> these sideshows. >>> >>>> >>> >>>> Sometime back, the CCK rubbished attempts remarks by Nzioka Waita >>> on his >>> >>>> attempts at "bulldozing" the regulator into freeing radio spectrum >>> >>>> frequencies. >>> >>>> >>> >>>> They should learn from FCC here http://goo.gl/Njaiv. >>> >>>> >>> >>>> ./bernard >>> >>>> >>> >>>> >>> >>>> On Wed, Mar 28, 2012 at 5:36 PM, Brian L <lusiola(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>>> >>> >>>>> First: The fall of smart tv >>> >>>>> Second: Price increment on GoTV subscription >>> >>>>> Third: Still no sign of a new GoTV package for Kenya >>> >>>>> >>> >>>>> This is not how we shall grow our terrestrial Digital TV migration. >>> >>>>> >>> >>>>> While I rant is there an increment of the subscription on DSTV >>> >>>>> packages? >>> >>>>> >>> >>>>> I hope what Wananchi are lobbying for will go through, that the >>> >>>>> monopoly ceases. >>> >>>>> >>> >>>>> -- >>> >>>>> Lusiola Brian >>> >>>>> |3 R 1 /-\ |\| >>> >>>>> >>> >>>>> >>> >>>>> >>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>>>> Skunkworks mailing list >>> >>>>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>> >>>>> ------------ >>> >>>>> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >>> >>>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>> >>>>> ------------ >>> >>>>> >>> >>>>> Skunkworks Rules >>> >>>>> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/vi<http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94> >>> >>> >> >> -- >> Sent from Gmail Mobile >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Skunkworks mailing list >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >> ------------ >> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >> ------------ >> >> Skunkworks Rules >> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >> ------------ >> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >> > > > > -- > Lusiola Brian > |3 R 1 /-\ |\| > > > > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > ------------ > List info, subscribe/unsubscribe > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > ------------ > > Skunkworks Rules > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > ------------ > Other services @ http://my.co.ke >

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ICT Board Website
by Norman Boinett 15 Aug '12

15 Aug '12

Seems the ICT Board website has been compromised (hacked) www.ict.go.ke

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Jon "maddog" Hall to give the keynote address at the Software Freedom Day 2012 Kenya
by Evans Ikua 15 Aug '12

15 Aug '12

Software Freedom Day 2012* - 1st September 2012 *Open Source Developers Challenge *- 31st August 2012 Strathmore University, Nairobi* Theme:* “An Innovative, Open Future for Sustainable Socio-Economic Development”* The success of the Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) development model has made immeasurable contributions to the development of information and communication technology (ICT). FOSS is software that gives the user the freedom to use, to alter and to share it. Since the software source code is readily available, the users are able to make changes to suit their requirements. FOSS therefore has very many benefits compared to the proprietary and closed source alternatives. This openness means that FOSS is the embodiment of innovation and collaboration. This leads to better software, and ease of access to technology. The end result is that better and affordable solutions become available to enhance the quality of life of people from all over the world. This is is even more evident in poor countries where the large masses of unemployed youth can easily arm themselves with technology tools that can give them an opportunity to earn a living and improve their quality of life. Today, open source runs most of the technologies that we use. More than half of all mobile devices being sold run the open source Android operating system. More than a 3rd of worlds Domain Name Server (DNS), run on BIND, literally the glue that keeps the Internet together, which is open source. Over 70% of the web pages on the Internet are hosted on the open source Apache web server, while about 95% of the world's super computers run on Linux, arguably the most successful open source project. Nearly all the popular social media applications like Facebook, Twitter, Google, LinkedIn, YouTube etc, are built on open source tools. The Internet would probably not be as pervasive as we know it today if it was not for free and open source software. Today we have a future that promises openness. The Kenya Government is only the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to launch Open Data. The Open Educational Resources and Open Learning are becoming important resources. The Wikipedia (built on open source) is a blazing success in Open Content development and collaboration. *The Software Freedom Day 2012 (1st September 2012) *The Software Freedom day is a concept that was started by the Software Freedom Foundation and is aimed to celebrate the FOSS movement and community. It is also meant to educate the public about the benefits of using FOSS. SFD is held every 3rd Saturday of September and organized by local FOSS communities. However, a team organizing an SFD event in their locality are free to alter the date to suit the local requirements and circumstances. LPA-Kenya last organized the SFD in 2007. We are now planning this event to be a yearly celebration in line with our strategic plan. The conference will also be preceded by various training workshops which are aimed at imparting practical skills in the leading open source tools, which will be facilitated by some of the leading open source experts in Kenya. This year´s SFD Kenya will be graced by Jon ¨maddog¨ Hall, the Director of Linux International. Mr Hall, or maddog as he is widely known, is a globally renowned Open Source advocate, having supported the early development of Linux. This involvement brought him to a very close working relationship with Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux. He has worked for Western Electric Corporation, Aetna Life and Casualty, Bell Laboratories, Digital Equipment Corporation, VA Linux Systems, and SGI. It was during his time with Digital that he initially became interested in Linux, and was instrumental in obtaining equipment and resources for Linus Torvalds to accomplish his first port, to Digital's Alpha platform. He resides in the USA. The guests of honour will be the Hon. Prof. Ayiecho Olweny, the Assistant Minister in the Ministry of Education and Dr Bitange Ndemo, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Communications. Other distinguished guests will be senior leaders in Government, Academia and from the business community. *Open Source Developer Challenge (31st August 2012)* Along with the SFD, the Linux Professional Institute (East Africa) will sponsor the Open Source Developers challenge. This event is targeted at students who are interested in developing software applications and solutions using Open Source tools. This challenge is open to students in all Universities and tertiary training institutions who are studying Computer Science and other related courses. There will be various prizes to be won e.g. laptops, tablets, smart phones, training manuals, LPI exam vouchers and many more. The winners will be announced and awarded during the cocktail that will be hosted on the evening of Friday, 31st August 2012. Project submissions will be done through the IT Heads of Departments or Deans. *Conference Objectives:* 1. Celebrate the FOSS Movement in Kenya 2. Officially launch the LPA-Kenya strategic plan 3. Raise Awareness about FOSS in the public and private sector and the general public 4. Create interest about FOSS in Educational institutions 5. Present FOSS opportunities suitable to the local industry. 6. Bring the local FOSS community together for networking opportunities 7. Inspire the upcoming generation of Open Source developers and systems administrators 8. Present opportunities for FOSS Business models Along with the SFD event, LPA Kenya will also conduct various training workshops on leading open source tools in the week preceding the conference. for more information and booking details, please visit the LPA website at www.lpakenya.org -- *---------------------------------------------------- Kind Regards, Evans Ikua,* lanetconsulting.com, lpi-eastafrica.org, ict-innovation.fossfa.net, Skype: @ikuae Cell: +254-722-955831

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Airtel 1000 promotion - SHAM !!!
by ndungu stephen 15 Aug '12

15 Aug '12

Ati call for 200, get 1000 bob, use before midnight.. And get this.. (1) ur credit has to kwish b4 you can access bonus (2) you cant call internationally to spend that 1000 ------------------- Its a mirage, when you reach, you find a lake full of crap.

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Internet parklands area
by Compuline Kenya 15 Aug '12

15 Aug '12

Hii all, Those who reside in parklands area..which un-limted,reliable,internet offer do you recommend pliz advice Thank you Rgds Chege

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Cisco 891 Router
by Boniface 15 Aug '12

15 Aug '12

Dear Skunks, Anyone stocking the above router. Kindly inbox me your prices. Regards /Bonz

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Looking for a touchscreen for a restaurant
by Peter Muchemi 15 Aug '12

15 Aug '12

Dear All, Am looking for a set of touchscreens to be installed in a restaurant. Either a dump screen or a complete computer set. Anyone dealing with then or knows someone. Will appreciate. Regards -- Peter Muchemi Software Developer Electra Software Ltd http://www.software.co.ke +254 722 320986

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Bulk SMS - Indicative charges
by m mugo 14 Aug '12

14 Aug '12

Hi good people. What are the going market rates that I should expect from a PRSP when buying Bulk SMS, short Code, etc. Regards, M. Mugo

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BILL vs. JOBS for the freestyle-hip-hop loving techies
by James Nzomo 14 Aug '12

14 Aug '12

Just a little something for your amusement......Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njos57IJf-0&feature=fvwrel _______________________________________________ *The value of a prototype is in the education it gives you, * *not in the code it's made of. ** * _______________________________________________ * *

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(no subject)
by Njoroge.kibe 14 Aug '12

14 Aug '12

Hi yall who has that email of a tester and developer which had the title "Why you should respect testers" or something close to that. Sent from Samsung Mobile

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Safaricom Night Shift- dreams in megabytes
by Joseph Maina 14 Aug '12

14 Aug '12

wonders will never cease have u heard of the latest from safaricom buy 1.5gb get 750 mb free but use only at night... 10 pm to 8 am... dreams in megabytes...

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Cell Phone Signal Booster
by Brian Ngure 14 Aug '12

14 Aug '12

Hi All, Another request. Anyone know where I can get a cell phone booster for a house? Something small and inexpensive? Something like this (but cheaper [?] ): http://www.digitalantenna.com/prods/cellbooster_4KSBR-50U_smallbuildingrepe… -- Regards Brian Ngure

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Metal Asset Tags
by David Njuki 14 Aug '12

14 Aug '12

Are there any suppliers of Metal Asset tags on the list? -- ˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ Regards, David Njuki @njukey [Google,Twitter,Yahoo]

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Vexim mail server admin
by Emmanuel 14 Aug '12

14 Aug '12

Hi list. Any Exim mail server sysadmins, please contact me offlist for an urgent Job. -- *Regards, Emmanuel *

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PayPal Withdrawal
by Stephen Wanjau 14 Aug '12

14 Aug '12

Hello folks, I would like to withdraw some $ from my PayPal account. Contact me offlist. //Stephen

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Telkom mobile internet
by geoffrey gitagia 14 Aug '12

14 Aug '12

Hey guys what's up with Telkoms internet? Been out since yesterday. And what are their contacts...their site is also dodgy

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Kids Trikes (Tricycles) for Skunknlings
by Odhiambo Washington 14 Aug '12

14 Aug '12

Hello Skunks:-) Does anyone know if there is a shop in KE that sells high quality, safety-conscious kids tricycles, like those from Kettler in the US<http://www.kettlerusa.com/toys/tricycles> ? I have gone around (there is a Bikes shop at Sarit), I wasn't impressed by the quality of the tricycles. I haven't visited the Bikes shop at Yaya Centre yet, but I am told it is related to the one at Sarit - so they must be stocking same quality stuff.... -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler.

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Java App/USSD
by Victor Kisovi 13 Aug '12

13 Aug '12

Hi good people, Am wondering whether it's possible to create a Java app that will be run on mobile device by dialing a USSD code? Help me out. -- Regards, Victor Kisovi +254 726 723 360

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Jarvis(Ironman).. reality check!
by Patrick Kariuki 13 Aug '12

13 Aug '12

Found somewhere in the boot parameters.

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Kenya becomes the first African beneficiary of IBM research lab
by Paul Kukubo 13 Aug '12

13 Aug '12

*Press Release* * * *Kenya becomes the first African beneficiary of IBM research lab* *August 13, 2012, Nairobi, Kenya – *The government today announced the opening of the first IBM research lab in Kenya. This makes Nairobi the premier location for IBM research in the African continent.** The lab, a collaboration between Kenya and IBM East Africa, will see the partners each contribute $10 million dollars (Ksh830 million), over a period of five years. Earlier today, President Mwai Kibaki and IBM Global Chief Executive Officer, Ginni Rometty signed a memorandum of understanding to officially flag-off the setting up of the lab. “Kenya vision is to become the top ICT hub in the continent. IBM’s commitment to undertake the proposed research agenda will contribute greatly to our national priorities as part of Kenya’s Vision 2030 agenda,” said His Excellency Honorable Mwai Kibaki, President of Kenya. “We look forward to delivering world-class research and innovation through the partnership and playing an important role as an IT leader on the African continent.” It is projected that the lab will not only drive innovation but help market Kenya as a leading modern services economy. The research agendas will be defined by both parties and will have a strong emphasis on solving home-based and African problems. The project will greatly benefit the momentum already established in cutting-edge mobile money technology, contribute to the creation of high-value jobs, and bring significant prestige for Kenya. “IBM continues to expand its operations in key growth markets and we plan to lead the way by bringing Africa into our global network of IBM Research laboratories,” said Dr. John E. Kelly III, IBM senior vice president and director of IBM Research. “We will work closely with leading African scientists and engineers from academia, government and industry to address some of their most pressing challenges and greatest opportunities.” The Ministry of Information and Communications through the Kenya ICT board will implement the project, which will see Kenyans also gain in knowledge diffusion. Speaking on the partnership, PS, Ministry of Information and Communications, Dr Bitange Ndemo said: "In today’s world, innovation is the main lever for a competitive national economy, is a source of employment, and has the potential to improve lives. The IBM research lab, will not only rubber stamp Kenya as Africa’s leader in ICT, but will help the country to transform into a knowledge based economy.” He was speaking at a press briefing held at Kenya ICT Board offices, and attended by Paul Kukubo, CEO, Kenya ICT Board, Robert Morris, Vice President, Services Research IBM, Michael Browne, IBM Research, Director of Technical Strategy, Kumar Bhaskaran and Program Director Technology & Strategy at IBM Research, Shanghai, China. Others were Mugo Kibati, Director General Vision 2030, Josphat Karanja, Head of Infrastructure, Kenya Education Network (KENET), Takreem El-Tohamy, IBM General Manager, Middle East and Africa and Tony Mwai, Country General Manager for IBM East Africa. The research lab is timely coming on the heels of Konza Techno City Conference in which the country rallied to attract investors into the silicon park that will drive Kenya towards achieving middle-income status. Under the partnership, Kenya will provide the necessary environment, the physical space, facilitate the lab setting up, while IBM will provide senior specialists, intellectual property and will operate the Lab as part of its world-class network of global research labs. Both partners are also expected to oversee governance structures at the facility jointly. “The Kenya ICT Board has various projects that will compliment the work of the IBM lab. These are in software certification, open data, enterprise incubation and support for public sector digitisation,” Mr Paul Kukubo, the CEO of Kenya ICT Board, said. “We see IBM as a great partner in advancing the agenda the board’s transformation of Kenya,” Mr Kukubo added. The research facility is expected to be operational this September and will have its base in Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi. Africa will be the 12th laboratory in the world-wide IBM network of labs, joining existing labs in Australia, Brazil, China, Japan, India, Ireland, Israel, Switzerland and the United States, as IBM continues to expand its research operations in key growth markets. *ENDS* *Background Information:* *About Kenya ICT Board* The Kenya ICT Board was established by HE President Mwai Kibaki, as a state corporation under the State Corporations Act Cap. 446 on 19th February 2007. The Kenya ICT Board’s mission is to champion and actively enable Kenya to adopt and exploit ICT, through promotion of partnerships, investments and infrastructure growth for socio economic enrichment. Its vision is that Kenya becomes a top ten global ICT hub by 2030. Capacity building programs are needed to establish a national strategy to properly address skills and training issues. Such strategy would need the input, cooperation, and commitment of many parties. It needs to be led by the industry and involve partnerships with the government and education and training providers. * * * * *IBM Research* - Africa will join existing labs in Australia, Brazil, China, India, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Switzerland and the United States. IBM Research laboratories are credited with the creation of many of the foundations of information technology, including the invention of relational database, disk storage, DRAM memory and much more. IBM Research has been recognized with 5 Nobel Prizes, and many leading scientific and technical medals and awards. Recently IBM Research created a question-answering supercomputer called Watson that defeated the champions of a major televised quiz show, showing its ability to match humans in answering a wide range of free text questions. *For more information, contact Ms. Phyllis Nyambura, Communications, The Kenya ICT Board. Tel: 0700 396 433. Email: **pnyambura(a)ict.go.ke* * * Paul Kukubo Chief Executive Officer, Kenya ICT Board PO Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya 12th Floor, Teleposta Towers Koinange Street Tel +254 20 2089061, +254 20 2211960 Fax: +254 20 2211962 website: www.ict.go.ke local content project: www.tandaa.co.ke, www.facebook.com/tandaakenya twitter:@tandaaKENYA BPO Project: www. doitinkenya.co.ke Digital Villages Project: www.pasha.co.ke personal contacts _______________ Cell: + 254 717 180001 skype: kukubopaul googletalk: pkukubo personal blog: www.paulkukubo.co.ke personal twitter: @pkukubo ____________________ Vision: Kenya becomes a top ten global ICT hub Mission: To champion and actively enable Kenya to adopt and exploit ICT, through promotion of partnerships, investments and infrastructure growth for socio economic enrichment

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AD: iPad 2
by James Muendo 13 Aug '12

13 Aug '12

Hi, Am selling off my iPad 2, 16GB, White in colour. If interested get in touch offlist. This is a quick sale. Regards, -- James M. Muendo P.O Box 28016 - 00200, Nairobi. Mobile: +254720 100 547 Skype:tim.rick | Twitter: @MMuendo | gtalk: timrick | Web: www.muendo.co.ke <james(a)muendo.co.ke> <http://muendoshead.blogspot.com/>

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Reasons u dont wanna see a Software Tester
by Benjamin 13 Aug '12

13 Aug '12

Lets all love testers with all our hearts. because they see what we dont see world testers day.

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Dooms day for ICT Board
by Victor Yegon 13 Aug '12

13 Aug '12

Finally http://www.ict.go.ke/ is down See error below jtablesession::Store Failed DB function failed with error number 1146 Table 'ictgok_ictnew.jos_session' doesn't exist SQL=INSERT INTO `jos_session` ( `session_id`,`time`,`username`,`gid`,`guest`,`client_id` ) VALUES ( '5e0252a8f1360ef29eab726bedef93fe','1344841723','','0','1','0' ) -- Regards, Yegon Victor | Web Specialist/Internet Consultant | Extra IT Solutions Tel:+254 725 309 370 | Website:http://www.extraitsolutions.com |

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IDE to SATA or SATA to IDE Adapter
by Brian Ngure 13 Aug '12

13 Aug '12

Hi All, Anyone know where I get something like this locally? http://www.amazon.com/IDE-SATA-Adapter/dp/B000RK89M4 -- Regards Brian Ngure

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Developer Needed
by Sham Kanji 13 Aug '12

13 Aug '12

Hi All, Our company is looking for a web developer, 3 month position with possibility of full time position. Requirements: PHP, MySQL, jQuery, Ajax, mobile and apps, and other relevant web based requirements. Plus, HTML, some design skills, etc. Must be available immediately and will have to be ready to go. Must have good strong work ethic and abilities to work in a team environment and under strong guidance. Starting 40-50K per month with increase based on performance. Only serious candidates need apply: Send you CV and portfolio to shamhad(a)kanji.ca Position is available immediately. Sham

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Reconciliation software
by mash lists 13 Aug '12

13 Aug '12

Guys, Would anyone have an idea on where to get the above? Preferably opensource.

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Single/Dual Monitor Stands
by Michuki Mwangi 13 Aug '12

13 Aug '12

Hi Folks, Anyone know where i can find Single/dual freestanding monitor stands locally?. Something similar to this http://tinyurl.com/99hfn3t Thanks, Michuki.

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BRAND NEW DESKTOP HP 6000 PRO -SFF
by Alex Kirkpatrick 12 Aug '12

12 Aug '12

Specs: 2GB RAM (DDR3) Core 2 Duo Processor 500GB HDD Light Scribe DVD Writer ....And many more specs Plus: 19 inch TFT Monitor At 37,000/= if interested hola -- *Alex Kirkpatrick* *51010-00100 GPO Nairobi* 0736201379

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hell hath no fury like a programmer scorned
by David Njuguna 12 Aug '12

12 Aug '12

Just curious, how often do programmers in Kenya get shafted (either forced to) by project stakeholders? I would like to hear some stories. I have enough to write 'a Peeling Back the Mask - Njuguna Njuguna.'

