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OT:Testing
by maina 03 Jan '11

03 Jan '11

Just testing.!

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Cheque Printing Printer
by Peter Muchemi 03 Jan '11

03 Jan '11

Hi, Looking for a simple cheque printing printer that can hold the normal leaf from a cheque book. Anyone who know the candidate models? Regards Peter

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Job Offer
by Bhupesh Khatri 03 Jan '11

03 Jan '11

Good Morning Ladies/Gents We are currently looking for someone with below qualifications, the qualifications in red are more important: · 5 or more years demonstrable experience covering scripting, automation, and builds for commercially-sold software and hosted products. Some of this experience *must* be with Microsoft technologies (such as .Net, C++, VB6, COM). · Proven experience developing software build plans and strategies or other related automation processes. · Experience with common scripting languages used in build and automation processes, such as Perl, VB Script, PowerShell, Windows batch, Groovy, and UNIX shell scripting. · Some programming experience and understanding of object-oriented concepts. Familiarity with programming in C#, VB.Net, C++, COM, Java, and Visual Basic 6 would be beneficial. · Experience building Windows and Java applications and familiarity with related tools, including MS Build, CruiseControl, Hudson, Maven, Windows Installer (MSI), and others. · Experience with Windows, Linux, and Unix operating systems and web servers. · Some experience with Software Configuration Management concepts and activities. · Familiar with source control systems such as ClearCase, Perforce, and Subversion. - Exposure to various databases such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle or DB2. · Several years experience in PreSales role or Professional Services for complex software solutions - Proven ability to analyze customer business processes and to identify pain points - Creativity in customer requirements analysis, solution design and presenting a solution - Ability to design and sell solution and develop return on investment case - Experience within a branded and lesser known organisation demonstrating success in both - Experience of having designed solutions comprising software licences and implementation services Kindly please email your CV's and pass on the message if you know someone meeting the requirements. Thanks a lot Kind Regards Bhupesh Khatri

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Urgent: any point to point wireless device onsale
by mwei gideon 03 Jan '11

03 Jan '11

I would whoever can get 2nd hand wireless device to cover 100-200m onsale to contact to buy no 0720577723 must be within Nairobi On 1/2/11, Philip Musyoki <pmusyoki(a)gmail.com> wrote: > There are no pink Landcruisers. > -- Sent from my mobile device

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OT: is it 53 or 120?
by Lorna Koima 03 Jan '11

03 Jan '11

I agree with you Chris. The answer is 53. On Fri, Dec 31, 2010 at 12:01 PM, <skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > Send Skunkworks mailing list submissions to > skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > skunkworks-owner(a)lists.my.co.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Skunkworks digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: OT: is it 53 or 120? (methinks it is 13) (Chris Mwirigi) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:00:57 +0300 > From: Chris Mwirigi <mwirigic(a)gmail.com> > To: Skunkworks Mailing List <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] OT: is it 53 or 120? (methinks it is 13) > Message-ID: > <AANLkTi=_jyHxwn-gsHTAMZvf73=RjGbCzqmLKe3xx_4=(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Answer is 53 > > /thread > > On Fri, Dec 31, 2010 at 11:55 AM, <sospeter(a)elimu.co.ke> wrote: > > > By force I tell you. Class 4 was a bad year for me, with the X Table and > > all. I was canned mpaka zikaingia kwa finger tips. > > > > :-) > > Regards. > > > > > hehehe, ati u learnt by force!! LOL > > > > > > On Fri, Dec 31, 2010 at 11:42 AM, <sospeter(a)elimu.co.ke> wrote: > > > > > >> The whole confusion (magic!) started when they inserted brackets. > > >> (22+32) - (21+15+5). > > >> > > >> Enyewe my dad would slap me hard too! :-) > > >> > > >> I learnt Math by force. Not until later when I presented my dad with a > > >> calculus problem. Hihihi. > > >> > > >> > ok, I might be wrong in my explanations by the very meaning of my > > >> words, > > >> > but > > >> > for sure it applies logically....at the point where you only have + > > >> and - > > >> > signs > > >> > > > >> > The placing of brackets at this point (22+32) - (21+15+5) is where > > >> they > > >> > went > > >> > wrong.....and its actually confusing if care is not taken [and here > is > > >> the > > >> > point where the-not-soooo-maths-savy skunks start thinking in a > > >> complex > > >> > way > > >> > and do magic!!] > > >> > > > >> > At this point, (22+32) - (21+15+5) they should actually have done > > >> this, > > >> if > > >> > they really have to follow BODMAS rules and placing of braces... > > >> > > > >> > (22)+(32)+(-21)+(15)(+5) > > >> > > > >> > In fact, me thots.... their complexing thinking made them assume - > > >> > sign in 22+32 > > >> > - 21+15+5 was to separate the equation into 2 parts, so they got > > >> (22+32) > > >> - > > >> > (21+15+5)!!! thithihihihihihi. My dad would pinch me so hard if he > saw > > >> me > > >> > do > > >> > that!! > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > On Fri, Dec 31, 2010 at 11:25 AM, <sospeter(a)elimu.co.ke> wrote: > > >> > > > >> >> @Gregory, > > >> >> > > >> >> I disagree. BODMAS is used on all operators and not "when u have > > >> >> multiplication and division signs (in a complex equation)" as you > put > > >> >> it. > > >> >> > > >> >> BODMAS is just a system that helps us remember the order in which > to > > >> >> deal > > >> >> with the operators. > > >> >> > > >> >> But I agree with you on the answer. > > >> >> > > >> >> > For all I know, BODMAS comes in when u have multiplication and > > >> >> division > > >> >> > signs (in a complex equation), and its here that u r required to > > >> put > > >> >> > brackets, for simplicity sake. When u reach the point where u > have > > >> + > > >> >> and > > >> >> - > > >> >> > operators between, u just apply simple arithmetic and logic. U > just > > >> >> add > > >> >> > subtract add blah blah, whenever u see the appropriate sign!!!!!! > > >> >> > > > >> >> > Mul and division signs r binary operators, + and - are unary > > >> >> > operators....if > > >> >> > u don't hv the capacity to sink this in grey matter, don't bother > > >> >> trying > > >> >> > any > > >> >> > harder, coz that the way maths is!!! duhhhhhh!!!!!!! Where r the > > >> >> > mathematicians?!!! > > >> >> > > > >> >> > 53 is the answer!! CASE CLOSED! Even a standard 8 pupil would do > > >> this > > >> >> in > > >> >> > seconds, whatever happened to our maths.........!!!!!!! > > >> >> > > > >> >> > > > >> >> > On Fri, Dec 31, 2010 at 10:30 AM, <sospeter(a)elimu.co.ke> wrote: > > >> >> > > > >> >> >> @Collins was wrong at this point > > >> >> >> > > >> >> >> =>(22+32) - (21+15+5) > > >> >> >> > > >> >> >> Without the brackets as it was before it would be > > >> >> >> > > >> >> >> 22 + 32 - 21 + 15 + 5 > > >> >> >> > > >> >> >> Then Addition: > > >> >> >> > > >> >> >> 22 + 32 + 15 + 5 = 74 > > >> >> >> > > >> >> >> Then Subtraction: > > >> >> >> > > >> >> >> 74 - 21 = 53 > > >> >> >> > > >> >> >> . > > >> >> >> . . Ans = 53 > > >> >> >> > > >> >> >> Regards. > > >> >> >> > > >> >> >> > > >> >> >> > > >> >> >> > BODMAS : > > >> >> >> > 11 x 2 + 32 - 21 + 5 x 3 + 5 x 1 > > >> >> >> > > > >> >> >> > since we have no brackets, or division, we go to > multiplication: > > >> >> hence > > >> >> >> > > > >> >> >> > (11X2) +32-21+(5X3)+(5X1) > > >> >> >> > > > >> >> >> > => 22 + 32 - 21 + 15 + 5 > > >> >> >> > Then Addition > > >> >> >> > > > >> >> >> > (22+32) - (21+15+5) > > >> >> >> > => 54 - 41 > > >> >> >> > > > >> >> >> > => 13. > > >> >> >> > > > >> >> >> > My 2 Cnts. > > >> >> >> > > > >> >> >> > On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 7:05 PM, Solomon Mburu Kamau > > >> >> >> > <solo.mburu(a)gmail.com>wrote: > > >> >> >> > > > >> >> >> >> Such a mathematical calculation does not require BODMAS, I > was > > >> >> taught > > >> >> >> >> that in school, since there is not bracket. > > >> >> >> >> If done as it is, the answer should be 53. > > >> >> >> >> Therefore the 'winner' of that 160K, is just 'one of the few > > >> >> picked > > >> >> >> >> up' guys and declared them winners. > > >> >> >> >> > > >> >> >> >> > > >> >> >> >> > > >> >> >> >> On 30/12/2010, Martin G. Kamau <gachunga(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > >> >> >> >> > IMO, The link provided by @Erick is right... the answer > > >> should > > >> >> be > > >> >> >> 53; > > >> >> >> >> and > > >> >> >> >> > @Brian the calculator did use BODMAS. > > >> >> >> >> > > > >> >> >> >> > On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 5:48 PM, Brian Rioba > > >> <rriobs(a)gmail.com> > > >> >> >> wrote: > > >> >> >> >> > > > >> >> >> >> >> Should be 13.Erick your calculator appears to be doing > > >> Linear > > >> >> >> >> >> processing insread of following BODMAS > > >> >> >> >> >> > > >> >> >> >> >> On 12/30/10, Erick Njenga <eriknjenga(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > >> >> >> >> >> > Msema > > >> >> >> >> >> > kweli< > > >> >> >> >> >> > > >> >> >> >> > > >> >> >> > > >> >> > > >> > > > http://www.google.co.ke/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=11+x+2+%2B+32+-+2… > > >> >> >> >> >> > > > >> >> >> >> >> > -- > > >> >> >> >> >> > > > >> >> >> >> >> > Thanks and Regards, > > >> >> >> >> >> > Erick Njenga Nyachwaya, > > >> >> >> >> >> > M: +254-725-008-790 > > >> >> >> >> >> > > > >> >> >> >> >> > <http://www.facebook.com/ErickNjenga> < > > >> >> >> >> >> http://www.twitter.com/ErickNjenga> > > >> >> >> >> >> > > > >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ > > >> >> >> >> >> Skunkworks mailing list > > >> >> >> >> >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > > >> >> >> >> >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > > >> >> >> >> >> ------------ > > >> >> >> >> >> Skunkworks Rules > > >> >> >> >> >> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > > >> >> >> >> >> ------------ > > >> >> >> >> >> Other services @ http://my.co.ke > > >> >> >> >> >> > > >> >> >> >> > > > >> >> >> >> > > > >> >> >> >> > > > >> >> >> >> > -- > > >> >> >> >> > Regards, > > >> >> >> >> > Martin Kamau > > >> >> >> >> > > > >> >> >> >> > > >> >> >> >> > > >> >> >> >> -- > > >> >> >> >> *Solomon Mb??r?? Kamau* > > >> >> >> >> > > >> >> >> >> ***************************************************** > > >> >> >> >> *Man is a gregarious animal and enjoys agreement as cows will > > >> >> graze > > >> >> >> all > > >> >> >> >> the > > >> >> >> >> same way to the side of a hill!* > > >> >> >> >> > > >> >> >> >> AND > > >> >> >> >> > > >> >> >> >> *It is better to die in dignity than in the ignominy of > > >> ambiguous > > >> >> >> >> generosity! * > > >> >> >> >> > > >> >> >> >> http://smiley2.wordpress.com > > >> >> >> >> http://mburu.sikika.co.ke > > >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ > > >> >> >> >> Skunkworks mailing list > > >> >> >> >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > > >> >> >> >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > > >> >> >> >> ------------ > > >> >> >> >> Skunkworks Rules > > >> >> >> >> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > > >> >> >> >> ------------ > > >> >> >> >> Other services @ http://my.co.ke > > >> >> >> >> > > >> >> >> > _______________________________________________ > > >> >> >> > Skunkworks mailing list > > >> >> >> > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > > >> >> >> > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > > >> >> >> > ------------ > > >> >> >> > Skunkworks Rules > > >> >> >> > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > > >> >> >> > ------------ > > >> >> >> > Other services @ http://my.co.ke > > >> >> >> > > >> >> >> > > >> >> >> _______________________________________________ > > >> >> >> Skunkworks mailing list > > >> >> >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > > >> >> >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > > >> >> >> ------------ > > >> >> >> Skunkworks Rules > > >> >> >> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > > >> >> >> ------------ > > >> >> >> Other services @ http://my.co.ke > > >> >> >> > > >> >> > > > >> >> > > > >> >> > > > >> >> > -- > > >> >> > Regards, > > >> >> > Greg > > >> >> > -------- > > >> >> > Life is not a rehearsal, you only live once! > > >> >> > _______________________________________________ > > >> >> > Skunkworks mailing list > > >> >> > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > > >> >> > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > > >> >> > ------------ > > >> >> > Skunkworks Rules > > >> >> > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > > >> >> > ------------ > > >> >> > Other services @ http://my.co.ke > > >> >> > > >> >> > > >> >> _______________________________________________ > > >> >> Skunkworks mailing list > > >> >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > > >> >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > > >> >> ------------ > > >> >> Skunkworks Rules > > >> >> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > > >> >> ------------ > > >> >> Other services @ http://my.co.ke > > >> >> > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > -- > > >> > Regards, > > >> > Greg > > >> > -------- > > >> > Life is not a rehearsal, you only live once! > > >> > _______________________________________________ > > >> > Skunkworks mailing list > > >> > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > > >> > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > > >> > ------------ > > >> > Skunkworks Rules > > >> > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > > >> > ------------ > > >> > Other services @ http://my.co.ke > > >> > > >> > > >> _______________________________________________ > > >> Skunkworks mailing list > > >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > > >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > > >> ------------ > > >> Skunkworks Rules > > >> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > > >> ------------ > > >> Other services @ http://my.co.ke > > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > Regards, > > > Greg > > > -------- > > > Life is not a rehearsal, you only live once! > > > _______________________________________________ > > > Skunkworks mailing list > > > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > > > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > > > ------------ > > > Skunkworks Rules > > > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > > > ------------ > > > Other services @ http://my.co.ke > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Skunkworks mailing list > > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > > ------------ > > Skunkworks Rules > > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > > ------------ > > Other services @ http://my.co.ke > > >

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Kenya Road Safety : Creation of volunteer under-cover civilian mobile units to enforce road safety during the festive seasons....
by aki 03 Jan '11

03 Jan '11

While this year I want to limit my contributions to the list, I'd like to share this with you. Its tragic that so many precious lives have been lost over the last days of December through greed, sheer stupidity and recklessness. I've been a kenyan road user since 86 and can tell you the situation gets bad around the festive seasons. I also think it is an impossible task for the Kenya Traffic Police to police every road to enforce the laws on safety. I've just wound up on my almost 2000km kenyan drive and can tell you this : There are plenty of dangerious drivers on the roads. - The number one offenders are the public transporters, whether passenger or goods. - The number two offenders are private vehicle owners who are far more reckless than public transporters - The number three offenders are now motor-cyclists who are dangeriously invading the highways, carrying all sorts of goods on their bikes The point of creating the civilian under-cover mobile units is this : - All road users know where the traffic police are. This is evident from exchanges between drivers of PSV vehicles who use hand signals or flash head lights to know the locations. If you follow a PSV vehicle, it can be doing upto a 110km/h and once they exchange the signals, the driver of the vehicle will slow down to even 70Km/h and within a short distance you will see the road blocks manned by the Kenyan Police. How can one defeat this system of abuse? The Mobile Team Unit: - Each civilian vehicle is provided with a speed detection radar, a camera, a laptop and internet connection - The same vehicle will have a team of 4 people : a) Driver b) A Police person, preferrably from HQ c) Photographer who edits and mails the images d) Ministry of Transport official The flow of information: ( Operation Highway Sting ) - The driver of the civilian vehicle will maintain the legal speeds as per the highway code. This route opener will start the journey say from Nairobi to Nakuru. - Any vehicle that exceeds the speeds and passes the route opener under-cover unit will have its photograph taken with the number plate, radar speed detection and gps postion with date and time stamp. - The Police person will make a note of the number plate of the vehicle and relay the information via radio or cellphone to the Kenya Police who will be manning the road blocks. - The photographer will edit the image size and mail it immediately to the section controllers - The MOT official will provide any tips of un-roadworthiness of the vehicle to the stationary team. The Stationary Team Unit: - Each Kenya Police Road Block along the highway eg Nairobi-Nakuru will have a stationary team to assist them with the information. - Will have a laptop, printer and an internet connection. A technology person will operate the system. - MOT Official to check roadworthiness of the offending vehicles. The flow of information: - With a hard copy printed of the offense of over speeding or reckless driving, the Police can stop the vehicles at the road blocks and issue tickets to offenders with hefty fines to follow or block unroadworthy vehicles completely. The benefits : - None of the highway users will know the under cover vehicles - Save Lives. This above is just a summary, the system can be done with a central database that can track future offenders.

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unlock codes
by Eva Kimathi 03 Jan '11

03 Jan '11

hi dudes i have a samsung sgh t349, does anyone have the unlock code for it to access all sim cards, now it only uses T-mobile -- Eva Kimathi

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Dstv Outage !!!!!
by Space-Networks 03 Jan '11

03 Jan '11

Do i need a ticket from Dstv and ask for credit notes now that they are Offline. No signal at all!!! -- Regards, Space-Networks +254208007010 www.space.co.ke Your Africa VSAT installer partner

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Yvonne Muinde: The Kenyan Avatar Gal
by Peter Muchemi 03 Jan '11

03 Jan '11

http://kimaniwawanjiru.wordpress.com/2010/06/07/yvonne-muinde-the-kenyan-av… She is coming to kenya!

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Re: [Skunkworks] Land Cruisers Vs Patrols
by cheez.mode 02 Jan '11

02 Jan '11

My preference would be a toyota. I have driven the landcruiser (am talking about the 70 series)and it has never let me down. I have seen a 1980 landcruiser with 600 K on the odomoter and its still running like a charm! If you want to drive to those parts, i would advice the older models, since spare parts and fundis are readiy available there. Both have the same basic diesel engine (4.2 ltr) generating about 150 bhp. Wheelbase and clearnce are also comparable. Goodthing with both is that they are very manual which is helpfull deep in the bush, where you dont have to worry about electronics failing. Sent from my HTC -----Original Message----- From: Collins Areba <arebacollins(a)gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2011 0:31 To: Skunkworks forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Subject: [Skunkworks] Land Cruisers Vs Patrols Happy new year skunks... generally speaking, how do these models compare in terms of service costs, endurance, parts and resale value in the Kenyan market. How hard is it to get on your feet if you say, burn the clutch in Merti, or burst your gasket in doldol...

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Online Accounting Software
by Roy Michoma 02 Jan '11

02 Jan '11

Hi, Can someone please direct me to a good FREE online accounting software Regards, Roy

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How To Write Unmaintainable Code
by Dennis Kioko 01 Jan '11

01 Jan '11

http://freeworld.thc.org/root/phun/unmaintain.html -- with Regards: The big question is what the poor eat for the rest of the year when it's not Christmas for kind Christians

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OT: Online Purchase
by Sukali 01 Jan '11

01 Jan '11

Happy Holidays! I want to make an online purchase but they require a US shipping address. Ways to handle this? Thanks. -- Regards, Kennedy Sukali

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First post 2011
by Mr. Lawi 01 Jan '11

01 Jan '11

Just for statistics' sake :)

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OT: Kenyan finalist on the Contender Australia
by Peter Karunyu 31 Dec '10

31 Dec '10

For those who enjoy watching testorone infested men pummel each other, just came across the final match on Contender (MNet Action, channel 106), it will be on in a few minutes after the current match. So, was I hallucinating or is the black dude, one "Kariz", Kenyan?

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Happy new year
by Collins Areba 31 Dec '10

31 Dec '10

Happy new year fellas! new year resolutions?

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Rockmelt!
by Andrew Wachira 31 Dec '10

31 Dec '10

Awesome browser! http://www.rockmelt.com/ -- http://www.chromeexperiments.com

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OT: Piracy, its actually safer to travel nearer to somalia
by Collins Areba 31 Dec '10

31 Dec '10

First, im now convinced piracy is an industry, not rag tag warriors trying to make a living. (see map in link) secondly, is it just me or is it just safer to ship nearer to somalia coastline... http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/africa-mideast/where-the-somali-p…

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Business parallels from a bungee jump - http://bit.ly/dE949l
by Mbugua Njihia 31 Dec '10

31 Dec '10

Lesson 1: It's always easy until you try it Lesson 2: Enjoy the journey Lesson 3: Shut up and listen Lesson 4: Decide what you want and adjust accordingly.no promises Lesson 5: You are your own worst enemy Lesson 6: Would you do it again Full post here - http://bit.ly/dE949l , happy new year

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Linking Custom Apps With M Pesa
by Luke Kuvheya 31 Dec '10

31 Dec '10

Hi Guys, I have a client who wants thier solution to link with MPESA, like how the do in uchumi, if anyone has done this can u give pointers? Thanx in advance. -- Regards, Luke

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Thoughts of the deep. On a philosophical Tangent. Can be OT or not. Open to interpretation.
by Watchman 31 Dec '10

31 Dec '10

I have been pondering a while here. What is the purpose of religion and Can technology also be considered Religion? ascendingWatchman. -- ...and I shall shed my light over dark evil. For the dark things cannot stand the light.

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KCPE registration going to be purely online?!?
by m mugo 30 Dec '10

30 Dec '10

What was the guy that made this decision smoking? ...and this is going to be done by the pupils and their parents on their own. We simply haven't gotten to that stage. Most parts of this country don't have power, let alone internet coverage. And internet literacy is less than 10%. I foresee a nightmare for KNEC on this one. For those with business acumen, you might view this as an opportunity

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Re: [Skunkworks] KCPE 2010 Results Nightmare - Why? Simple 'ABC' of systems
by m mugo 30 Dec '10

30 Dec '10

@ Shadrack, I agree 100% The systems analysts and developers that come up with the KCPE/KCSE websites and SMS systems simply do not do enough in terms of analysis and design. They come up with a system, test it with a few requests and demo it to KNEC who are very excited at this 'New' technology and adopt it immediately; lack of knowledge or good enough techies on their side. They could be using a very high-end server and assume that it shall handle requests adequately. They could even have put some kind of load-balancing software on the systems but is this enough? We simply need to do better in terms of high availability services. Services like Google and Facebook have hundreds of millions of users yet they rarely ever break down. What Kenyans trying to access the systems are doing albeit unknowingly, is simple Denial of Service (DoS) where servers are flooded with so many requests at a go such that they simply break down. On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 9:30 AM, Calvin Omari <calvinebarongo(a)gmail.com>wrote: > Systems development does not encampass coding though it is an integral part > of system/software development there is a reason why simulation and > modelling is tought to software developers i strongly concur with Mwaniki as > this thing have already been done and it will not be new to borrow or to do > software reuse > Regards and Happy technical year 2011 > > > On Wed, Dec 29, 2010 at 5:43 PM, <sospeter(a)elimu.co.ke> wrote: > >> I get your theory, but wouldn't the solution mean that you'll have to >> display a tweeter like message when the server is overloaded(the birds >> carrying a whale)? >> >> In such a case the user may not come back ever right? Like I gave up on >> tweeter when that happened twice. >> >> Regards. >> >> > Hi Skunks, >> > Have been following the thread on the frustrations faced by KCPE >> > candidates and >> > parents when trying to access the results online and via SMS. >> > This is not unique to KNEC, it happens all the time to ATM bridge >> systems, >> > Online transactions processing, SMS Based systems especially of late the >> > MPESA. >> > >> > So what is the problem? >> > >> > Very simple, designers and developers of these systems do not >> understand, >> > are >> > not aware or choose to ignore the Queue Theory principles!! >> > >> > I will use a very simple example to illustrate the point. >> > Imaging a queue in the bank waiting to be served by one cashier. If the >> > policy >> > of the bank is that a customer must be served within 10 mins, then the >> > logical >> > thing to do is to know when to turn away a customer who if they join the >> > queue, >> > will not be served within 10 mins. This is better than have all >> thousands >> > of >> > customers not served within 10 mins as per policy.......and will not >> kill >> > the >> > cashier!! >> > >> > In short, it is time developers started taking queuing theory seriously >> > when >> > developing these kinds of systems. >> > >> > Shad >> > >> > >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > Skunkworks mailing list >> > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >> > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >> > ------------ >> > Skunkworks Rules >> > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >> > ------------ >> > Other services @ http://my.co.ke >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Skunkworks mailing list >> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >> ------------ >> Skunkworks Rules >> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >> ------------ >> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >> > > > > -- > Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate, > but that we are powerful beyond measure. > It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us. > > Calvin Omari Systems Developer/Designer > http://www.facebook.com/barongo > > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > ------------ > Skunkworks Rules > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > ------------ > Other services @ http://my.co.ke >

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OT : Meru National Park
by aki 30 Dec '10

30 Dec '10

This I've never been to so its pretty much in the pipeline because from what I've read, its a park definately worth the 350kms (one-way) trip. Anyone been here recently and could share the directions from Meru Town to the Park? Any pointers? Rgds.

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Windows 7 Vs XP 32 Bit
by Watchman 30 Dec '10

30 Dec '10

So, After a lengthy chat with a friend who is quite proficient in Windows technology and terminology, he convinced me to shift the Home PC's ( Yes. I know. I am ashamed ) to windows 7 32Bit from XP. Another "Expert" who just happens to be my cousin working for a MS Disti in UG claims the benefits are not so WOOP! and it won't really help my parents more with their emailing etc. than in XP. Is this true? I am ignorant in Windows technologies. I've checked a number of online comparisons and each is partial. What say the Skunks? -- ...and I shall shed my light over dark evil. For the dark things cannot stand the light.

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OT : Hells Gate National Park, Naivasha
by aki 30 Dec '10

30 Dec '10

Its a day trip and within easy reach by a normal saloon car. The roads in the park are well maintained and clearly marked. How to Get There : Turn of into the South Lake Road. About a Km from the Simba Lodge, there's a clear sign to the left " Elsa Gate ". Buy a map at the gate, the layout of the Park is quite simple. What to do once in the park : - There are number of campsites, if one is planning an overnight stay - Fishers tower is for the rock climbers - There are a number of picnic sites - Obisidian Caves - Central Tower is also a attraction with a picnic site I headed up to the view-point via the Olkaria Power Station 2. You will exit the off-raod and join the tarmac to the power station area. Those Geothermals will be hissing along the way like jet engines, amazing how much effort is going in to tap into this resource. To get to the view point is fairly easy, just follow the sign posts. As you ascend up the hills, you will reach a sign marked as "Private Road". At this point, take the dirt road on your right that goes up the hill. The drive up is again well worth it. In the background, you can see the mega drill that's works pretty hard. There is a nice small banda with a fireplace at the top, so enjoy the entire view of Lake Naivasha and part of the rift, chillout and enjoy. BTW, I saw no naughty Baboons up this point so its pretty isolated and serene. Rgds.

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login password
by Robert Kuria 30 Dec '10

30 Dec '10

Hi Good people, I have a HP6730s, that i cant login on both user AND admin account "account has been disabled" is there a way around this? -- Regards, Robert.

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Re: [Skunkworks] KCPE 2010 Results
by sospeter＠elimu.co.ke 30 Dec '10

30 Dec '10

We no longer consider web access as a cost but a need. Ask any parent what they'd prefer. To get the results via the web/SMS or to go physically to the school and hope that the head teacher is not on holiday and was able to post the official results on the school notice board. See? We at Elimu would be thrilled if all schools that have websites are able to post their results there to convenience the parents. That is our aim. But the problem is that i doubt they have received the results yet. It may take days for the schools to receive their results. Regards. > It may not be cheaper to access on web either as there is cost for > bandwidth unless using your employer resources. > > Sent from my BlackBerryï¿½ smartphone from Zain Kenya > > -----Original Message----- > From: Collins Areba <arebacollins(a)gmail.com> > Sender: skunkworks-bounces(a)lists.my.co.ke > Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2010 14:15:28 > To: Skunkworks Mailing List<skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Reply-To: Skunkworks Mailing List <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> > Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] KCPE 2010 Results > > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > ------------ > Skunkworks Rules > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > ------------ > Other services @ http://my.co.ke > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > ------------ > Skunkworks Rules > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > ------------ > Other services @ http://my.co.ke >

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Registration of Consultants (As an individual)
by David Mugo 30 Dec '10

30 Dec '10

Guys, Just a quick one, would anyone know what are the procedures of registration as an official consultant (to take care of tax issues and legality) as an individual as opposed to being a company. Also, please let me know what the tax implications are for any services rendered. -- ------------- David Mugo, ICT & E-Commerce Consultant, http://majibu.com Twitter: @raidarmax

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Re: [Skunkworks] Skunkworks Digest, Vol 10, Issue 323
by lordmwesh 30 Dec '10

30 Dec '10

Hi, We are seeking to purchase PLC machines and setup Computer Integrated Manufacturing (with the following: machine control, material movement, advanced process control, process specification management, schedule management, and factor services) Anybody familiar with this technologies? Where do I purchase the PLCs, e.t.c Kind regards Mwendwa Kivuva Business Development Transworld Computer Channels -- ______________________ twitter.com/lordmwesh transworldAfrica.com <http://transworldafrica.com/> | Fluent in computing kenya.or.ke | The Kenya we know

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Multi-disciplinary approach required to spur innovation in Africa - http://bit.ly/fvdjLd
by Mbugua Njihia 30 Dec '10

30 Dec '10

As we get into 2011, I believe that the next round of tech innovations will grow out of multi disciplinary engagements with ties to learning institutions. Local universities have been falling all over themselves recreating courses and syllabus to address market demand for emerging technologies, but they need to go further - http://bit.ly/fvdjLd

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8GB and 16GB microSD card
by Collins Areba 30 Dec '10

30 Dec '10

Hello everyone, anyone know how much i can get these locally for? Cheers.