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Re: [Skunkworks] [EANOG] The East Africa Internet Exchange Point-- Where are we?
by Stan Ngure 11 Aug '12

11 Aug '12

Great Riyaz, Guys, keep em coming. On Monday, July 30, 2012, Riyaz Bachani wrote: > People, pls add to this list: > > Ugandan operators present at KIXP include Warid, Roke, MTN ?, Orange? , > others ... ? > Ethopian operators present at KIXP through BCS > > Kenyan operators at UIXP include BCS, Simbanet/Wananchi, KDN, Orange? , > others ... ? > > Kenyan operators at TIX include Simbanet/Wananchi, BCS?, KDN/6telecom ? , > others ... ? > > Rwanda has BSC which gets transit through TZ and should be peered there > shortly, if not already. BCS is peering already in RW. > > The thing is no operator currently runs "one network" when it comes to IP > - so you have to understand what ranges they advertise where etc. > But each of the above can do a regional solution if a customer specified > exactly what they need. > > Incidentally - who runs the SEACOM IP network on here ? They also have a > good chance to achieve regional peering if not already available. > They're present in every country, and had IP POPs they were setting up. > > All the major telcos that have regional networks also have projects to > consolidate their IP networks into "one network". Timeframe unknown. > > R > > > > > On Thu, Jul 26, 2012 at 7:38 PM, Stan Ngure <stanngure(a)gmail.com<javascript:_e({}, 'cvml', 'stanngure(a)gmail.com');> > > wrote: > >> Thanks Riyaz, >> >> Point 2 is great. Is it possible to share these operators so we explore a >> some working formulae. >> >> On point 3, a small fee to consumer of for this service can always be >> negotiated, the ultimate objective is a wow experience for EA users. >> Pulling in the stakeholders with lamda capacity and techies would be >> great and possibly the regulators. >> >> By the way does the East African Community have an ICT body of some sort? >> >> >> >> On Thursday, July 26, 2012, Riyaz Bachani wrote: >> >> Sorry - the next steps ... >> >> Maybe those who can afford to get to AfPif should have this discussion in >> a forum there & come up with some people willing to take some action points >> on this. >> >> Secondly, as EANOG - we can get together and debate this issue a little >> more as techies. We've missed our July session, and this can make up for >> that - when is a good date for people ? We need to try pull in any key >> stakeholders in this too - it's only going to take a couple of operators >> who see the business case & can execute to get it done. >> >> Finally - there's already people doing this under the radar like I said - >> and we can just wait & they'll soon come knocking on your doors for your >> regional business :) >> >> R >> >> >> >> On Thu, Jul 26, 2012 at 6:30 PM, Riyaz Bachani <bachani(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Stan, >> >> Speaking up a bit late ... some of us had actually tossed this idea >> around on a list a couple of months ago >> >> 1. As it is right now there actually does seem to be a regional exchange >> building up unintentionally - everyone who transits through Kenya & Kenyan >> operators is being peered at KIXP, so that includes UG, RW, Ethiopia ... so >> they're able to access Kenyan content, and vice versa. >> Note this isn't really intentional, and obviously there could be better >> commercial models for this. >> As a consumer right now - you can make sure you're using one of these >> ISPs in both countries I guess ... and this type of model works for >> "content" actually - but I would want more ... >> >> 2. I know there are plans for various operators to peer at more IXPs and >> build "regional networks". Currently some Kenyan operators have started >> peering at UG, TZ, RW exchange points. The UG IXPs already peer in Kenya as >> we see from point 1. If you let this run its course, then slowly you will >> have 3-4 regional operators that have networks covering all countries. >> >> 3. If you ask me - I would advocate still for the same thing I did in the >> other discussion - there needs to be someone who can just light up a lamda >> on fiber between the countries. Or for operators to swap capacity at a >> lamda level. This means that now there is 10G capacity running between the >> countries. It's not just content that uses that capacity - these operators >> can run IP networks & sell IP transit to customers regionally. If they can >> build up scale, the price of bandwidth can start at $10 per MB regionally >> and even come down to $1 per MB. Then we have a model similar to that of >> the rest of the world. >> So it's not just content that can drive this - but also IP Transit. And >> IP is a much better way to be selling our capacities than the STM-1 and >> STM-4 level everyone is doing. >> People already have 10G running from Mombasa to the Kenyan border. Others >> have 10G from Kampala to the UG border. We need to join the dots. There is >> a clear business case. >> >> 4. There are problems with model 3 above - some of these are related to >> some countries that don't just sell dark fiber. So independent operators >> HAVE to buy capacity on a per MB basis from the govt or govt operator - and >> so that price will always remain your base minimum for that country. >> Other problems ... ??? >> >> R >> >> >> >> >> >> On Thu, Jul 26, 2012 at 3:42 PM, Stan Ngure <stanngure(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> So team, >> >> How can consumers/content providers push this agenda? >> >> >> >> On Monday, July 23, 2012, Kivuva wrote: >> >> As an internet user footing the bill through my wallet, I'm not only >> interested with the speed of access, but also the pricing. I think >> >> _______________________________________________ >> eanog mailing list >> eanog(a)lists.my.co.ke <javascript:_e({}, 'cvml', 'eanog(a)lists.my.co.ke');> >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/eanog >> >> > -- Kind Regards, _______________________________________________________ Stan Ngure

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HDMI port problem
by Leonard Kore 11 Aug '12

11 Aug '12

Hi guys, My laptop cant connect to the TV(Samsung series 5) via the hdmi cable. Tried a different laptop with the same cable works perfectly. Could my hdmi port be spoilt?...and how much could it be to replace. Somebody suggested changing the resolutions...tried that no change! -- Leonard Kore @iLabAfrica-Strathmore University

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#EK – ALL IS NOT WELL AT TEAM KENYA CAMP…
by Oliver Ndegwa 10 Aug '12

10 Aug '12

#EK – ALL IS NOT WELL AT TEAM KENYA CAMP… Kenya came into the London Olympics with high hopes, everyone confident that we would surpass the performance of Beijing four years ago where Team Kenya scooped six gold, four silver and four bronze medals. But the pre-Games tension between the National Olympic Committee of Kenya and Athletics Kenya has thrown Kenya’s campaign to the dogs. It is sad watching our sports officials, with their bloated egos, fighting turf wars at the expense of the country’s respected name and image. Many will wonder just how Vivian Cheruiyot, the double world champion (5,000 and 10,000 metres) faded away badly in the opening day’s 10,000m final and indeed why London Marathon champion Mary Keitany failed to get a medal in the marathon last Sunday. Questions arise from the women’s steeplechase debacle and the fact that we have just Hellen Obiri in Wednesday’s 1,500m semi-finals or how we failed to break the 44-year jinx in the men’s 10,000m. Well the answer to these questions is simple: Our officials have let us down terribly and they must do the honourable thing and take the long walk away from managing sport in the country. Period. Management abandoned officials We raised the flag when a dozen officials from Kenya’s Olympics management team literally abandoned athletes to rush to a pre-season camp in Bristol that meant little in terms of quality preparations, especially for distance runners. We saw Ezekiel Kemboi travel to Bristol, and then flee back home due to the atrocious conditions there, where the recalcitrant NOCK officials set up camp merely to rake in their $300-a-day allowances, totally ignoring the fact that serious competition awaited the team at the Olympic Stadium. The tab was picked by the toiling taxpayer. There was drama as Vivian’s husband and personal coach, along with one of the team’s coaches and doctor were locked out of the Olympic Village by the NOCK team led by executive officer Stephen arap Soi and general team manager James Chacha, leaving Vivian, our red-hot medal hope, in tears. Vivian was shattered and it was hardly surprising that she failed to pick herself up and take the battle to Tirunesh Dibaba. This didn’t bother Soi and his team who have misused the trust bestowed upon them by NOCK chairman, our legend Kipchoge Keino, who, as a respected member of the International Olympic Committee, is playing multiple roles here, delegating the management of Team Kenya to Soi, Chacha and company. Personal wars Vivian’s loss on Day One should have fired a wake-up call, but rather than address the issue, Soi and company continued with their personal wars with Athletics Kenya, declaring the AK chairman, Isaiah Kiplagat, persona non grata at the Olympic Village. As the selfish turf wars continued, we lost the men’s 10,000m, where Wilson Kiprop, winner of the controversial trials in Oregon, pulled out with an injury that the Team Kenya officials knew about at the Kasarani camp but failed to address. What a shame! AK’s decision to hold the trials in Oregon will seriously be questioned, as will Soi’s decision to lock out one of the team’s medics while knowing that some of the athletes, like steeplechaser Lydia Rotich, who is asthmatic, needed round the clock, personal medical attention. Journalists critical of Soi and the NOCK management team have been declared unwanted guests at the Olympic Village, Soi’s team eager to sweep the management rot under the carpet as medals continue to, painfully, slip away from our grasp. Many joyriders The issue of joyriders in Team Kenya hasn’t been addressed, while the rather unprofessional manner in which distribution of training and competition kit has been managed here continues to irk the athletes, with some of them, like swimmers Jason and David Dunford, taking no chances and purchasing their own strip. As things stand here, Kenyans should be prepared for the worst, unless Prime Minister Raila Odinga, here for the final days of the Games, works out wonders to lift the dying Kenyan spirit. Unless this happens, I can only predict just three more gold medals from Pamela Jelimo (800m), David Rudisha (800m) and Wilson Kipsang (marathon). Forget about the women’s 5,000m, men’s 5,000m or even women’s 1,500m where the gold medals belong to Tirunesh Dibaba, Dejen Gebremeskel and Fantou Magiso, all of Ethiopia, respectively. No personalised training Unless the Prime Minister cracks the whip, and unless we see the backs of the NOCK officials who have seriously let the athletes and the country down, we should not expect sporting glory to come any time soon. The issue of pre-Games training, lack of focus by AK’s top management and the absence of personalised training for our athletes are issues we will tackle another day. Meanwhile, we await the report of the Parliamentary team investigating similar mismanagement of the Kenyan team at the last All Africa Games in Maputo where the same officials are implicated. Will we ever learn? Source: Anonymous tweet from London

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[SKUNKWORKS] JKUAT Grad with Oracle training
by Martin Gicheru 10 Aug '12

10 Aug '12

I am forwarding this request I got from a tweep, so if you respond I forward them to him. A company is looking for a JKUAT graduate who has also done Oracle (preferably a dude), holla at me if that's you. -- Regards, Martin Gicheru|Business Development|Techweez Solutions Email ID: martin(a)techweez.com | Tel:254721906171 | Website: http://www.techweez.com | Skype ID: martingicheru | Twitter ID:martingicheru | Gtalk: martin(a)techweez.com

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Fwd: Smart Products
by martin chege 10 Aug '12

10 Aug '12

Good afternoon, Please use this link for the specs of the HTC Jetstream Tablet ( http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_jetstream-4141.php) We will receive another consinement on 17th August, 2012. The following will be available; 1. HTC Jetstream Tablet (35000/=) 2. HTC Rezound Smartphone (32000/=) 3. Motorolla Atrix Smartphone (Price to be confirmed) 4. Other Smart Phones (to be confirmed on or before 17th) Yuo can use the above website to check out the specs of the other products. Other devices can be made available on demand. Kind Regards, Dennis. 0723404553

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ENGINEERING ATTACHMENT - ELECTRICAL
by Bonny Moses 10 Aug '12

10 Aug '12

Hi guys, anyone with leads where I can get the above attachment, will REALLY appreciate your assistance. Thanks. -- Best regards, Bonny ................................................................................................................................... Please consider the environment before printing this email. <http://www.unhabitat.org/>

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[SKUNKWORKS] Smartphone insurance
by Martin Gicheru 10 Aug '12

10 Aug '12

Hallo Skunks Now that it's standard to have a smartphone and there is so many of us who have spent the 60K to get THE SMARTPHONE. (The smartphone here is Galaxy S III for those of us who may still be confused.) There arises the issue of phone insurance. Who do we know offers the services, costs and how does it work? I wanna review the options. -- Regards, Martin Gicheru|Business Development|Techweez Solutions Email ID: martin(a)techweez.com | Tel:254721906171 | Website: http://www.techweez.com | Skype ID: martingicheru | Twitter ID:martingicheru | Gtalk: martin(a)techweez.com

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[SKUNKWORKS] Intel Ultrabook Giveaway
by Martin Gicheru 10 Aug '12

10 Aug '12

Hallo skunks, This is a lazy Friday, and I thought starting a giveaway at this time would make you lively. Intel gave me this Samsung Series 5 Ultrabook and I made it a giveaway<http://www.techweez.com/2012/08/10/samsung-series-5-intel-ultrabook-giveawa…>for the lucky one who will get their cards right. Just go over at the blog post, log in with your facebook or name and email and you will see the set of steps that could get you a chance to win a Samsung Series 5 Ultrabook. This runs for 3 weeks, you will notice when you are at the site. The picking of the winner will be completely random, so those entries, you can try to get all of them.Boosts your chances. Good luck if you are like me and would love to own an ultrabook. -- Regards, Martin Gicheru|Business Development|Techweez Solutions Email ID: martin(a)techweez.com | Tel:254721906171 | Website: http://www.techweez.com | Skype ID: martingicheru | Twitter ID:martingicheru | Gtalk: martin(a)techweez.com

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Tft Monitor Required
by Geofrey Karani 10 Aug '12

10 Aug '12

Morning Skunks, Anyone on the list with a used 17" tft monitor to sell...kindly engage me offlist. Ciao, Karani.

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Amazon mixup delivers rifle instead of TV
by Gichingiri Kuria 10 Aug '12

10 Aug '12

Maybe this is why they don't ship electronics to Africa http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2012/08/tv-amazon-assault-rifle/ -- Gichingiri Kuria _________________________________________ www.website.co.ke / www.sokoletu.co.ke

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Agaseke Bank (Banking Software Tender), Kigali Rwanda
by David Kandie 10 Aug '12

10 Aug '12

Anyone interested? Get in touch, I provide the local connection ------------------------------------------------------- Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Modeling Training - www.opencastlabs.com

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Online eCommerce store. B2B
by David Gathu 10 Aug '12

10 Aug '12

We are looking for a company that can advice us on the development of an online, and possibly develop the same. To be launched next year January. email: dev(a)maxvectors.com -- regards DAVID

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Geek inspiration
by Peter Karunyu 09 Aug '12

09 Aug '12

Just watched a video animation of how NASA got some of its rovers to mars, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRCIzZHpFtY, totally awesome!

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Checking missed calls from a GSM Gateway
by Frank Kiprono 09 Aug '12

09 Aug '12

Hi, I have a gsm gateway with a QB SIM. Its connected to an analog headset with no display. I would like a display which can show missed calls, received and dialled. kindly advise on which model i can use and price if you deal with these. Note:I dont want to put the SIM in a mobile phone! Thanks

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Can't access emails via the email server
by Robert Ndegwa 09 Aug '12

09 Aug '12

I am using a Windows server 2008 machine which hosts our email server.We have two gateways installed on the email server,one for the internet and one for our local area network gateway.We need our branches in the WAN to connect to the email server so as to access emails via the internet.Kindly assist with a solution to this problem Regards, Robert

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Terminal server licenses and windows 2003 ent license
by geoffrey gitagia 09 Aug '12

09 Aug '12

Can i please get a quote for the licenses above

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Re: [Skunkworks] HDMI Switchers
by simon njoroge 09 Aug '12

09 Aug '12

Thanks Peter, Looking to purchase locally... Regards Simon On Thu, Aug 9, 2012 at 11:58 AM, Peter Koinange < peter.koinange(a)ke.wananchi.com> wrote: > > http://hometheater.about.com/od/audioandvideoaccessories/tp/hdmiswitchers.h… > > ------------------------------ > > *From: *"simon njoroge" <snjoro45(a)gmail.com> > *To: *"Skunkworks Mailing List" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > *Sent: *Thursday, August 9, 2012 10:56:16 AM > *Subject: *[Skunkworks] HDMI Switchers > > > Hi All, > > > Any one know where one can purchase HDMI Switchers? > > Regards > Simon > > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > ------------ > List info, subscribe/unsubscribe > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > ------------ > > Skunkworks Rules > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > ------------ > Other services @ http://my.co.ke > > >

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HDMI Switchers
by simon njoroge 09 Aug '12

09 Aug '12

Hi All, Any one know where one can purchase HDMI Switchers? Regards Simon

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Exchange /AD/Ironport Admin Position
by Samuel Wachira 09 Aug '12

09 Aug '12

Good day to all. Interested parties please send me your CV's offlist. The position is available beginning September. Experience in Exchange 2007/2010 highly desired. Regards, ./Sam

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Oracle DBA
by Evans Ikua 08 Aug '12

08 Aug '12

I have a client who is looking for an Oracle DBA for a short time contract. If available, please hala, and I will connect you for more details. -- *---------------------------------------------------- Kind Regards, Evans Ikua,* lanetconsulting.com, lpi-eastafrica.org, ict-innovation.fossfa.net, Skype: @ikuae Cell: +254-722-955831

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Outlook Issues
by Muthoni Njuguna 08 Aug '12

08 Aug '12

Guys I'm in a dilemma. I configured my outlook to download my gmail mails. It worked out well.....what i wanted basically is to get the emails, and delete the account but i did not want to lose my mails. It was ok, i deleted the account, then i realized that outlook would not display my mails....They have headers, like when it was sent, who sent it, the subject, but no body. What did i do wrong and how can i fix it?? HELP!! -- *Kind Regards* *Muthoni Njuguna*

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Mast
by Areba Collins [ ＠BrainiacKE ® ] 08 Aug '12

08 Aug '12

There was someone in this list sometime back that advertized having a mast for sale... Would you still be having this? drop me a line.. -- *“The twentieth century has been characterized by three developments of great political importance: the growth of democracy, the growth of corporate power, and the growth of corporate propaganda as a means of protecting corporate power against democracy”*

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Curiosity
by Laban Mwangi 08 Aug '12

08 Aug '12

Curiosity killed the cat. No more martian lolcats. [image: Description: http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/561111_10150958499576765_188…]

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Fwd: Office space for rent on Ngong Road all inclusive
by Kenneth Njendu 08 Aug '12

08 Aug '12

FYI skunks Begin forwarded message: > From: Mugure Njendu-Mbathi <mugurenjendu(a)gmail.com> > Date: August 8, 2012 10:42:08 AM GMT+03:00 > To: Mugure Njendu <mugurenjendu(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Office space for rent on Ngong Road all inclusive > > Hi > > Office space for rent on Ngong Road. > > Rental of 1 enclosed (room) office within the space with its own bathroom. > Shared facilities include wireless and cabled internet services, power (there is a backup generator) secretarial/ receptionist services, water and a shared (by schedule) boardroom. The rent is Kshs 25,000.00 all inclusive. > > Its a great deal for the location and facilities for a start-up business.The Owner prefers someone in Consultancy > > Please forward to any interested party, they can email me directly for more details. > > -- > Best Regards, > > Arch. Mugure Njendu-Mbathi > Partner, > Gitutho Associates, Architects and Planners > Website: www.gituthoassociates.com > > NAIROBI BRANCH: > Sukamba Court House No. 7 > Ngong Road, > P.O. Box 42374-00100 > NAIROBI > Phone: 0771-275749 > Cell: 0702-940814 > Email: mugurenjendu(a)gmail.com > > MOMBASA BRANCH > Mei Place 1st Avenue - Nyali > (Behind Nyali Nakumatt Super Market) > P.O. Box 82853-80100, > Mombasa, Kenya > Tel: 254-020 2327662 > Cell: 254-723-442222 > Fax: 254- 020-2352170 > Email: info(a)gitutho.co.ke > > > >

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Zuku wimax equipment
by Mark Mwangi 08 Aug '12

08 Aug '12

Anyone needing this? I have a set that I am not using. -- Regards, Mark Mwangi markmwangi.me.ke

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Fwd [afripv6-discuss] IPv6 rollout…
by Laban Mwangi 08 Aug '12

08 Aug '12

This is quite interesting... ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Adiel Akplogan <adiel(a)afrinic.net> Date: Fri, Aug 3, 2012 at 3:11 PM Subject: [afnog] Fwd: [afripv6-discuss] IPv6 rollout… To: afnog(a)afnog.org this May be of interest to some folk here. - a. Begin forwarded message: *From: *Andrew Alston <alston.networks(a)gmail.com> *Date: *July 31, 2012 23:55:22 PM GMT+04:00 *To: *IPv6 in Africa <afripv6-discuss(a)afrinic.net> *Subject: **Re: [afripv6-discuss] IPv6 rollout…* *Reply-To: *IPv6 in Africa <afripv6-discuss(a)afrinic.net> Hi Guys, Ok a bit more info now that I have time to sit down and write, sorry things have been rather hectic. Here is how this came about, and a bit more of the full story. The university in question was running a network without a real topology, in essence, it was a flat network, v4 only, and a massive one at that. This was causing REAL issues, and it was the result of years and years of legacy. The decision was taken that IPv6 would be required, but, simply put, we had to fix the network first. So first step, how do you migrate from a flat network running a single /16 flat, to a segmented network, and do it on a live campus environment that has 38 thousand users on it every day using the network? The answer... very very carefully, with a lot of planning, and some very careful segment and IP planning. So, the following decisions were made: A.) We get rid of NAT in entirety - if we were going to do this, we would do it properly, and the dual stack would be on live IPs in identical topology v4 and v6 network wide. B.) We divide the network into a three tier network, core, distribution and edge. C.) Core/Distribution would be routed, would have to be scalable, and we'd use SP style protocols to do this. D.) Edge would remain layer 2, but we would choose not to span any L2 across distributions. Since Core/Distribution in future will be MPLS enabled, if we need L2 between to points, we can EoMPLS it. So we did our planning, and discovered (to our horror), that changing the topology, eliminating NAT, and rolling out the wireless infrastructure we had planned, we'd need a LOT more IPv4 space. So, we applied and were granted a second /15 PI space from AfriNIC. We then started implementation. First step: Pick a network segment - we chose the student residences (not because we hate the students, but because we wouldn't break any critical research if it all went horribly wrong). Then, we moved all the student residences between a single distribution, our residence distribution. At this point, Vlan 1 was still spanned to the residence distribution, so NOTHING had broken in doing this, all was working. Then, we created a point to point link between that distribution and the core. On the point to point, we put a /30 v4 and a /126 v6. (Sadly, the gear we are using doesn't support either /31 or /127). Then, we enabled ospf for v4 and ospf3 for v6 across the point to point. There is a slight difference in the topologies at this point because the ospf for v4 was configured to ONLY carry the point to point and the loopbacks from the distributions, the rest is covered by iBGP, where as in v6, the hardware didn't do ipv6 bgp, so we had to do full route distribution of v6 in OSPF3. Note at this point, we had still had zero downtime. Then, for each residence between the distribution, we created a vlan, and assigned it an IP segment and an IPv6 segment. To avoid mass routes in our routing tables, these segments were all taken out of supernets we had dedicated to each distribution, and the supernets were what we pushed into the routing table on both v4 and v6 level. So, the vlans were now created on the distribution, the routing was working. Fixed up the DHCP for v4 as well, so that was in place and ready to go with the correct scopes. (Note, we are using RA for v6 at this point, we haven't gotten around to DHCPv6 yet, so most people are still hitting the DNS servers on v4 addresses, since we can't push DNS via RA). Note: Still ZERO downtime to anyone Then, we took the created vlan's on the distribution, trunked them down to the edge switches, waited till after hours, and moved the edge ports into the correct vlan's. (Different vlans for student pcs and wireless aps etc). The actual move into the correct vlans was like, a single command on each switch. Then simple forced a port flap one very port as we went. The port flap was to force a DHCP reallocation on v4. Bang, the residences came up on the new topology with v4 and v6 - total downtime to the clients - less than 30 seconds. Then, we did a rinse and repeat job through the various distributions (we're still busy doing some of them, 6 outta 11 done so far, and probably around 300 or 400 edge switches tagged correctly). Once we were sure the topology was working, and the IPv6 was working, next step was to enable the ipv6 on the proxy servers, so that they could fetch via IPv6. We did this, and instantly saw around 30% of the traffic coming in via v6, primarily google, youtube, facebook and akamai. Note however, at this point the clients were still seeing the proxies via v4, though the proxies were fetching via v6. So next step, put in quad-a records for the proxy servers and for the pac file round robin. Suddenly, everyone who had a v6 address was fetching from the proxy servers via v6, irrespective of if the proxies were fetching v4 or v6. Suddenly, we had a situation where 50% of the traffic coming in was via IPv6, and we infact peaked at well over 100mbit of IPv6 traffic today coming in off the Internet. Our next steps of course are to migrate the rest of the distributions and edge to the new network, and infact in the next 10 minutes we'll be moving another thousand edge ports into this. Once this is done, we'll start looking closely at the server infrastructure and how we go about putting the rest of the production servers both into the new topology and IPv6 enabling them. We expect this to be the most problematic part, since we know there are certain services which have issues with IPv6, but we'll work around those when we get there. In summary - it is entirely possible to take a network with around 15 thousand wired network points, a few hundred wireless access points, a few thousand VOIP phones and completely redeploy it both on a v4 and a v6 level with almost no downtime if the planning is correct. The traffic levels also prove, there is IPv6 content out there, lots of it, and we're happy to use it! It just takes some planning, some forethought and some people willing to work really hard at strange hours getting it done. For interests sake, graphs can be seen here: http://graphs.tenet.ac.za/iris/browser/browse?username=UFS&selectedmnemonic… The graph marked vl1081 is the IPv4 interface to TENET (The South African NREN), the graph marked vl3081 is the IPv4 interface to TENET. We specifically asked them to provide v4 and v6 on separate interfaces as it did allow for us to see the traffic on a more individual basis as well, which was useful. Hope this answers some of the questions I have been sent off list and provides hope for those who believe that IPv6 migration is impossible - never forget - we did it on both v4 and v6 *at the same time*, on a live network, with no downtime, so if anyone doubts it can be done, we're proof that it can. Thanks Andrew Alston Network Consultant NOTE: I write the above as a private individual and private consultant and have gained specific permission from my client (The University of the Free State) to relay this story. I would like to say a special thank you to them for allowing me to share this with you as well. On 31 Jul 2012, at 3:58 PM, Maye diop <mayediop(a)gmail.com> wrote: Dear Andrew, Congratulations. I look forward more details to share with my universities. Best Regards. Le 31 juil. 2012 07:11, "Andrew Alston" <alston.networks(a)gmail.com> a écrit : > > Hi Guys, > > So, while i'll be sending out a lot more data soon, with a lot more information on exactly what we did and how we did it etc, I thought I would share some news that I for one found rather exciting. > > Yesterday evening starting at around 7pm one of the South African universities turned up IPv6, in a fairly consistent manner. Now, I'm not talking about turning up IPv6 on a few servers, I'm talking about integrating it into every part of their network. By 2:30am this morning it was running on all their proxy servers, all their residence networks, the wireless networks, all the lab PC's and a good portion of the staff network. The topology used was identical to that of the IPv4, and as the rest of the network is migrated to the new IPv4 topology V6 will be implemented on everything in dual stack along side that as well. > > Now, here is where things get interesting, another network dual stacked is no real news, so lets talk about traffic levels. > > The University in question is now running anywhere between 30 to 50 percent of its internet traffic on IPv6, and its working flawlessly so far. So flawlessly infact that even with Apple's default implementation of Happy Eyeballs that tests RTT and defaults to v4 if the v6 latency is higher, the apples we tested on running lion and mountain lion were still choosing ipv6 most of the time. > > I am not going to say this little rollout has been easy though, we had to rearchitecture the entire network (that had to happen anyway for various reasons), and we added the v6 as part of that project. It would not have been possible to do that without first getting our hands on another /15 worth of IPv4 space though to allow that rearchitecturing to happen properly. > > As I said though, in coming days we'll write up what we did with a lot more detail and send through some graphs and other information, I just had to share the fact that we're seeing at points half the traffic on a standard university coming in from the internet over ipv6! > > Thanks > > Andrew Alston > Network Consultant_______________________________________________ > afripv6-discuss mailing list > afripv6-discuss(a)afrinic.net > https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/afripv6-discuss _______________________________________________ afripv6-discuss mailing list afripv6-discuss(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/afripv6-discuss _______________________________________________ afripv6-discuss mailing list afripv6-discuss(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/afripv6-discuss _______________________________________________ afnog mailing list http://afnog.org/mailman/listinfo/afnog

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Olympic Website - Wealth of information
by kris njoroge 08 Aug '12

08 Aug '12

http://www.london2012.com/ In my opinion they have done a splendid job in placing the information that any person interested in the Olympics can follow and use. Could this be a lesson on how information gets to the masses at the right format and at the right time. Maybe as we push for e-government instead of a replication of websites we could have one with all the relevant links and information under one roof. -- * If the human brain were so simple that we could understand it, we would be so simple that we couldn't. - Emerson M. Pugh *

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IN Engineer
by Byaruhanga Tushabe 08 Aug '12

08 Aug '12

Hi Guys A local Telco is looking to hire an IN engineer. At least 1-2year experience If there is anyone interested, please contact me offlist ./Robert

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Quick Fix Job - PHP
by James Muendo 07 Aug '12

07 Aug '12

Hi, Am looking for someone to do a quick fix job on some Facebook application. The code has been done in php. It's an urgent fix. Contact me off list with your hourly/day rates. Regards, -- James Muendo Tel: +254 720 100 547 Twitter: @MMuendo Skype: tim.rick Sent from my iPad

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Architect Job
by Emmanuel 07 Aug '12

07 Aug '12

If you have Auto cad and you are an Architect kindly contact me offline for a job Interview. Emms

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Delphi 5
by Zack Githinji 07 Aug '12

07 Aug '12

Dear All, Anyone with Delphi 5 to sambaza me, i have a legacy system running on it n my copy is corrupted. Thank you. -- Regards, Zack K. Githinji Technical Officer, Cell:+254 722 649199 E-mail:zachgithinji@gmail.com "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."

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Laptop for Sale
by Wanjohi Ndegwa 07 Aug '12

07 Aug '12

Selling a brand new ACER Aspire Laptop with the following specs: - Intel-core i5 processor, 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD - 14" screen - Black in color - 3 USB Ports, HDMI Port, SD Card slot, DVD player, wi-fi, webcam - Windows 7, MS Office 2010, Kaspersky anti-virus installed - Laptop bag (backpack) included If you're interested or know someone that is, please contact this guy Anthony Maina <canonantony(a)yahoo.com> :-)

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APPLE PRODUCTS ON OFFER
by Alex Kirkpatrick 07 Aug '12

07 Aug '12

Brand new and Sealed iPhone 4s 16GB (White) -63,000/= Brand new and Sealed Ipad 2 Wifi/3G 64GB (Black) -60,000/- Brand new and Sealed Ipad 3 Wifi/4G 64GB (Black) -76,000/- If interested hola -- *Alex Kirkpatrick* *51010-00100 GPO Nairobi* 0736201379

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Interns required
by Okechukwu 06 Aug '12

06 Aug '12

Hi All, Am looking for an intern - yes, you will be paid, how much I will determine. I prefer any person who has a biased in learning the systems part of life, although you may occasionally handle networking. Please send me your CV and change the subject to "Sysadmin Intern" I also will be shortlisting for an intern who is more biased on web development & maybe mobile development, but will not directly work with me. Please send me your CV and change the subject to "Developer Intern" ./Ok3ch

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Looking for the following
by Jimmy Thuo 04 Aug '12

04 Aug '12

Hi guys Anyone who can supply the following kindly hit me with a quote on my inbox. Asap. 5 Laptops Model: ProBook 4330s Notebook Intel Core i5-2430M processor 4GB RAM 640GB HDD DVD+/-RW 13.3” HD display Webcam Win 7 Pro 64 bit Mouse and laptop bag Warranty Microsoft:- This is the bill of material. Kindly note this is licenses with Microsoft Software Assurance. Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Enterprise – One License (four virtual) Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard – Two License Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard – One License Microsoft Forefront Threat Management Gateway (TMG) 2010 - One License Microsoft Exchange Server – Two License (High availability configuration) Microsoft Lync Server 2010 Microsoft Office Plus 2010 - 50 users Client Access Licenses – Core CAL for 50 users 5-year - Security certificate for Microsoft Server applications that will publish its roles externally. i.e. Active sync, Outlook anywhere, Outlook Web Access, Lync, Sharepoint. Deployment services for Active Directory, Exchange server with high availability, Lync server and Forefront Threat management gateway, Windows virtualization and the security certificates including windows defender activation through AD.

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Request To Add To The List.
by John Doe Smith Kamau KipNg'etich Jones 03 Aug '12

03 Aug '12

Hello Moderator(s) Please add this address to the list ccotewa(a)gmail.com Thank you!

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Re: [Skunkworks] INCORPORATING TWITTER FEED IN MY ANDROID APP
by The sherminator 03 Aug '12

03 Aug '12

Hey, I have been trying to incorporate twitter feeds in my main page of my android app and quite frankly its been a headache.I may not be an android guru but i have a fair share of android coding under me.So to all Android gurus and enthusiast in here please assist me in this topic.I have looked at lots of online tutorials and sample applications though most of them are postdated July 2011 and before.With the major changes to twitter API authentication procedures(app authentications that is) happening in November and December of 2011,many of the samples out there and tutorials are redundant. Would be very grateful for all help received.Please provide links to sample source codes if you can. Kind regards :-)

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MICROWAVE
by njungelloyd＠gmail.com 03 Aug '12

03 Aug '12

Has anyone ever deployed/administered the above mentioned as a connectivity solution specifically for remote areas as an option other than VSAT. If so, via which CSP and what was the experience? I.e Link Throughput, downtime occurences, uptime, stability etc. ---------- Sent via My Mobile Device

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virtualization training centers in town
by wallace ngene 03 Aug '12

03 Aug '12

Hi all, Any virtualization training courses and centers in town? -- WALLACE NGENE TARURU wallacengene(a)gmail.com

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Phones not going through?
by Ken Teyie 03 Aug '12

03 Aug '12

Is just my phone or is Airtel down in Westy? Been trying to call from morning "getting a network busy response!" Anyone? KT, M: +254 722 28 98 04 www.mondeas.com “When you are busy making excuses, you are not making money, making friends, or making the world a better place. Every loser out there has an excuse as to why they’re not a winner – but at the end of the day, they’re still a loser with an excuse.” -Tana Goertz

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Low cost DSLR
by Paul Mbugua 03 Aug '12

03 Aug '12

Anyone with an idea of where I can get low cost DSLR camera and which is the best model and what are the prices. Thanks

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SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB FOR SALE (P7500)
by Alex Kirkpatrick 03 Aug '12

03 Aug '12

Clean as new at 38,000/= if interested hola im in the CBD in case you want to view the item. Regards, -- *Alex Kirkpatrick* *51010-00100 GPO Nairobi* 0736201379

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Latest Chrome Can Access Cam and Mic
by maina 03 Aug '12

03 Aug '12

Chrome now includes the getUserMedia API, which lets you grant web apps access to your camera and microphone without a plug-in. The getUserMedia API is the first step in WebRTC, a new real-time communications standard which aims to allow high-quality video and audio communication on the web. http://chrome.blogspot.com/2012/07/new-senses-for-web.html -- David Maina. P. O. Box 8310-00200, NAIROBI, KENYA.. Cell:+254-721-950073. Registered Linux User #407239. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "By golly, I'm beginning to think Linux really *is* the best thing since sliced bread."

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Safaricom wako na MADHARAU!!
by Odhiambo Washington 03 Aug '12

03 Aug '12

Imagine this: You have accumulated enough Bonga points to redeem some merchandise. You look at the revamped website and decide on one of the phones they have there. You go ahead and redeem. You get the password. You go to the shop to collect item. You are told Matrix was adjusted so what you redeemed is not applicable. You go back to your phone and redeem another item. You go to the shop to collect. The shop attendants tell you the item is OUT OF STOCK. You Tweet Safaricom on Twitter (inc Bob Collymore) to alert them of this anomaly. They acknowledge feeback. Three days down the line, no changes on the website. Merchandise still there, listed, thought out of stock! Is this not MADHARAU to Customers? Of what use is feedback which is trashed and not acted on - or better still, sat on? And look at the Merchandise Matrix - you need 40000 points to redeem a Samsung Galaxy Mini valued at 13k. 40000 points means you've spent a whole 400,000 on Safaricom. Doesn't make sense really. Some sane proportioning needs to be taken into account. And now because I am in rant mode - someone tell Safaricom to fix the issue with annoying call drops to their CS! -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler.

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DEAL OF THE DAY
by Alex Kirkpatrick 03 Aug '12

03 Aug '12

BRAND NEW (Sealed) Ipad 2 Wifi/3G 64GB (White) -59,000/= BRAND NEW (Sealed) Ipad 2 Wifi/4G 64GB (Black & White) -75,000/= -- *Alex Kirkpatrick* *51010-00100 GPO Nairobi* 0736201379

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VOIP vs E1 line
by wa 02 Aug '12

02 Aug '12

Afternoon guys,i need help on the subject above.I need to know the cost,benefits and implications (positive and negative) -- Walter Nyamweya

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Re: [Skunkworks] Outlook
by William Muriithi 02 Aug '12

02 Aug '12

> > MS is really coming of age...nice > > On Wed, Aug 1, 2012 at 9:49 AM, Martin Gicheru <martin(a)techweez.com> wrote: > >> I have a scheduled call for later today with South Africa about >> Outlookpreview, any questions you feel I should ask? >> Changing email address is hard as changing your bank or cell phone number. You are always worried you will loose contacts if you abandon you current address. I mean not hard technically, but lot of human inertia. I remember I started with Yahoo and would still be with them if they had enough storage space. I mean I had to purge mails every week as they would bounce them after that. Anyway, they did eventually fix that but by then I had started using gmail and there was inertia to go back to that account. Wonder, are they going to be aliasing the hotmail users to the new outlook thing? Anyway, good that there is a good alternative now. Competition always good. Gmail has been great though I hated the UI changes they made a while back. William >> Sent from my Windows Phone >> ------------------------------ >> From: Paul Njoroge >> Sent: 8/1/2012 9:19 AM >> To: Skunkworks Mailing List >> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Outlook >> >> Sleek >> >> On Tue, Jul 31, 2012 at 10:19 PM, Philip Musyoki <pmusyoki(a)gmail.com>wrote: >> >>> Seems Microsoft have got their act together with the new Outlook email >>> system that will eventually replace Hotmail. Clean and modern. >>> >>> Meanwhile, rush to http://outlook.com and reserve your favourite email >>> address (probably with just your last or first name) before it is too late. >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Skunkworks mailing list >>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>> ------------ >>> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>> ------------ >>> >>> Skunkworks Rules >>> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >>> ------------ >>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Its all in the </head> >> >> Best Regards, >> Paul Njoroge. >> >> Twitter: p_njoroge <https://twitter.com/#%21/p_njoroge> >> Skype: njorogepaul >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Skunkworks mailing list >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >> ------------ >> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >> ------------ >> >> Skunkworks Rules >> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >> ------------ >> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >> >

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IEBC Website not working
by geoffrey gitagia 02 Aug '12

02 Aug '12

[image: Inline image 3] -- GG

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Holiday Computer Tutoring
by Clement Ongera 02 Aug '12

02 Aug '12

Hello all. I hope this email finds you well. I am looking for skunks, skunklets, private individuals and/or organizations that tutor school going kids in matters dealing with computers. I was tasked to find out if there are such persons above who can teach kids, now that they are on holiday, on computers (Basic computing to simple, game programming). The concerned party is willing to pay and has two boys, one in high school, the other in primary school. ...I used to know a place at Kileleshwa, though I can't remember the name... Kindly let me know the options, places and pricing available. -- Many Thanks. Regards, http://about.me/cnongera Clement Ongera.

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ZUKU INTERNET
by Moses Muya 02 Aug '12

02 Aug '12

Is anyone else experiencing problems with their Zuku internet connection since Friday last week? It's on one minute and off the next! -- Kind Regards, Moses Muya.

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Re: [Skunkworks] What is the best phone/gadget for a Kenyan field
by Paul Roy Owino 01 Aug '12