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OT : Researchers: Ancient human remains found in Israel
by aki 29 Dec '10

29 Dec '10

For those who love history among us, this is surely an interesting breakthrough. Though our very own Olorgesailie site with its tools and bone fragments on the way to Magadi in "historical Maasai Land" is about 100,000 years old. http://archaeology.about.com/od/oterms/qt/olorgesailie.htm :-) JERUSALEM – Israeli archaeologists said Monday they may have found the earliest evidence yet for the existence of modern man, and if so, it could upset theories of the origin of humans. A Tel Aviv University team excavating a cave in central Israel said teeth found in the cave are about 400,000 years old and resemble those of other remains of modern man, known scientifically as Homo sapiens<http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101227/ap_on_re_mi_ea/ml_israel_ancient_teeth#>, found in Israel. The earliest Homo sapiens remains found until now are half as old. "It's very exciting to come to this conclusion," said archaeologist Avi Gopher, whose team examined the teeth with X-rays and CT scans and dated them according to the layers of earth where they were found. He stressed that further research is needed to solidify the claim. If it does, he says, "this changes the whole picture of evolution." http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101227/ap_on_re_mi_ea/ml_israel_ancient_teeth

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Cheque Printing Printer
by lordmwesh 29 Dec '10

29 Dec '10

*Epson LX-300*+ II Impact Printer<http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/consumer/consDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=y…> -- ______________________ twitter.com/lordmwesh transworldAfrica.com <http://transworldafrica.com/> | Fluent in computing kenya.or.ke | The Kenya we know

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Cost Effective Calls worldwide
by Odhiambo Washington 29 Dec '10

29 Dec '10

I hope some of you have been in such a situation. I have a roaming boss, travels everywhere and makes calls, calls and more calls! I am looking into a way of saving the expenditure on calls, especially those "roaming" charges. The problem is that he does not carry a laptop with him and is not tech savvy! It's not gonna be easy to handle this, but I am ready to get him any gadget that would make me save the telephone bills whenever he is roaming. I am thinking of a wireless handheld device that can make (and even receive) phone calls via a VPN connection. I have an enterprise class telephone system (Avaya) hosted somewhere and I also have a VPN service on a Cisco device that is connected to this phone. I can use IP Phones that have VPN capability. Can be SIP device too, though I'd love to get something that supports H.323 (or both)... Anyone have bright ideas? -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Damn!!

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Fwd: Fw: [AUSAA-KENYA] Fw: VACANCY: OFF-GRID POWER ENGINEER [1 Attachment]
by Calvin Omari 29 Dec '10

29 Dec '10

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Reward for recovery of lost ZUNE HD 32GB Touch Screen
by Anthony Njoroge 29 Dec '10

29 Dec '10

Hey, Lost a Zune on Thursday Evening. Someone Knicked it from my car. Its a silver cased touch screen Zune. Very feew of them in the market. Information leading to the recovery of the device (in good condition)Kshs. 5,000 Information leading to the recovery of the device (in good condition) and the perpertreator (in not so good condition) Kshs 10,000 You can reach me on 0722-717073 or email me njorogan(a)gmail.com

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BEST CCTV INSTALLERS
by eunice waweru 29 Dec '10

29 Dec '10

Hi everyone I would like to know the best CCTV installers in Nairobi. Considering i have no CCTV devices ie the DVR ,cables,cameras etc. Your assistance will highly be appreciated

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OT : Historical Kenya and its land....
by aki 29 Dec '10

29 Dec '10

Its going to be a slow week, so have some time for research. :-) Lets us be fair to history too when referring to historical and ancestry land topics. So how much Land did KE "steal " from its neighbours like Somalia, Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania upon the 1963 indepence of the country and recognition of its international borders? Seems the problem creators were the 1884 berlin conference and the division of Africa while this map of 1895 shows a very strange, funny looking KE. Seems Uganda extended all the way upto kikuyu area. http://www.britishempire.co.uk/images3/africalargemap.jpg Am researching maps, if you find any links to old maps, pls share. Rgds.

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SpaceJam Website 1996 versus current jokers
by Dennis Kioko 29 Dec '10

29 Dec '10

the space jam website http://www2.warnerbros.com/spacejam/movie/jam.htm done in 1996 is definitely a big difference from what TSC and Harambee Sacco are doing in the modern age. Should be a wake up call to those in charge -- with Regards: The big question is what the poor eat for the rest of the year when it's not Christmas for kind Christians

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OT: Breaking and Importing cars from UK.
by Collins Areba 29 Dec '10

29 Dec '10

Hello skunks, Say i find a niice car, older than 8 years that i would like to buy on ebay, break and import for the spares (tyres, winch, engine possibly, gbox and add ons to salvage a local car, does anyone know what it entails? taxes, approx cost of transportation, etc etc etc.

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KCPE 2010 Results
by Odhiambo Washington 29 Dec '10

29 Dec '10

Now, with the KNEC website down and the SMS 5052 not even answering a single query, what is the way forward? Who is hosting the website? Who is the SMS provider? Both must be charged with sabotage! -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Damn!!

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SSH tunnelling
by Patrick Kariuki 28 Dec '10

28 Dec '10

The "poor man's" VPN connection, as I've discovered today is a secure(secured by OpenSSH encryption) and cost effective way of accessing private networks with IP restrictions.. using USB Internet dongles from all networks - good for workaholics or sysadmins on holiday, itching to keep an eye on postings or run periodic activities on their business systems. www.calais.co.ke

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Any engineering position?
by Cyrus Kungu 28 Dec '10

28 Dec '10

hi guys.. is there anywhere where there is a vaant engineering position? kindly inform me if there is... thanks..

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PMI Certification
by Douglas Ogeto 28 Dec '10

28 Dec '10

Hey guys, Anyone knows where I can get this certification? Any info also on local companies that offer a career/opportunities in junior project manager positions will be appreciated. Cheers! -- Douglas Ogeto douglas.ogeto(a)gmail.com

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Data Recovery
by Geofrey Karani 28 Dec '10

28 Dec '10

I have recovered files from a formated HDD using "GetDataBack but all the Ms Office documents are not legible. I think they need some encoding that my Ms Office 2003 is unable to do. Kindly help. Thanks

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Adios Khushwant Singh (Khush)
by David Kiania | Asentric Consulting Ltd 28 Dec '10

28 Dec '10

It's with heaviness of heart that I pay tribute to Khushwant Singh (http://facebook.com/Khush1Singh) a man I had the privilege of working with at ISP Kenya and KDN. He was a dedicated and committed Techie who taught as much as he learned. On a personal note, he showed me how to connect to a Cisco Router, Colour Coding of cables and many other techie competencies, which I have kept to this day. His skills were unquestionable and he leaves a many clients and friends saddened by his departure. For as many as know him join me in paying tribute to him and prayer for his parents who are still in hospital and have to deal with the loss of their children. Adios Khush you lived your life well and thank you for giving your best! David Kiania ------ [Asentric Consulting Ltd] "You don't build a business, you build people who build your business for you" - Brad Sugars

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OT: Cisco IP Phone 7941 Power Adapter
by Alex Ngatia 28 Dec '10

28 Dec '10

Anyone with two of the following please email me offlist with price [with discount ;)]. Happy holidays Regards, Alex

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Mass ignorance on mutua;s statement
by thea maina 28 Dec '10

28 Dec '10

Ati mutua amesema? Lets mass ignore that one thoruoghly. We'll work hard next year and pay taxes. For those in favour say aiiiiiii. For those against say -- Sent from my mobile device --------------------------------------------------------------------- Thea Maina Nairobi Kenya skype: thea.mnairobi *Cheapest, Most efficient Email and Web Hosting. Access your mails Anywhere*

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Capture an RSS feed on the fly and convert to strings...
by aki 27 Dec '10

27 Dec '10

found the answer I was looking for. Sorry had to ask, spent the day looking at different options but none seemed workable nor practical. :-)

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Capture an RSS feed on the fly and convert to strings...
by aki 27 Dec '10

27 Dec '10

As I make that gentle progress towards silverlight, I'd like to ask any fellow programmers if they have done any work on the subject and could suggest any links. Rgds.

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Local server hosting OS Iso's
by Watchman 27 Dec '10

27 Dec '10

Do we have a local ISO hosting Server? looking for Win7 X32. -- ...and I shall shed my light over dark evil. For the dark things cannot stand the light.

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ITU REDEFINES 4G
by Stephen Munguti 27 Dec '10

27 Dec '10

Now safaricom can officially claim to be rolling out a 4G network, wait the were not given a license. Next time those techies at safaricom should pay attention to ITU before blindly misleading the market. http://www.telecomengine.com/article.asp?HH_ID=AR_6736

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OT: Car air horns
by Billy 27 Dec '10

27 Dec '10

Who can tell me where I can get an air horn compressor fixed? -Billy

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kdn support line
by Jacinta Gugu 27 Dec '10

27 Dec '10

anyone with kdn support line... the 5000000 is switched off

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County Shapefiles
by allan oware 27 Dec '10

27 Dec '10

Hi All! I'm involved in a web mapping project and would like to get my hands on Shapefiles for the newly created 47 counties. Anyone with the above files? Would appreciate tips on where I can get them. Thanks. Allan Maungu, Geoweb Dev.

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OT: Atwoli Message
by ndungu stephen 27 Dec '10

27 Dec '10

Any worker peen forced to work today can you khala at your poy FranGo imminjet. *#itsfortheworkers* ** - Sincerely, Atwoli

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0.facebook.com
by Mark Mwangi 27 Dec '10

27 Dec '10

Now Facebook addicts can access the site for free on their phones if they are on Safaricom or Orange. Just point your phone browser to 0.facebook.com

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OT : Lake Magadi
by aki 27 Dec '10

27 Dec '10

I've not been on this road for many years and so today was a deserved trip to lake magadi. Totally refreshing, low traffic and amazing views! Its about 100kms (one way) from Nairobi and well worth the trip. For those who have travelled the alps during summer can easily relate to the views, too cool. Olepolous Club is a must stop over, the views will simply blow you away, especially early morning. The hot springs at lake Magadi are definately worth wading through. Then there is the most impressing views of the mountains, hills and beyond at at corner just after Kiserian town, just before you start descending down the escarpment. There is plenty of cool wind and I think the place is called Corner Baridi. You must stop here and take in the views and the breeze, truely amazing. Directions: Take the C58 or Magadi Road. It ends at the Magadi Company. To get to the hot springs, they are about 16 kms from the Magadi factory and people are very keen to point you in the right direction. Some portions of the road are on the dry lake. You do not need a 4X4 to get there. There are 2 sign posts, wet season road and dry season road. Take the correct one, else your car will get seriously stuck in a salty slick... Cautions on the C58 Road/Magadi road : Its a narrow road compared to other roads. The section after Kiserian, down the escarpment and towards Oltepesi has potholes but nothing major, you can average about 60-80kph but dont push it too much if you have a saloon car with soft suspensions, you could easily damage the rims or suspensions. One extreme caution are the blind dips and bends around corners so take it easy on such. Best of all, take in the views and enjoy the drive. :-)

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Position Vacant
by Maingi Njoroge 25 Dec '10

25 Dec '10

Kindly Circulate -- Gideon Maingi Business Development Manager Busytech Computer Systems Ltd Tel.: +254 20 2385840 Mobile: +254 721 866 854 www.busytechkenya.com Business I Systems I Technology I Experts

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FASTEST CYBER IN NAIROBI
by bernard kioko 24 Dec '10

24 Dec '10

Hi, I am trying to find out the fastest cyber cafe in Nairobi.... anyone with any info or rating based on experience? Regards

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Scanning, Compressing and Retrieval
by James Kagwe 24 Dec '10

24 Dec '10

Skunks, I have quite a bit of stuff printed on A4 papers and I need to have them scanned compressed and saved in a way that would enable easy retrieval. Any ideas on how to go about it. I have tried several scanning options but the sizes are not small enough to sustain. regards, James

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Google Chrome for biashara
by Andrew Wachira 24 Dec '10

24 Dec '10

Hey Guys - Google Chrome for biashara is now on the loose! It promises superior configurability, security and speed and it may be something some companies are craving for! :D New update information <http://googleappsupdates.blogspot.com/> <http://fusion.google.com/add?source=atgs&feedurl=http://feeds.feedburner.co…> [image: Link to Google Apps update alerts] <http://googleappsupdates.blogspot.com/> ------------------------------ Google Chrome for Business now available for download<http://googleappsupdates.blogspot.com/2010/12/google-chrome-for-business-no…> Posted: 22 Dec 2010 02:34 AM PST Chrome delivers the fastest Google Apps experience and protects users against phishing and malware on the web. This browser is now available for download with support for the following administrator functionality: MSI Installer: A standalone installer that allows admins to install the Chrome browser at a system-level across the organization. Group Policies: These allow admins to configure common behaviours across the organization such as default search provider, default homepage and many more. Policy Templates: ADM and ADMX templates are included in order to help admins easily configure these policies that manage security and privacy including the ability to disable auto-updates. *Editions included:* Google Apps, Google Apps for Business, Government and Education* *How to access what's new:* Download Google Chrome for Business<http://www.google.com/apps/intl/en/business/chromebrowser.html> *For more information:* http://googleenterprise.blogspot.com/2010/12/chrome-is-ready-for-business.h… *Support<http://www.google.com/support/a/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=1071087>is available to Google Apps for Business, Government and Education customers for Chrome browser administrator issues only. *Get these product update alerts by email*<http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=GoogleAppsUpdates&loc=en_US> *Subscribe to the RSS feed of these updates*<http://fusion.google.com/add?source=atgs&feedurl=http%3A//feeds.feedburner.…> You are subscribed to email updates from Google Apps update alerts<http://googleappsupdates.blogspot.com/> To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now<http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailunsubscribe?k=iEaxZ16pN7OnxYAb9ilSy2l…> . Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610 -- http://www.chromeexperiments.com

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A flywheel generator for data centers?
by Dennis Kioko 24 Dec '10

24 Dec '10

Well, haven't been flywheels a better prospect that battery backed UPSes? http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-20026510-54.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2…

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Yu?
by Claire Njoki 24 Dec '10

24 Dec '10

I am just wondering...are there any people on this list who use Yu and if so, how is the data service? Also how is the customer service, quality of service, etc...Basically, how is Yu in general? I they are good, on April 1st 2011, I might just switch to them once number portability is enabled... ...they seem like the underdog and I admire underdogs...they try harder. Claire.

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OT: "A simple mind"...rip it for me please...please
by Claire Njoki 24 Dec '10

24 Dec '10

Hi Nocturnal Skunkers, I have just heard a song on the radio and I have googled and checked on p2p networks without success...If you have it on CD please rip it and email it to me...if you already have the mp3 please email it... ...please please please email it to me. It goes something like: "ningekuwa telephone operator nigekununulia bamba 50...." "ningekuwa dereva wa city hopper hata kileleshwa tungezuru...." "I am a simple man, I dream about loving you And my simple mind is filled with thoughts of you, you will be mine Someday..." One search result on google shows that it might be by Atemi and Adwar since it is a duet... Please...inbox me the mp3...please Claire.

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Fwd: Visual Effects Industry
by Odhiambo Washington 23 Dec '10

23 Dec '10

FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> Date: Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 6:22 PM Subject: Re: [kictanet] Visual Effects Industry To: odhiambo(a)gmail.com Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> We have invited one of Avertar makers to speak on the marriage of IT, animation, film and music to create one of the fastest growing modern industry, Visual Effects. This will take place at the Serena on the 10th of January 2011. If for some reason you have inerest in this new area please confirm your attendance by calling Margaret on 315517 by the 7th of January. God willing, 2011 shall be our busiest year ever. Do not drink and drive. Regards. Ndemo. Sent from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Damn!!