01 Aug '12

Journalist?? MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary="===============0350580596==" This is a multipart message in MIME format. --===============0350580596== Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="----=_NextPart_000_0C4B_01CD6B27.6AE85500" This is a multipart message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0C4B_01CD6B27.6AE85500 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Oscar, I work for Microsoft and we use windows phone for our collaboration and communication extensively. IMHO really good especially the OneNote application that syncs with your office oneNote via cloud(SkyDrive) Comes also with Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Whether you have Lync or would like to use Skype both are supported. By default it has active sync to keep your emails current via push. There are many windows phone out there for now am using the Nokia Lumia 900 4G. However the Lumia 800, Samsung focus, Samsung Omnia, HTCs and many more are available locally. You can check the pictures online. Regards, Sent from my Windows Phone From: Oscar : Tech Stuff " Love for Tech" Sent: 7/26/2012 2:28 AM To: Skunkworks Mailing List Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] What is the best phone/gadget for a Kenyan field Journalist?? I phone works would be great With a good connection to internet, you can share videos via drop box, write comprehensive news on a note and email the note, as opposed to what I see with news gatherers where they sms the newsroom Also you can take photos, attach to email and add a story to it , so that the web publishers stops having a mix up Thanks Oscar From: skunkworks-bounces(a)lists.my.co.ke [mailto:skunkworks-bounces@lists.my.co.ke] On Behalf Of amanya Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2012 12:02 PM To: Skunkworks Mailing List Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] What is the best phone/gadget for a Kenyan field Journalist?? on Android this can be done with dropbox but that's not foolproof. as long as I can see the gadget, i will a) not open up or b) destroy it. miniature cameras with huge storage are what are used. think jicho pevu On Jul 26, 2012 11:47 AM, "Martin Gicheru" <martin(a)techweez.com> wrote: I hate being the one vouching for Windows phone when I get quite some issues using it. Am currently using a HTC HD2, it's not what you get with Android phones like the Galaxy S III (experience and all), but you have an option to get all images, videos and files sync with your skydrive account in realtime, that is ofcourse you are willing to pay the data costs this exposes you, and that you get a fast connection, true 3G. I am not sure I have explored all options, but I dont know what that could compare with on other platforms, well iCloud on iPhone 4s could. But I havent used an iPhone to be able to comment. ION Samsung is working on S Cloud and LG with their cloud. 7 cents On Thu, Jul 26, 2012 at 11:14 AM, Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo(a)gmail.com> wrote: Ok. I am thinking of those nasty situations when a journalist is roughed up because of taking a photo/video of an incident, the camera is confiscated and film destroyed or tape erased by the you-know-who (not that I am scared on naming names, but it can be anyone!) I suppose there are phones and/or apps which when used together can beat the nasty guys to their game. Something like a photo/video is uploaded to the web in realtime as it is being taken. I want such a device and I know you geeks know the answer. Please take your time to think about this before responding with a suggestion. I better people don't respond if they have no clue, please. Thanking you guys in advance. -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121 <tel:%2B254733744121> /+254722743223 <tel:%2B254722743223> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler. _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke ------------ List info, subscribe/unsubscribe http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24 <http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94> &t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke -- Regards, Martin Gicheru|Business Development|Techweez Solutions Email ID: martin(a)techweez.com | Tel:254721906171 | Website:http://www.techweez.com <http://www.techweez.com/> | Skype ID: martingicheru | Twitter ID:martingicheru | Gtalk: martin(a)techweez.com _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke ------------ List info, subscribe/unsubscribe http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24 <http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94> &t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke ------=_NextPart_000_0C4B_01CD6B27.6AE85500 Content-Type: text/html; charset="utf-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable <html><head><meta content=3D"text/html; charset=3Dutf-8" http-equiv=3D"Cont= ent-Type"></head><body><div><div style=3D"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; = font-size: 11pt;">Oscar, I work for Microsoft and we use windows pho= ne for our collaboration and communication extensively. IMHO really = good especially the OneNote application that syncs with your office oneNote= via cloud(SkyDrive) Comes also with Office Word, Excel and PowerPoi= nt. Whether you have Lync or would like to use Skype both are supported.= By default it has active sync to keep your emails current via push. <br= >There are many windows phone out there for now am using the Nokia Lumia 90= 0 4G. However the Lumia 800, Samsung focus, Samsung Omnia, HTCs and many mo= re are available locally. You can check the pictures online. Regards= , Sent from my Windows Phone </div></div><hr>From: </spa= n>Oscar : = Tech Stuff " Love for Tech" Sent: 7/26/2012 2:28 AM<= br>To: Skunkworks Mailing List Subject: <sp= an style=3D"font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Re: [Skunkwor= ks] What is the best phone/gadget for a Kenyan field=09Journalist??<= br> </body></html><html xmlns:v=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:= o=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" xmlns:w=3D"urn:schemas-micros= oft-com:office:word" xmlns:x=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:excel" xml= ns:m=3D"http://schemas.microsoft.com/office/2004/12/omml" xmlns=3D"http://w= ww.w3.org/TR/REC-html40"> <head> <META HTTP-EQUIV=3D"Content-Type" CONTENT=3D"text/html; charset=3Dus-ascii"= > <meta name=3DGenerator content=3D"Microsoft Word 12 (filtered medium)"> <style>  </style>  </head> <body lang=3DEN-US link=3Dblue vlink=3Dpurple> <div class=3DSection1> I phone works would be great<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> With a good connection to internet, you can share videos via drop box, write comprehensive news on a  note and email the note, as o= pposed to what I see with news gatherers where they sms the newsroom<o:p></o:p></span= > <o:p> </o:p> Also you can take photos, attach to email and add a story to= it , so that the web publishers stops having a mix up<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Thanks<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Oscar<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <div style=3D'border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in = 0in 0in'> From: skunkworks-bounces(a)lists.my.co.ke [mailto:skunkworks-bounces@lists.my.co.ke= ] On Behalf Of amanya Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2012 12:02 PM To: Skunkworks Mailing List Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] What is the best phone/gadget for a Kenyan field Journalist??<o:p></o:p> </div> <o:p> </o:p> on Android this can be done with dropbox but that's not foolproof. as lo= ng as I can see the gadget, i will a) not open up or b) destroy it. <o:p></o:p= > miniature cameras with huge storage are what are used. think jicho pevu<= o:p></o:p> <div> On Jul 26, 2012 11:47 AM, "Martin Gicheru" &= lt;<a href=3D"mailto:martin@techweez.com">martin(a)techweez.com</a>> wrote:<o:p>= </o:p> I hate being the one vouching for Windows phone when I= get quite some issues using it. Am currently using a HTC HD2, it's not what you= get with Android phones like the Galaxy S III (experience and all), but you hav= e an option to get all images, videos and files sync with your skydrive account = in realtime, that is ofcourse you are willing to pay the data costs this expos= es you, and that you get a fast connection, true 3G.<o:p></o:p> <div> <o:p> </o:p> </div> <div> I am not sure I have explored all options, but I dont = know what that could compare with on other platforms, well iCloud on iPhone 4s could. But I havent used an iPhone to be able to comment. ION Samsung is working on S Cloud and LG with their cloud.<o:p></o:p> </div> <div> <o:p> </o:p> </div> <div> 7 cents<o:p></o:p> <div> On Thu, Jul 26, 2012 at 11:14 AM, Odhiambo Washington = <<a href=3D"mailto:odhiambo@gmail.com" target=3D"_blank">odhiambo(a)gmail.com</a>= > wrote:<o:p></o:p> Ok. I am thinking of those nasty situations when a journalist is roughed up because of taking a photo/video of an incident, th= e camera is confiscated and film destroyed or tape erased by the you-know-who (not that I am scared on naming names, but it can be anyone!) I suppose there are phones and/or apps which when used together can beat th= e nasty guys to their game. Something like a photo/video is uploaded to the web in realtime as it is be= ing taken. I want such a device and I know you geeks know the answer. Please take your time to think about this before responding with a suggesti= on. I better people don't respond if they have no clue, please. Thanking you guys in advance. -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE <a href=3D"tel:%2B254733744121" target=3D"_blank">+254733744121</a>/<a href=3D"tel:%2B254722743223" target=3D"_blank">+254722743223</a> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler. _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list <a href=3D"mailto:Skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke" target=3D"_blank">Skunkworks@l= ists.my.co.ke</a> ------------ List info, subscribe/unsubscribe <a href=3D"http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks" target=3D"_blank">http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks= </a> ------------ Skunkworks Rules <a href=3D"http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=3D24&t=3D94" target=3D= "_blank">http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=3D24&t=3D94</a> ------------ Other services @ <a href=3D"http://my.co.ke" target=3D"_blank">http://my.co= .ke</a><o:p></o:p> </div> <o:p></o:p> <div> <o:p> </o:p> </div> -- <o:p></o:p> <div style=3D'margin-left:3.0pt;margin-top:1.5pt;margin-right:3.0pt;margin-= bottom: 6.0pt'> Regards,<o:= p></o:p> Martin Gicheru</spa= n>|Business Development|Techweez Solutions</sp= an><o:p></o:p> Email ID:<s= pan style=3D'font-family:"Courier New";color:blue'> <a href=3D"mailto:martin@techweez.com" target=3D"_blank">martin(a)techweez.com</= a> | Tel:254721906171 | Website:<a href=3D"http://www.techweez.com/" target=3D"_blank"= >http://www.techweez.com</a> |<o:p></o:p> Skype ID:<s= pan style=3D'font-family:"Courier New";color:blue'> martingicheru </s= pan>| </spa= n>Twitter ID:martingi= cheru |  Gtalk: <a href=3D"mailto:martin@techweez.com" target=3D"_blank">martin(a)techweez.com</= a><o:p></o:p> </div> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> </div> _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list <a href=3D"mailto:Skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke">Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke</a><= br> ------------ List info, subscribe/unsubscribe <a href=3D"http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks" target=3D"_blank">http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks= </a> ------------ Skunkworks Rules <a href=3D"http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=3D24&t=3D94" target=3D= "_blank">http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=3D24&t=3D94</a> ------------ Other services @ <a href=3D"http://my.co.ke" target=3D"_blank">http://my.co= .ke</a><o:p></o:p> </div> </div> </body> </html> ------=_NextPart_000_0C4B_01CD6B27.6AE85500-- --===============0350580596== Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke ------------ List info, subscribe/unsubscribe http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke --===============0350580596==--

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Re: [Skunkworks] Outlook
by Martin Gicheru 01 Aug '12

01 Aug '12

I have a scheduled call for later today with South Africa about Outlookpreview, any questions you feel I should ask? Sent from my Windows Phone ------------------------------ From: Paul Njoroge Sent: 8/1/2012 9:19 AM To: Skunkworks Mailing List Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Outlook Sleek On Tue, Jul 31, 2012 at 10:19 PM, Philip Musyoki <pmusyoki(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Seems Microsoft have got their act together with the new Outlook email > system that will eventually replace Hotmail. Clean and modern. > > Meanwhile, rush to http://outlook.com and reserve your favourite email > address (probably with just your last or first name) before it is too late. > > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > ------------ > List info, subscribe/unsubscribe > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > ------------ > > Skunkworks Rules > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > ------------ > Other services @ http://my.co.ke > -- Its all in the </head> Best Regards, Paul Njoroge. Twitter: p_njoroge <https://twitter.com/#%21/p_njoroge> Skype: njorogepaul

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PesaPal Website
by Agosta Liko 01 Aug '12

01 Aug '12

Hi We have launched our new/updated website at www.pesapal.com You can visit to learn more about the platform etc etc You can also give us feedback ... Thanks Agosta Liko > PesaPal.COM >

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[SKUNKWORKS] Cloud Hosting
by Martin Gicheru 01 Aug '12

01 Aug '12

Hallo skunks, Have you come across this cloud hosting site. A brief introduction to it. File it Africa is owned by two ladies who reside in Nairobi, Kenya. I recently met with them and I got to test their service and so far I have no qualms about it, what they say on the about product page is what they deliver. Servers are in Estonia, US and (I am not sure of the third location, I think it's in Italy). You can have private or public files just like the hundreds of cloud hosting companies out there. Now about starting up, users will always have 3GB storage free on sign-up, and you can increase this bit by bit(500mb) to 10GB by inviting friends, and we both know this works two ways, so if you want to get the first 500mb you can use this link and we gain together http://apps.file-it-africa.com/r/?7f71657e7c747c. I would also appreciate feedback which I can communicate to them. So go ahead and sign up, see what lies within. -- Regards, Martin Gicheru|Business Development|Techweez Solutions Email ID: martin(a)techweez.com | Tel:254721906171 | Website: http://www.techweez.com | Skype ID: martingicheru | Twitter ID:martingicheru | Gtalk: martin(a)techweez.com

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NEWSLETTERS
by Nicholas Odanga 01 Aug '12

01 Aug '12

HI, I need some help. I have over 6432 email address that I should send a marketing neswletter ASAP for next month. What software can I use and manage the mailing lists in case some of the email address bounce back.

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DEAL OF THE DAY
by Alex Kirkpatrick 01 Aug '12

01 Aug '12

BRAND NEW IPAD 2 WIFI/3G 64GB (WHITE $ BLACK) -58,999/- BRAND NEW IPAD 3 WIFI/4G 64GB (WHITE) -75,999/- If interested the shop is at Jamia Mall, stall 147 or call me for directions. -- *Alex Kirkpatrick* *51010-00100 GPO Nairobi* 0736201379

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Outlook
by Philip Musyoki 01 Aug '12

01 Aug '12

Seems Microsoft have got their act together with the new Outlook email system that will eventually replace Hotmail. Clean and modern. Meanwhile, rush to http://outlook.com and reserve your favourite email address (probably with just your last or first name) before it is too late.

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Redundancy across Data Centres networks.
by Edwin Ngige 01 Aug '12

01 Aug '12

Hi Skunks, Thinking of a way of giving a redundancies across NOC. I.e If I terminates several links to one location ( ISP Style) with different providers on p2p. Like maybe using the appropriate connection, safaricom Wimax, KDN Fibre, Jamii Fibre, AK Fibre/ Canopy, Kenstream serial/E1 connection name them depending where the customer is. Am looking to a way, where I can give a backup, such that NOC1 goes down, NOC2 takes up. Note one requirement is the NOC should be 8 or more Kilometers apart. NOC meaning, where all terminates before going out. Regards, Edwin Ngige 254 722 841853

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Tape Drive Cleaner- HP Storage Works Ultrium 3000 SAS
by Jac 31 Jul '12

31 Jul '12

Hi Guys Anyone who might be having a cleaner tape for HP Storage Works Ultrium 3000 SAS model : EH958A? Need one to clean my tape drive and then return it. Your assistance will be highly appreciated. Best -- Jackson Gathoni

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Smart screens -- Good technology
by Emmanuel 31 Jul '12

31 Jul '12

http://en.ooh-tv.com/2012/07/31/kenya-amscreens-partner-smartscreen-complet… -- *Regards, Emmanuel *

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FYI : End of Days for MS-CHAPv2
by Odhiambo Washington 31 Jul '12

31 Jul '12

http://isc.sans.edu/diary/End+of+Days+for+MS-CHAPv2/13807 -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler.

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Interbranch Telephone Exchange
by Andrew Kiptoo 31 Jul '12

31 Jul '12

Dear All, Anyone who can advice an equipment that I can use to transfer all calls (From Mobile lines and Telkom Kenya Lines) between branches within Nairobi. The branches are in Westlands (Main Office) / Industrial Area and Village Market. Let me know of a supplier for the same. Thank you.

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Voip vs E1
by Wagah Hayanga 31 Jul '12

31 Jul '12

I suggest you find time and consult Washington since he is near you i assume, from the posts and personally having dealt with him on afew issues regarding the same he is your best bet for the answers you seek. For one to effectively answer you, we need to know exactly what your set up is, what you intend to do and achieve, the location of offices, type of pabx etc. In summary Voip is supposed or will always be cheaper and that also means its likely to have good benefits if implemented the right way according to what your plan is. E1 is equally good just that the initial cost is likely to be higher, the rest depends on your internal controls and budgets. -- *Wagah Hayanga* "...indeed, the forest did change but the monkeys in it remained the same" - PLO.

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Looking for office space in town
by Allan Ouma 31 Jul '12

31 Jul '12

Hi Skunks! We are looking to relocate our office and hunting for an office. We want a small office in town for the marketing department and another out of town for the Developers. The office in town should be between 300 and 400 sq. feet. if any one of you has a connection, please let me know. Allan Ouma P.O. Box 12731 Nairobi 00400 Kenya

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Hacking experts find new ways to attack Android phones
by Jose Ngunjiri 31 Jul '12

31 Jul '12

Androids are under attack? Check this url out http://goo.gl/ecxln regards, Jose'.

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Repairing Laptop Screen?
by Samuel Waithaka 31 Jul '12

31 Jul '12

Anybody with any idea what's the cost of repairing a laptop screen? Where can someone have this fixed? A friend had her daughter pour hot liquid on her HP Pavillion. Machine works but screen can't show. Just dims a bit. Or what's the fate? -- Samuel Waithaka http://www.linkedin.com/in/waithaka http://twitter.com/samwaithaka

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Team building venue & facillitation
by Muigai Njoroge 31 Jul '12

31 Jul '12

Hi People, I got a team of 110 heads where 100 of them are beer thirsty. the 110 of them are looking forward to team-build like never before. they need as much fun/ activities as possible. after the long day full of activities, the 100 will like to have the whole night cooling their bodies. what i'm looking for urgently is a site that: 1) can accommodate 55 heads for one night and two days 2) has a team building venue/site and facilitators (or advise if you know of a private facilitator) 3) can allow or offer beer for a whole night. the venue is preferred to be out of nrb. not so far meaning the journey is kido 4 hrs drive to the higher end. if you have an idea or a clue or if you offer such facilities, kindly inbox me and your contacts. I will appreciate so much. Thanx all.

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Re: [Skunkworks] Broadcast wifi to distance of 1km or 2km
by Patricia Mwangi 31 Jul '12

31 Jul '12

Hi Gabriel Kimotho, You can use P2P radio link via Winlik 2000 or use ubnt radios. regards Eng Patricia

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VPN over VSAT
by njungelloyd＠gmail.com 31 Jul '12

31 Jul '12

Hi Guys, I recently deployed the above mentioned. On one end, a VSAT link (512Kbps by iWay) on static IP on a /30 subnet i.e (2 public IPs, one for the modem and the second for a PC running Ubuntu Server/Zentyal eBox Platform running as the LAN "gateway". On the other end a Cisco 1900 series router on a Safaricom 512Kbps dedicated link. My question is, has anyone on the forum implemented an IPSec tunnel over VSAT before? I am very much aware of the expected latency as far as shooting a signal "halfway into space and back" is concerned but any tips or pointers to optimize responsiveness (which is slugish at the moment) of the said tunnel that is exclusively running Remote Desktop Protocol will be highly appreciated. Cheers. ---------- Sent via My Mobile Device

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Invitation to connect on LinkedIn
by vincent wayodi 31 Jul '12

31 Jul '12

LinkedIn ------------ I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn. - vincent vincent wayodi Information and Technology and Services Pocatello, Idaho Area Confirm that you know vincent wayodi: https://www.linkedin.com/e/nlu5iq-h5ah4zuy-1a/isd/8052983227/4f1rQgvZ/?hs=f… -- You are receiving Invitation to Connect emails. Click to unsubscribe: http://www.linkedin.com/e/nlu5iq-h5ah4zuy-1a/XqwhZ3Ffzi6Tax09giG2G5ucHu2sPa… (c) 2012 LinkedIn Corporation. 2029 Stierlin Ct, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.

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Broadcast wifi to distance of 1km or 2km
by Gabriel Kimotho 30 Jul '12

30 Jul '12

Hi all, how can i broadcast a wifi connection to distance of 1 km to 2km any equipment i can use ?? -- Mvh / Best regards, Gabriel Kimotho Systems Engineer Residence: Nairobi,Kenya Tel:+254721914771 Skype: gabriel.kimotho --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer : The information contained in this e-mail may be confidential, proprietary, and / or legally privileged. It is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, you are not allowed to distribute, copy, review, retransmit, disseminate or use this e-mail or any part of it in any form whatsoever for any purpose. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify the sender and delete the original message. Please be aware that the contents of this e-mail may not be secure and should not be seen as forming a legally binding contract unless otherwise stated. Thank you. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Off Topic : Fortigate - 100A<FG-100A-BDL>
by James 30 Jul '12

30 Jul '12

I am looking for Fortigate - 100A<FG-100A-BDL> (Anti-virus, IPS, Content Filtering and Anti-spam).. anyone ? James

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Re: [Skunkworks] Redundancy across Data Centres networks.
by William Muriithi 30 Jul '12

30 Jul '12

> Hi Skunks, > > Thinking of a way of giving a redundancies across NOC. I.e If I terminates > several links to one location ( ISP Style) with different providers on p2p. > Like maybe using the appropriate connection, safaricom Wimax, KDN Fibre, > Jamii Fibre, AK Fibre/ Canopy, Kenstream serial/E1 connection name them > depending where the customer is. > Am looking to a way, where I can give a backup, such that NOC1 goes down, > NOC2 takes up. Note one requirement is the NOC should be 8 or more > Kilometers apart. > NOC meaning, where all terminates before going out. Not sure if your questions relate only to the traffic between the data centre alone, all all traffic including the incoming traffic from customers. For the former, I know only of BGP, but if your data centre can operate independently of each other, there is two ways you can go about this: You can run a BGP session between the two data centre. Its more involving in that you need to have a big IP block so that they can allocate you a AS number, a reliable link between the two data centre and good network know how. You need three ISP, one into data centre 1 , another into data centre 2 and one between them. Its petty resilient though when well implemented in that you likely to survive most network outage, but boy, its expensive and in my opinion hard to maintain if you are a small team The method I would recommend is using some DNS companies that has fail over capabilities. I have used Neustar and they are amazing. No change to your existing infrastructure except you will have to outsource DNS services :( In normal operation, they load balance your traffic between data centres. If you have an outage, they fail over the traffic to the working data centre immediately. You select when the fail over kicks in. By that I mean, they have probes all across the globes. You can for example set it so that fail over take place only when 2 or 3 probes can not reach your systems. This ovoid fail over when upfront ISP have transient issues, like convergence after route change. Unlike BGP, current sessions do die, but you have a far simpler solution. I am assuming you can live with that http://www.neustar.biz/enterprise/dns-services/external-dns-advanced-servic… > > Regards, > > Edwin Ngige William > 254 722 841853 >

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SCOM 3G flakiness
by Odhiambo Washington 30 Jul '12

30 Jul '12

Since Saturday, Safaricom 3G has been quite flaky. I wonder if anyone else has seen that. It still persists... So we can safely dump Zuku and Safaricom together as "poor Service Providers". One is perennial, the other occasional. -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler.

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USB wifi adapter
by Jangita Nyagudi 30 Jul '12

30 Jul '12

Hi guys, Anyone with those wifi devices where u can plug in the safaricom usb modem and browse via wifi/Ethernet? J

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AD: Blackberry 9700
by James Muendo 30 Jul '12

30 Jul '12

Hi, The device is new and white in color. Blackberry Bold 9700 Specs SheetDimensions109x60x14 mmWeight122gSize480×360 px, 2.44 inchCard slotmicro SD slotInternal storage256MBSpeedHSDPA, 3.6Mbps WLANUMA, Wi-Fi 802.11DisplayTFT, 65K colorsBluetoothv2.1, A2DPUSBmicro USB v2.0OSOS v 5.0, can be upgraded to v 6.0Camera3.15 MP, 2048 x 1536 px, LED Flash, autofocusMessagingSMS, MMS, IM, EmailCPU624 MHzRadioNoGPSA-GPS supportBrowserHTMLJavaMIDP 2.0Talk timeUp to 6 hBatteryLi-Ion battery 1500 mAhStand-byCapable of 408hCPU624 MHzColorsWhite Regards, -- James M. Muendo P.O Box 28016 - 00200, Nairobi. Mobile: +254720 100 547 Skype:tim.rick | Twitter: @MMuendo | gtalk: timrick | Web: www.muendo.co.ke <james(a)muendo.co.ke> <http://muendoshead.blogspot.com/>

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Interesting Survey
by Samuel Waithaka 30 Jul '12

30 Jul '12

Thought to share this and help them out: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/H3BGFKN -- Samuel Waithaka http://www.linkedin.com/in/waithaka http://twitter.com/samwaithaka

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internet access shenanigans
by John Gitau 30 Jul '12

30 Jul '12

fiber cut not withstanding (was that fised by the way?), When I buy 'internet access' (TM) of a specific capacity,It creates the expectation that this service will be unrestricted, enabling me the consumer to access any service lawfully available on the internet. As a result, if this service does not provide FULL access to the internet, I would not expect it to be marketed as internet access. I expect full disclosure on what is bloody slowing down my traffic; and if another service is 'eating' into the capacity for internet access, I expect to be told. Obviously starting the week with a rant on internet speeds will probably not help my mood much. But I think it is time we (consumers) sat down and defined what we expect from a service marketed as a 'internet access'. gitau

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Why It’s So Hard for Software Developers To Get Loans
by Agosta Liko 29 Jul '12

29 Jul '12

Good Piece ... http://the-star.co.ke/business/andrea-bohnstedt/87104-why-its-so-hard-for-s… If headlines, white noise on social media and venture capital competitions are anything to go by, Nairobi’s belly should have burst open by now, Alien-style, and spawned lots and lots of baby ICT enterprises. That hasn’t happened yet. And I am not that surprised. Business Daily picked up this issue in an article on ‘Breaking into Mobile Apps an Uphill Task for Young Developers<http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Breaking+into+mobile+apps+market+an+uphi…>’ this week: ‘Hardly a day passes without a news report that a new mobile application has been developed in Kenya. However, behind this success is the untold story of the challenges that developers face as they seek to break into the market and access funding to develop and market their inventions.’ .....