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OT: WikiLeaks taskforce naughty name (WTF?)
by Claire Njoki 23 Dec '10

23 Dec '10

I've just seen this via the guardian: ...The CIA has launched a taskforce to assess the impact of 250,000 leaked US diplomatic cables. Its name? WikiLeaks Task Force, or WTF for short.... Read the rest here: http://goo.gl/z6lMt And if you want to have a good laugh see more here: http://www.unfortunateacronyms.com/ Claire.

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Android Apps Marketplace
by Kevin Ouma 23 Dec '10

23 Dec '10

I purchased an Android Huawei V845 from a Safaricom Outlet. However just noticed that it does not have the android apps marketplace installed on it. My question is how can I install it manually from the net and transfer to my phone. Is there an appropriate Android PC Suite App similar to Nokia Ovi suite ? Rgds Kevin

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How To: Avoid tagging those short speaker wires all over your house
by Dennis Kioko 23 Dec '10

23 Dec '10

Got a Sony Ericsson MW600 Hifi headset, a pretty cool bluetooth audio device. Cool thing is that you can pair it with most phones, a computer or even a gaming device. It also comes with FM radio . Set this thing up with your comp and invite guests to your house. Place your laptop in such a position that they confirm there is no audio out, and let them wonder in awe. For better effects, couple this with a wireless mouse...

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>64-bit
by Odhiambo Washington 23 Dec '10

23 Dec '10

When are we likely to see computers with an architecture higher than 64-bit or are stuck at 64-bit for the foreseeable future? Just imagining. -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Damn!!

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Re: [Skunkworks] >64-bit
by Steve Obbayi 23 Dec '10

23 Dec '10

Still sounds fishy to me, too expensive to think about 128bit address spaces. You'd need considerable amount of resources to allocate word sizes of 128bits across the board. 64bit address spaces can already well handle the surplus of RAM which. Furthermore hardware is yet to catch up to the limits of 64bit. Most software today is still adequate in 32bit mode. For example, this email that am writing. There is no sense for it to be in 64bit other than the fact it will be use up more ram. Unless Windows 8 plans to move away from home computing then there is no way Ms can focus on 128bit seing it will most likely only make sense with scientific simulations and computations with EXTREMELY large datasets. I think this is more fantasy than reality. ----- "Alvin Jason Ochieng" <ajochola(a)gmail.com> wrote: > http://www.techartifact.com/blogs/2009/10/microsoft-windows-8-will-be-128-b… > > > Alvin > > On Wed, Dec 22, 2010 at 9:25 PM, Steve Obbayi <steve(a)sobbayi.com> > wrote: > > Shouldnt it be Intel or AMD is working on 128 bit Architecture? > > > > > > > > ----- "Odhiambo Washington" <odhiambo(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Where can I find the rumors? :) > >> > >> > >> On Wed, Dec 22, 2010 at 5:24 PM, Okumu O. C. Edmund > >> <edmund.okumu(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> > >> > >> Word is microsoft is working on a 128 bit OS. so is IBM working on > a > >> > 128 bit computer > >> > > >> > > >> > On 12/21/10, Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> > > When are we likely to see computers with an architecture higher > than > >> > > 64-bit > >> > > or are stuck at 64-bit for the foreseeable future? Just > imagining. > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > -- > >> > > Best regards, > >> > > Odhiambo WASHINGTON, > >> > > Nairobi,KE > >> > > +254733744121/+254722743223 > >> > > _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ > >> > > Damn!! > >> > > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> -- > >>

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Invitation to connect on LinkedIn
by Angela Nganga - Mumo via LinkedIn 22 Dec '10

22 Dec '10

LinkedIn ------------Angela Nganga - Mumo requested to add you as a connection on LinkedIn: ------------------------------------------ Josiah, I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn. - Angela Accept invitation from Angela Nganga - Mumo http://www.linkedin.com/e/-v5gv9x-gi0ob5dj-9/T4Pevh2Eh7RcyFJhPqi__ymPVOifi_… View invitation from Angela Nganga - Mumo http://www.linkedin.com/e/-v5gv9x-gi0ob5dj-9/T4Pevh2Eh7RcyFJhPqi__ymPVOifi_… ------------------------------------------ DID YOU KNOW LinkedIn can help you find the right service providers using recommendations from your trusted network? Using LinkedIn Services, you can take the risky guesswork out of selecting service providers by reading the recommendations of credible, trustworthy members of your network. http://www.linkedin.com/e/-v5gv9x-gi0ob5dj-9/svp/inv-25/ -- (c) 2010, LinkedIn Corporation

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Merry Christmas !!!
by Claire Njoki 22 Dec '10

22 Dec '10

Merry Christmas Skunkers! May Jesus always be your joy, your hope, your song. And may this Christmas and each day of the new year be directed by His guiding hand of love! Claire.

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RAM and HD upgrade for HP Pavilion DV2000
by Michael Kamunge 22 Dec '10

22 Dec '10

Hi * A friend is looking for a place where they can get the RAM and HD of their DV2000 upgraded. Any suggestions please? Cheers! Mike

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My blackberry is not working
by Brian L 22 Dec '10

22 Dec '10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=kAG39jKi0lI You need to watch this. Have a merry christmas. Kind regards, -- Lusiola Brian |3 R 1 /-\ |\|

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Gmail Account
by kimondo Duncan 22 Dec '10

22 Dec '10

I have a friend who claims even when she changes her gmail password, there is a guy who is still able to login and access her info. The new password is ussually send to her yahoo account which she has already changed severally. She only accesses her account from job. Except reporting the issue to gmail, how can one prevent this.

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OT: looking for the following items
by imelda Mueni 22 Dec '10

22 Dec '10

3 Omi-directional mics 1 normal desk mic 2 Lapel mics 3 speakers 2 monitors (17 inch) 2 digital camcorders 2 Extension cables Please sent me quotes , if you have the following or tell me where to get them Warm Regards Imelda Mueni

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Data Binding.....
by aki 22 Dec '10

22 Dec '10

Just a quick query to the gurus out there, one for the road... :-) Ok, I've got a number of options which I can use on data binding but rather than take the usual quick and easy route, I'm doing some research into this. So here's the example : Scenario: You have a XML file, root if defined and elements are using the normal structure of nodes, descendents and child etc and want to take the data from the file and say bind it to a table. The table will auto create the number of rows, cells depending on the xml elements. This flexibility is vital. Which approach would you recommend and why : 1) Create a dataset of the XML file 2) Parse the file and use query to select the nodes, then create a loop and add to each row and cell? 3) For a Table, does one keep in mind the number of sessions open during query? 4) Another 5) Another Any thots? Rgds.

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Fwd: [AfriNIC-rpd] AfriNIC to assign AS Numbers from a common 32-bit pool.
by Michuki Mwangi 22 Dec '10

22 Dec '10

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: [AfriNIC-rpd] AfriNIC to assign AS Numbers from a common 32-bit pool. Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 14:16:42 +0300 From: Ernest - (AfriNIC) <ernest(a)afrinic.net> Organization: AfriNIC - http://www.afrinic.net To: announce(a)afrinic.net Dear Colleagues, According to the "IANA Policy for Allocation of ASN Blocks to the Regional Internet Registries (RIRs)" - http://www.afrinic.net/docs/policies/AFPUB-2008-ASN-001.htm , IANA will cease to make any distinction between 16 and 32-bit only ASN blocks on 31 December 2010 when making allocations to RIRs. After this date, the RIRs will assign AS Numbers from an undifferentiated 32-bit ASN allocation pool. Consequently, for any entity requesting an ASN, AfriNIC will cease to present the ability to opt for a 16- or 32-bit ASN, and will start issuing ASNs from a common 32-bit pool. We therefore urge all IP network operators to ensure that their routing infrastructure is 32-bit ASN compatible. Kind regards, Ernest Byaruhanga. _______________________________________________ rpd mailing list rpd(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo.cgi/rpd

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OT: Advert - HTC Legend for Sale
by Mr. Lawi 22 Dec '10

22 Dec '10

Hey guys, For sale: Brand New HTC Legend (boxed), Silver, Plus Screen Protector Arriving on 24th Dec. Price Fixed: 479 Usd or local equivalent. Contact me Onlist/offlist Mr. Lawi

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Online Spreadsheet
by Geofrey Karani 22 Dec '10

22 Dec '10

Festive season greatings, I would like to publish an online spreadsheet (a simple one) to be shared amongst a group of individuals. I am thinking of using google docs. Are there security risks i should be aware of? Any better but not too complex alternative? (I dont have much time and thats why I am avoiding complexities) Regards, Jeff

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Help on Mail server error
by Mike M. 22 Dec '10

22 Dec '10

I am trying to send an email from my mail server(configured on my laptop) and using my safcom modem for the internet connection.However am getting an error as attached...Someone please help! Whats the smtp for safcom modem? Used the command mail -s "subject" email...

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Kaspersky Network Antivirus on Dell Server
by Geofrey Karani 22 Dec '10

22 Dec '10

Greetings, Planning to implement the above on Dell Poweredge user domain controller. Any known issues? Jeff

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OT: Cristmas 2.0
by Erick Njenga 21 Dec '10

21 Dec '10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZrf0PbAGSk -- Thanks and Regards, Erick Njenga Nyachwaya, M: +254-725-008-790 <http://www.facebook.com/ErickNjenga> <http://www.twitter.com/ErickNjenga>

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OT: Santa Skunkworks discussion: America Vs China...
by Collins Areba 21 Dec '10

21 Dec '10

Who thinks Big brother is still *the* superpower ?

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How do I access my printer wirelessly?
by aki 21 Dec '10

21 Dec '10

@Jac, give the Level One FBR-1415TX router a check and it maybe be available at Adwest. This router has a print server and ports too. You could pull a lan cable from your AP to the router or move your AP to the router. Click on the datasheet on this link. http://uk.level1.com/product_d.php?id=28networks.php/catalogus/?0 HTHs.

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Looking for Technical Support Consultants this festive season?
by Patrick Kariuki 21 Dec '10

21 Dec '10

Anyone with job openings for Technical Consultants in Business Support Services for Linux/BSD Systems and ERP(Opentaps,Openbravo or MBS Navision), within the East and Central African region between the 20th Dec to the 2nd Jan. Please get in touch with me offlist.

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OT... The Most Amazing picture of a Girl
by Lawrence Kago 21 Dec '10

21 Dec '10

--- On *Mon, 12/20/10, Lawrence Kago <kagolawrence(a)yahoo.com>* wrote: From: Lawrence Kago <kagolawrence(a)yahoo.com> Subject: The Most Amazing picture of a Girl To: "Lawrence Kago M" <kagolawrence(a)yahoo.com> Date: Monday, December 20, 2010, 6:14 AM **** <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/enjoythemasti/join/> <http://groups.yahoo.com/subscribe/enjoythemasti> ** <http://groups.yahoo.com/subscribe/enjoythemasti>[image: FunFunky.com]<http://groups.yahoo.com/subscribe/enjoythemasti> ** <http://groups.yahoo.com/subscribe/enjoythemasti> <http://groups.yahoo.com/subscribe/femine_looks> <http://groups.yahoo.com/subscribe/femine_looks> *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ -- No mountain is too high to keep you from Climbing it.... Life is not about waiting for storms to pass....it's about learning how to dance in the rain,or even swim when necessary ** Lawrence K +254737103681

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Generating electricity with solar and molten salt
by Dennis Kioko 21 Dec '10

21 Dec '10

http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-20025870-54.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2… -- with Regards: Vote Julius Assange as Time 2010 Person of the Year http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2028734_2028733,…

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nüvi(R) 1490TV : DVB-T
by Odhiambo Washington 21 Dec '10

21 Dec '10

Hi Guys, A friend is importing a car fitted with Garmin nüvi® 1490TV<https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=134&pID=68763> . For those who are familiar with DVB, will this device work here in Kenya?? That's the question he's asked me. -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Damn!!

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can anyone help me find this!
by steve thogo 21 Dec '10

21 Dec '10

* * * * *PCIE TO PCI ADAPTER<http://prostores1.carrierzone.com/servlet/beaglesoft_com/Detail?no=189> * * * please quote price and leave your contacts. thanks.

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Kenya Railways website
by Gichingiri Kuria 21 Dec '10

21 Dec '10

www.krc.co.ke I think the new logo is very nice, if only they'd maintained the same spirit on the website -- Gichingiri Kuria _________________________________________ www.website.co.ke / www.sokoletu.co.ke

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Looking for an Ipad ASAP
by Calvin Omari 21 Dec '10

21 Dec '10

Hi My Boss needs an iPad and I don't Know where to get it, any ideas please provide cell contacts( should be a place that takes LPO.s ..) Regards -- Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us. Calvin Omari Systems Developer/Designer http://www.facebook.com/barongo

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Kenyan Top inventor under 35
by David Kiania | Asentric Consulting Ltd 20 Dec '10

20 Dec '10

Technology review has recognized David Kobia 32, who's part of Ushahidi.com as one of the top inventors under 35. http://www.technologyreview.com/TR35/Profile.aspx?TRID=947 Well done yet again, Ushahidi seems to be the gift that keeps on giving. 3 Cheers Kiania D. -- [Asentric Consulting Ltd] "You don't build a business, you build people who build your business for you" - Brad Sugars

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Number Portability question...
by Collins Areba 20 Dec '10

20 Dec '10

Could anyone confirm this to me.. Does number portability work across platforms? say have CDMA lines on my 0722 line....

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Airtel Internet on Blackberry
by Mr. Lawi 20 Dec '10

20 Dec '10

Hey guys, I friend wants to connect to internet via a newly purchased airtel line. On blackberry. What's Airtel's helpline? Ama what procedure should he follow to get connected? Thanx in advance.

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RAID 5 recovery
by lordmwesh 20 Dec '10

20 Dec '10

Hi, I have an HP ML370G5 server with RAID5 on windows 2003 server. There are 4 Hard disks, but two of them have crashed. How can i recover the data? The HDD is 146GB 2.5" 10krpm How can I recover the data? Kind regards -- ______________________ twitter.com/lordmwesh transworldAfrica.com <http://transworldafrica.com/> | Fluent in computing kenya.or.ke | The Kenya we know

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DSTV Installer
by Odhiambo Washington 20 Dec '10

20 Dec '10

Any DSTV installers in the forum?? Please contact me off list for a jobbo. A friend of mine wants someone to install for him. -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Damn!!

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intelligent facebook ecosystem
by lordmwesh 20 Dec '10

20 Dec '10

I got this from Facebook Your account was recently accessed from a location we're not familiar with. Please review the activity details below: I think this ecosystem has an intelligence of its own. Very good surveillance. -- ______________________ twitter.com/lordmwesh transworldAfrica.com <http://transworldafrica.com/> | Fluent in computing kenya.or.ke | The Kenya we know

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Re: [Skunkworks] cisco IP phones7911g
by charles mtawali 20 Dec '10

20 Dec '10

hey guys, am looking for cisco IP phones7911 g. Contact me offlist Mtawali Mweni +254 721 498 567 +254 733 47 47 49

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internship
by nelson kinoti 20 Dec '10

20 Dec '10

can anyone hook me with internship where can get experience to learn Linux/oracle system f

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LAPTOP SCREEN REPAIR
by James Muendo 20 Dec '10

20 Dec '10

Hi, Anyone who does laptop screen repair of HP G61 please get in touch with a quote to Naomi Mutua <naomi.mutua(a)gmail.com> like ASAP. #kazipap. Regards, -- James M. Muendo P.O Box 28016 - 00200, Nairobi. Mobile: +254725567508 skype:tim.rick | Twitter: Mmuendo | gtalk: timrick<http://muendoshead.blogspot.com/>

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UPS for sale available
by Andrew Wafula 20 Dec '10

20 Dec '10

Hello, Just been informed that there are 14pcs 20KVA 3phase UPS available for sale at very reasonable prices. They were shipped in for a project and turned out the client didnt need them. Anyone interested, please contact Robert on 0722222994. Model is MasterGuard Tower UPS. Reards, ====================== Andrew Wafula Wapakala Web: www.wertsoft.com MSN: a_wafula(a)hotmail.com MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/awafula Blog: http://thewert.blogspot.com/ ========================================================================== If you have made mistakes...there is always another chance for you... you may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing we call 'failure' is not the falling down, but the staying down. - Mary Pickford "Great Minds Discuss Ideas; Average Minds Discuss Events; Small Minds Discuss People"

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brand new blackberry storm at 35000ksh
by wallace ngene 20 Dec '10

20 Dec '10

folks...anyone intereted in this offer? contact me offlist. -- WALLACE NGENE TARURU wallacengene(a)gmail.com

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Developer Vacancy
by Felix mwai 20 Dec '10

20 Dec '10

Synovate Kenya is looking for an experienced developer. Should have the following - · Must be good in PHP, JavaScript, Ajax, HTML, CSS and MYSQL - · Should have experience in Linux OS, LAMP, IIS - · Must be able to work independently We require an individual who combines superb technical and analytical capabilities with a demonstrated ability to get the right things done quickly and effectively Please send your CV to *Felix.Mwai(a)Synovate.com *before 24th Dec 2010. * *

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Recommendations for simple email/newsletter publisher
by Edward Obiko 20 Dec '10

20 Dec '10

please recommend -- OO Omingo Obiko

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Developer Vacancy
by Felix mwai 20 Dec '10

20 Dec '10

Synovate Kenya is looking for an experienced developer. Should have the following - · Must be good in PHP, JavaScript, Ajax, HTML, CSS and MYSQL - · Should have experience in Linux OS, LAMP, IIS - · Must be able to work independently We require an individual who combines superb technical and analytical capabilities with a demonstrated ability to get the right things done quickly and effectively Please send your CV to *Felix.Mwai(a)Synovate.com *before 24th Dec 2010.

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OT: Nokia N97 mini 3.5mm original earphones
by Haggai Nyang 20 Dec '10

20 Dec '10

Hello good people, I'm looking for the above after I lost my handsfree set...and I'm really missing my music experience while on the move. I've checked in a couple of shops around town this week but wasn't successful; anybody knows where I can find these or a close substitute such as the Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition earphones? Any help much appreciated!!! [image: gsmarena_035.jpg]

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Task manager disabled
by Lawrence Kago 20 Dec '10

20 Dec '10

Anyone met this Virus? what is the remedy? -- No mountain is too high to keep you from Climbing it.... Life is not about waiting for storms to pass....it's about learning how to dance in the rain,or even swim when necessary ** Lawrence K +254737103681

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Kenya in list of Failed States
by Kevin Ouma 19 Dec '10

19 Dec '10

All Just came across this article that ranks us in a list of failed states along with Lebanon, Zimbabwe and Somalia. http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2010/12/13/wikifailed?page=0,5&sms_ss… Surely we are not doing that bad or are we ? Such bad press has a tendency to affect investment . Kev

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OT: The uninvited guest: Chinese sub pops up in middle of U.S. Navy exercise, leaving military chiefs red-faced
by Dennis Kioko 19 Dec '10

19 Dec '10

An interesting read; http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-492804/The-uninvited-guest-Chinese-… -- with Regards: Vote Julius Assange as Time 2010 Person of the Year http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2028734_2028733,…

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Tech humour
by Tony Ndegwa 19 Dec '10

19 Dec '10

The following are new Error Messages planned for the new Windows to be released. 1) Smash forehead on keyboard to continue. 2) Enter any 11-digit prime number to continue. 3) Press any key to continue or any other key to quit. 4) Press any key... no, no, no, NOT THAT ONE! 5) Press Ctrl-Alt-Del now for IQ test. 6) Close your eyes and press escape three times. 7) Bad command or file name! Go stand in the corner. This will end your Windows session. Do you want to play another game? 9) Windows message:"You have just made a type mismatch! Shall I format your brain?" 10) This is a message from God:"Rebooting the universe, please log off." 11 To "shut down" your system, type "WIN." 11) Keyboard not attached. Press F1 to continue. 12) BREAKFAST.SYS halted... Cereal port not responding. 13) COFFEE.SYS missing... Insert cup and press any key. 14) CONGRESS.SYS corrupted... Re-boot Washington D.C? (Y/N) 15) File not found. Should I fake it? (Y/N) 16) Bad or missing mouse driver. Spank the cat? (Y/N) 17) Runtime Error 6D at 417 A:32CF: Incompetent User. 1Error reading FAT record: Try the SKINNY one? (Y/N) 19) WinErr 547: LPT1 not found... Use backup... (PENCIL&PAPER.SYS) 20) User Error: Replace user. 21) Windows VirusScan 1.0 -"Windows found: Remove it? Y(yes), O(ok) 22) Backup not found: (A)bort (R)etry (P)anic -- Be the change you want to see in the world.

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Accesskenya Profit Warning
by David Kiania | Asentric Consulting Ltd 19 Dec '10

19 Dec '10

Accesskenya has issued a profit warning to investors through the Nairobi Stock Exchange that their profit for 2010 will go down by as much as 20%. Teren teren !!!!! Think it's a bad idea to compete with Safaricom in any business segment. I don't know where they'll unlock value from to turn profitable. Kiania Dee -- [Asentric Consulting Ltd] "You don't build a business, you build people who build your business for you" - Brad Sugars

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The Rise Of Non Relational Database Engines
by Patrick Kariuki 19 Dec '10

19 Dec '10

We discussed this a gazillion threads ago and I just noticed that employers now consider knowledge on distributed non-relational database systems as beneficial/advantageous for Perl/Python/PHP Software Engineer positions.

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Re: [Skunkworks] Mpesa Automation
by Haggai Nyang 18 Dec '10

18 Dec '10

We're well aware of Cellulant et al...nothing against them...but sometimes we like to get our hands dirty and keep 100% of revenues :) There's no better way to know the ins and outs of the technology than tinkering around. I'm ordering my Siemens kit today, will let others know how it comes along later on the list. For Joe and others interested, here's the Siemens general AT command set<https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0BzRNyxOjn27COGZmMDRhZjctNDhkZC00ZGE4LW…>and the more specific Sim Application Toolkit (SAT) user guide<https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0BzRNyxOjn27CZGYyMWI4MWMtZDQ2Mi00MDBjLT…>which is the nugget.

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Exchange 2010 and Blackberry Enterprise Server 4.1.x Nightmare
by Samuel Wachira 18 Dec '10

18 Dec '10

For all those Exadmins who are having issues with BES 4.1 and Exchange 2010: Found a solution after 24 hrs: *Blackberry Server 4.1.x and Exchange 2010 - Working<http://blog.sembee.co.uk/post/Blackberry-Server-41x-and-Exchange-2010-Worki…> * With the release of official support for Exchange 2010 and BES 5.0, I thought I would have another crack at getting Exchange 2010 to work directly with BES 4.1. This is instead of using an Exchange 2007 server somewhere in the mix. I used Blackberry Professional Server in my testing, installed on Windows 2003 separate to Exchange 2010. To my surprise, I have managed to get it working - with no interim servers used. A clean Exchange 2010 installation was used, along with BPS 4.1.3A (so not even the latest version). In addition to the regular installation of the Blackberry Server software (so logged in to the machine as besadmin etc), to get things to work I had to do the following. 1. Install Exchange 2010 rollup 1 on the Exchange server. 2. Install the latest version of the CDO on the Blackberry server. 3. Set more permissions than normal (see below) The server I was using also had a public folder store created and mounted. I have not tested it with Exchange 2010 without Public Folders. During the installation there was an error about being unable to verify the permissions, which I ignored. *Tested Functionality* I have tested the following: - Full over the air Enterprise activation. - Sending and receiving email from the device. - Lookup against the GAL and the personal address book - Adding a task from the Blackberry and seeing sync to the account. - Adding a task from OWA and seeing it sync to the Blackberry - Adding a calendar entry from the Blackberry and seeing sync to account. - Adding a calendar entry from OWA seeing it sync to the Blackberry Of course functionality that doesn't require Exchange - such as Blackberry Browser access to the intranet continues to work correctly. *Permissions* To get things to work, I had to set additional permissions. This may well be related to the change in the database model, which is now at the Org level rather than the server level. *Exchange 2010 View Only Exchange Admin. * This permission is no more, so the equivalent has to be set: Add-RoleGroupMember "View-Only Organization Management" -member besadmin *Store / Server level permissions* The usual permissions used with Exchange 2007 set via the following command didn't appear to work: get-mailboxserver | add-adpermission –user BESAdmin –accessrights ExtendedRight –extendedrights Send-As, Receive-As, ms-Exch-Store-Admin I had to grant the permissions at the database level: Get-MailboxDatabase |add-adpermission -user besadmin -accessrights ExtendedRight -extendedrights Receive-As, Send-As, ms-exch-store-admin Get-PublicFolderDatabase |add-adpermission -user besadmin -accessrights ExtendedRight -extendedrights Receive-As, Send-As, ms-exch-store-admin As the permission is being granted at the mailbox database level, if databases are changed/added/removed then the permission will need to be run again. As always, the permission didn't take effect immediately, therefore I restarted the information store and the Blackberry services to get things to take effect. *CDO Installation* The latest version of CDO was used, which can be downloaded (At the time of writing) from this location: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=e17e7f31-079a-43a9…

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Hidden TCP segments??
by Simon Mbuthia 18 Dec '10

18 Dec '10

Hi guys, I have a host 192.168.10.10 subnet, polling for mail from 192.168.10.105, which also has another network card, 10.0.0.3 I am running tcpdump on 10.0.0.2 [the firewall] and all I see from 'host 192.168.10.100' are UDP packets and acks. Nothing TCP. So I log in to my windows PC, 192.168.10.44 and start wireshark, and using the expression 'ip.src eq 192.168.10.10' and all I see are UDP packets again. Looking at the mail server logs, I can tell that the mail client 192.168.10.10 is running as he is polling the mail server for messages. This user uses AVG antivirus which is not what is installed on the other PCs and I am just wondering how it is possible for TCP packets/segments not to be detected by a packet sniffer in the same subnet. Anyone who can unravel this mind boggling mystery for me??? Me.

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M-pesa menu on iPhone 3Gs:
by Cikz 17 Dec '10

17 Dec '10

Hey Skunk-people, Please help on how to access the Safaricom/M-Pesa menu on an iPhone (Jail-broken) Much appreciated. Regards, Cikz.

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Orange Vs Safaricom Modems
by Frankline 17 Dec '10

17 Dec '10

Hi y'all, I need to buy a modem and was wondering what is the experience you guys have had with the above modems. As in which is the better alternative for internet, or is there another? Thanks. -- "We must respect the other fellow's religion, but only in the sense and to the extent that we respect his theory that his wife is beautiful and his children smart.”

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A Sad Day For Kenya
by Joseph McDonald 17 Dec '10

17 Dec '10

Its in deed a sad day for Kenya and the business community and the economy in general.Kenya has lost one of its prolific business man and investor,in Mr.James Gachui. (Chairman Transcentury Group,Chairman Wananchi Group,East African Cables,RVR,Development Bank...and the list is endless). In IT...he will be remembered most for ,together with Mr Mucheru,Njeri Rionge...for starting wananchi online...which was a game changer in terms of internet pricing and Seven Seas Technology,Knowledge Transfer are just but a few IT companies he invested in. We pray for his family and its a big loss for tech fraternity,business community and Kenya as a whole. May GOD rest his soul in eternal bliss

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Debian 6.0 "Squeeze" to be released with completely free Linux Kernel
by Joseph Wayodi 17 Dec '10

17 Dec '10

Hey people, In some good news from the Debian Project, Debian 6.0 "Squeeze" is to be released with a completely free Linux Kernel: < http://debian.org/News/2010/20101215>. Joseph.

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Online Brand Strategy
by Joseph McDonald 17 Dec '10

17 Dec '10

Good Day! I need to talk to some one who has experience in implementing an online brand strategy. Please e-mail offlist I send you a brief and we see if we can make some money. Thanks

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E1/PRI/ISDN Telephone Services
by Odhiambo Washington 17 Dec '10

17 Dec '10

So far, it looks like there are 4 or more providers for these services in Kenya. I am not sure YU does already but I am reliably informed that Safaricom. Airtel, Orange and KDN all offer the service via Fiber connectivity. For those who are in environments where they have deployed such a service (30 channels), could you please comment on the following: 1. The reasons that made you settle on your current provider 2. The service level 3. The cost of installing the service 4. Monthly standing fee 5. Call rates/charges (if any different than those applied to Postpay) -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Damn!!

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VMware vSphere Hypervisor 4.1 (ESXi)
by Zack Githinji 17 Dec '10

17 Dec '10

Dear All, Could anyone have a cd/dvd/image of the above, i want the full free version and not the 60 day trial, Thanks. -- Regards, Zack K. Githinji Team Leader, "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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configuring nagios
by luke rotich 17 Dec '10

17 Dec '10

Anybody with an an idea on how to configure nagios?