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DEAL OF THE DAY
by Alex Kirkpatrick 28 Jul '12

28 Jul '12

*Brand New HP Pavillion M6, Core i5, 8GB Ram, 750GB HDD, Sandy Bridge and Intel Graphics, Very Slim, 15.6", Beats By Dre Audio @61,000Ksh Only. Call : 0736201379* -- *Alex Kirkpatrick* *51010-00100 GPO Nairobi* 0736201379

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[SKUNKWORKS] #SupportTeamKenya Flashmob
by Martin Gicheru 28 Jul '12

28 Jul '12

I attended this flashmob, organized by Multichoice, and if you watch this video and dont get that feel of patriotism ooze in you, I don't know what to tell you. See here http://bit.ly/LTMyZC There was such a good combination, the dancers, the Nairobi street, the confused on-looker, the coming home nameless song and the kenyan flag draped on the dancers. What is your opinion, something that can go viral? -- Regards, Martin Gicheru|Business Development|Techweez Solutions Email ID: martin(a)techweez.com | Tel:254721906171 | Website: http://www.techweez.com | Skype ID: martingicheru | Twitter ID:martingicheru | Gtalk: martin(a)techweez.com

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DEAL OF THE DAY
by Alex Kirkpatrick 28 Jul '12

28 Jul '12

Brand New SAMSUNG GALAXY s3 sealed (White) -50,999/= Brand New iPAD 2 wifi/3G 64GB (White) -57,999/= Brand New iPAD 3 wifi/4G 64GB (White)-74,999/= -- *Alex Kirkpatrick* *51010-00100 GPO Nairobi* 0736201379

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PesaPal Developer Community
by Agosta Liko 28 Jul '12

28 Jul '12

Hi We have launched our developer community at http://developer.pesapal.com/ We will monitor and answer questions raised in our forums and we intend to use them as a developer exchange/resource Here we share how to documents, showcase sample sites, have a list of proven PesaPal integrators We will add more PesaPal Integrator shortly ... we will also add ready to use plugins, components and extensions Thanks Agosta Liko PesaPal.COM

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Zuku to Sasahost authentication problem
by amanya 27 Jul '12

27 Jul '12

Is anyone else experiencing this? A client is unable to get mail in Outlook or login at theirdomain/webmail when on a Zuku connection but switching to Safaricom works flawlessly. This has been the case since Wednesday.

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Friday show-off, website review
by Gichingiri Kuria 27 Jul '12

27 Jul '12

Hi all, Check out our site on your comp and phone. We're settling into the responsive web design thing. www.sokoletu.co.ke Maoni? -- Gichingiri Kuria _________________________________________ www.website.co.ke / www.sokoletu.co.ke

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CPanel
by Nicholas Odanga 27 Jul '12

27 Jul '12

Hi, How can I retrieve the mailing list button on my CPanel?

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Free online python classes at University of Toronto
by William Muriithi 27 Jul '12

27 Jul '12

FYI This may be of interest to some here, so check it out http://web.cs.toronto.edu/news/current/coursera_UofT.htm Regards, William

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Task warrior - Next best thing since tmux
by Laban Mwangi 27 Jul '12

27 Jul '12

If you live on the command line and need something to organize your tasks. Then you should probably take a look at task warrior. It's my first day and I can already see it improving my life. http://taskwarrior.org/projects/show/taskwarrior It's easy to start off with. > http://taskwarrior.org/projects/taskwarrior/wiki/30-second_Tutorial > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taskwarrior Has everything you need > http://taskwarrior.org/projects/taskwarrior/wiki/Tutorial And colours + charts for those who like to exercise their rods & cones. Ubuntu: $ sudo apt-get install task $ man task-tutorial

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DEAL OF THE DAY
by Alex Kirkpatrick 27 Jul '12

27 Jul '12

BRAND NEW SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 WHITE -53,000/- If interested hola -- *Alex Kirkpatrick* *51010-00100 GPO Nairobi* 0736201379

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DEAL OF THE DAY (IPAD)
by Alex Kirkpatrick 27 Jul '12

27 Jul '12

Brand new IPAD 2 64GB WIFI/3G (BLACK) -60,000/= Brand new IPAD 3 64GB WIFI/4G (BLACK)-75,000/= Viewing in the CBD, if interested hola -- *Alex Kirkpatrick* *51010-00100 GPO Nairobi* 0736201379

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<OT> Ipad 3 for sale
by Njoroge Tito 27 Jul '12

27 Jul '12

Hi Skunks, I am selling an Ipad 3, Wifi, 32GB with invisible screen protector, memory card adapter, + Cover (with bluetooth keyboard). Used for 1 week. Asking 70K. If Interested, holla offlist. Regards, Tito

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Twitter down?
by steven maina 27 Jul '12

27 Jul '12

Twitter is currently down for < %= reason %>. We expect to be back in <%= deadline %>. For more information, check out Twitter Status. Thanks for your patience! sent from my Android® Device

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Google Chat Servers .... sijui ni vipi?
by Odhiambo Washington 26 Jul '12

26 Jul '12

Nkt!! This afternoon... Even though they don't charge us! Where is my placard emblazoned with "Haki Yetu!! Haki Yetu!! I am using Pidgin <http://pidgin.im> Google's internal server errors are hindering my chatting:) -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler.

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Re: [Skunkworks] [EANOG] The East Africa Internet Exchange Point-- Where are we?
by Stan Ngure 26 Jul '12

26 Jul '12

Thanks Riyaz, Point 2 is great. Is it possible to share these operators so we explore a some working formulae. On point 3, a small fee to consumer of for this service can always be negotiated, the ultimate objective is a wow experience for EA users. Pulling in the stakeholders with lamda capacity and techies would be great and possibly the regulators. By the way does the East African Community have an ICT body of some sort? On Thursday, July 26, 2012, Riyaz Bachani wrote: > Sorry - the next steps ... > > Maybe those who can afford to get to AfPif should have this discussion in > a forum there & come up with some people willing to take some action points > on this. > > Secondly, as EANOG - we can get together and debate this issue a little > more as techies. We've missed our July session, and this can make up for > that - when is a good date for people ? We need to try pull in any key > stakeholders in this too - it's only going to take a couple of operators > who see the business case & can execute to get it done. > > Finally - there's already people doing this under the radar like I said - > and we can just wait & they'll soon come knocking on your doors for your > regional business :) > > R > > > > On Thu, Jul 26, 2012 at 6:30 PM, Riyaz Bachani <bachani(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Stan, > > Speaking up a bit late ... some of us had actually tossed this idea around > on a list a couple of months ago > > 1. As it is right now there actually does seem to be a regional exchange > building up unintentionally - everyone who transits through Kenya & Kenyan > operators is being peered at KIXP, so that includes UG, RW, Ethiopia ... so > they're able to access Kenyan content, and vice versa. > Note this isn't really intentional, and obviously there could be better > commercial models for this. > As a consumer right now - you can make sure you're using one of these ISPs > in both countries I guess ... and this type of model works for "content" > actually - but I would want more ... > > 2. I know there are plans for various operators to peer at more IXPs and > build "regional networks". Currently some Kenyan operators have started > peering at UG, TZ, RW exchange points. The UG IXPs already peer in Kenya as > we see from point 1. If you let this run its course, then slowly you will > have 3-4 regional operators that have networks covering all countries. > > 3. If you ask me - I would advocate still for the same thing I did in the > other discussion - there needs to be someone who can just light up a lamda > on fiber between the countries. Or for operators to swap capacity at a > lamda level. This means that now there is 10G capacity running between the > countries. It's not just content that uses that capacity - these operators > can run IP networks & sell IP transit to customers regionally. If they can > build up scale, the price of bandwidth can start at $10 per MB regionally > and even come down to $1 per MB. Then we have a model similar to that of > the rest of the world. > So it's not just content that can drive this - but also IP Transit. And IP > is a much better way to be selling our capacities than the STM-1 and STM-4 > level everyone is doing. > People already have 10G running from Mombasa to the Kenyan border. Others > have 10G from Kampala to the UG border. We need to join the dots. There is > a clear business case. > > 4. There are problems with model 3 above - some of these are related to > some countries that don't just sell dark fiber. So independent operators > HAVE to buy capacity on a per MB basis from the govt or govt operator - and > so that price will always remain your base minimum for that country. > Other problems ... ??? > > R > > > > > > On Thu, Jul 26, 2012 at 3:42 PM, Stan Ngure <stanngure(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > So team, > > How can consumers/content providers push this agenda? > > > > On Monday, July 23, 2012, Kivuva wrote: > > As an internet user footing the bill through my wallet, I'm not only > interested with the speed of access, but also the pricing. I think > local content and peering will make more sense when ISPs start > charging different (meaning cheaper) rates for traffic destined to > local hosts. This will also spur growth of hosting infrastructure, > growth of applications, and bring local content hosted abroad back > home. This is the same model Safaricom uses for voice calls, with > calls across networks charged a little bit higher than calls in > Safaricom network. So if local data peering at KIXP is charged cheaper > than international data, it will make a lot of sense. Charging the > same to access Safaricom.com or orange.co.ke with yahoo.com or bbc.com > is like KQ charging the same rates from Nairobi to Hethrow and Nairobi > to Mombasa. I believe this is the model used by most Asian content's > ISPs with the proliferation of local based online gaming. I believe > experts of IXP like Brian Longwe and Michuki can attest to this. > > -- > Lordmwesh > > > On 23/07/2012, Stan Ngure <stanngure(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > @ Kyle, the demand is there. > > > > The content is there in as much is doesn't compare to Japan or China. > > -- Kind Regards, _______________________________________________________ Stan Ngure

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Mdaemon world client email sending error
by Robert Ndegwa 26 Jul '12

26 Jul '12

Afternoon skunks, I am able to receive mail on my Mdaemon World Client but I am not able to send. Kindly assist on the settings to be changed on the Mdaemon email server. Regards, Robert

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Re: [Skunkworks] What is the best phone/gadget for a Kenyan field
by Paul Roy Owino 26 Jul '12

26 Jul '12

Journalist?? MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary="===============1710840286==" --===============1710840286== Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary=14dae93404e3fd982604c5b7f815 --14dae93404e3fd982604c5b7f815 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit @wash, SkyDrive cannot be wiped just like that...you must have shared your credentials with someone or it being compromised. Furthermore you can have a local copy on your home PC that syncs the contents and keeps them offline in real time. This will ensure if your SkyDrive is wiped(highly unlikely) you have some backup. Sent from my Windows Phone From: Odhiambo Washington Sent: 7/26/2012 2:11 AM To: Skunkworks Mailing List Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] What is the best phone/gadget for a Kenyan field Journalist?? Thanks, Martin. This sounds like a good clue. But suppose the you-know-who can click a button that instantly wipes the contents of the skydrive, or how does the phone's feature protect against that? On Thu, Jul 26, 2012 at 11:46 AM, Martin Gicheru <martin(a)techweez.com>wrote: > I hate being the one vouching for Windows phone when I get quite some > issues using it. Am currently using a HTC HD2, it's not what you get with > Android phones like the Galaxy S III (experience and all), but you have an > option to get all images, videos and files sync with your skydrive account > in realtime, that is ofcourse you are willing to pay the data costs this > exposes you, and that you get a fast connection, true 3G. > > I am not sure I have explored all options, but I dont know what that could > compare with on other platforms, well iCloud on iPhone 4s could. But I > havent used an iPhone to be able to comment. ION Samsung is working on S > Cloud and LG with their cloud. > > 7 cents > > On Thu, Jul 26, 2012 at 11:14 AM, Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo(a)gmail.com>wrote: > >> Ok. I am thinking of those nasty situations when a journalist is roughed >> up because of taking a photo/video of an incident, the camera is >> confiscated and film destroyed or tape erased by the you-know-who (not that >> I am scared on naming names, but it can be anyone!) >> >> I suppose there are phones and/or apps which when used together can beat >> the nasty guys to their game. >> >> Something like a photo/video is uploaded to the web in realtime as it is >> being taken. >> >> I want such a device and I know you geeks know the answer. >> >> Please take your time to think about this before responding with a >> suggestion. I better people don't respond if they have no clue, please. >> >> Thanking you guys in advance. >> >> -- >> Best regards, >> Odhiambo WASHINGTON, >> Nairobi,KE >> +254733744121/+254722743223 >> _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ >> I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler. >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Skunkworks mailing list >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >> ------------ >> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >> ------------ >> >> Skunkworks Rules >> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >> ------------ >> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >> > > > > -- > > Regards, > > Martin Gicheru|Business Development|Techweez Solutions > > Email ID: martin(a)techweez.com | Tel:254721906171 | Website: > http://www.techweez.com | > > Skype ID: martingicheru | Twitter ID:martingicheru | Gtalk: > martin(a)techweez.com > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > ------------ > List info, subscribe/unsubscribe > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > ------------ > > Skunkworks Rules > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > ------------ > Other services @ http://my.co.ke > -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler. --14dae93404e3fd982604c5b7f815 Content-Type: text/html; charset="utf-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable <html><head><meta content=3D"text/html; charset=3Dutf-8" http-equiv=3D"Cont= ent-Type"></head><body><div><div style=3D"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; = font-size: 11pt;">@wash, SkyDrive cannot be wiped just like that...you must= have shared your credentials with someone or it being compromised. Further= more you can have a local copy on your home PC that syncs the contents and = keeps them offline in real time. This will ensure if your SkyDrive is wiped= (highly unlikely) you have some backup. Sent from my Windows Phone<b= r></div></div><hr>From: Odhiambo Washington Sent: = 7/2= 6/2012 2:11 AM To: Skunkworks Mailing List Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] What is the best phone/gadget for a Kenyan field = Journalist?? </body></html>Thanks, Martin. This sounds like a= good clue. But suppose the you-know-who can click a button that instantly = wipes the contents of the skydrive, or how does the phone's feature pro= tect against that? <div class=3D"gmail_quote"> On Thu, Jul 26, 2012 at 11:46 AM, Martin Gicheru <<a h= ref=3D"mailto:martin@techweez.com" target=3D"_blank">martin(a)techweez.com</a= >> wrote: <blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0 = 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"> I hate being the one vouching for Windows phone when I get quite some issue= s using it. Am currently using a HTC HD2, it's not what you get with An= droid phones like the Galaxy S III (experience and all), but you have an op= tion to get all images, videos and files sync with your skydrive account in= realtime, that is ofcourse you are willing to pay the data costs this expo= ses you, and that you get a fast connection, true 3G.<div> </div><div>I am not sure I have explored all options, but I dont know w= hat that could compare with on other platforms, well iCloud on iPhone 4s co= uld. But I havent used an iPhone to be able to comment. ION Samsung is work= ing on S Cloud and LG with their cloud.</div> <div> </div><div>7 cents <div class=3D"gmail_quote"><div><div cla= ss=3D"h5">On Thu, Jul 26, 2012 at 11:14 AM, Odhiambo Washington <<a href=3D"mailto:odhiambo@gmail.com" target=3D"_blank">odhiam= bo(a)gmail.com</a>> wrote: </div></div><blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0 0 0 .8ex;bo= rder-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div><div class=3D"h5">Ok. I am = thinking of those nasty situations when a journalist is roughed up because = of taking a photo/video of an incident, the camera is confiscated and film = destroyed or tape erased by the you-know-who (not that I am scared on namin= g names, but it can be anyone!) I suppose there are phones and/or apps which when used together can bea= t the nasty guys to their game. Something like a photo/video is uplo= aded to the web in realtime as it is being taken. I want such a devi= ce and I know you geeks know the answer. Please take your time to think about this before responding with a sugg= estion. I better people don't respond if they have no clue, please. = Thanking you guys in advance. -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ = _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler.<= br> </div></div>_____________________________________________= __ Skunkworks mailing list <a href=3D"mailto:Skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke" target=3D"_blank">Skunkworks@l= ists.my.co.ke</a> ------------ List info, subscribe/unsubscribe <a href=3D"http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks" targe= t=3D"_blank">http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks</a><= br> ------------ Skunkworks Rules <a href=3D"http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=3D24&t=3D94" target=3D= "_blank">http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=3D24&t=3D94</a> ------------ Other services @ <a href=3D"http://my.co.ke" target=3D"_blank">http://my.co= .ke</a> </b= lockquote></div> <div> </div>-- <span style=3D"border-collapse:separate;font-style:no= rmal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;line-heig= ht:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spaci= ng:0px"><div style=3D"margin-right:4px;margin-left:4px;margin-bottom:8px;ma= rgin-top:2px"> Regards<spa= n style=3D"color:rgb(0,0,0)">,Martin Gi= cheru|Business Development|Techweez Solutions Email ID:=C2=A0<a href= =3D"mailto:martin@techweez.com" target=3D"_blank">martin(a)techweez.com</a></= span>=C2=A0|=C2=A0Tel:254721906171=C2=A0|=C2=A0Website:<a href=3D"ht= tp://www.techweez.com/" target=3D"_blank">http://www.techweez.com</a></span= >=C2=A0| Skype ID:=C2=A0martingic= heru=C2=A0|=C2=A0Twitter ID:martingicheru=C2=A0| =C2=A0Gtalk:=C2=A0<a href=3D"mailto:martin@techweez.com" target=3D"_blank">martin@techw= eez.com</a> </div> <div></div> </div> _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list <a href=3D"mailto:Skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke">Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke</a><= br> ------------ List info, subscribe/unsubscribe <a href=3D"http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks" targe= t=3D"_blank">http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks</a><= br> ------------ Skunkworks Rules <a href=3D"http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=3D24&t=3D94" target=3D= "_blank">http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=3D24&t=3D94</a> ------------ Other services @ <a href=3D"http://my.co.ke" target=3D"_blank">http://my.co= .ke</a> </blockquote></div> -- Best regards= , Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _= _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler. --14dae93404e3fd982604c5b7f815-- --===============1710840286== Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke ------------ List info, subscribe/unsubscribe http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke --===============1710840286==--

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Websites at Kshs. 15,000/= hosting inclusive
by Tin Qart 26 Jul '12

26 Jul '12

Hello Skunks/ers, If you know anybody interested in having their websites done for as little as 15000/= hala at Marto 0732575644 visit www.threecomventures.com<http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/aclk?sa=l&ai=B21REq0ARUNmqKsPY-gbi5Jmv…> for more

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What is the best phone/gadget for a Kenyan field Journalist??
by Odhiambo Washington 26 Jul '12

26 Jul '12

Ok. I am thinking of those nasty situations when a journalist is roughed up because of taking a photo/video of an incident, the camera is confiscated and film destroyed or tape erased by the you-know-who (not that I am scared on naming names, but it can be anyone!) I suppose there are phones and/or apps which when used together can beat the nasty guys to their game. Something like a photo/video is uploaded to the web in realtime as it is being taken. I want such a device and I know you geeks know the answer. Please take your time to think about this before responding with a suggestion. I better people don't respond if they have no clue, please. Thanking you guys in advance. -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler.

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Re: [Skunkworks] [EANOG] The East Africa Internet Exchange Point-- Where are we?
by Stan Ngure 26 Jul '12

26 Jul '12

@ Kyle, the demand is there. The content is there in as much is doesn't compare to Japan or China. In my organization we are trying to publish services within the EA region but the access experiences are as varied as peers of the ISPs. You always hope the client is using a 'good' ISP. And we are just one company, in a few years it will be many. Why should ISP in EA first peer to Europe or SA for local destinations. -----Original Message----- From: James <ndegwajim(a)yahoo.com> Sender: eanog-bounces(a)orion.my.co.ke Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2012 17:26:52 To: East Africa Network Operators Group<eanog(a)orion.my.co.ke> Reply-To: East Africa Network Operators Group <eanog(a)orion.my.co.ke> Cc: East Africa Network Operators Group<eanog(a)orion.my.co.ke>; skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke<skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke>; kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [EANOG] The East Africa Internet Exchange Point-- Where are we? _______________________________________________ eanog mailing list eanog(a)orion.my.co.ke http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/eanog

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MAIL LISTINGS
by Nicholas Odanga 26 Jul '12

26 Jul '12

Hi peeps, Does anyone know a mail listings software apart from Mail Man that is currently disappointing?

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African Millionaires under 40 - How they made it in Africa
by ndungu stephen 26 Jul '12

26 Jul '12

Despite the catchy 'millionaire' title - this caught my attention about Kenya Tech: ...the country should stop focusing on the success of the M-Pesa mobile money platform. “I don’t see any unique ideas. I have not seen something that can genuinely be the next big thing. I am just not convinced. M-Pesa was invented five years ago, but everywhere you go, every other technology conference, the only thing we talk about is M-Pesa. We must come up with something new.” http://www.howwemadeitinafrica.com/africa%E2%80%99s-under-40-millionaires-s…

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DEAL OF THE DAY ON IPAD
by Alex Kirkpatrick 26 Jul '12

26 Jul '12

Ipad 2 Wifi only (NO SIM slot) 16GB (BLACK) -29,000/= If interested im in the CBD Area hola, -- *Alex Kirkpatrick* *51010-00100 GPO Nairobi* 0736201379

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Mini-Keyboards
by Leonard Kore 26 Jul '12

26 Jul '12

Anybody know where I can get mini keyboards for a desktop machine..should be around 14 cm in length And how much. -- Leonard Kore @iLabAfrica-Strathmore University

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Looking for Arduino Uno
by Anthony Tai 26 Jul '12

26 Jul '12

Hi, Is there anyone with the Arduino Uno and how much are you selling it for. Thank you. Regards -- Anthony Tai "A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination."