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<HELP!>Any Delphi Developers still out there?
by Paul Mwachi 17 Dec '10

17 Dec '10

HI, Anyone out there that has done 2 or 3 Delphi projects in the last 3 years???? I need some help on an existing software that needs to be upgraded. If you are out there I hope you can do some freelance work in January. Get me off list if you can help. Kind regards, Paul Mwachi -- iSys * Cape Office Park * Kilimani Ring Road * P O Box 17726 - 00100, Nairobi Kenya T (Off) +254 202 425 031 (Cell) +254 722 320187 E: paul(a)isys.co.ke * www.isys.co.ke Top Tier Software Developers - The Effective Process - Your Organization

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Black Dell Studio Laptop
by Evans Kahuthu 17 Dec '10

17 Dec '10

Good People, Early this morning my Laptop, Black Dell Studio with biometric swipe got stolen around Kenyatta Hospital. If anyone of you comes across anyone selling a Dell laptop with the above description, please contact me off-list. Also any advice as to where the black market for such gadgets is welcome to share. Happy Holidays! Evans

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looking for Dell Server Quotes -
by Michuki Mwangi 17 Dec '10

17 Dec '10

Hi Listers, What will a Dell Server with the following spec's go for?. Email me offlist. * Dell R210 * 8GB memory * Intel Xeon 2.6 Processor * Raid controller * 2 x 500GB SATA 7.2k rpm HDD * Rack Mount kit * 2 x 1GE interface * 3 years support and warranty. Also let me know delivery timelines. Regards, Michuki. |* * END * *|

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Win 2003 Server locking out users
by Geofrey Karani 17 Dec '10

17 Dec '10

Greetings, I am running a win server '03 as domain controller but it keeps locking out users,for example after they log out of their accounts they cant logon again until someone goes to the active server directory and unlocks them. Any pointers will be highly appreciated. Rgds Jeff

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hard drive data recovery
by joel eliakim 17 Dec '10

17 Dec '10

Hi fellow skunkers, i have a query,if you format a HDD and then remove the logical partitions created there, is it possible to do data recovery? -- I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me. -- Fred Allen

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OT - ENTRY LEVEL HP DESKTOPS @ 23K BRAND NEW
by Alvin Jason Ochieng 17 Dec '10

17 Dec '10

DESKTOP - SBSO RANGE Part Number - XF915EA - See full spec on www.hp.com/africa Compaq 100eu SFF Intel® Atom™ Processor Pineview D410 (1.66 GHz, 512K Cache), 1024MB PC2-6400 DDR2-800 SODIMM (1x1GB) Memory, 160GB SATA HDD, SuperMulti LightScribe DVD-RW, Realtek High Definition Audio, 10/100 Ethernet controller, Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator, USB Keyboard, Optical Scroll mouse, Free DOS, 1-1-0 Year Warranty @ 23,000.00 Instock Terms Negotiable Contact OFFLIST For further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thanks & Kind Regards, Alvin Ochola Corporate Account Manager Personal Cell: +254 733 313923 / +254 722 313923 Skype: alvinochola | MSN : a_ochola | Yahoo : alvin.ochola(a)yahoo.co.uk | Googletalk : ajochola Email: info(a)greenline.co.ke

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Kommonwealth Beta Testers Required
by Jayeesh Bhalla 17 Dec '10

17 Dec '10

We require private beta testers for our soon to launch platform Kommonwealth (www.kommonwealth.com) If you are a web designer and would like an account please contact me off list so that we can set you up with an account. Feedback on the platform can be left on the site. Thanks

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Reseller hosting
by Muhile Abdulaziz 16 Dec '10

16 Dec '10

Halo people I need to know how do you become a reseller hoster and what is VPS hosting, which is the best company that offers great resell hosting packages and able to host .co.tz and .co.ke domains inclusive in the packege. Good webhost space and bandwith -- regards AA.Muhile Abdul *Address* Plot 145, Kijitonyama Area, P.O.Box 71387 Dar es Salaam Tanzania Cell: +255 783 018998

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MySQL High Availability
by Peter Karunyu 16 Dec '10

16 Dec '10

Has anyone implemented MySQL replication for a mission critical application? I seek opinions of skunks who have "trode" this path, no need to make the same mistake twice. My goal is to make a certain LAMP app be available to offices in 10 different towns even when the network is non-existent. My chosen solution is a master-master replication of the database in all the 10 offices. (This takes care of the network going down). So each office users access the app in hosted in their local network, the app works with the local replica, thus making it "seem" faster. For each office, I am thinking of using DRDB and Heartbeat to have redudant instances of the replicas on standby, in an active/passive configuration. (This creates redudancy in each office). And since budget is non-existent, I will be using normal PCs with a bit more RAM. My primary concern is the master-master replication, will it work in real life as it does in theory especially when the network is unavailable for extendend periods of time?

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Backdoored
by ty 16 Dec '10

16 Dec '10

So sadly someone was on to them. http://mobile.osnews.com/story.php/24136/FBI-Added-Secret-Backdoors-to-Open… -tyrus

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[skunkworks] usbdev* instead of ttyUSB Help
by joe mwirigi 16 Dec '10

16 Dec '10

Hi skunks(ettes), While @debian, I was used to ttyUSB0...9 wherever i plug in a modem to the usb ports, Now @centos I get a parade of all these devices with none of them showimg any responsibility usbdev1.1_ep81 usbdev2.1_ep00 usbdev2.1_ep81 usbdev2.2_ep00 usbdev2.2_ep04 usbdev2.2_ep83 usbdev3.1_ep00 usbdev3.1_ep81 usbdev4.1_ep00 usbdev4.1_ep81 usbdev5.1_ep00 usbdev5.1_ep81 usbdev5.3_ep00 usbdev5.3_ep01 usbdev5.3_ep81 No *Responsibility* in that if I cat /dev/usbdev* All i get is *[ocampo@(Hague dev]# cat usbdev* cat: usbdev1.1_ep00: No such device or address cat: usbdev1.1_ep81: No such device or address cat: usbdev2.1_ep00: No such device or address cat: usbdev2.1_ep81: No such device or address cat: usbdev2.2_ep00: No such device or address cat: usbdev2.2_ep04: No such device or address cat: usbdev2.2_ep83: No such device or address cat: usbdev3.1_ep00: No such device or address cat: usbdev3.1_ep81: No such device or address cat: usbdev4.1_ep00: No such device or address cat: usbdev4.1_ep81: No such device or address cat: usbdev5.1_ep00: No such device or address cat: usbdev5.1_ep81: No such device or address cat: usbdev5.3_ep00: No such device or address cat: usbdev5.3_ep01: No such device or address cat: usbdev5.3_ep81: No such device or address * my lsusb gives Bus 002 Device 002: ID 12d1:1003 Bus 002 Device 001: ID 0000:0000 Bus 001 Device 001: ID 0000:0000 Bus 004 Device 001: ID 0000:0000 Bus 003 Device 001: ID 0000:0000 Bus 005 Device 003: ID 12d1:1003 Bus 005 Device 001: ID 0000:0000 I tried to look at udev i.e ruels.d (50-rules.d) and it was too much for me to handle How do i get my usbmodems to be read as serial or the ttyUSB way, are there software converters or has anyone come across this challenge? please help... I've sat here too long... @erick njenga ... may be you could pass me a script to train my udev .... Even a clever google phrase is welcome Thanks all in advance. *_______________________________________________________________ its ok child, He's heard you *

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Very OT : The "List"
by aki 16 Dec '10

16 Dec '10

Generally I'm not into politics and avoid it because it's more like an endless loop or a infinite counter, however after yesterday's list ICC announcement I got wondering a few things. It seems that the delicate balance found in many developing countries is still being played out day in and day out. While many other countries in Africa are almost trashed and failed states literally, I wonder what the future holds for KE. I also wonder why award winning applications like Ushaidi play no real part in the displaced kenyans scenario where almost 650,000 kenyans were made homeless or rooted from their homes. I've also not seen any developer applications or web applications that may or would help such a situation while there are such camps in many places, the problems of resettlement and compensation. The human toll and displacement of the violence was not smaller than any war though kenya was not at war with any country. At the same time, I also read a summary of the online KACA report that they have already recovered at least Ksh 7 billion and it seems we may finally have some serious people who are going to make changes. I've also not seen any applications that would make KACA's life much easier. So web and mobile developers out there, I see an oppurtunity to bring out the screaming facts of the kenyan situation and hope that while the net is littered with many kenyan blog sites on politics and views which is a passion for many, there can be some concrete ideas on implemeting tools to better serve our situations. Some amatuer thots from me. Rgds.

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Former contractor says FBI put back door in OpenBSD
by Dennis Kioko 16 Dec '10

16 Dec '10

http://www.cio.co.ke/World-news/former-contractor-says-fbi-put-back-door-in… A hit for Open Source now that it looks like no one audits the code and spies have found a way to safely spy. -- with Regards: Vote Julius Assange as Time 2010 Person of the Year http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2028734_2028733,…

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OT: Beware of Hunkar gas
by wesley kirinya 16 Dec '10

16 Dec '10

Yeah, the thing leaks faster than Assange. Got one from Uchumi Langata (only gas available), had to return it and they gave me my money back. I was using the universal gas regulator which is supposed to work. In the interest of your safety, I thot it's worth sharing. 8~|

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The Gawker Fiasco
by Dennis Kioko 16 Dec '10

16 Dec '10

For those not aware, a Gossip blogging site committed a mistake that most of us are bound to commit, calling a few hackers "script kiddies". This apparently was in response to fialure of Operation Payback to take any major sites down, Well, for their trouble, Gawker's servers were picked in a manner that makes it look like child play! Here is what went down http://www.codinghorror.com/blog/gawker-hack-release-notes.html -- with Regards: Vote Julius Assange as Time 2010 Person of the Year http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2028734_2028733,…

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Fuel Price Monitor
by Collins Areba 16 Dec '10

16 Dec '10

I remember mention of an app to compare fuel prices in the country real time, how did it go? i would love to know the cheapest / most expensive stations across board.... any links?

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Re: [Skunkworks] Postfix as a relay:-HOWTO?
by Walubengo J 16 Dec '10

16 Dec '10

thnx Mich, I will try out the solution. walu. nb: good to know your upgrade to "wearing suits" has not blunted out your technical fingers... --- On Thu, 12/16/10, Michuki Mwangi <mwangi(a)isoc.org> wrote: From: Michuki Mwangi <mwangi(a)isoc.org> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Postfix as a relay:-HOWTO? To: "Skunkworks Mailing List" <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Cc: "Walubengo J" <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> Date: Thursday, December 16, 2010, 1:18 PM Hi Walu, You will need to edit the main.cf and add the domain xxx.xx.ke to the relay_domains and smtp restrictions. for example relay_domains = $mydestination xxx.xx.ke add the relay domains check in the smtp recipient restrictions. smtpd_recipient_restrictions = permit_mynetworks check_relay_domains Then you will need to define the transport transport_maps = hash:/path/to/transport/file inside transport file xxx.xx.ke smtp:hostname/IP Then once completed. Create the transport database from the prompt (while inside the transport file directory) postmap transport HTH - also please see http://www.postfix.org/STANDARD_CONFIGURATION_README.html#backup I have never had to do this type of config before but ideally the url above should clear some of the challenges. Regards, Michuki. On 12/16/10 9:03 AM, Walubengo J wrote: > Quick one, > > I have postfix (on ubuntu) as the main smtp facing the internet. Its > already configured and is receiving nd sending mail on behalf of the > domain xxx.xx.ke > > Now, I have another internal mail server (on the inside 192.x.x.x.) that > routes internal mails and forwards external mails to the postfix server > for outbound delivery. > > Problem: How to configure Postfix to forward inbound > external(internet-based) mails to the internal mail server. Do I tweak > the "transport.db" or the "virtual.db" files to get his working and how? > > walu. > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > ------------ > Skunkworks Rules > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > ------------ > Other services @ http://my.co.ke

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Bernard Cheruiyot added you as a contact to his Plaxo address book
by Bernard Cheruiyot 16 Dec '10

16 Dec '10

I added you as a contact to my Plaxo address book. To accept this connection request, go to: http://www.plaxo.com/invite?lang=en&i=117316803&k=1753123543&l=en&src=email… Thanks, The Plaxo team Plaxo - your address book for life. Don't want to receive emails from Plaxo any more? Go to: http://www.plaxo.com/stop?src=email&et=1&est=nolevels&etv=jun10d&el=en&emai… Plaxo, Inc. - 203 Ravendale Drive - Mountain View - CA - 94043 - USA

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Kannel as WAP gateway
by Brian Rioba 16 Dec '10

16 Dec '10

Hi, Am trying to deploy kannel as a wap gateway.Any one who can point me to the right direction?

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executable files
by Lawrence Kago 16 Dec '10

16 Dec '10

Is there a way to send executable files via gmail? -- No mountain is too high to keep you from Climbing it.... Life is not about waiting for storms to pass....it's about learning how to dance in the rain,or even swim when necessary ** Lawrence K +254737103681

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EXTERNAL HDD
by michael wambua 16 Dec '10

16 Dec '10

Hi ppl, Anybody dealing with external HDD am in need of one . inbox me the size make and price and location (if u can deliver even better). i just need one unit Regards -- Michael Wambua +254 712710697 info(a)michaelwambua.com www.michaelwambua.com

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Former contractor says FBI put back door in OpenBSD
by aki 16 Dec '10

16 Dec '10

Just had to share this one..... A former government contractor says that the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation installed a number of back doors into the encryption software used by the OpenBSD operating system. The allegations were made public Tuesday by Theo de Raadt, the lead developer in the OpenBSD project. DeRaadt posted an e-mail sent by the former contractor, Gregory Perry, so that the matter could be publicly scrutinized. "The mail came in privately from a person I have not talked to for nearly 10 years," he wrote in his a posting to an OpenBSD discussion list. "I refuse to become part of such a conspiracy, and will not be talking to Gregory Perry about this. Therefore I am making it public." No one has come forward to corroborate Perry's story, but the allegations are remarkable. If they're true -- and at present they're being greeted with skepticism by the security community -- they mean that the FBI may have developed secret ways to snoop on encrypted traffic and then hidden them in source code submissions accepted by OpenBSD. http://www.networkworld.com/news/2010/121510-former-contractor-says-fbi-put…

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Good Computer Colleges
by Kelvin 16 Dec '10

16 Dec '10

I'm looking for a computer college that offers very good courses in programming (and perhaps an introduction to computer science). My niece has just finished form four and as we await for her to go into uni, she'd love to get some coding skills and an introduction into CS. What are the best colleges in Nairobi for this? Thanks for your help, much appreciated. Kelvin www.likechapaa.com <http://www.dukapress.com>www.dukapress.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We help make your website a success. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Google's ChromeOS means losing control of data, warns GNU founder Richard Stallman
by Daudi Were 16 Dec '10

16 Dec '10

New cloud computing OS released by Google is plan to push people into 'careless computing', warns free software advocate http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/blog/2010/dec/14/chrome-os-richard-sta… <http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/blog/2010/dec/14/chrome-os-richard-sta…> Google's new cloud computing<http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/computing> ChromeOS looks like a plan "to push people into careless computing" by forcing them to store their data in the cloud rather than on machines directly under their control, warns Richard Stallman, founder of the Free Software<http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/software> Foundation and creator of the operating system GNU. Two years ago Stallman, a computing veteran who is a strong advocate of free software via his Free Software Foundation, warned that making extensive use of cloud computing was "worse than stupidity"<http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2008/sep/29/cloud.computing.richard.st…> because it meant a loss of control of data. Now he says he is increasingly concerned about the release by Google of its ChromeOS operating system, which is based on GNU/Linux and designed to store the minimum possible data locally. Instead it relies on a data connection to link to Google's "cloud" of servers, which are at unknown locations, to store documents and other information. The risks include loss of legal rights to data if it is stored on a company's machine's rather than your own, Stallman points out: "In the US, you even lose legal rights if you store your data in a company's machines instead of your own. The police need to present you with a search warrant to get your data from you; but if they are stored in a company's server, the police can get it without showing you anything. They may not even have to give the company a search warrant." Google gave ChromeOS a "soft" launch last week<http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/blog/2010/dec/08/google-chrome-os-unve…>, showing off aspects of the software and providing developers and some journalists with Cr-48 laptops set up to run it, while saying that it won't be widely available until mid-2011. Eric Schmidt, Google's chief executive, praised it in a blogpost<http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/cloud-computing-latest-chapter-in-ep…>: "For me, these announcements were among the most important of my working life – demonstrating the real power of computer science to transform people's lives. It's extraordinary how very complex platforms can produce beautifully simple solutions like Chrome<http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/chrome> and Chrome OS, which anyone can use from the get-go – as long as you get it right," he wrote. "As developers start playing with our beta Cr-48 Chrome OS computer, they'll see that while it's still early days it works unbelievably well. You can build everything that you used to mix and match with client software—taking full advantage of the capacity of the web." But Stallman is unimpressed. "I think that marketers like "cloud computing<http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/cloud-computing>" because it is devoid of substantive meaning. The term's meaning is not substance, it's an attitude: 'Let any Tom, Dick and Harry hold your data, let any Tom, Dick and Harry do your computing for you (and control it).' Perhaps the term 'careless computing' would suit it better." He sees a creeping problem: "I suppose many people will continue moving towards careless computing, because there's a sucker born every minute. The US government may try to encourage people to place their data where the US government can seize it without showing them a search warrant, rather than in their own property. However, as long as enough of us continue keeping our data under our own control, we can still do so. And we had better do so, or the option may disappear." The accountability of cloud computing providers has come under close focus in the past fortnight after Amazon removed Wikileaks content from its EC2 cloud computing service<http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2010/dec/01/wikileaks-website-cables-server…>, saying that the leaks site had breached its terms and conditions, and without offering any mediation in the dispute. Stallman only sees one aspect of ChromeOS to applaud: its GNU/Linux heritage. "In essence, Chrome OS is the GNU/Linux operating system. However, it is delivered without the usual applications, and rigged up to impede and discourage installing applications," he told the Guardian. "I'd say the problem is in the nature of the job ChromeOS is designed to do. Namely, encourage you to keep your data elsewhere, and do your computing elsewhere, instead of doing it in your own computer." • Stallman warns would-be hackers not to download the LOIC software being pushed as a method of expressing anger with sites that have acted against Wikileaks - not because he thinks the protest is wrong, but because the tool's code is not visible to the user. "It seems to me that running LOIC is the network equivalent of the protests against the tax-avoiders' stores in London. We must not allow that to constrict the right to protest," he notes. "[But] if users can't recompile it, users should not trust it." -- Pamoja e:daudi.were@gmail.com <e%3Adaudi.were(a)gmail.com> skype: d.were