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CCTV setup for single room 8m * 10m
by Andy G 26 Jul '12

26 Jul '12

I need a CCTV setup for single room 8m * 10m preferrably focus on the door. The person only needs to see who comes in. 4 Channel DVR with 500GB HD. Anyone who deals with these? Need some costings, please send to my email address. Thanks

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GIS mailing list
by Andy G 26 Jul '12

26 Jul '12

Could there be a GIS mailing list in Kenya?

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Huawei DVB-T2 STB
by Odhiambo Washington 25 Jul '12

25 Jul '12

Hello skunks, Anyone seen this huawei STB in town - http://lix.in/-c179b5?? I have developed high trust in Huawei products. -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler.

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mice quotes-80 pieces
by maina 25 Jul '12

25 Jul '12

Pls send me quotes offlist for the said, 80 pieces branded(HP or Dell) usb. RGDS. -- David Maina. P. O. Box 8310-00200, NAIROBI, KENYA.. Cell:+254-721-950073. Registered Linux User #407239. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "By golly, I'm beginning to think Linux really *is* the best thing since sliced bread."

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Multistakeholderism is it an oxymoron? will it survive the times?
by Barrack Otieno 25 Jul '12

25 Jul '12

Listers, I have been observing various initiatives that have been established under the multistakeholder approach and i must admit that we have a problem there are lots of murmurs suggesting flaws in communication or decision making structures, i i have also noticed that there is a lot of emphasis on personalities and groupings of like minded people as opposed to institutions which appears really harmful at the beginning but is characterised by strained relationships which stifflle synergies that can be achieved through knowledge and information sharing based on experiences. Could this be the very achilles heel of the multistakeholder model? What should we do to redeem it? Best Regards -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Business Daily Article declares that government websites are hacked because they use open-source software
by Moses 25 Jul '12

25 Jul '12

I could not believe my eyes after I saw the article of page 5 of the business daily! Moses.

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Free Online SMS Worldwide
by Odhiambo Washington 25 Jul '12

25 Jul '12

Is there such a thing still existent? Used to be some days back.... -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler.

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Who do Call Centres (in KE) use?
by Odhiambo Washington 25 Jul '12

25 Jul '12

Hello Skunkies, I am wondering if any of you knows someone who runs the technical aspects of a call centre in KE. I need to know who provides them with connectivity that they use for VoIP. I have a WiMax connection with Safaricom of 512Kbps (symmetric) which I use for VoIP only - via a VPN Tunnel to a co-lo facility in the UK. My problem is that this link can barely cary even a single voice channel. The quality is very poor, to an extent that conversation even goes off. If you call an interactive service, the DTMF will never work - always ends up with errors of input not being detected. I am considering ditching Safaricom for a much better service. -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler.

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Java Developers Required
by Davis Shuma 24 Jul '12

24 Jul '12

Hi, MSpace Solutions Ltd (www.mspace.co.ke) is looking for JAVA developers. Skills required: - Good Java skills - Experience developing web applications in Java - Jsp, Servlets, html, css, javascript, etc - Mysql - Experience with Linux will be an added advantage - Experience with RichFaces will be an added advantage Successful candidates to start immediately and on a full time basis. Salary to be negotiated. To apply, send cv to jobs(a)mspace.co.ke Thanks. Davis

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Announcing Hacks/Hackers Nairobi Launch, 7th Aug 2012
by Phares 24 Jul '12

24 Jul '12

+Ory Okolloh <https://plus.google.com/104641326637215074423> helped change the way that Africans monitor elections & politicians when she cofounded the +Ushahidi crisis-mapping platform and the Mzalendo website that tracks the performance of Kenyan Members of Parliament in 2007. She is currently Google's manager for policy and government relations in Africa. Okolloh will share ideas and feedback on *new* ideas from HacksHackers members for empowering ordinary citizens in the run-up to the next Kenyan elections. This will include discussion, during an "open mike" session, about new civic technologies, open data, and mobile platform opportunities for the media and other civic watchdogs. The talk is the 2nd in a series of civic brainstorming sessions and Code4Democracy hackathons planned by +Hacks/Hackers Africa<https://plus.google.com/112462779059220191902>'s network of chapters in Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda & Zambia. Join the umbrella G+<https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/112462779059220191902/112462779059220191902/p…> or Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/HacksHackersAfrica> pages if you want to be kept informed, or sign-up at HacksHackers Nairobi's gGroup<https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/hackshackers-nairobi> . HacksHackers Nairobi chapter members will also showcase some of their own project proposals to the $1m +African News Innovation Challenge and will strategise about which common resources and civic media projects should be prioritised as collaborative ventures for the chapter. The Nairobi meetup will take place at iHUB, *at 6pm on August 7*, in partnership with the Code4Kenya open data initiative, the Pawa254 journalism incubator and the Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE). *PROGRAMME >* 6.00pm - Opening & brief intro to the global HacksHackers movement 6.10pm - Launching Nairobi's chapter of HacksHackers (HH-NBO) 6.20pm - 10 Kenyan civic media submissions to ANIC 6.30pm - OPEN MIKE SESSION with Ory Okolloh (Google Africa policy manager) 7.20pm - HH-NBO Project Proposals - civic watchdog ideas for HH collaboration 7.40pm - Quick overview of voting process for project selection 7.45pm - Refreshments / Networking *BACKGROUND > HacksHackers* The worlds of technologists and journalists are coming together, as reporting goes digital and Internet companies becomes media empires. Journalists call themselves "hacks", someone who can churn out words in any situation. Hackers use the digital equivalent of duct tape to whip out code. Hacker-journalists try to bridge these two worlds. But not all hacks can be hackers, and not all hackers can be hacks. HacksHackers therefore brings together everyone who is working to help ordinary citizens make sense of their world. It is for hackers exploring technologies to filter and visualise information, and for journalists who use technology to find and tell stories. In the age of information overload and the collapse of traditional business models for legacy media, their work has become even more crucial. The African Media Initiative <http://www.africanmediainitiative.org/> (AMI), the continent's largest umbrella association of media owners, recognises this and is spearheading the establishment of a network of 20 HacksHackers chapters across Africa to bring together pioneers for collaborative projects and new ventures. Other AMI digital initiatives include the www.AfricanNewsChallenge.org <http://www.africannewschallenge.org/>, Code4Kenya, the AMI Prototype Fund, and Code4Democracy partnerships. *Please register: * https://docs.google.com/a/africanmediainitiative.org/spreadsheet/viewform?f…

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Projector Repair
by David Njuki 24 Jul '12

24 Jul '12

Does anyone know a reputable company that repairs projectors? -- ˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ Regards, David Njuki @njukey [Google,Twitter,Yahoo]

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AD: MAC FOR SALE
by James Muendo 24 Jul '12

24 Jul '12

Hi, 13-inch: 2.9 GHz 2.9GHz dual-core Intel Core i7 Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz 8GB 1600MHz memory 750GB 5400-rpm hard drive1 Intel HD Graphics 4000 Built-in battery (7 hours) Machine is new. Get in touch with me offlist. Regards, -- James M. Muendo P.O Box 28016 - 00200, Nairobi. Mobile: +254720 100 547 Skype:tim.rick | Twitter: @MMuendo | gtalk: timrick | Web: www.muendo.co.ke <james(a)muendo.co.ke> <http://muendoshead.blogspot.com/>

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Posta website down
by Mark Mwangi 24 Jul '12

24 Jul '12

Can anyone reach the Posta website? -- Regards, Mark Mwangi markmwangi.me.ke

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Vending Machine
by Anthony Tai 24 Jul '12

24 Jul '12

Hi, I'm looking for a vending machine and not those expensive ones to lease. Anyone know where I can get one. Thank you. Regards -- Anthony Tai "A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination."

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DEALS ON IPAD 2
by Alex Kirkpatrick 24 Jul '12

24 Jul '12

The pieces available, Ipad 2 Wifi/3G(SIM) 32GB (White, Black) -45,000/= Ipad 2 Wifi only 16GB (Black) -30,000/= Viewing in CBD if interested hola. -- *Alex Kirkpatrick* *51010-00100 GPO Nairobi* 0736201379

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Bring zack home? huh?
by Collins Areba 23 Jul '12

23 Jul '12

http://bringzackbackhome.co.ke/cgi-sys/suspendedpage.cgi -- *“The twentieth century has been characterized by three developments of great political importance: the growth of democracy, the growth of corporate power, and the growth of corporate propaganda as a means of protecting corporate power against democracy”*

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Orange, Gameloft to launch new mobile games in Africa
by Albert Mucunguzi 23 Jul '12

23 Jul '12

FYI: Orange, the telecoms giant operational 22 countries in Africa and Middle East, is teaming up with Gameloft, a leading global publisher of digital and social games, to make mobile games and offers available on smartphones and java compatible devices. http://bit.ly/QfNR82 Great evening.

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Re: [Skunkworks] [kictanet] Kenic board resignation, new CEO
by Kivuva 23 Jul '12

23 Jul '12

KENIC mentioned in this Nation.co.ke article on .africa domain. "... The struggle has also taken a local dimension at KENIC. Over the past five years, KENIC has experienced a high turnover in its management and board. The organisation has had five different CEOs in four years. The latest CEO, Mr Sammy Buruchara, took office this month." http://www.nation.co.ke/Features/smartcompany/Battle+for+control+of+Interne… Is there a reason why the KENIC management issue is emotive with many shying away from it? --- lordmwesh On 20 July 2012 07:49, Evans Ikua <ikua.evans(a)gmail.com> wrote: > @Musya, there is a registrar mailing list and you would be on it if you > are a registrar with KENIC. > > On the other hand, this sound like a good opportunity for us to get the > history of KENIC so that we can get to know what has been happening there. > What is meant by a high turnover of CEOs? Anyone with some insights? > > Evans > > On Thu, Jul 19, 2012 at 11:14 PM, Musya Michael <michael.musya(a)gmail.com>wrote: > >> How can these issues be slotted in among the agenda to the AGM? What's >> the procedure for Motions to be put to the AGM? There is a great need to >> protect this institution. >> >> Any registrar mailing list? >> >> >> On Thu, Jul 19, 2012 at 7:22 PM, Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> wrote: >> >>> >>> @lordmwesh, >>> >>> 1st to say it sounds like a bad dream for KENIC if this is true. >>> Remember KENIC is in the global ^guiness^ book of IT as a model top level >>> country code organisation. It is therefore necessary that we work to ensure >>> that it does remain so. Kenya must continue to provide leadership in the >>> region and am not sure this sounds lke something to export. >>> >>> But since the Chair -our very own Alice - promisd an AGM this month, >>> guess we can give her the month and see then decided on the extra >>> ordinary if necessary. I do hope when we do finally meet, we shall be able >>> to be know the truth, the lies and the myths. >>> >>> walu >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> On Thu, Jul 19, 2012 6:07 PM AST (Arabian) Kivuva wrote: >>> >>> >Probably Burachara relinquished his position at Nairobinet on taking the >>> >CEO's position at KENIC. We have seen this culture before, like when >>> Esther >>> >Passaris relinquished her position at Adopt-Alight to run as Mayor of >>> >Nairobi, and When Paul Kukubo relinquished his position at 3-Mice to >>> take >>> >up the position of CEO at ICT Board. But in all cases, major conflicts >>> of >>> >interest have ensued, and this should not be allowed to take place. >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> >The Board of Directors’ job is to define strategy and direction of the >>> >company. If the current strategic plan implemented by KENIC failed under >>> >the chairmanship of Burachara, how can he claim to be able to turn >>> around >>> >the organisation as the CEO and come up with a new strategy? If the >>> current >>> >strategic plan had major gaping issues, who should be made accountable? >>> >Under what authority did he get to the position of interim CEO? Did the >>> >board sanction the appointment? What are the qualifications of the >>> change >>> >manager? Was KENIC's HR policy followed in the process of hiring him? Is >>> >Buruchara the right person to bring change at KENIC? What is his track >>> >record at NairobiNet? If he could not transform NairobiNet to the >>> league of >>> >Wananchi Online or Africa Online, do we expect him to transform KENIC to >>> >the regional leader we all envision? There were interviews for a new CEO >>> >done several months ago. What were the results? Members need to know >>> >because company resources were used in the hiring process. >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> >It should also be noted that the board has been a negative influence and >>> >interferes with the running of KENIC, causing major instabilities. How >>> can >>> >they explain the high turnover of CEOs? There is a very dark cloud >>> hovering >>> >around. >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> >For a Board that has managed to only register 25,000 domains in the >>> >lifetime of KENIC, compared to .co.za's 780,000 and 100,000 additions >>> >annually, isn't it time for a major overhaul? I had proposed on this >>> list >>> >to have board members run for a maximum of two terms of 3 years each. >>> This >>> >will ensure synergy and fresh ideas are injected into our KENIC, and >>> propel >>> >its growth and success. >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> >The KENIC AGM has always been made around July, but so far, members have >>> >not got any communication from the Board convening the AGM. If there is >>> no >>> >communication forthcoming, the members should call for an extra-ordinary >>> >AGM to chat the way forward, and streamline the company. >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> >It was a shame really that visibility of KENIC in the just concluded >>> EAIGF >>> >held here in Nairobi was minimal. These are the opportunities that >>> should >>> >be capitalised for publicity and marketing. >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> >Regards >>> >lordmwesh >>> > >>> > >>> >On 19 July 2012 11:42, Rebecca Wanjiku <rebeccawanjiku(a)yahoo.com> >>> wrote: >>> > >>> >> If you have views on Kenic, please share on the latest post. All views >>> >> welcome >>> >> >>> >> Kenya Network Information Center (KENIC), is never short of drama. >>> There >>> >> seems to be something very wrong but no one seems to have the right >>> answer; >>> >> over the last month, three board members have resigned and the chair >>> is >>> >> said to be on the way out. >>> >> Over the same month, former board member Sammy Buruchara took over as >>> the >>> >> CEO or ”change manager” and there was mixed reactions over the turn >>> of >>> >> events. It is not clear whether resignations of Aly Hussein, Moses >>> >> Kemimbaro, and Lucky Waindi have anything to do with the turn of >>> events or >>> >> whether Alice Munyua’s, (chair) unhappiness has anything to do with >>> it, but >>> >> something is not right. >>> >> Continue... >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> http://www.wanjiku.co.ke/2012/07/resignation-chaos-at-kenic-as-former-board… >>> >> >>> >> Tel. 254 720 318 925 >>> >> >>> >> blog:http://beckyit.blogspot.com/ >>> >> >>> >> _______________________________________________ >>> >> kictanet mailing list >>> >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>> >> >>> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>> >> >>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kivuva%40transworldaf… >>> >> >>> >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder >>> platform >>> >> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >>> >> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the >>> ICT >>> >> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and >>> development. >>> >> >>> >> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >>> >> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and >>> bandwidth, >>> >> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect >>> privacy, do >>> >> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >>> >> >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> >-- >>> >______________________ >>> >Mwendwa Kivuva >>> >For >>> >Business Development >>> >Transworld Computer Channels >>> >Cel: 0722402248 >>> >twitter.com/lordmwesh >>> >www.transworldAfrica.com | Fluent in computing >>> >kenya.or.ke | The Kenya we know >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> kictanet mailing list >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>> >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/michael.musya%40gmail… >>> >>> >>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >>> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >>> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >>> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >>> >>> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >>> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, >>> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do >>> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Regards, >> >> Michael Musya. >> >> I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. >> Philippians 4:13 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/ikua.evans%40gmail.com >> >> >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >> >> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, >> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do >> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >> > > > > -- > *---------------------------------------------------- > Kind Regards, > Evans Ikua,* > lanetconsulting.com, > lpi-eastafrica.org, > ict-innovation.fossfa.net, > Skype: @ikuae > Cell: +254-722-955831 > > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > Unsubscribe or change your options at > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kivuva%40transworldaf… > > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform > for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and > regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT > sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. > > KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors > online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, > share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do > not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. > -- ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva For Business Development Transworld Computer Channels Cel: 0722402248 twitter.com/lordmwesh www.transworldAfrica.com | Fluent in computing kenya.or.ke | The Kenya we know

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SAP set to launch Skills for Africa program in Kenya
by Albert Mucunguzi 23 Jul '12

23 Jul '12

Hey guys, Enterprise software maker SAP has announced plans to launch its widely successful SAP Skills for Africa Program in Kenya to spur the country’s IT skills capacity and further enhance technological innovation. *See details:* http://bit.ly/MWKWcT Ciao. Albert

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new Safaricom website
by Gichingiri Kuria 23 Jul '12

23 Jul '12

The new look Safaricom website <http://www.safaricom.co.ke> seems easier to navigate though I don't think the overall look and feel is a great improvement. They should have done a better job with the mobile styling to give quick indepth navigation. Also, the move to Joomla from Typo3 is like a step backwards; I say this being a big Joomla fan and user. What do you think? -- Gichingiri Kuria _________________________________________ www.website.co.ke / www.sokoletu.co.ke

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Looking for a good MS SQL Database Developer
by Allan Ouma 23 Jul '12

23 Jul '12

Hi All, I am looking for a person who is really good with Microsoft SQL database development. This is for a 66-hour project running on ASP.Net. The pay is $10 per hour. If you are interested contact me on allan.ouma(a)gmail.com highlighting the projects you have worked on. Allan Ouma P.O. Box 12731 Nairobi 00400 Kenya

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OT - New traffic rules
by TheMburu George 23 Jul '12

23 Jul '12

For you information as well as worries! Just how is legistration done? PSV operators: Should adhere to the uniforms and Michuki rules (What was Raila bakering about?) Unfastened seat belt - Fine Kshs. 500/= (whose responsibilty to ensure worthiness of seat belts, some don't even have let alone being dirty?) Never allow a police officer to take the keys of your car from the ignition – this is illegal. (Once was a victim of this and the cops threatened me with resisting arrest when I refused!) ./TheMburu -- Conservatism is the adherence to the old tried against the new untried.

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Re: [Skunkworks] [kictanet] [EANOG] The East Africa Internet Exchange Point-- Where are we?
by Brian Munyao Longwe 23 Jul '12

23 Jul '12

Dear Mctim, Here is a graph from 2009 showing one week's aggregate of about 10Gig (In+Out) on the Kenya-Tanzania link alone.... this was with only 6 ISPs in Tz and 4 ISPs in Kenya peering across the link....Should believe that there would be *TONS* more traffic today! Best regards, Brian [image: logo] *Brian Munyao Longwe* | Mobile: 254715964281 http://mashilingi.blogspot.com <http://www.facebook.com/brianmunyao> Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/brianmunyao> <http://www.twitter.com/blongwe> Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/blongwe> <http://ke.linkedin.com/pub/brian-munyao-longwe/0/32/254> LinkedIn<http://ke.linkedin.com/pub/brian-munyao-longwe/0/32/254> Contact me: [image: Skype] blongwe Want a signature like mine? <http://r1.wisestamp.com/r/landing?promo=16&dest=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wisestamp.…> Click here.<http://r1.wisestamp.com/r/landing?promo=16&dest=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wisestamp.…> On Mon, Jul 23, 2012 at 2:44 PM, Brian Munyao Longwe <blongwe(a)gmail.com>wrote: > This will not be construed as ignorance Kyle :) but there *is* significant > trade between the East African countries and it follows that there is also > a lot of data exchange which is currently utilizing international circuits. > The same argument for a local IXP then pertains i.e. lower cost (and > faster) regional interconnectivity should serve as a way of enhancing (and > growing) regional data interchange. The local IXPs would serve as the best > place for this inter-regional peering to occur, with a "regional carrier" > offering the service at a fee. > > Please take a look at the attached CFP which was used in 2006 to initiate > the EAIXP proof-of-concept. It should answer some of your questions. > > Best regards, > > Brian > > [image: logo] > *Brian Munyao Longwe* > | Mobile: 254715964281 > http://mashilingi.blogspot.com > <http://www.facebook.com/brianmunyao> Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/brianmunyao> > <http://www.twitter.com/blongwe> Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/blongwe> > <http://ke.linkedin.com/pub/brian-munyao-longwe/0/32/254> LinkedIn<http://ke.linkedin.com/pub/brian-munyao-longwe/0/32/254> > Contact me: [image: Skype] blongwe > Want a signature like mine? > <http://r1.wisestamp.com/r/landing?promo=16&dest=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wisestamp.…> Click > here.<http://r1.wisestamp.com/r/landing?promo=16&dest=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wisestamp.…> > > > > On Mon, Jul 23, 2012 at 1:44 PM, Kyle Spencer <kyle(a)stormzero.com> wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> Forgive my ignorance, but where is the demand for this? >> >> What purpose would an EAIXP serve that existing IXPs do not? If I already >> have access to a local exchange and the EAIXP is in another country, why >> would I send my traffic via that route? >> >> Regards, >> Kyle Spencer >> On Jul 23, 2012 1:17 PM, "Stan Ngure" <stanngure(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Dear Networkers, >>> >>> Hope we are all keeping well. >>> >>> The challenges and issues in the region brought about by lack of this >>> EAIXP have finally come home to roost in my court. >>> >>> Its about time we made this happen, am not sure how but we need an extra >>> gear, because regional services will not be easy to deliver at this rate. >>> >>> >>> - What needs to be done? >>> - Who needs to be involved? >>> - What resources are needed? >>> - How do we attain and sustain it? >>> >>> Am all ears open, and a willing participant to make this EAIXP dream a >>> reality. >>> >>> Cheers. >>> >>> Stan Ngure >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> eanog mailing list >>> eanog(a)lists.my.co.ke >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/eanog >>> >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/blongwe%40gmail.com >> >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform >> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. >> >> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, >> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do >> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. >> > >

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scanner
by Zack Githinji 23 Jul '12

23 Jul '12

Hi, Looking for a scanner that can do pictures at a rate of like 1 A4 in less than 5 sec, and has many picture formats, thanks. -- Regards, Zack K. Githinji Technical Officer, Cell:+254 722 649199 E-mail:zachgithinji@gmail.com "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."