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Re: [Skunkworks] aaargh!!!
by Steve Obbayi 16 Dec '10

16 Dec '10

The real question here is who is the 45% using IE. This number includes devs who just use it to test their own sites and wont bother opening other peoples sites in IE. This number includes a bunch... huge bunch... okay massive bunch of workers in some places eg china with strict regulations on what they can access on internet and what they can and cannot instal on company computers. I dont think this is who Dennis is targeting... So that would make it irrelevant demographic group. Some of this IE traffic is not actually human traffic. I could go on and on, but I hope you've got the point. The general idea here is who exactly is making up the 45% and you may find that the valued traffic is coming form the 55% -- Steve Obbayi Software Developer http://sobbayi.com ----- "Eva Kimathi" <evakimathi(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Its in the numbers man! The statistics imply that over 45% of your intended demography will not truly enjoy your site as you intended it to be enjoyed.. Am just saying that till society styles up or IE gets that facelift it needs, might as well dance to the piper's tune. > > > On Tue, Dec 14, 2010 at 8:50 PM, Dennis Kioko < dmbuvi(a)gmail.com > wrote: > Eva its no longer about entrainment, but not having to code *all* your applications for all browsers except IE and then for IE I mean , IE getting it all wrong a second time is taking a joke too far Why IE only?

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how to configure a router.
by dennis munyotu 15 Dec '10

15 Dec '10

Am trying to configure a router which is connected to a switch using CLI n the swich has four nodes which are already configured....

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Big Up to Skunker David Mugo
by Agent Kowalski 15 Dec '10

15 Dec '10

*Application developer joins Wikipedia* A user-driven-question and answer platform on the Internet might seem trivial. It has, however, earned a Kenyan application developer accolades and an opportunity to work with a popular online encyclopaedia, the Wikipedia. David Mugo, whose question and answer platform majibu.com was named among the eight winners in the Ideation Competition by Nokia this year, is working with Wikimedia Foundation, the umbrella institution that houses Wikipedia among other web-based content distribution outlets, to set up the Kenyan chapter of Wikimedia. ......>>> A Story on The Standard's Finacial Journal - http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000024584&cid=457& // -- Nothing’s impossible the impossible just takes a little longer.

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Looking for hardware
by Brian Munyao Longwe 15 Dec '10

15 Dec '10

Yo Skunks, Anyone know anyone whi might have this stuff available locally? 4x DELL R210 (or equivalent): Xeon quad-core CPU 4 GB RAM 2x 256 GB SATA 2x Cisco ASA 5505 2x Cabinet 18, 20, 24U 2x Switchable PDU for example APC AP7920 (allows remote login and control over power outlet) If yes, please email me off-list? Regards, Brian -- Brian Munyao Longwe e-mail: blongwe(a)gmail.com cell: + 254 722 518 744 blog : http://zinjlog.blogspot.com meta-blog: http://mashilingi.blogspot.com

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Wow!! That is all I can say
by Odhiambo Washington 15 Dec '10

15 Dec '10

http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.os.openbsd.tech/22557 -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Damn!!

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OT: Wikitricks it is - I thought so ;)
by Anthony Lenya 15 Dec '10

15 Dec '10

Who is Behind Wikileaks? http://www.theprogressivemind.info/ BR

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Re: [Skunkworks] Big Up to Skunker David Mugo
by sheeroh＠gmail.com 15 Dec '10

15 Dec '10

Big up big up big up! Go Kenyan innovators!

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Live Kenyan TV
by Kevin Ouma 15 Dec '10

15 Dec '10

All, Anyone know where I can watch live Kenyan TV online. I would be keen to follow the events unfolding as from 2pm Regards Kevin

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Moreno Ocampo - live
by Bogi Benga 15 Dec '10

15 Dec '10

http://livestream.xs4all.nl/icc5.asx

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Re: [Skunkworks] Automatic Failover Config but over junos
by ibtisam jamal 15 Dec '10

15 Dec '10

Hi , I have this scenario i have 2 ISP's . I do eBGP with both of them. ISP 1 -send /24 subnets ISP 2 - send /23 subnets what we want to achieve is automatic failover .Such that if ISP1 fails traffic goes to ISP 2 automaticaly. But when testing this live ...something strange happens traffic goes out through ISP 1 which is wat we want .BUt incoming traffic uses ISP 2. For cisco there are good examples on the net but for juniper Mx series or just any junos we cant find examples. something about AS-PREPEND and playing with metrics.We want to keep it as simple as possible.THat why we opted to use the more specific subnet method. Anyone who's worked on a similar scenario please help. Regards, On Thu, Dec 9, 2010 at 4:35 PM, Thuo Wilson <lixton(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > On 9 December 2010 16:32, Thuo Wilson <lixton(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> >> >> On 9 December 2010 16:14, Thuo Wilson <lixton(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> >>> On 9 December 2010 16:12, Thuo Wilson <lixton(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> On 8 December 2010 18:24, <tonnie(a)swiftkenya.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hi Skunks >>>>> >>>>> I?m trying to configure auto-failover between KDN and Safcom links, >>>>> with KDN being the primary. My router config is as below >>>>> >>>>> Interfaces >>>>> >>>>> interface GigabitEthernet0/0 >>>>> description LAN >>>>> ip address 192.168.7.1 255.255.255.0 >>>>> duplex auto >>>>> speed auto >>>>> ! >>>>> interface GigabitEthernet0/1 >>>>> Description KDN Link >>>>> ip address 172.220.70.34 255.255.255.252 >>>>> duplex auto >>>>> speed auto >>>>> ! >>>>> interface FastEthernet0/0/0 >>>>> description Link to Safaricom >>>>> ip address 172.30.6.182 255.255.255.252 >>>>> duplex auto >>>>> speed auto >>>>> ! >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> BGP Config >>>>> >>>>> router bgp 65200 >>>>> no synchronization >>>>> bgp log-neighbor-changes >>>>> network 132.147.160.0 mask 255.255.255.0 >>>>> network 172.16.0.0 mask 255.255.255.0 >>>>> network 192.168.7.0 >>>>> timers bgp 30 45 >>>>> neighbor 172.30.6.181 remote-as 37061 >>>>> neighbor 172.30.6.181 ebgp-multihop 3 >>>>> neighbor 172.30.6.181 update-source FastEthernet0/0/0 >>>>> neighbor 172.30.6.181 weight 100 >>>>> neighbor 172.30.6.181 prefix-list INSECTA-ROUTE out >>>>> neighbor 172.220.70.33 remote-as 65160 >>>>> neighbor 172.220.70.33 ebgp-multihop 3 >>>>> neighbor 172.220.70.33 update-source GigabitEthernet0/1 >>>>> neighbor 172.220.70.33 weight 1000 >>>>> neighbor 172.220.70.33 prefix-list INSECTA-ROUTE out >>>>> no auto-summary >>>>> ! >>>>> >>>> mix, route-maps, AS-PATH and IP SLA (). >>>> >>> >>> OOPPS - PREPEND AS not AS-PATH ! >>>> >> >> >> > > E&OE . > > Further, see a sample to suit your need. > > If you want to monitor P2P links only using SLA try monitor a providers > DNS/KNOWN IP on their network eg, since KDN is primary. Do as follows; > > (btw depending on IOS the command interpretation varies) > > ip sla monitor 10 > type echo protocol ipIcmpEcho 172.220.70.33 source-ipaddr > 172.220.70.34 === icmp echo with src address > timeout 500 > ====== delay b4 timeout > frequency 3 > ===== (if host doesnt > respond in 1.5 seconds, jipange na backup) > ip sla monitor schedule 10 start-time now > === self explanatory > > Then: TELL the router to check this > > ip route 41.220.238.4 255.255.255.255 172.220.70.33 track 10 ====note > track! (SLA ID?) > > route 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 172.220.70.33 > route 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 172.30.6.181 100 ==== Note the distance, means if > primary has been detected to go down, insert this as primary on routing > table. > > > router bgp XXXX > > neighbor 172.30.6.181 weight 1000 <PREFERED> > > neighbor 172.30.6.181 route-map KDN-PRIMARY out > > neighbor 172.220.70.33 weight 100 <BACKUP> > > neighbor 172.220.70.33 route-map SAFCOM-BACKUP out > > ip prefix-list KDN seq 5 permit 132.147.160.0/24 > > ip prefix-list KDN seq 500 deny 0.0.0.0/0 > > ip prefix-list SAFCOM seq 5 permit 132.147.160.0/24 > > ip prefix-list SAFCOM seq 500 deny 0.0.0.0/0 > > route-map KDN-PRIMARY permit 20 > > match ip address prefix-list SAFCOM > > set as-path prepend xxxx xxxx xxxx (3 or more times) > > route-map SAFCOM-BACKUP permit 10 > > match ip address prefix-list KDN > > set as-path prepend xxx (or more but not exceeding the above) > > (The above takes care of BGP route only if uplink is responding) > > E&OE. > > >> >> Wilson. >> >> >>>> >>>> Wilson. >>>> >>>>> >>>>> When I shut down KDN interface, Safcom link picks up traffic, but when >>>>> I bring up the KDN interface, it doesn?t come as primary until I shut down >>>>> Safaricom. I have given KDN link the required weight. >>>>> >>>>> Could there be a syntax I have missed out? >>>>> >>>>> Regards >>>>> Anthony >>>>> >>>>> ---------------------------------------------------------------- >>>>> This message was sent using IMP, the Internet Messaging Program. >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Skunkworks mailing list >>>>> Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>>>> ------------ >>>>> Skunkworks Rules >>>>> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >>>>> ------------ >>>>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>>> >>> >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Skunkworks mailing list > Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > ------------ > Skunkworks Rules > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > ------------ > Other services @ http://my.co.ke >

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Using technology to fight crime
by Tech List Kenya 15 Dec '10

15 Dec '10

Hey guys, I have been thinking: Piracy is a headache to Kenya. Pirates use water vessels in open waters. We have google earth At any one time it is possible to know which legit vessels are on the sea By simple elimination, you can spot the 'bad' vessels via google earth or other satellite imagery and smoke them out of the waters. Ama its harder than this??

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A Good read for the Sluggish holoday season......
by kiiru polly 15 Dec '10

15 Dec '10

http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/hiner/?p=546&tag=mantle_skin%3Bcontent Have a good day & Take Care God Bless Polly

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aaargh!!!
by David Njuguna 15 Dec '10

15 Dec '10

There is a special place in hell for people who decide and write features for IE.

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OT: Is this a safe business? - www.paintballkenya.com
by Claire Njoki 15 Dec '10

15 Dec '10

Guys, I've just seen this advert on facebook for Paintball... http://www.paintballkenya.com I was just wondering... 1. Is it safe to run such a business in Kenya? 2. How does one actually import those "guns" and "bazookas" or "Paintball Rocket Launcher"...etc... 3. Don't you think that if our overzealous police catch you playing with such guns you will be arrested and charged with training a "militia" ...? I ask this because I want to start such a business huko ushago...considering that the areas is infested with ex-mungiki...it might be a bit tricky because this might tempt them to go back to their life of crime... Don't you think it might be a bit alarming to fill an Import Declaration Form indicating that I am importing 2 rocket launchers, 20 grenades, 15 bazookas, etc... Claire.

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Re: [Skunkworks] SEO .htaccess rewrite rule
by Steve Obbayi 14 Dec '10

14 Dec '10

Yeah that should work. Unless you are running the .htaccess from the root then the Rewitebase below might be unintentionally taking you back to the the root folder which will ofcourse give you are error. If you are getting a page cannot be found (404) then the number of parameters in the rule may be conflicting. Other than that your htaccess file is okay. Steve Obbayi Software Developer http://sobbayi.com ----- "jamo njoroge" <patjayke(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Here's a copy of the .htaccess file i simply see no reason why it's not working. > Options +FollowSymLinks RewriteEngine On Rewritebase / RewriteRule ^([a-zA-Z0-9\-]+)/([a-zA-Z0-9\-]+)$ index.php?category=$1&searchKey=$2 > Options All -Indexes > > On Tue, Dec 14, 2010 at 10:18 AM, Ndungi Kyalo < ndungi(a)gmail.com > wrote: > jamo, > > a link is a link is a link. static or dynamic, it should work as obbayi says. > > > > On 14 December 2010 02:06, jamo njoroge < patjayke(a)gmail.com > wrote: > Thanks again Steve i think i might know where the issue is, correct me if im wrong but i dont think the rewrite rules work on hard coded link do they? i.e static links? > > > On Tue, Dec 14, 2010 at 9:51 AM, Ndungi Kyalo < ndungi(a)gmail.com > wrote: > Check that .htaccess directives are allowed to override apache's httpd.conf settings. Specifically, look up the directive "AllowOverride" as pertains to your document root directory and set it to "All". Restart apache and try again. > > > On 14 December 2010 01:43, jamo njoroge < patjayke(a)gmail.com > wrote: > Thanks Steve, The module is setup ok as i have a rule the forces www.mydomain.com instead of mydomain.com and it works fine but for some reason the rule you gave me does not work. > > > On Tue, Dec 14, 2010 at 7:00 AM, Steve Obbayi < steve(a)sobbayi.com > wrote: > > RewriteEngine On > > RewriteRule ^([a-z0-9\-]+)/([a-zA-Z0-9\-]+)$ index.php?category=$1&mykey=$2 > > > If your module is actually set up okay the rule above should work for your link > > -- > Steve Obbayi > Software Developer > http://sobbayi.com > > ----- "jamo njoroge" < patjayke(a)gmail.com > wrote: > > Hi skunks, i have been struggling on how to create a rewrite rule for this link on the htaccess file on my root folder anyone out there has a clue? Ive been to many online rewrite rule sir\tes where i feed this link and the resultant rule is simply not picked up by the mod_rewirite apache module. http://www.mydomain.com/index.php?category=mycategory&mykey=mykey >

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Any one know about Open Casts Labs -
by Oliver Ndegwa 14 Dec '10

14 Dec '10

http://www.opencastlabs.com/2010/07/opencast-labs-process-factory-business.… Great work, nice resource for project managers, finance guys and data analysts. If you need to learn business intelligence and forecasting and KPIs you name it. Well done Kandie and team

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Andriod 2.3
by Watchman 14 Dec '10

14 Dec '10

It's out. check it @android.com -- ...and I shall shed my light over dark evil. For the dark things cannot stand the light.