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Re: [Skunkworks] [EANOG] The East Africa Internet Exchange Point-- Where are we?
by Stan Ngure 23 Jul '12

23 Jul '12

Dear Networkers, Hope we are all keeping well. The challenges and issues in the region brought about by lack of this EAIXP have finally come home to roost in my court. Its about time we made this happen, am not sure how but we need an extra gear, because regional services will not be easy to deliver at this rate. - What needs to be done? - Who needs to be involved? - What resources are needed? - How do we attain and sustain it? Am all ears open, and a willing participant to make this EAIXP dream a reality. Cheers. Stan Ngure

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IETF 84 in Vancouver (Canada) - Guest Day Pass Information (July 31, 2012)
by Barrack Otieno 23 Jul '12

23 Jul '12

Dear Colleagues, At the forthcoming IETF 84, members of the Internet Society, students and instructors can receive a complimentary one-day Guest Pass (Tuesday, July 31, 2013) to the meeting. Details are attached below. Please pass this information to anyone you think might be interested. Thanks, Sabrina Wilmot Internet Society ----------- IETF Guest Day To: University Professors and Students Local ISOC Members Join the Internet's Leading Engineers in Vancouver! Experience first hand the Internet standards process and meet the world's leading Internet engineers, developers and researchers. We expect 1,200 attendees from more than 40 countries. The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) will convene July 29 to August 3 for IETF 84 at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver and you are invited! The IETF is the premiere international open-standards community and is responsible for many of the Internet's most important standards, including TCP/IP, e-mail, instant messaging, VoIP, 3G and IPv6. Its work is concerned with the evolution of the Internet's architecture and its smooth operation. To learn more see: <https://www.ietf.org/newcomers.html> The IETF is unique from other standards groups in that it is a volunteer organization, lead by individuals, not governments or corporations. The IETF's processes are open to all and decisions are made on the basis of "rough consensus and running code." If you are doing research in networking or communications, this is one event you don't want to miss. The IETF meets three times a year face-to-face to progress its work of Internet Standards development for the betterment of the Internet and people worldwide. Tuesday, July 31, 2012 is IETF 84 Guest Day when students, instructors and members of Internet Society can receive a complimentary one-day Guest Pass to the IETF 84 Meeting. Guests shall check in at the Registration Table for their name tags. Guests have an opportunity to attend some of the 30 plus Working Group sessions being held that day. The Agenda will be available here - <https://datatracker.ietf.org/meeting/84/agenda.html> Note: You may also attend Newcomer Training that is scheduled for Sunday 29 July at 1:00 PM at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver. See: <https://www.ietf.org/meeting/84/tutorials.html> Interested local ISOC members, Students and Instructors must: 1. Register online at <http://www.ietf.org/meeting/84/index.html> but not pay. 2. Send an email to iad at ietf.org, subject: Guest Pass, indicating an ISOC member ID, student or instructor, provide Registration ID and request a one-day Guest Pass. 3. Pick up a Guest Pass on Tuesday. The IETF welcomes your interest in its work and looks forward to the day when you will participate in this volunteer endeavor. **** _______________________________________________ Chapter-delegates mailing list Chapter-delegates(a)elists.isoc.org https://elists.isoc.org/mailman/listinfo/chapter-delegates -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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Looking for inexpensive projector
by Sham Kanji 23 Jul '12

23 Jul '12

Hi All, Any ideas on where I can get a good deal on a projector. Something for a small boardroom TIA Sham

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<OT> Replacement Fan Needed
by Brian Ngure 23 Jul '12

23 Jul '12

Hi All, I am looking for a replacement fan for a HP Compaq Presario cq61-210ei. Anyone know where I can get this? And cost? -- Regards Brian Ngure

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Re: [Skunkworks] nano-SIM, here we come!
by Martin Gicheru 21 Jul '12

21 Jul '12

I would assume that nanosim would not mean limiting which carrier to use but actually get you from being dependent on switchable physical sum, that you will be presented with switching options from within the phone menu. Only thing of debate is whether this will allow for GSM and CDMA to be on one phone. Sent from my Windows Phone From: Okechukwu Sent: 7/20/2012 8:02 AM To: Skunkworks Mailing List Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] nano-SIM, here we come! Saying it wont work before fully understanding what it is... <-- I can't describe this type of thinking :-( ./Ok3ch On Fri, Jul 20, 2012 at 12:07 AM, ndungu stephen <ndungustephen(a)gmail.com> wrote: > I dont think it would be wise to have Simless phones.. > > If you travel a lot - think about the cost implications.. you have to depend > on your home network,, unless you buy another phone. > > Having a phone with changeable simcards i believe gives you many instant > options.. > > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > ------------ > List info, subscribe/unsubscribe > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > ------------ > > Skunkworks Rules > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > ------------ > Other services @ http://my.co.ke _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke ------------ List info, subscribe/unsubscribe http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke

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iWay VSAT LINK (Rates)
by Lloyd Njunge 21 Jul '12

21 Jul '12

Hi, Might any one by any chance be familiar with the above stated specifically for a 512Kbps link, preferably with a public IP assigned to the Modem. Even an average round figure will be helpful.Thanks -- Kind Regards, *Njung'e N. Lloyd Cell: +254 723 739 733*

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Re: [Skunkworks] Installing teamviewer on centos 5.4
by William Muriithi 21 Jul '12

21 Jul '12

> The first problem is that I dont think the CentOS version - 5.4 is in > support hence yum shall fail. The last support I shink should be 5.8. > > Solutions would be upgrade using a 5.8 disc or higher, which most guys dont > prefer or do a clean install on supported version then yum all the packages > else you have to seek the binaries or source files of each missing > dependency. > You do not need to re-install to update from 5.4 to 5.8. Just hit "yum update" and when its done reboot and you are on 5.8. Petty safe and reliable. If you want to go to centos 6, then that is an upgrade and need more planning > Me thots! > > ./TheMburu > > On Sat, Jul 21, 2012 at 5:53 PM, Boniface <mboteb(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > Since you are missing compilers and libraries, I would suggest you try > > install the package groups. > > > > yum -y install "Compatibility libraries" "Development tools" > > > > All the best. > > > > > > On Thu, Jul 19, 2012 at 5:08 PM, ndungu stephen <ndungustephen(a)gmail.com >wrote: > > > >> Teamview obviously needs telnet/ssh services and without libgcc etcetra; > >> ssh/telnet may not work.. > >> > >> > >> > >> On Thu, Jul 19, 2012 at 5:07 PM, ndungu stephen < ndungustephen(a)gmail.com>wrote: > >> > >>> he he he - this is skunkworks kweli [?] > >>> > >>> @ Wangari > >>> > >>> You can download and install packages/libraries like "libgcc" from free > >>> sites around the web.. > >>> > >>> ftp to your directory and > >>> # pkgadd -d libgcc* > >>> > >>> As advised; do this for all... > >>> > >> > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Skunkworks mailing list > >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > >> ------------ > >> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe > >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > >> ------------ > >> > >> Skunkworks Rules > >> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > >> ------------ > >> Other services @ http://my.co.ke > >> > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Skunkworks mailing list > > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > > ------------ > > List info, subscribe/unsubscribe > > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > > ------------ > > > > Skunkworks Rules > > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > > ------------ > > Other services @ http://my.co.ke > > > > > > -- > Conservatism is the adherence to the old tried against the new untried. >

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Installing teamviewer on centos 5.4
by Evon Wangari 21 Jul '12

21 Jul '12

Hi Team,, Am getting this error, [root@localhost ~]# yum install teamviewer Loaded plugins: fastestmirror Loading mirror speeds from cached hostfile * base: ftp.linux.org.tr * extras: ftp.linux.org.tr * updates: ftp.iitm.ac.in Setting up Install Process No package teamviewer available. Nothing to do [root@localhost ~]# yum --nogpgcheck install teamviewer_linux.rpm Loaded plugins: fastestmirror Loading mirror speeds from cached hostfile * base: ftp.linux.org.tr * extras: ftp.linux.org.tr * updates: ftp.iitm.ac.in Setting up Install Process Examining teamviewer_linux.rpm: teamviewer7-7.0.9350-1.i386 Marking teamviewer_linux.rpm to be installed Resolving Dependencies --> Running transaction check ---> Package teamviewer7.i386 0:7.0.9350-1 set to be updated --> Processing Dependency: glibc(x86-32) >= 2.4 for package: teamviewer7 --> Processing Dependency: libgcc(x86-32) for package: teamviewer7 --> Processing Dependency: alsa-lib(x86-32) for package: teamviewer7 --> Processing Dependency: zlib(x86-32) for package: teamviewer7 --> Processing Dependency: libSM(x86-32) for package: teamviewer7 --> Processing Dependency: libXext(x86-32) for package: teamviewer7 --> Processing Dependency: libXtst(x86-32) for package: teamviewer7 --> Processing Dependency: libXdamage(x86-32) for package: teamviewer7 --> Processing Dependency: libXfixes(x86-32) for package: teamviewer7 --> Processing Dependency: libXrender(x86-32) for package: teamviewer7 --> Processing Dependency: freetype(x86-32) for package: teamviewer7 --> Finished Dependency Resolution teamviewer7-7.0.9350-1.i386 from /teamviewer_linux has depsolving problems --> Missing Dependency: libXtst(x86-32) is needed by package teamviewer7-7.0.9350-1.i386 (/teamviewer_linux) teamviewer7-7.0.9350-1.i386 from /teamviewer_linux has depsolving problems --> Missing Dependency: libgcc(x86-32) is needed by package teamviewer7-7.0.9350-1.i386 (/teamviewer_linux) teamviewer7-7.0.9350-1.i386 from /teamviewer_linux has depsolving problems --> Missing Dependency: libXfixes(x86-32) is needed by package teamviewer7-7.0.9350-1.i386 (/teamviewer_linux) teamviewer7-7.0.9350-1.i386 from /teamviewer_linux has depsolving problems --> Missing Dependency: libXrender(x86-32) is needed by package teamviewer7-7.0.9350-1.i386 (/teamviewer_linux) teamviewer7-7.0.9350-1.i386 from /teamviewer_linux has depsolving problems --> Missing Dependency: freetype(x86-32) is needed by package teamviewer7-7.0.9350-1.i386 (/teamviewer_linux) teamviewer7-7.0.9350-1.i386 from /teamviewer_linux has depsolving problems --> Missing Dependency: glibc(x86-32) >= 2.4 is needed by package teamviewer7-7.0.9350-1.i386 (/teamviewer_linux) teamviewer7-7.0.9350-1.i386 from /teamviewer_linux has depsolving problems --> Missing Dependency: libXext(x86-32) is needed by package teamviewer7-7.0.9350-1.i386 (/teamviewer_linux) teamviewer7-7.0.9350-1.i386 from /teamviewer_linux has depsolving problems --> Missing Dependency: zlib(x86-32) is needed by package teamviewer7-7.0.9350-1.i386 (/teamviewer_linux) teamviewer7-7.0.9350-1.i386 from /teamviewer_linux has depsolving problems --> Missing Dependency: libXdamage(x86-32) is needed by package teamviewer7-7.0.9350-1.i386 (/teamviewer_linux) teamviewer7-7.0.9350-1.i386 from /teamviewer_linux has depsolving problems --> Missing Dependency: libSM(x86-32) is needed by package teamviewer7-7.0.9350-1.i386 (/teamviewer_linux) teamviewer7-7.0.9350-1.i386 from /teamviewer_linux has depsolving problems --> Missing Dependency: alsa-lib(x86-32) is needed by package teamviewer7-7.0.9350-1.i386 (/teamviewer_linux) Error: Missing Dependency: alsa-lib(x86-32) is needed by package teamviewer7-7.0.9350-1.i386 (/teamviewer_linux) Error: Missing Dependency: libXfixes(x86-32) is needed by package teamviewer7-7.0.9350-1.i386 (/teamviewer_linux) Error: Missing Dependency: libXtst(x86-32) is needed by package teamviewer7-7.0.9350-1.i386 (/teamviewer_linux) Error: Missing Dependency: libSM(x86-32) is needed by package teamviewer7-7.0.9350-1.i386 (/teamviewer_linux) Error: Missing Dependency: libXext(x86-32) is needed by package teamviewer7-7.0.9350-1.i386 (/teamviewer_linux) Error: Missing Dependency: glibc(x86-32) >= 2.4 is needed by package teamviewer7-7.0.9350-1.i386 (/teamviewer_linux) Error: Missing Dependency: libXdamage(x86-32) is needed by package teamviewer7-7.0.9350-1.i386 (/teamviewer_linux) Error: Missing Dependency: freetype(x86-32) is needed by package teamviewer7-7.0.9350-1.i386 (/teamviewer_linux) Error: Missing Dependency: zlib(x86-32) is needed by package teamviewer7-7.0.9350-1.i386 (/teamviewer_linux) Error: Missing Dependency: libXrender(x86-32) is needed by package teamviewer7-7.0.9350-1.i386 (/teamviewer_linux) Error: Missing Dependency: libgcc(x86-32) is needed by package teamviewer7-7.0.9350-1.i386 (/teamviewer_linux) You could try using --skip-broken to work around the problem You could try running: package-cleanup --problems package-cleanup --dupes rpm -Va --nofiles --nodigest The program package-cleanup is found in the yum-utils package. please assist.

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Re: [Skunkworks] Read-Only Filesystem on Linux
by William Muriithi 21 Jul '12

21 Jul '12

> > Most definitely a disk failure, best option is to replace it FAST! > In my experience, that is always the cause. Check the kernel logs. And don't reboot until you are ready to replace it, when it goes down, its not going to be coming up again so you will have a more serious outage William > On 20 July 2012 12:02, Brian Ngure <brian(a)pixie.co.ke> wrote: >> Do a disk check. The drive may be failing. >> >> >> On Fri, Jul 20, 2012 at 11:44 AM, Moses Muya <mouzmuyer(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> Can't do that right now, it's a production server and the read-only file >>> system is only affecting 3 users. >>> >>> >>> On 20 July 2012 11:38, Arthur Buliva <arthurbuliva(a)hotmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Reboot the machine >>>> >>>> -- >>>> >>>> Sent from my Casio FX-350HB Calculator >>>> >>>> ________________________________ >>>> From: mouzmuyer(a)gmail.com >>>> Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2012 11:28:25 +0300 >>>> To: skunkworks(a)my.co.ke; skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>>> Subject: [Skunkworks] Read-Only Filesystem on Linux >>>> >>>> >>>> Good People(and Bad ones as well), >>>> >>>> I got a read-only file system error on one of my hardisks on a Linux box >>>> and quickly switched to root and did 'mount -o remount,rw >>>> /where/i/wanted/it/to/be/mounted/ ' but I keep getting the error 'mount: >>>> block device /dev/sdb2 is write-protected, mounting read-only' . >>>> >>>> I have also tried to unmount it so that I mount it afresh, i.e 'umount >>>> /where/it/was/mounted/ but I get the error 'umount: /where/it/was/mounted/: >>>> device is busy' ! Is there something i'm missing here? >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Kind Regards, >>>> >>>> Moses Muya. >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list >>>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke ------------ List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ >>>> Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 ------------ >>>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Skunkworks mailing list >>>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>>> ------------ >>>> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>>> ------------ >>>> >>>> Skunkworks Rules >>>> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >>>> ------------ >>>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Kind Regards, >>> >>> Moses Muya. >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Skunkworks mailing list >>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>> ------------ >>> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>> ------------ >>> >>> Skunkworks Rules >>> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >>> ------------ >>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Regards >> >> Brian Ngure >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Skunkworks mailing list >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >> ------------ >> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >> ------------ >> >> Skunkworks Rules >> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >> ------------ >> Other services @ http://my.co.ke > > > > -- > ??????????????????????? > Regards, > David Njuki > @njukey [Google,Twitter,Yahoo] > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2012 17:08:21 +0300 > From: David Njuki <njukey(a)gmail.com> > To: Skunkworks Mailing List <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Cc: skunkworks(a)my.co.ke > Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Read-Only Filesystem on Linux > Message-ID: > <CAHM9YQoL=RQ-eDCAgrAbRU9p1TnZ2YQAMuO0RkGTtN3cGkMbYQ(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > Most definitely a disk failure, best option is to replace it FAST! > > On 20 July 2012 12:02, Brian Ngure <brian(a)pixie.co.ke> wrote: >> Do a disk check. The drive may be failing. >> >> >> On Fri, Jul 20, 2012 at 11:44 AM, Moses Muya <mouzmuyer(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> Can't do that right now, it's a production server and the read-only file >>> system is only affecting 3 users. >>> >>> >>> On 20 July 2012 11:38, Arthur Buliva <arthurbuliva(a)hotmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Reboot the machine >>>> >>>> -- >>>> >>>> Sent from my Casio FX-350HB Calculator >>>> >>>> ________________________________ >>>> From: mouzmuyer(a)gmail.com >>>> Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2012 11:28:25 +0300 >>>> To: skunkworks(a)my.co.ke; skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>>> Subject: [Skunkworks] Read-Only Filesystem on Linux >>>> >>>> >>>> Good People(and Bad ones as well), >>>> >>>> I got a read-only file system error on one of my hardisks on a Linux box >>>> and quickly switched to root and did 'mount -o remount,rw >>>> /where/i/wanted/it/to/be/mounted/ ' but I keep getting the error 'mount: >>>> block device /dev/sdb2 is write-protected, mounting read-only' . >>>> >>>> I have also tried to unmount it so that I mount it afresh, i.e 'umount >>>> /where/it/was/mounted/ but I get the error 'umount: /where/it/was/mounted/: >>>> device is busy' ! Is there something i'm missing here? >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Kind Regards, >>>> >>>> Moses Muya. >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list >>>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke ------------ List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ >>>> Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 ------------ >>>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Skunkworks mailing list >>>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>>> ------------ >>>> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>>> ------------ >>>> >>>> Skunkworks Rules >>>> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >>>> ------------ >>>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Kind Regards, >>> >>> Moses Muya. >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Skunkworks mailing list >>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>> ------------ >>> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>> ------------ >>> >>> Skunkworks Rules >>> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >>> ------------ >>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Regards >> >> Brian Ngure >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Skunkworks mailing list >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >> ------------ >> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >> ------------ >> >> Skunkworks Rules >> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >> ------------ >> Other services @ http://my.co.ke > > > > -- > ??????????????????????? > Regards, > David Njuki > @njukey [Google,Twitter,Yahoo] > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > ------------ > Skunkworks Server donations spreadsheet > http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AopdHkqSqKL-dHlQVTMxU1VBdU1BSWJxdy1… > ------------ > Skunkworks Rules > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > ------------ > Other services @ http://my.co.ke > > End of Skunkworks Digest, Vol 29, Issue 190 > *******************************************

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Looking for MikroTik Router
by Munyi Kifaru 21 Jul '12

21 Jul '12

Hi, I am looking for a mikrotik access router 1GHZ PROCESSOR,LEVEL 6 MIKROTIK LICENSE,3X GIGABIT ETHERNET DISK_On_Module,12 months support,1yr warranty. -- Regards, Kifaru.

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Re: [Skunkworks] Dell Latitude D610 screen replacement
by Martin Gicheru 20 Jul '12

20 Jul '12

Or Lotex computers, Jamia Mall 1st floor on the east wing. Sent from my Windows Phone ------------------------------ From: Mark Mwangi Sent: 7/20/2012 10:15 PM To: Skunkworks forum Subject: [Skunkworks] Dell Latitude D610 screen replacement Anyone know where I can get the above replaced affordably?

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Re: [Skunkworks] Dell Latitude D610 screen replacement
by Martin Gicheru 20 Jul '12

20 Jul '12

I don't know if the repair centre at Bestell still exists, they are quite affordable. Sent from my Windows Phone ------------------------------ From: Mark Mwangi Sent: 7/20/2012 10:15 PM To: Skunkworks forum Subject: [Skunkworks] Dell Latitude D610 screen replacement Anyone know where I can get the above replaced affordably?

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Dell Latitude D610 screen replacement
by Mark Mwangi 20 Jul '12

20 Jul '12

Anyone know where I can get the above replaced affordably?

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Available 20 kVA UPS
by Aiizo Aiizo 20 Jul '12

20 Jul '12

Hello Team Brand new Masterguard Series E-I 20 kVA UPS available for sale Contact me off-list Izo +254 734 800 470

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Cisco Linksys wireless AP
by Okechukwu 20 Jul '12

20 Jul '12

Hi All, Am looking for Cisco Wireless access points Linksys E4200, if you stock any, please hit me up offlist for quote & details ./Ok3ch

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Read-Only Filesystem on Linux
by Moses Muya 20 Jul '12

20 Jul '12

Good People(and Bad ones as well), I got a read-only file system error on one of my hardisks on a Linux box and quickly switched to root and did 'mount -o remount,rw /where/i/wanted/it/to/be/mounted/ ' but I keep getting the error 'mount: block device /dev/sdb2 is write-protected, mounting read-only' . I have also tried to unmount it so that I mount it afresh, i.e 'umount /where/it/was/mounted/ but I get the error 'umount: /where/it/was/mounted/: device is busy' ! Is there something i'm missing here? -- Kind Regards, Moses Muya.