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OT: Why do we let this creepy company called Google spy on our emails?
by Claire Njoki 14 Dec '10

14 Dec '10

Well...I am a google user....but... here something to think about: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-1337837/Google-Why-let-creepy-com…

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Mac Book Pro, AlienWare thread discussion: Add Toshiba Qosmio X500 as a serious contender
by aki 14 Dec '10

14 Dec '10

Sharing some thots. Just finished setting the Toshiba Qosmio X500 laptop for someone and this machine is mad! Specs are Corei7 quad core CPU, 8GB RAM, total 1.2TB hdds and a whooping 18.4inch screen which no other laptop manufacturer besides Asus has come up with. The Toshiba laptop is definately on my wish list. In windows task mananger, you can see the 4X2 cores so you get the display of 8 processors. Amazing sound, full length keyboard, blu-ray, hdmi etc etc. ships with W7HE, 64bit. Downside is the battery life of max 3hrs and 4.6Kgs of weight. A huge upside side is a desktop specs machine thats a portable.

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Cisco ASA 5505
by Boniface 14 Dec '10

14 Dec '10

Afternoon Skunks, Does anyone have a Cisco 5505 in store currently. Contact me offlist with the pricing. Regards Bonz/

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Re: [Skunkworks] Orange Money users? FEEDBACK
by Odhiambo Washington 14 Dec '10

14 Dec '10

On Tue, Dec 14, 2010 at 1:52 PM, Daudi Were <daudi.were(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > On 10 December 2010 18:59, Peter Karunyu <pkarunyu(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Wash, suppose I want to send KShs. 4135 to Assange, I am in the middle of >>> nowhere with nothing but my phone. I want to know how much I will be charged >>> for sending and how much he will be charged for withdrawing so that I can >>> include it in the amount I send, a website in this would be really helpful. >>> >> >> > > I agree with Peter. > It is very very easy and very very basic to put MPesa rates on the > Safaricom without forcing us to download a pdf? > Wash, even if you can see no reason why this would be useful allow yourself > to ponder that it could be useful for someone else. > Peter gives one example. I am sitting at my desk and I want to send some > money via MPesa. How do I know how much to add so they can withdraw the full > amount? One way would be to post the information in an easily accessible > format on their website. It is ridiculous to assume that every MPesa > transaction occurs near one of their posters. > > I have asked someone at Safaricom who referred me to someone else who pointed me to this: M-Pesa Tarrifs: 1. http://www.safaricom.co.ke/index.php?id=255 2. Look for "For the Full List of our M-PESA Tariff, please click on the link below". Click the hyperlink below it for the PDF!! Safaricom is now off the hook! Whose door do we knock at next?:-) -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Damn!!

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any techie for kdn
by Jacinta Gugu 14 Dec '10

14 Dec '10

If there is a techie for kdn could you confirm for me if the link for the following regions if they are up meru, embu,nyeri, seems the support line is switched off (5000000)

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Orange Money users?
by Claire Njoki 14 Dec '10

14 Dec '10

Hi Guys, I was just wondering about this Orange Money thingy... 1. Can someone in M-pesa send money to my orange money and what are the charges? 2. Can someone in Zap send money to my orange money and what are the charges? 3. Can I send money from Orange Money to M-pesa and what are the charges? 4. Can I send money from Orange Money to Zap and what are the charges? Please answer the above if you have done it practically...I just want straightforward answers from people who have done the above practically... Regards, Claire.

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SEO .htaccess rewrite rule
by jamo njoroge 14 Dec '10

14 Dec '10

Hi skunks, i have been struggling on how to create a rewrite rule for this link on the htaccess file on my root folder anyone out there has a clue? Ive been to many online rewrite rule sir\tes where i feed this link and the resultant rule is simply not picked up by the mod_rewirite apache module. http://www.mydomain.com/index.php?category=mycategory&mykey=mykey

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Smart TV
by Lawrence Kago 14 Dec '10

14 Dec '10

Does this smart TV offer super sport3 (or Live european football matches)..Specifically EPL! -- No mountain is too high to keep you from Climbing it.... Life is not about waiting for storms to pass....it's about learning how to dance in the rain,or even swim when necessary ** Lawrence K +254737103681

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Very OT : www.google.co.ke - Google Doodle 12/12/2010
by ndungu stephen 14 Dec '10

14 Dec '10

i like the today's google.co.ke doodle - they have really captured the kenyan jamhuri spirit. <end>

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The internal fight to work with tables or css for eg 3 column layouts?
by aki 14 Dec '10

14 Dec '10

I'm kind of having a dilema on this subject. Both tables and CSS give me similar results, though CSS is sometimes all over the place affecting the formatiing when working with non-html elements or elements that involve code not html related. I've googled the debate and there are no straight answers while there are major discussions on browser compatibility. CSS and sytlesheets is pretty straight forward, gives cleaner code but browser issues are a problem. Tables reduce the production time quite easily and also good for data displays. Not sure if many on the list have worked with the asp.net master page concepts but its similar to the old days of frames. So while I had some time this week to get started with my project, I'm now finding myself embroiled in the table/css debate which has no direct answer. For the developes out there who work on code that's not html friendly, how is this issue affecting you? Is the Div tag really worth the headaches? Cheers. :-)

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Epson T0921 cartridge
by Luke Kuvheya 14 Dec '10

14 Dec '10

Hi guys, I managed to get a fake one, so the printer stopped working obviously. Now any pointer where i can get working ones? and a price guide would be appreciated. Regards

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Wikileaks or wikitricks?
by Collins Areba 14 Dec '10

14 Dec '10

I am inclined to conclude that this whole wikileaks maneno is american PR machinery at work, either to avert attention from something wikileaks might have unearthed earlier by watering down the whole thing or to divert attention from critical diplomatic matters, say like USA's diminishing influence in africa and the emerging giant of the east. Some things dont add up... 1: The leaks are obviously edited, by who? why are some names crossed out? it feels like the "leaks" were dished out to elicit a certain reaction. 2: Why are they being dished out in intervals? giving time for political analysts to ponder and "clean" before releasing? 3: Does anyone here know how leaks are released to the masses? YEs, one HUUUUGE torrent with tons of GB, or self extracting multipart archives with all the juicy stuff intact not this maneno ya cyphers... why take time to create a leaks website where everyone browsing through can easily be busted and traced?

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XBOX 360 parts
by joel eliakim 14 Dec '10

14 Dec '10

skunkworks gamers help!! I have gotten an XBOX 360 console but i cant get the parts like the VGA cable and pads plus games also. any idea where i can get them? any help would be appreciated -- "those who dont fall learn never to stand"-Fedor Emelianenko

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Printer Repair
by Luke Kuvheya 14 Dec '10

14 Dec '10

Hi Guys, Where can i get some one to look at a Epson Stylux tx117 for repair? Thanx in advance. Regards,

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Writing the next big App
by Dennis Kioko 13 Dec '10

13 Dec '10

For those broke devlopers looking at writing the next big app, you can get started at minimal cost (cost of a domain) by writing your app on Google app Engine, which is free to a certain limit. Thus you can focus on writing and marketing your app as you look for funds. the costs are here http://code.google.com/appengine/docs/billing.html#Billable_Quota_Unit_Cost after yi exceed the free quotas ( http://code.google.com/appengine/docs/quotas.html#Billable_Quotas_and_Fixed… ) To learn how to code for Google apps, you can download this presentation by Pamela Fox<http://www.slideshare.net/signup?from=download&from_source=http://www.slide…> (Who is Pamela Fox <http://www.pamelafox.org/>?)(What apps has Pamela Fox developed? <http://code.google.com/u/pamela.fox/>) Writing apps the Googley way<http://www.slideshare.net/signup?from=download&from_source=http://www.slide…> -- with Regards: Vote Julius Assange as Time 2010 Person of the Year http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2028734_2028733,…

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Some very serious companies - Airtel
by Odhiambo Washington 13 Dec '10

13 Dec '10

I am surprised by Airtel. They took over Zain and when they started rebrading, even dropped the MX records for ke.zain.com! I'd have thought they'd keep the records and do either an A or CNAME (at worst) mapping for some time. -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Damn!!

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SOMEONE WON THE SAFCOM'S 25 MITA?
by moses njuguna 12 Dec '10

12 Dec '10

I have been behind the news lately, but I bought a cool 1000 safcom credit today hoping to "increase my chances" of taking home the 25 vuvuzelas only to be told by some guy that the game is over! have i just fed queen bee more fodder or am i now in pole position to cash in?

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OT: Wish for our Public Officials aka Political Responsibility
by Patrick Karanja 12 Dec '10

12 Dec '10

Next time Kenya is faced with drought It is my humble wish they could emulate what happened in Scotland<http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-11976328> . But again that is wishful thinking Patrick

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Motorola phones x125 and x128
by Joshua Mwendwa 12 Dec '10

12 Dec '10

Hi all, any idea where in NBI i can get the latest Motorola phones i.e x125 and x128. Regards JT Mwendwa

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Help: Inline Assembly - Bubble Sort
by Kelvin 12 Dec '10

12 Dec '10

I'm trying to write a function that receives an array of (signed) long integers or a pointer to the array as a parameter, that will sort the array from lowest-to-highest. Using a bi-directional form of the bubble sort algorithm. This is a "learning assmebly" excercise whose description is: The sort itself must be written entirely in inline assembly. If there is need to include any other functionality then it must be in pure C. You must only write a single block of inline assembly, though it can be in a separate sub-function if you want. You must also try to make this assembly section as small and efficient as possible, and must correctly employ constraints. Your inline assembly code should use no named registers, and you should avoid specifying exact registers in your constraints as well. It is intended for use this in AT&T. Anybody has an idea how I can approach this? Kelvin www.likechapaa.com <http://www.dukapress.com>www.dukapress.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We help make your website a success. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Motoblur
by Claire Njoki 12 Dec '10

12 Dec '10

Does anyone know where I can buy the MotoBlur ?

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OT: XBOX 360 4GB Console (october release) @ 35, 000 ono
by Jacob Ayienda 11 Dec '10

11 Dec '10

-matte black finish -built in 802.11 wifi -4gb internal flash memory -kinect ready @35, 000 ono contact: 0722 466417

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IT VACANCY
by excuseme yespliz 11 Dec '10

11 Dec '10

hi all, a middle size company has an IT vacancy and its giving YOU an opportunity to join them. The desirable qualifications are:- - Diploma or graduate education in IT, etc. - Atleast 1 year experience working in a busy IT firm - experienced in LAN and WAN support and administration - knowledge in network security -Cisco routers Installation and support skills. - Linux, Unix skills - Windows server administration - VoIP support skills and experience - Database management. - knowledge in e-document - Soft skills such as excellent reliability,takes own initiative,hard worker,can work under pressure etc. - neat in his work,and responsible for what he/she has been left to care for. * Also indicate your your salary expectations.* forward all your Cvs to me before 17th Dec

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Google Zeitgeist 2010
by Michael Kamunge 11 Dec '10

11 Dec '10

Check out Google Zeitgeist 2010: the world in Review through the eyes of global search queries, neat :) http://www.google.com/intl/en/press/zeitgeist2010/#review

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OT: Seeking opinions; MacBook vs. Alienware
by Peter Karunyu 11 Dec '10

11 Dec '10

Good people, Pls help a hapless techie choose between the 13" MacBook<http://www.apple.com/macbook/>white vs. the Alienware M11x<http://www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/alienware-m11x?c=u…>!!

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KU ICT students hack website!!
by Gregory Okoth 11 Dec '10

11 Dec '10

What did I just hear??? Rumour has it tha KU ICT students hacked their results website and changed/adjusted their marks at their pleasure! Woe unto them coz they will not be graduating!! I only pity those honest students!!! Huaaaattt??!! -- Regards, Greg -------- Life is not a rehearsal, you only live once!

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Fw: CRM-Software Engineer needed
by Walubengo J 10 Dec '10

10 Dec '10

been asked to float this, plse forward to whoever... walu. --- On Fri, 12/10/10, Benson Mbugua <benmbugz(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Benson Mbugua <benmbugz(a)gmail.com> Subject: CRM-Software Engineer needed To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com Date: Friday, December 10, 2010, 2:14 PM Hey Walu, Could you urgently please post this job-ad on kictanet ? Regards, B. Mbugua

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OT: The Wikileaks sex files
by Claire Njoki 10 Dec '10

10 Dec '10

Apparently the huge manhunt for Assange is all because he did not wear a condom...not because of cablegate...or even rape (since the whole case seems flawed) http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1336291/Wikileaks-Julian-Assanges-2…

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OT Friday: I say lets post a few things on this thread to *lighten* our Friday :-)
by ndungu stephen 10 Dec '10

10 Dec '10

This is genious - I wonder what GSO (UoN) would give this student: <http://groups.yahoo.com/subscribe/enjoythemasti>

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need a Safaricom 3G modem
by henry kamabi 10 Dec '10

10 Dec '10

anyone sellin this modem at 1k cal me i come pick.. Am on 0738193081. Henry On 12/10/10, Richard Gathogo <muraguri2005(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hi guys, > I have a ZTE Safaricom modem (model MF637U ) and 1.5GB of data on my > safaricom line. But anytime I try to connect to the internet, I get this > message. *A connection to the remote computer could not be established, so > the port used for this connection was closed.* What could be the problem? > Regards Richard Gathogo. >

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Revenge wikileaks attacks, hackers on the loose
by lordmwesh 10 Dec '10

10 Dec '10

Ever heard of 4chan hackers' board? Apparently they have hit on mastercard, paypal, Swedish prosecutor, and Swiss postFinance bank, and all wikileaks enemies. Oh, and the are using the DDoSing malware. Don't try this at home Here is the scoop http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-11935539 -- ______________________ twitter.com/lordmwesh transworldAfrica.com <http://transworldafrica.com/> | Fluent in computing kenya.or.ke | The Kenya we know

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Urgent request for Cisco STM1 module - SFP-OC3-IR1
by Michuki Mwangi 10 Dec '10

10 Dec '10

Hi Folks, Anyone who has this in stock, please contact me offline. It needs to fit onto an PA-POS-2OC3 on a Cisco 7200 Router Network Module slot. If anyone knows where i can get one referrals are also welcome. Regards, Michuki.

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DTV | 8 channels with no sound
by Thuo Wilson 10 Dec '10

10 Dec '10

Guys, Am just wondering why some channels on the DTV (including the sports channels - premier league and serie A, FOX among others) do not have sound/audio. Have tried tweak the device to no avail. HELP!!! Wilson.

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