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IPv6 Webinar 4 slides and video
by Kevin G. Chege 20 Jul '12

20 Jul '12

Hi all, If you missed the past IPv6 webinar that reviewed the global IPv6 Launch statistics, find the recorded video and presentation slides here: http://www.internetsociety.org/ipv6-webinar-4-1 Regards Kevin

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Ouya - android based game console
by Gichingiri Kuria 20 Jul '12

20 Jul '12

http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/11/editorial-ouyas-success/ http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2012/07/ouya-kickstarter-funded/ -- Gichingiri Kuria _________________________________________ www.website.co.ke / www.sokoletu.co.ke

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IEBC thinks it has the best IT security??
by Wilson B. 20 Jul '12

20 Jul '12

Whoever works at IEBC, can you confirm how much they can pay for each penetration success? http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/IEBC+to+invite+hackers+to+invade+its+… Regards, WB.

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Re: [Skunkworks] 6th African ccTLD Policy Meeting and AGM Lusaka Zambia
by Barrack Otieno 20 Jul '12

20 Jul '12

Listers, *AfTLD’s Policy and Annual General Meeting Livingstone Zambia July 23 – 27 2012* * * The Africa Top Level Domains Organization (AfTLD), the association of African country code top level domains (ccTLDs) in collaboration with the Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA), will be hosting its policy and annual General Meeting in Livingstone (Zambia) for Francophone and Anglophone African ccTLDs in July 2012. The Policy meeting which will be hosted by ZICTA, the Zambian regulator, will be held from 23 – 27 July 2012 and will focus on enhancing the visibility of African ccTLDs through branding and marketing, examining the likely impact of new gTLDs on African ccTLDS as well enhancing the robustness and efficiency of African registries by improving the technical infrastructure. The Policy meeting is in line with AfTLD’s key strategic objective of building capacity of African ccTLDs with an aim of improving and enhancing Africa’s internet infrastructure. The Livingstone Policy and annual general meeting is among a series of regular events that AfTLD holds on an annual basis. The event follows a successful workshop for Francophone ccTLDS held in Ouagadougou Burkina Faso from 9 to 13 January 2012. As has been the case with the past events, the Livingstone workshop is supported by AfNIC, ISOC, LexSynergy and Africa in Onespace – AfTLD’s consistent sponsors and partners. Travel fellowships will be granted to qualifying ccTLDs. For further information about these and the event in general please contact AfTLD secretariat at secretariat(a)aftld.org. or visit the AfTLD website http://www.aftld.org/zm2012/ * * *About AfTLD* * * The African Top Level Domains Organization was established in 2002 to act as a focal point for African Country Code Top Level Domain (ccTLD) managers in coordinating, formulating, developing and presenting a unified approach to issues related to the Domain Name System. The African Top Level Domains Organization also presents a forum for sharing ideas between the regions Internet community with an aim of promoting the utilization of national country’s Top Level Domains. Ends. -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254-20-2498789 Skype: barrack.otieno http://www.otienobarrack.me.ke/

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URGENT: Consultant needed for 1 month assignment in Botswana
by Brian Munyao Longwe 20 Jul '12

20 Jul '12

Hi Folks, I am trying to help a business colleague of mine find a resource person: Advanced Windows Skills, Virtualization, experience with Symantec and IBM hardware. Please contact me directly ONLY if you have the skills, experience and time availability for the assignment. The resource will serve as team lead with the following TOR: Supervise and evaluate the Planning for the Project 2. Create and document comprehensive build guides. 3. Create and document an initial, do necessary migration test. 4. Create and document comprehensive migration guides 5. Do configuration and installation of Symantec and related projects. * * *Description*** *Quantity*** *Block 6*** *Quantity*** *Block 8*** *Notes*** *1*** Installation and configuration of Active Directory and DNS on root domain running on x64 bit of Microsoft Server 2008 R2 Enterprise. · Domain Controllers must be configuration on virtual environment using Microsoft Hyper-V · Add the DC’s to the existing.gov.bw 2 Domain Controllers 2 Domain Controllers It is assumed that all required hardware and storage infrastructure is in place, correctly specified and configured and compatible with the latest Microsoft Windows Server operating system. It is also assumed, as it has not been clarified in the tender specifications, that the Hyper-V infrastructure has already been installed and configured. *2*** Installation and configuration of Active Directory and DNS on child domain running on x64 bit of Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise. · Domain Controllers must be configured on virtual environment using Microsoft Hyper-V 2 Domain Controllers 2 Domain Controllers It is assumed that all required hardware and storage infrastructure is in place, correctly specified and configured and compatible with the latest Microsoft Windows Server operating system. It is also assumed, as it has not been clarified in the tender specifications, that the Hyper-V infrastructure has already been installed and configured. *3*** Installation and configuration of Microsoft Exchange 2010 with the latest service pack. · Co-existence with the current Microsoft Exchange 2007 environment must be maintained at all times. · Exchange roles must be installed separately on each server (Client Access, Hub Transport, Mailbox, Edge Transport). · High Availability of each Exchange role must be maintained across the two data centers. Two servers of each role on each data center must be fully configured. · Outlook Web Access must be accessible at least from two servers. · Virtual servers of the same Exchange role must not be hosted on the same Blade. · Database Availability Group (DAG) must be configured on 4 Blades (2 on each data center) and replication across the data centers must not fail. · Threat Management Gateway must be used to publish Outlook Web Access address. · Current Outlook Web Access (OWA) must be maintained in the new environment. · OWA must be secured with an SSL certificate from Symantec Veri-Sign. 2 Client Access Servers 2 Hub Transport Servers 2 Edge Transport Servers 2 Mailbox Servers 2 Client Access Servers 2 Hub Transport Servers 2 Edge Transport Servers 2 Mailbox Servers It is assumed that all required hardware and storage infrastructure is in place, correctly specified and configured and compatible with the latest Microsoft Windows Server operating system. It is also assumed, as it has not been clarified in the tender specifications, that the Hyper-V infrastructure has already been installed and configured. It is also assumed that Forefront Threat Management Gateway is already installed and configured, and that only configuration changes are required. It is assumed that DIT already has the Veri-Sign SSL certificate available for implementation. *4*** Installation and configuration of File & Print Servers. · Two servers working as a cluster must be installed and configured. · Current data from existing file servers must be migrated into the new file server. 2 File Servers Clustered 2 File Servers Clustered It is assumed that DIT will be responsible for all backups of data before migration occurs. RESOURCE will not regard any workstation or end user configuration as part of the scope. If required, such requirements would need to be carried out by either DIT *5*** Installation and configuration of Microsoft SQL Server 2008. · Full SQL Cluster must be configured with at least one server in each data center. 2 SQL Servers Clustered 2 SQL Servers Clustered It is assumed that the scope will only cater for the implementation of a new SQL Server instance and the relevant databases in support of the new products, and does not include implementing or migrating any of the existing or old databases to the SQL clusters. *6*** Installation and configuration of Microsoft Systems Center 2007. · System Center Operations Manager (SCOM). · Systems Center Configuration Manager (SCCM). · SQL Cluster must host the databases for SCOM and SCCM. · A new WSUS must be installed and configured as backend of SCCM. 1 SCCM Server 1 SCOM Server 1 WSUS Server It is assumed that during the design phase the exact scope and requirements of both SCCM and SCOM would be concluded that will determine the requirements definition and features that will be incorporated in the implementation. As such, the implementation scope should be regarded as an estimate, and will be adjusted based on the final design. *7*** Installation and configuration of Rights Management Server 1 RMS Server The scope and requirements of the Rights Management Services is not clear, and as such it is assumed that iO Consulting will only be responsible for the basic setup and configuration of the backend services. DIT will be responsible for all backups of all data that will be affected by the RMS policies. . *8*** Migration of Mailboxes · Migration of mailboxes from current Exchange 2007 mailbox servers. · Uninstallation of legacy Exchange. · Decommissioning of old Active Directory Servers. DIT will be responsible for all backups of all mailboxes and communication to users prior to the migration. . *9*** Installation and configuration of latest Symantec Backup Exec and Symantec Enterprise Vault to provide high-performance disk to disk to tape backup solution for Microsoft Exchange, SQL Servers and File Servers. The Backup and Archiving solution should cater for automatic email and file archiving, it should be configured to meet all the regulatory and compliance factor. · Installation and configuration of relevant Symantec Backup agents (Deduplication, Exchange, SQL, AD, File Server). It is assumed that all the required hardware, including servers, storage and tape devices are in place, correctly specified and configured. It is assumed that the network infrastructure with sufficient bandwidth is in place for all backup, replication and archiving requirements. *10*** Documentation · Detailed documentation showing all configurations carried out must be provided to DIT. 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Safaricom web hosting
by Peter Karunyu 20 Jul '12

20 Jul '12

Good people, What are your experiences hosting sites with Safaricom Domain Services? One major pro they have is that their servers are right here in .ke. But their support seems to be taking ages to respond to my questions, compared to number 2 on my list, sasahost.com, who have ridiculously fast response times, not counting the online chat thingy with their support peeps. Pls let me know your experiences before I commit myself. Much thanks!

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Re: [Skunkworks] nano-SIM, here we come!
by William Muriithi 20 Jul '12

20 Jul '12

> > it will happen soon. Im giving it the next decade. physical sim cards are > the biggest bottleneck to innovation at the moment especially while doing > things around M2M communications. I'm already seeing alternatives for what > the SIM does best, authentication and identification. > > gitau Interesting, I did not think it was possible to dump SIM cards. Do you mind mention the viable alternatives you are seeing for those a tad curious ? The reason I though we need them is I would not think the cellphone companies would trust a programmable solution for reason of protecting their revenue. How would they be certain whoever is trying to authenticate is the valid user if that data can be easily changed? And if we make it programmable once, would that in essence lock the phone to one cellphone company? Regards, William > > On Wed, Jul 18, 2012 at 12:31 PM, Okechukwu <okechukwu(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> http://www.cellular-news.com/story/55428.php?s=h >> >> I think we should not even have SIM cards, every phone should be >> programmable to any network - that was also once Apple's vision >> >> ./Ok3ch >> _______________________________________________ >> Skunkworks mailing list >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >> ------------ >> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >> ------------ >> >> Skunkworks Rules >> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >> ------------ >> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >> > > > > -- > **Gitau >

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HDMI to DVI adapter
by Josh Handley 20 Jul '12

20 Jul '12

I have an HDMI to DVI adapter that I'd like to sell. I'm leaving Kenya on Friday so let me know ASAP if you are interested. This is the model:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812816007&nm_mc… I've also got a couple of voltage stabilizer/step down converters - VS350 & VS100 from the following page: http://www.voltage-converter-transformers.com/voltage-stabilizer.html Also selling a Playstation 2 (US model - 110 volts) with a controller and a bunch of games. All items are used but in very good shape. Hardly used the HDMI to DVI at all. Josh On 7/17/2012 7:22 AM, skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke wrote: > Message: 7 > Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2012 07:22:34 +0300 > From: Peter Karunyu<pkarunyu(a)gmail.com> > To: Skunkworks Mailing List<skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] HDMI to DVI adapter wanted > Message-ID:<55C8FA2E-23BF-4E98-99B6-573093BBB9EA(a)gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Hehehe, thanks, I shall pay them a visit and see if her bad chi will make an appearance.

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SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB P7500 16 GB FOR SALE (WIFI/3G)
by Alex Kirkpatrick 19 Jul '12

19 Jul '12

The Gadget is as clean as new, has the original case for maximum protection. For only 37,000/= If interested feel free to contact me im always in the CBD. -- *Alex Kirkpatrick* *51010-00100 GPO Nairobi* 0736201379

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Re: [Skunkworks] [kictanet] Kenic board resignation, new CEO
by Kivuva 19 Jul '12

19 Jul '12

Probably Burachara relinquished his position at Nairobinet on taking the CEO's position at KENIC. We have seen this culture before, like when Esther Passaris relinquished her position at Adopt-Alight to run as Mayor of Nairobi, and When Paul Kukubo relinquished his position at 3-Mice to take up the position of CEO at ICT Board. But in all cases, major conflicts of interest have ensued, and this should not be allowed to take place. The Board of Directors’ job is to define strategy and direction of the company. If the current strategic plan implemented by KENIC failed under the chairmanship of Burachara, how can he claim to be able to turn around the organisation as the CEO and come up with a new strategy? If the current strategic plan had major gaping issues, who should be made accountable? Under what authority did he get to the position of interim CEO? Did the board sanction the appointment? What are the qualifications of the change manager? Was KENIC's HR policy followed in the process of hiring him? Is Buruchara the right person to bring change at KENIC? What is his track record at NairobiNet? If he could not transform NairobiNet to the league of Wananchi Online or Africa Online, do we expect him to transform KENIC to the regional leader we all envision? There were interviews for a new CEO done several months ago. What were the results? Members need to know because company resources were used in the hiring process. It should also be noted that the board has been a negative influence and interferes with the running of KENIC, causing major instabilities. How can they explain the high turnover of CEOs? There is a very dark cloud hovering around. For a Board that has managed to only register 25,000 domains in the lifetime of KENIC, compared to .co.za's 780,000 and 100,000 additions annually, isn't it time for a major overhaul? I had proposed on this list to have board members run for a maximum of two terms of 3 years each. This will ensure synergy and fresh ideas are injected into our KENIC, and propel its growth and success. The KENIC AGM has always been made around July, but so far, members have not got any communication from the Board convening the AGM. If there is no communication forthcoming, the members should call for an extra-ordinary AGM to chat the way forward, and streamline the company. It was a shame really that visibility of KENIC in the just concluded EAIGF held here in Nairobi was minimal. These are the opportunities that should be capitalised for publicity and marketing. Regards lordmwesh On 19 July 2012 11:42, Rebecca Wanjiku <rebeccawanjiku(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > If you have views on Kenic, please share on the latest post. All views > welcome > > Kenya Network Information Center (KENIC), is never short of drama. There > seems to be something very wrong but no one seems to have the right answer; > over the last month, three board members have resigned and the chair is > said to be on the way out. > Over the same month, former board member Sammy Buruchara took over as the > CEO or ”change manager” and there was mixed reactions over the turn of > events. It is not clear whether resignations of Aly Hussein, Moses > Kemimbaro, and Lucky Waindi have anything to do with the turn of events or > whether Alice Munyua’s, (chair) unhappiness has anything to do with it, but > something is not right. > Continue... > > > http://www.wanjiku.co.ke/2012/07/resignation-chaos-at-kenic-as-former-board… > > Tel. 254 720 318 925 > > blog:http://beckyit.blogspot.com/ > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > Unsubscribe or change your options at > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kivuva%40transworldaf… > > The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform > for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and > regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT > sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. > > KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors > online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, > share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do > not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. > -- ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva For Business Development Transworld Computer Channels Cel: 0722402248 twitter.com/lordmwesh www.transworldAfrica.com | Fluent in computing kenya.or.ke | The Kenya we know

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Developer Positions - closing date 24 July
by Ashok Hariharan 19 Jul '12

19 Jul '12

Hello all -- The following Software Developer and Senior Software Developer positions are open at Africa i-Parliaments UN/DESA ... closing date 24 July. https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3-mFsOC6yxVeHRWVng1RzFTcU0 https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3-mFsOC6yxVeU5RMXhCRk9zeVU The application instructions are provided in the link, Any questions, contact me off-list, regards Ashok

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Is it just me, or did all the sale people run away?
by Okechukwu 19 Jul '12

19 Jul '12

All Did all the sales people run away from this forum? I remember back in the days when my mail box would be bombard while someone selling this and that (not that I really fancied those mails), but if you needed something we could just go back and ask and you would get tonnes of quotations - Now I only get one or two if lucky :-( Maybe they just dont respond to my requests anymore :-( If so, where can I get a technical sales oriented lists, where I could get a variety whenever am sourcing for something? ./Ok3ch

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Internet speeds Africa
by John Doe 19 Jul '12

19 Jul '12

Interesting read... http://www.itnewsafrica.com/2012/04/africas-top-ten-countries-with-fastest-…

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Windows client backup software
by wallace ngene 19 Jul '12

19 Jul '12

Hallo all, Which is the best backup application to use for local backups? Tried Cobian, Symantec but they fail after a while.Looking for options for a small institution. They are using windows 7 and windows xp platforms only. Cheers! -- WALLACE NGENE TARURU wallacengene(a)gmail.com

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Wavecom Modem needed
by Sam Nzau 19 Jul '12

19 Jul '12

Hey guys, Does anyone know where i can buy a wavecom modem? Thanks

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(no subject)
by Ephraim Muchemi 19 Jul '12

19 Jul '12

Hi Skunks, Would any of you know whether it is possible to fix headphones wiring? If possible where? I am getting tired of buying top of the range headphones for the office which are spoilt by our irresponsible staff members ever so often. Cheap headphones were harder to maintain. Many thanks. Kind Regards, [image: Ephraim Muchemi] [image: Chagua Amani, Zuia Noma][image: Freedom][image: Global Warming is real][image: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle] Social Profile: [image: Facebook] <http://www.facebook.com/emuchemi> [image: Twitter] <http://www.twitter.com/efi_m> [image: LinkedIn]<http://www.linkedin.com/in/emuchemi> [image: foursquare] <https://foursquare.com/efi_m> [image: WordPress]<http://littlehacker.wordpress.com/> Contact me: [image: Google Talk] emuchemi [image: Y! Messenger] emuchemi [image: Skype] ephraim.muchemi [image: Twitter] <http://twitter.com/efi_m> Latest tweet: Top 10 Whitewater Rafting - Travel - National Geographic http://t.co/xnTioxSP via @NatGeo Follow @efi_m <http://twitter.com/efi_m> Reply <http://twitter.com/?status=@efi_m%20&in_reply_to_status_id=2252327540973977…> Retweet <http://twitter.com/?status=RT%20%40efi_m%3A%20Top%2010%20Whitewater%20Rafti…> 17:17 Jul-17<http://twitter.com/efi_m/statuses/225232754097397760> Get this email app! <http://www.wisestamp.com/apps/twitter?utm_source=extension&utm_medium=email…> “"The only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about." - Oscar Wilde<http://www.quotesdaddy.com/quote/960431/oscar-wilde/the-only-thing-worse-th…> ” Get this email app! <http://www.wisestamp.com/apps/quotes?utm_source=extension&utm_medium=email&…> [image: WWF - World Wide Fund For Nature] <http://bit.ly/wwf-site> Donate<http://bit.ly/wwf-site>| Share on Facebook <http://on.fb.me/kE6cbn> | Share on Twitter<http://bit.ly/Tweet-WWF> Add this to your emails<http://www.wisestamp.com/apps/causeWWF?utm_source=extension&utm_medium=emai…> Printing emails is SO 2009

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Printer DX2330 or color e-studio 2330c.
by Raymond Rono 19 Jul '12

19 Jul '12

Are you having one or do you know anybody selling one of the items above? -- Raymond Rono, raymond.rono(a)gmail.com. 'One who understands much displays a greater simplicity of character than one who understands little.'

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Legal/Justice Software
by mash lists 19 Jul '12

19 Jul '12

Hi guys, I need an application that can work in the above mentioned department. If you got one or can develop one, please hit me up

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PCI-E desktop wifi adapter/PCI-E ethernet card
by Yast Labs 19 Jul '12

19 Jul '12

The above is available. If you need some contact me and a good,reasonable price. -- *Best Regards, Kenneth Njuguna, Sales Executive, YastLabs Computer Solutions, 0723511949. http://www.yastlabs.co.ke *

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ISDN - PRA Channels Safaricom Airtel Orange
by benson maina 19 Jul '12

19 Jul '12

Anyone with the charges *Provider Modem (kes) Installation Monthly Charge * Safaricom Airtel Orange

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CISCO ROUTER
by Moses Muya 19 Jul '12

19 Jul '12

Good People, I would like to borrow a Cisco router from anyone who would be kind enough to lend me one for a few days. I have this new system that I am evaluating at work before I do a presentation to the bosses and it would be absurd for me to purchase one for this purpose! All I need is a Cisco router with SNMP(most new models have that) and I would even be willing to leave the person with my I.D card if they didn't trust me! Kindly contact me if you are in a position to help. Thanks in advance. -- Kind Regards, Moses Muya.

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(O.T) ICT SACCOs
by mabeya conseray 19 Jul '12

19 Jul '12

skunks, someone enlighten me on some of the good SACCOs i can join within Nairobi Regards CM

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WEB DEVELOPER
by James Muendo 19 Jul '12

19 Jul '12

Hi, My Friend is looking for a web developer, full time engagement at a blue chip company. Send your Cvs to stella.kibiro(a)emomentum.co.ke. Regards, -- James M. Muendo P.O Box 28016 - 00200, Nairobi. Mobile: +254720 100 547 Skype:tim.rick | Twitter: @MMuendo | gtalk: timrick | Web: www.muendo.co.ke <james(a)muendo.co.ke> <http://muendoshead.blogspot.com/>

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nano-SIM, here we come!
by Okechukwu 18 Jul '12

18 Jul '12

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/55428.php?s=h I think we should not even have SIM cards, every phone should be programmable to any network - that was also once Apple's vision ./Ok3ch

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Re: [Skunkworks] What if Nelson Mandela had access to Social Media?
by Martin Gicheru 18 Jul '12

18 Jul '12

It would have been either fanbox, MySpace or Zorpia *on a light note* Sent from my Windows Phone ------------------------------ From: Albert Mucunguzi Sent: 7/18/2012 6:51 PM To: Skunkworks Mailing List Subject: [Skunkworks] What if Nelson Mandela had access to Social Media? Guys, Probably a good read on this Nelson Mandela day. http://bit.ly/OYdiou Cheers

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